tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52927308085544361602024-03-20T08:08:06.941-07:00SouthShore HandmadeJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679998588660500127noreply@blogger.comBlogger191125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292730808554436160.post-92020723130568981382018-01-20T11:07:00.000-08:002018-01-20T11:07:16.352-08:00Interesct Cardigan by Norah Gaughan in Geilsk <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I recently finished knitting a sweater that was a VERY long time coming. It was almost two years ago that I gave up on my <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2016/03/knowing-when-to-give-up-on-project.html">first project</a> with this yarn, <span id="goog_1062097454"></span><a href="http://knit-geilsk.com/epages/46e9a9f2-05f3-46c5-9687-c683bcbbb5c0.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/46e9a9f2-05f3-46c5-9687-c683bcbbb5c0/Products/GCW09">Geilsk cotton/wool</a>, and started working on this project.</div>
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The pattern is <a href="https://www.brooklyntweed.com/shop/intersect/">Intersect</a>, a Brooklyn Tweed pattern by Norah Gaughan. When I first saw this pattern, I was immediately drawn to the shape and the select use of cables. All of the project notes said how fun and unique the construction was, so that also drew me in. I made a modification to the shape at the hem to make it more of a streamlined silhouette from the original design. I love how this turned out. It doesn't add bulk at my bulkiest area.</div>
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The construction lived up to the hype as well. It was constructed top-down with very clear steps that made sure I never got bored. Well, maybe not bored, but definitely discouraged at the slow progress at times. I'm so glad that I stuck with it, though, in fits and starts until I realized all I needed was to knit the stockinette sleeves and attach them. After the drama of the cables, they seemed to fly off the needles this January! </div>
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679998588660500127noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292730808554436160.post-69426262299580162332018-01-13T16:21:00.003-08:002018-01-13T16:21:47.921-08:00Butterick 5794 Sweaterdress<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Well, I just realized that this pattern is out of print, which is so sad! This is a great pattern, and it's kind of unique, not the kind of thing you can easily engineer from another dress pattern. It has a lot of great details.<br />
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The pattern is <a href="http://s.ecrater.com/stores/36434/5239f9f998e23_36434b.jpg">Butterick 5794</a>.</div>
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I made basically the black version with pink's sleeves, but I raised the neckline a couple inches (for warmth!) and added long cuffs to the sleeves instead of finishing them with elastic.</div>
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I raised the neckline a bit, because I have a store-bought sweaterdress with a low cowl neckline, and I am always cold when I wear it. I like the higher neckline for a dress that is supposed to be warm.<br />
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I am really happy with the sleeves and the gathers. They are both such fun details that make this dress so interesting. </div>
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The fabric is from the recently-closed Gorgeous Fabrics website. It is a different color of the same fabric I used for my <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2016/12/itch-to-stitch-arenal-top-in-sweater.html">green Arenal</a> sweater top.</div>
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The only thing I would do differently if I make this again is lower the waistline one inch. It's in a strange place that's lower than empire-waist but higher than my natural waist. </div>
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679998588660500127noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292730808554436160.post-19787076902301434912018-01-11T05:56:00.000-08:002018-01-11T05:56:08.744-08:00Powdersnow Shawl by Lisa Hannes in Shibui Staccato<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This gorgeous little bit of knitting delight is the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/powdersnow">Powdersnow</a> Shawl by Lisa Hannes. I don't knit as many shawls as I used to a few years ago (because how many little shawls does a girl really need?) but this one has been calling to me for a couple of years.<br />
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The yarn I used for this design is <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/yarns/staccato/">Shibui Staccato</a>, the same yarn I used for my Knitty Design <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/search/label/Knitty">Recital</a>. I love the softness and drape of this merino/silk yarn. It also blocks beautifully. My color of choice this time was "suit." <br />
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Here you can see the three distinct textured sections - a knit/purl textured stitch, some cables, and a simple ribbed edge. Gorgeous simplicity.<br />
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This has been my take-with-me knitting for a few months now. I am excited to pick out another small project for that purpose. Maybe some socks! I have definitely come around to the call of sock knitting since I have discovered my love of wearing them.<br />
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Everyone's doing a post like this, and I always want to be one of the cool kids, so... here are some patterns I really want to sew up this year. This list doesn't include oldies but goodies I'll probably make again like the <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/search/label/arenal">Arenal</a> or <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/search/label/1696">Simplicity 1696</a>. Also, there are 9 because that's what fits nicely into Instagram! :-)<br />
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#1 is the Closet Case Patterns Mid-Rise <a href="https://store.closetcasepatterns.com/products/ginger-mid-rise-jeans-pattern">Ginger Jeans</a>. One of my goals last year was to make some jeans, and I think I checked that off with <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2017/11/vogue-1573-jeans-in-burgundy-diesel.html">Vogue 1573</a>, but I've had these on my list for at least two years now, and it really must be done.<br />
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#2 is the Closet Case Files <a href="https://store.closetcasepatterns.com/products/sasha-trousers-pattern">Sasha Trousers</a>. These could replace my beloved Simplicity 1696 since these look perfect without any modifications.</div>
