tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60733032820535931072024-03-14T05:20:49.993-07:00Binding OffKnitting is not a crime, dudebettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15302679114750034953noreply@blogger.comBlogger379125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073303282053593107.post-22529566891913088322024-01-16T23:28:00.000-08:002024-01-16T23:28:10.706-08:00Poncho SweaterAnd here I present a recently finished garment! This is a self drafted pattern. It's loosely based on a garment I saw in a window on a mannequin at a shop at the Shinjuku Station in Tokyo when I was there on vacay in October last year. I call it a "poncho sweater" because it is essentially two rectangles with a hole for the head. Well, it's a hole with a nice fluffy collar added :). I forgot what sort of collar the window garment had since I had deleted the photo by accident. I do know that it had fringe on the sides, but I didn't really want fringe. I ended up adding the button tabs on the sides because it reduces the flapping around of the pieces and also gives the garment an illusion of shape. The yarn is a blend of merino wool and bamboo so it has nice drape. It's a discontinued brand from WEbS. My favorite feature of this sweater is the fluffy collar.
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On the other hand, here's a photo of a much more photogenic life form with her new vest! This is Proton the Dog, who can get a bit cold because she doesn't have a thick undercoat of fur like some dogs do. I used up some leftover yarn and made her a granny square sweater/vest. She seems to like it, or at least she doesn't complain!
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This sweater is great now that the weather is warming up so I plan to wear it a lot this spring and summer. I'll wash it after a few wearings and it might shrink a bit but that would be fine.
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Happy spring, everyone! It's been awhile since I've posted about a finished garment, but knitting has been happening. It's still pretty cold in the SF bay area, so I can still wear this bulky knit big cardigan. It's loosely based on the<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hattie-cardigan"> Hattie Cardigan from Debbie Bliss</a>. I used a broken rib stitch instead of the moss stitch because moss takes too long. I knitted the fronts and backs as separate pieces and sewed them together. My size is also a bit narrower than the pattern's smallest size. I picked up the sleeves from the shoulders and widened them a bit as I went so that I could gather them at the cuff. The yarn is Baa Baa Bulky by Ewe Ewe Yarns, which is a washable merino. It's not really that bulky, but is a weighty yarn. I'm happy to wear this until warmer weather rolls around.
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bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15302679114750034953noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073303282053593107.post-62783398908592005972022-12-10T22:26:00.000-08:002022-12-10T22:26:11.866-08:00Stash Buster PulloverI finished this pullover some time ago but never got around to taking a photo or two. This is my stash buster pullover, although not entirely so because I did buy two of the yarns. I had the grey Elsebeth Lavold Silky Tweed in my stash as well as the dusty rose Batiste by Knit One Crochet Too. I had to buy one skein each of the white and pink Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool because I didn't have anything else in my stash that were suitable colors. The grey midsection is knitted side to side and the top and bottom sections are picked up and knit vertically. I also used a broken rib on the bottom and a simple knit-purl squares pattern on the pink. I think I could have used an extra 1/2 inch or so of length, but in general, it's a very wearable top for spring or fall.
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As for modifications, I decided to just do a ribbed neckline instead of making the large collar. I also raised the cable pattern a bit higher on the upper section. To making the knitting go faster, I just used reverse stockinette on the bottom section instead of the moss stitch. After all, if I wasn't sure I would love the final result, I didn't want to spend a lot of time making it. :)
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<p>This is my first finished sweater of 2022! It is from the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ko-michi">Ko-michi pattern by DanDoh designs</a>. I made a few modifications to get the fit I wanted. I wanted a narrower sweater so I cast on fewer stitches and also narrowed the single-strand purple sections. I had to increase the height of the purple parts and also the number of vertical repeats in order to get the length I wanted. I added neckline shaping to achieve a more rounded neckline and shoulder shaping to prevent the top armhole parts from sticking up too much. Finally, I finished the neckline and armholes with a few purl stitch rows. I love the artsy look of this sweater!
