Posts Tagged ‘ purple ’

Sweater fix: the neck (a how to?)

I loved this silk cotton purple sweater with the pearls all over the front and the sleeves. But the original crew neck was such an ugh. It was so ugly, I never photographed it at all. Picked at this sucker over months, trying to figure out the best way to fix it and then getting [ READ MORE ]

My plants arrived!

Figures my plant order arrives the coldest week of spring so far… One’s a bulb that’s living in the crisper another minute, as recommended. But the perennial grasses and salvia plumosa are little plants… Here’s what the purple love grass should look like come summer… Delightful! So far, though, it looks like this. I think [ 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 ]

Can you change a turtleneck?

Stunner of a silk sweater. Perfect color. Love the little sleeves. Beads on one shoulder. But turtleneck?! I’m wondering if it’s possible, without wrecking the sweater, to turn the turtleneck into a crew neck or jewel neck. Because this beauty’s going to waste as is… Could I stay-stitch the neckline I want, then gently and [ READ MORE ]

Bound: purple sweater dress

Bound and ready to go. Maybe with Christmas-present bracelets? The scoop neck came out great. The only think I don’t love is the buttons. Will give them a run, maybe change them out after wearing. Bias binding strips pinned right on. Sewed right on, about 3/8 inch from the edge, with a little zigzag. Trimmed [ READ MORE ]

Word on Georgie-girl

Sleeping standing up. Nose pokes out.

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