Wednesday, 17 September 2014
New Look cherry dress
The packet said easy so I thought I would try and make it in this...........
My lovely mother treated me to this fabric on our day out at Olympia sewing show back in march.
I seam to have bought too much as there is loads left. I think it would be really fun to make into PJ
trousers.Tilly and the buttons has a great pair in her book which I been looking through day dreaming. No spend fun, cosy pj's ready for winter fab,
Back to the dress, not the easy sew it made out to be. I had fun and games with the zip but after a look on youtube and the help of a seam ripper it's in. How long it will last I don't know but it's in .
I need more practice with zips maybe Tilly's book will help with that to. There are some lovely dresses in there.
I love the overall look of the dress and think the fit is flattering, being pear shaped it's had to find dresses to fit my waist and hips. I did some alterations on the fit as I went along I found trying it on myself and MEME helpful. After so many changing room disappointments I always worry things will be too tight on the hips.
So here I am, happy in my new dress already dreaming of the next challenge ..............
Tuesday, 16 September 2014
x-stitch so far
Hi,
cross stitch is something I have enjoyed for many years. I prefer to stitch in daylight, I find it much easier to see. The daylight bulbs are good but not the same.
I have been working on some stitching for a family wall for the hall. I have already made up a button picture for our family name and have made a start on birthdate pictures for our children, my son and step-daughters. I wanted to have a common theme to run through the pictures so after much searching I chose All our yesterdays. Everyone who likes x-stitch will know these little figures straight away they have been popular for many years.
I have taken all 3 pictures from this book. Daniels picture is for a bookmark so I just carries on the width of the background to fill the frame.
I am using the to pictures of the girls in the sea for Kirsten and Molly's pictures.
What projects are other crafters working on I would love to know, please leave a comment.
Whatever you are working on today, enjoy
Tina x
Monday, 15 September 2014
lipstick red cardigan
Hi
I just wanted to share my latest knit. It's an easy layer to wear as we come to the end of summer.
The pattern is from knitting magazine April 2010 . As you will see the pattern is for stripes but I wanted a plain knit to go with more things. I have nearly finished a cherry print dress that I wanted it to go with. I do like the idea of stripes maybe shades of blue to go with jeans? or a nautical blue and white with a red stripe ooooohh I like the sound of that!
Back to little red, it was knitted with stylecraft special DK in lipstick. In the flesh it is a true 1940's lipstick red, love it! Really soft cosy yarn and so affordable it's great for everyday wash and wear.
I just wanted to share my latest knit. It's an easy layer to wear as we come to the end of summer.
The pattern is from knitting magazine April 2010 . As you will see the pattern is for stripes but I wanted a plain knit to go with more things. I have nearly finished a cherry print dress that I wanted it to go with. I do like the idea of stripes maybe shades of blue to go with jeans? or a nautical blue and white with a red stripe ooooohh I like the sound of that!
Back to little red, it was knitted with stylecraft special DK in lipstick. In the flesh it is a true 1940's lipstick red, love it! Really soft cosy yarn and so affordable it's great for everyday wash and wear.
A few random shots of MEME my body double and me in the garden ........
MEME wearing the dress that is nearly finished |
Yes they are ladybird buttons, if you ask me why I will reply why not, it makes me happy |
More information on ravelry, I go by the name of hairbear.
What is your favorite affordable yarn and why? I would love to know, please leave a comment.
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