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The second version is in a deep red color. In addition to making it a little smaller, I also changed the shaping to a standard waist shaping. The pattern originally calls for a slight widening from hem to bust line. The smaller size does make it a little slimmer but since this is really a sweater that fits with some ease, I don't mind the larger pink one. For both of these, I shaped the front neckline a bit to dip a little lower since I don't like necklines right against my throat.
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The pattern calls for a cotton yarn but I decided I wanted something warmer that I can wear over thin tops for cooler weather. I should get some good wear out of these until next summer.bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15302679114750034953noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073303282053593107.post-88144153722568427562021-05-05T21:20:00.000-07:002021-05-05T21:20:57.719-07:00Linen Dress -- M7242<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-44Xq4DJYNwI/YJNsFViyWwI/AAAAAAAAHOY/BnhGFQNP7RQdU7zcVs_EGcWbFkrks0vfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/shirtdressfront.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="400" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1676" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-44Xq4DJYNwI/YJNsFViyWwI/AAAAAAAAHOY/BnhGFQNP7RQdU7zcVs_EGcWbFkrks0vfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/shirtdressfront.jpg"/></a></div>
I finished this dress late last year and it is now finally warm enough that I could take it out for a spin! The pattern is McCall's M7242 and I sewed a sleeveless version with the skirt flounce. My main modification was to change the skirt to not have a button front because I didn't see the need for that many buttons. The elastic waist also fits better if it doesn't have to be split by a front band. The fabric is a lightweight linen that needed a lining only for the skirt section. Removing the skirt opening made it much easier to just line the bottom -- the lining also serves as the elastic casing at the top. This dress is really comfy and easy wearing -- I'm looking forward to putting it to good use this in warmer days.
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<p>I recently finished knitting what I call my "five rectangles cardigan". It's my own design and it's basically composed of five almost-rectangular pieces - one back, two fronts, and two sleeves. I say "almost-rectangles" because the back and front pieces have shoulder shaping. The sleeves were picked up from the front and back pieces, so the only finishing work was sewing up the side and sleeve seams. I fussed a bit with various ways of slipping the border stitches on the fronts so that I would not need to add any sort of finishing band. The textured pattern is a broken rib and has a different look on each side, which gives the lapels a different texture from the front. I was aiming for an easy fitting cardigan so this fits me with a bit of ease and I didn't want any waist shaping.
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I didn't want a button closure on this sweater because I figured it was a good vehicle for my 3D printed shawl pin. In the name of shameless advertising, you can find my shawlpin in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/271414831/hearts-black-3d-printed-shawl-pin?ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1&sca=1" target="_blank"><b>Etsy Shop</b></a>. :)
<p>The yarn for this cardi is Shepherd's Wool Worsted by Stonehedge Fiber Mill, which I love. I had purchased this yarn several years ago and as I was winding it and sometimes knitting it, I noticed that it would just break in random places. Sometimes, one or two of the plies would break leaving me a thin strand. I called the company and asked about it and they said it sounded like moths had gotten to the yarn. I store my yarn just in some wooden drawers and I didn't see any moth evidence, but they said I might not see anything. I asked my knitting friends and a few said that it has also happened to them. I don't have much of a yarn stash anyway, but from now on, I'm not waiting several years before knitting my wool yarns!
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I recently finished this pullover which is based on the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/09-losange">Losange</a> pattern. I really liked the diamond pattern on the front, but my yarn is a finer gauge. I used Rowan superfine merino DK weight and the color is really a light green. For some reason, it came out white in the photo, and I was just feeling too lazy to adjust the color or keep trying to take a better photo.:) I used a standard raglan topdown sweater pattern sizing that I've knit many times before, although I made it with a bit more ease to avoid distorting the diamond pattern. It's cold these days, so I'm wearing it over a thin knit top.
