she's in fashion: knitting in new york city

sewing: McCall's M5582

noreply@blogger.com (Janice) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:54:00 +0000

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.

finished object: Frog Skirt (sewing)

noreply@blogger.com (Janice) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:38:00 +0000

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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

noreply@blogger.com (Janice) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:05:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Janice) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:30:00 +0000

project update: Rattle and Hum Cardigan

noreply@blogger.com (Janice) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:16:00 +0000

project started: Rattle and Hum Cardigan

noreply@blogger.com (Janice) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:44:00 +0000

finished object: Three Hour Sweater

noreply@blogger.com (Janice) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:25:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Janice) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:46:00 +0000

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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

noreply@blogger.com (Janice) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:20:00 +0000

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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

noreply@blogger.com (Janice) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:33:00 +0000

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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?

Outfit of the Day: Puff Sleeved Cardigan re-visited

noreply@blogger.com (Janice) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:44:00 +0000

black wool beret, black belt, skirt (thrifted), black tights, black heeled ankle boots, grey cardigan (handknit).

i knit Puffed-Sleeved Cardigan a size (or two) too large, and haven't found a way to wear it that looks halfway decent other than today (which explains the belt).

project started: Three Hour Sweater

noreply@blogger.com (Janice) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:50:00 +0000

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project started: Three Hour Sweater, from a 1930s booklet.

yarn used: very large cone of pink merino yarn, worsted weight. pink with flecks of white, grey, and red.

needles: size 8

notes: using the pattern as a guide. knitting this in the top down, on the round. the yarn has bits of flecks (tweedy) qualities, so i don't know about doing all that ribbing.. might have to improvise the bottom.

finished object: Brown Peacock Feather Crochet Hat

noreply@blogger.com (Janice) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 05:53:00 +0000

note: materials: size J (?) crochet hook, Brown Sheep worsted yarn in brown, peacock feather hairclip (handmade), brown sequin ribbon with elastic.

improvements: this hat is too loose! it sort of works with the ribbon elastic, but the edges are too floppy. next time I will definitely track down a size I crochet hook.

finished object: Christmas Stocking

noreply@blogger.com (Janice) — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:22:00 +0000

notes: size 11 knitting needles. various red and white wool yarn, worsted weight, held together 3 at a time. sequins, beads and felt for decoration. pattern self-made.

Outfit for the Day

noreply@blogger.com (Janice) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:26:00 +0000

skirt: forever21
shoes: privo
stockings: ?
blouse: from a department store in Manila (?)

Outfit for the Day

noreply@blogger.com (Janice) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:57:00 +0000

dress: thrifted
stockings: ?
shoes: privo

project started: Rusted Root

noreply@blogger.com (Janice) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:03:00 +0000

materials and notes: size 6 metal circulars, Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece in purple.

finished object: Bainbridge Scarf

noreply@blogger.com (Janice) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:42:00 +0000

materials and notes: size 6 metal circulars, grey mystery yarn. red button, crochet hook.

quick and easy project! i'm glad that the mystery yarn wasn't itchy wool. it doesn't fasten so securely with the button, though.

finished object: Bainbridge Scarf

noreply@blogger.com (Janice) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:37:00 +0000

Bainbridge Scarf

noreply@blogger.com (Janice) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:16:00 +0000

Bainbridge Scarf

materials and notes: size 6 metal circulars, grey mystery sportweight yarn from stash. (cotton?)

Not Afraid to Dye: Tie-Dye Project, As Worn to Work

noreply@blogger.com (Janice) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:14:00 +0000

Not Afraid to Dye (Summer Camp Projects)

noreply@blogger.com (Janice) — Wed, 28 May 2008 03:56:00 +0000

materials and notes: RIT Dye in Black, plain cotton white dress.

long-delayed but not forgotten: Violet Striped Sweater

noreply@blogger.com (Janice) — Tue, 13 May 2008 01:10:00 +0000

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progress so far:

body: done
collar: 1/3 done

self-appointed kitty helper: Bean

Striped Sweater: knitting stalled (out of yarn!)

noreply@blogger.com (Janice) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:49:00 +0000

still here. knitting stalled.
striped sweater update: ran out of purple yarn!

knitting slowly but not forgotten

noreply@blogger.com (Janice) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:11:00 +0000