project started: McCall’s M5582.
I wanted a 50′s style dress that was simple yet whimsical, which led to McCall’s M5582 in a dessert-themed pink print. so far I’ve just cut and measured the fabric. I plan to line this with muslin or rayon.
Author Archives: Janice
finished object: Frog Skirt (sewing)
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notes: Singer 210, polyester thread. old frog print cloth. drafted a pattern based on one of my skirts using old gift wrap. it fits, but it’s a bit awkward.
will definitely make again. need to keep to 3/8 seams – it looks like i was doing 1/2 an inch. also need to learn how to make buttons or zippers. not bad for my first sewing project.
finished object: Mermaid Capelet
notes: definitely a stealth knit. I was working on this while procrastinating on the Rattle and Hum cardigan. knit on size 15 bamboo circulars with bulky yarn – Brown Sheep Bulky in green. I went as a mermaid this Halloween, and thought this would be a good way to keep warm (while still appearing mermaid-like). I’ve always thought capelets were impractical, so I don’t think I will be knitting this again.
finished object: Three Hour Sweater
project update: Rattle and Hum Cardigan
project started: Rattle and Hum Cardigan
finished object: Three Hour Sweater
notes: worked from the top down in the round on size 8 Addi needles. did the math based on my gauge swatch and Elizabeth Zimmerman’s percentages. knit the collar for about 3 inches, then joined and knit until the waist shaping. knitting the ribbing seemed to take a very long time.
i’ll definitely knit this again, but in a lighter yarn with better drape. my gauge was 4 stitches per inch but it did feel a little bulky.
photos when it’s daylight out.
project: Three Hour Sweater
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i was about to abandon this sweater to make a black-dyed cardigan (it’s been really cold here lately), but decided i would try it on to see if it even fits. and it does! i did the math based on my gauge swatch, and used the 1930s pattern as a guide. will post my notes when i finish knitting.
Outfit of the Day: ’20s Event at Governor’s Island
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fur stole, navy blue dress, fishnets, black ankle boots, black wool cardigan (thrifted), crocheted navy blue lace cloche hat (self-made).
Cabled Cardigan
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i started this cardigan in Sept 2006. i finished the back, left sleeve, right sleeve, and found a half-worked section of the front piece in the bottom of my closet, languishing after 3+ years. i had abandoned it since i wasn’t a very good knitter back then, and i had made a mistake in the front piece section. definitely determined to finish it this year!
notes: using 2 inches of k2, p2 ribbing at the bottom. size 8 needles in bamboo. cascade 220 yarn.
mods: 3/4 sleeves, rounded collar – in seed stitch?