Posts Tagged ‘ black ’

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 ]

Spring inspiration

First I’m looking at shapes: I keep picking up patterns in these shapes is the good news[ READ MORE ]

Another sweater fix for summer

This thrifted cotton crochet sweater was long and thin and in stellar condition when I found it. Nice scoop neck, perfect tunic length. But where was I ever going to go entirely covered in mesh? I decided to remove the long sleeves. Sliced off the sleeves. Opened them up. Used the fabric to make a [ READ MORE ]

Quickie refashion = new dress for me

First I saw this: And closed my eyes and saw this: And with some scissors to take off the sleeves and some pins to bind up the arms and enough stitching to take in the sides I made it happen: I like using seam allowances from pulling things in to bind edges lately. I love [ READ MORE ]

Word on Georgie-girl

Sleeping standing up. Nose pokes out.

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