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For some reason, this sweater took way too long to knit. I think that's partly because I sort of got bored knitting it. However, I'm pretty happy with it now that it's done and I think it will get some wear this wiinter.
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<p>I finished this <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/clark-4" target="_blank">Clark</a> cardigan some time ago and finally got around to taking photos. This is pretty much a classic cardigan, although I made mine quite a bit shorter than the pattern's length. The most interesting design element is the lateral braid that separates the ribbed sections from the stockinette and also sits at the base of the standup collar. It definitely gives the cardiagan a more crisp look.
<p>I did have one issue with the front edges. They are done with just slipped stitches so they tended to be a little loose and also a little uneven in length. I thickened and tightened the edges by crocheting some slip stitches on the inside roll of the front edges and that made the front edges much more firm and stable.
<p>The cardigan has quite a bit of ease which I sort of like, but I think the sleeves came out a bit too wide for me. I knew they would be wide from looking at the pattern dimensions but decded to try it anyway, thinking it might be good to accomodate thicker sleeves underneath in the winter.
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My yarn for this sweater is the discontinued Classic Elite Arietta, which is mostly merino with some yak. It's a very soft yarn, so this should be a nice and comfy cardigan for fall/winter.
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I knitted this cozy sweater some time ago and forgot about posting it. It's a homegrown pattern that is simply a raglan pullover done with very wide sleeves. I also wanted wide armholes to go with the wide sleeves so I just knitted the raglan increases for a longer length than usual before splitting up for the sleeves. Also, the ratio of front or back stitches to sleeve stitches is 1:1 at the start, so the raglan lines start much closer to the center of the body. The collar is knitted double the height and folded over to allow it to stand up.
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I bought the yarn for this sweater at Stitches West, which happened before the pandemic shutdown. It's called <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/rauma-alpakka-lin">Alpakka Lin</a> and it's a great blend of linen and alpaca. The linen keeps it strong and sturdy and the alpaca makes it really warm. I actually haven't gotten a chance to wear this out yet, both because I finished it in time for a warm summer. Winter will come soon enough, and maybe by then I'll be able to go somewhere fun wearing my sweater!
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<p>The sewn skirt has an elastic waistband so it needs to stretch a bit to be pulled over the hips. All of mine are made with medium weight stretch woven fabrics. Also, I decided to go with an unfinished hem which is just sewn with an overcast stitch. I had tried other ways of hemming the skirt, but the unfinished hem allows the skirt to drape more smoothly and I like that sort of slightly edgy deconstructed look. Plus, I bought a new sewing machine a few months ago and I was so happy to be able to make good use of the overcast stitch!
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The first skirt shown here uses two types of stretch denim. The godet pieces have a wide-striped pattern to give it a bit of contrast. This skirt should be good for fall also since it goes well with many of my sweaters. I think it would also go well with taller boots, except that I never wear tall boots. :)
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This one is made of a patterned stretch cotton sateen fabric.
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This last one is also a stretch denim or denim-like fabric. I bought this fabric as well as the denim for the body of the first skirt all on some great sale at Joann for $13. Not bad for two (or almost two) skirts!
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bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15302679114750034953noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073303282053593107.post-67079377568796332892020-04-19T15:15:00.000-07:002020-07-26T16:58:25.141-07:00Vogue V1329
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<p>I hope everyone is staying as healthy and sane as possible during these crazy times. We in the SF Bay Area have been doing the shelter-in-place thing for five weeks now and everyone's got a case of cabin fever. We're hoping restrictions ease up even just a tiny bit in May. Knitting and sewing have been good ways to pass some of the time. I finished this nice "dressy" dress not too long ago. It's made from this great abstract-y night skyscraper print that I bought in New York at Mood Fabrics when I went there last spring for vacation. The pattern is <a href="https://mccall.com/v1329">Vogue v1329</a>, which I've sewn a couple of times before. I've never sewn it as a color blocked dress, and this still isn't a color block dress :). It's harder to see the pleats in a photo because of the print. I love the fit of this pattern - it's fitted but the pleats give it just the right amount of ease in the mid-section. My print is a cotton sateen that has a tiny bit of lycra which makes it even more comfy. It is lined with a very thin cotton voile and I always cut my linings with a bit more ease than the dress body.
