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Happiness through pickles

I’ve given up on sewing this summer because I do not have the room. And spending three quarters of my free time taking out and putting away just was not working for my state of mind. So I’m reading more and growing things and making pickles. Tons of pickles in these new widemouth pint jars [ READ MORE ]

Practical house stuff, parts one and two

Number 1: Pillow covers for extra duvets all done. I ended up folding the velour blanket in half and cut it to end up with two long skinny strips. I tri-folded each, right sides together, until I ended up with a fat envelope where the nice end was on the outside, to make the outside [ READ MORE ]

Sketching out some practical house stuff

  • March 30th, 2011
  • Posted in Made it

Sigh. It’s not glamorous. But sewing practical stuff from the stash beats spending real money that could buy shoes. Or plants. Plus it’s all easy straight lines. Number 1: Somewhere to store the extra duvets. What if I put them in big square pillow cases? Envelope-style pillow cases made from a purple velour blanket? Then [ READ MORE ]

And more finishing: More McCall’s 6288

It took me all spring to realize how much easier raglan sleeves are than standard sleeves. The stitching goes faster and smoother and the fit is still great, too. The insides look much more professional. I will stick with raglan as much as I can. So it’s no wonder I keep churning out these McCall’s [ READ MORE ]

Tops!

Ah finally, McCall’s 6164 with the super gathered sleeves, like as seen on the lady keyboardist from LCD Soundsystem when LCD played Chicago. One in purple waffle from Gaffney’s. Done! A black medium-knit scoop neck number from the same M 6164 pattern where I lengthened the sleeveless bodice into cap sleeves: This sweater’s neck is [ READ MORE ]

Word on Georgie-girl

Sleeping standing up. Nose pokes out.

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