I had plenty of leftover fabric, so of course I had to make a matching mask, not that I'll be wearing this ensemble out anytime soon. :)
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I love this dress and I'm hoping to be able to wear it out somewhere (anywhere!) soon. It will always remind of New York because of where I bought the fabric and because of look of the skyscrapers. I love NYC and hope to be able to visit it again after all this coronavirus threat is long gone.bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15302679114750034953noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073303282053593107.post-57774996972178035912020-03-23T17:25:00.000-07:002020-03-23T17:25:09.707-07:00Thick and Thin PulloverI hope everyone is staying healthy and maintaining their sanity in these trying times. You knitters out there probably know that knitting is a great way to past the time if you're stuck at home. I took time to finish off this thick and thin pullover that is inspired by a sweater I saw on a mannequin at Bloomingdales. My inspo sweater was all white and I think the thicker yarn was more cotton-y than mine. I used Berroco Brielle, which is an alpaca blend, for the thick yarn and a fingering weight alpaca yarn whose name I forgot for the thin yarn. The neck and armhole trim was done with the thinner yarn held double. I'm happy that holding it double also makes it look whiter because I wanted a whiter and brighter look around the neckline. This sweater has a tiny bit of positive ease and I love the fit and drape. However, it does feel a bit on the scratchy side. I'm not sure whether it's one or both of the yarns that's causing the scratchiness. I'm hoping it's not due to alpaca, since I just started a sweater in an alpaca and linen blend!
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<p><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3umTxoWnzo0/XnlPipzMvgI/AAAAAAAAGpw/9Gbkfj14wXIP74rnDBXX-KGIxZC-sbvBQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/thickthinback.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3umTxoWnzo0/XnlPipzMvgI/AAAAAAAAGpw/9Gbkfj14wXIP74rnDBXX-KGIxZC-sbvBQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/thickthinback.jpg" width="359" height="400" data-original-width="1400" data-original-height="1560" /></a>bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15302679114750034953noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073303282053593107.post-28449103913952412862020-02-13T22:37:00.001-08:002020-02-13T22:37:34.708-08:00Frankenpattern sweaterI recently finished this "frankenpttern" sweater. The body of the sweater in terms of sizing and stitch counts came from the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/herbsaint">Herbsaint</a> pattern. I knitted that pattern at the end of 2018 and it's posted <a href="http://bindingoff.blogspot.com/2018/12/herbsaint-sweater.html">here</a>. I love that sweater and wear it quite often. This sweater also uses the same yarn, which is Batiste by Knit One Crochet Too and one of my favorite yarns. For the stitch motif, I adapted the design from the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/moonflower-dolman">Moonflower Dolman</a> pattern. I liked the stitch motif but not the fit or gauge of that design. I'm just as happy with this sweater as with the Herbsaint version. For warmer weather, I can wear it without the layer underneath.
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Here's a view of the back, which actually has not one, but TWO errors in the stitch pattern - one on the top and one on the bottom. Maybe I should have skipped posting the photo of the back so that you wouldn't see the errors. :) The errors are both in the center and I was amazed that I never noticed them until I was almost finished with back.
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I finished this dress last fall but just got around to taking a photo of it. It's<a href="https://butterick.mccall.com/b6525"> Butterick B6525</a> and I made the single color dress version. This dress has dolman sleeves and it's loose fitting and comfy but oddly enough, it doesn't really look baggy. I think it's because the body of the dress tapers nicely to the hem. I used this great wool blend mystery fabric from Fabrix in SF. It has a backing to it and also has a slight bit of stretch. The fabric has great body and really works well for unlined dresses. I bought another piece in deep red which I'm sewing up for another dress. You can't see it that well in the photo, but I love the topstitched look of the pockets. I liked wearing this dress when I was selling at various craft fairs last winter because it's comfy and because it has pockets. This might be a nice pattern for a cozy stable sweatshirt type fabric.
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<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_ipmj3hNPkg/XjH6_o0-SSI/AAAAAAAAGk8/yicYg_36NKUdOhnuaKQ2I0X3FJPZDafTgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/b6525back.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_ipmj3hNPkg/XjH6_o0-SSI/AAAAAAAAGk8/yicYg_36NKUdOhnuaKQ2I0X3FJPZDafTgCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/b6525back.jpg" width="290" height="400" data-original-width="1161" data-original-height="1600" /></a>bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15302679114750034953noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073303282053593107.post-14077289330239962652020-01-19T21:05:00.001-08:002020-01-19T21:11:49.062-08:00Two cowlsHappy New Year everyone! I haven't posted much knitting or sewing lately, but progress is being made. It's happening a little more slowly because I've been pretty busy during the holiday season selling my 3D printed jewelry. For anyone who's interested, the website is T<a href="https://www.tinyrightbrain.com">iny Right Brain Designs</a>. I've been slowly working on knitting a sweater, but while I was selling at various craft fairs, I wanted to knit something really simple that didn't require any concentration that I could work on during slow sale times. A fellow vendor recommended the <a href="https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2017/01/06/pivot-cowl/">Pivot Cowl from Purl Soho</a>. It's a really simple pattern and you can use any gauge yarn as long as you adjust the number of stitches for your gauge. I made two of them - one in a bulky yarn and one in a DK weight. They're both fun to wear.
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On an amusing note, I'm using a mannequin that I found for a bargain price in San Francisco at a store closeout sale. I had to haul it back on an SF muni bus, showing here:
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<p>I wanted the mannequin not so much for fitting clothing as for a way to display my necklaces for photography. I've decided to name my mannequin "Jolene". :)
bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15302679114750034953noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073303282053593107.post-57809190048618395412019-10-09T22:20:00.001-07:002019-10-09T22:20:09.686-07:00Lacy pullover<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HEOpSL24ixk/XZ688HS-KDI/AAAAAAAAGgA/geWSk0Eb5Ikp6eSrlSa4pvAWPRR_cH-bwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/croppedlace.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HEOpSL24ixk/XZ688HS-KDI/AAAAAAAAGgA/geWSk0Eb5Ikp6eSrlSa4pvAWPRR_cH-bwCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/croppedlace.jpg" width="400" height="400" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1600" /></a>
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This is the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/06-cropped-eyelet-pullover">Cropped Eyelet Pullover from Vogue Knitting spring/summer 2019</a>. I've had this worsted weight Euroflax linen in my stash for years and I was happy to find a suitable pattern for it. I had tried some other pattern earlier but gave up because the yarn was just too heavy. It is still heavy butthat's okay since the sweater drapes nicely. This sweater did come out a bit larger than I liked because the lacy pattern grew as I knitted and handled it over time. I threw it in the washer and dryer once before adding armhole ribbing and again after I finished the ribbing. It fits well enough now but will probably stretch with wear so I think this is one of those garments that will get washed a lot. The washing did soften it and improved the draping. My version is not as cropped as pattern's and I just added some armhole ribbing instead of doing sleeves. I think I did my own neckline shaping to get the fit I like. This works well for warmer fall days and I can wear a longer sleeved tee when it gets colder. This linen yarn is pretty darn sturdy.
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<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9-ewhPiz8OQ/XZ689LBE0aI/AAAAAAAAGgE/Y9PZeShJw58xcdnYyJZACeI4lmwIsKFEQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/croppedlaceback.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9-ewhPiz8OQ/XZ689LBE0aI/AAAAAAAAGgE/Y9PZeShJw58xcdnYyJZACeI4lmwIsKFEQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/croppedlaceback.jpg" width="400" height="400" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1600" /></a>bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15302679114750034953noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073303282053593107.post-52432775028813222602019-08-29T21:40:00.001-07:002019-08-29T21:40:49.767-07:00Meander<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RK2bj5Vjl90/XWilprXljSI/AAAAAAAAGcs/8iNz1M1p1v0fUIbo-LyMkBNJFmJpc38aQCLcBGAs/s1600/wavesfront.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RK2bj5Vjl90/XWilprXljSI/AAAAAAAAGcs/8iNz1M1p1v0fUIbo-LyMkBNJFmJpc38aQCLcBGAs/s400/wavesfront.jpg" width="400" height="400" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1600" /></a>
<p>I recently finished<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/meander-14"> Meander by Yumiko Alexander</a> and I'm very happy with it. My yarn for the body is Juniper Moon Farm Zooey DK and the bottom and neck trim is Classic Elite Yarns Fortuna. Both are linen blend yarns. I love this pattern -- in fact, I love quite a few of her DanDoh patterns. The designs are always easy wearing without looking frumpy. For whatever reason, the bottom edge just kept turning inwards and the top neckline edge also turned inward at the lowest point of the front neckline. So, to fix it, I decided to add a faux second layer by adding the bottom and neckline trims using a lighter weight yarn. I picked up the stitches on the inside at the base of the trim sections to enhance the look of a second layer. It's a bit warm to wear this right now, but I'm waiting for fall!
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I recently finished sewing another easy wearing summer dress and it's already gotten lots of wear. The fabric is this <a href="https://www.moodfabrics.com/denim-and-white-floral-printed-linen-woven-324705">floral linen from Mood</a> and the pattern is <a href="https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m7959">McCall's M7959</a>. I sewed the dress length and I added about 8 inches to the length. I also used elastic to create a slightly blouson waist. I added a lining using cotton voile to the skirt half of the dress and the top of the lining is sewn to form the elastic casing. The lining ends above the side slits, which is just above the knee. This dress in linen is super comfy for summer. It also has a slightly tropical vibe, even though the print is not really tropical.
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dWSaT8c04KY/XT4fiNkBu9I/AAAAAAAAGa8/FtwXngS-KhsE6LoXjRMTeMiMSiycF0kgACLcBGAs/s1600/flowerdressback.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dWSaT8c04KY/XT4fiNkBu9I/AAAAAAAAGa8/FtwXngS-KhsE6LoXjRMTeMiMSiycF0kgACLcBGAs/s400/flowerdressback.jpg" width="287" height="400" data-original-width="1147" data-original-height="1600" /></a>bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15302679114750034953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073303282053593107.post-47986882322220814912019-06-20T18:14:00.000-07:002019-07-28T15:32:09.995-07:00Summer Dress - Butterick B5347I finished sewing a summer dress from the out-of-print Butterick B5347 pattern. You can still find it on the internet - here's one on<a href="https://www.amazon.com/BUTTERICK-PATTERNS-B5347-Misses-8-10-12-14/dp/B005QSNEBI"> amazon</a>. This is one of my favorite patterns for an easy fitting summer dress and this is the fourth time I've used the pattern. It's best made using a crisp fabric on the heavier side of medium weight. In this case, I used a linen with this cool print. I use two buttons at the top instead of one -- the dress seemed to bulge out too much with just one button. Also, I drafted my own pocket pattern -- it's an angular shape that has a pleat to echo the top neckline shape.
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Don't look too closely at the back -- I didn't make an effort line up the print pattern on the back zipper seam. I thought about re-doing one side of the zipper, but decided that the pattern is sort of odd anyway and the mis-alignment doesn't look tragic, I hope. :)
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<p>This dress will get tons of wear this summer!bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15302679114750034953noreply@blogger.com1