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#3 is <a href="https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v9281">Vogue 9281</a>. I bought one of those off-the-shoulder cotton tops last spring that were EVERYWHERE, and my husband really liked the look. so I'd like to try a knit one. I think the flare portion of this fit and flare top is a little too much, though. I'll likely just modify it to be a standard top shape because I'm boring like that.</div>
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#4 is s straight-up 90s slip dress. This is <a href="https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v9278">Vogue 9278</a>, but I know I have something similar in my pattern collection.</div>
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#5 is a flowy top with lace accents a la <a href="https://butterick.mccall.com/b6518">Butterick 6518</a>. I'm not 100% sure about the sleeves, but I could always take them off in a year or two when the crazy sleeve look it out.</div>
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#6 is the totally impractical <a href="https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m7685">McCalls 7685</a>. I kind of want it in a beautiful summer floral, but I do have a wedding coming up in February in Florida if I could just decide on the perfect color...</div>
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#7, <a href="https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m7695">McCalls 7695</a> is a more everyday-wearable option. I have a store-bought puffer jacket in white which I love. A fun color for spring would be great!</div>
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#8 is <a href="https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m7714">McCalls 7714</a>. I have the perfect fabric for this dress! It is a gorgeous textured, drapey floral. I had it earmarked for another pattern, but this one would be great, too. I'm thinking Easter dress. The pleated skirt is so pretty!</div>
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#9 is <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/simplicity-pattern-8019-misses-vintage-1970s-skirts/8019.html#sz=90&start=61">Simplicity 8019</a>, which I have made <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2017/01/simplicity-8019-skirt-in-corduroy.html">once before</a>, but I love the shape and fit of it so much that I'm going to eliminate the button front and add a zipper in the back and just make a simple black wool version. I have to fabric ready to go.</div>
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679998588660500127noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292730808554436160.post-10177596227176402312018-01-07T12:56:00.003-08:002018-01-07T12:56:54.372-08:002017 Recap<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hello there! I thought I would do a recap of 2017 since I so enjoyed the <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2017/01/2016-biggest-sewing-hits-and-misses.html">sewing</a> and <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2017/02/2016-knitting-projects-in-review.html">knitting</a> ones I did last year. I haven't been as productive in 2017, though (moving is a lot of work!), so I figure I'll just squish it all in one post this time.<br />
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I have a few projects I have finished since my last blog post, but for posterity, they will be considered 2018 projects (even the red velvet top!) since they're not yet on the blog.<br />
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<a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2017/09/vogue-1439-kind-of.html">Vogue 1439</a><br />
These pants are fine, and I do wear them, but I would wear them even more if they were a couple inches longer to make them just like standard chinos.<br />
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<a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2017/02/sergercoverstitch-tee.html">Serger/Coverstitch Tee</a><br />
This project also is just a smidge "off." The neckline sticks up strangely. I'll chalk it up to this being my first coverstitch project. There was a small learning curve.<br />
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<a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2017/10/helene-cardigan-by-jalie.html">Helene Cardigan</a><br />
This cardigan is surprisingly warm, and I love the pockets and style. The only downside is it would benefit from a small bust adjustment. It hangs a little funny along the opening edge.<br />
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My goofy <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2017/10/happy-handmade-halloween.html">Halloween</a> top<br />
This top turned out great! I just wish I could wear it more than one month out of the year without looking batty! Hehehe<br />
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<a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2017/10/vogue-1517-pants-in-stretch-faux-suede.html">Vogue 1517</a> faux suede pants<br />
These pants are great, and I wear them a lot. I'm so pleased with how the hems worked out. They are the perfect length to cuff or half-cuff or not cuff at all, so they look perfect with any shoes.<br />
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<a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2017/05/mccalls-7429.html">McCalls 7429</a><br />
I just feel awesome whenever I wear this dress. I kind of wish the fabric was less t-shirt-like, but it doesn't bother me that much. I could always make another one, but it works fine.<br />
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<a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2017/05/cashmere-princess-seam-dress-with.html">Simplicity 2473</a><br />
It's kind of ridiculous to include this in 2017's projects since I made it years ago. This is the year I blogged it, though, so this is where it will stay. <br />
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I'm very proud of this dress. I just wish I had finished up the coordinating jacket in time to wear during the very short Florida spring season. However, I will get plenty of wear time out of it this spring, as long as I hem those sleeves!</div>
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<a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2017/11/vogue-1573-jeans-in-burgundy-diesel.html">Vogue 1573</a> jeans<br />
These jeans are amazing! Such a hidden gem of a pattern since the pattern photo is in black, so it's impossible to see all the interesting seaming. I love these in this of-the-moment color.<br />
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<a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2017/10/burdastyle-082017-faux-suede-jacket.html">BurdaStyle 08/2017</a> Faux Suede Jacket<br />
Aaaand, my magnum opus of 2017 sewing. I searched out this magazine solely for this pattern, ordered it from Great Britain, and then graded down the pattern 3 sizes to fit me. It turned out better than I could have hoped. Love this!!<br />
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And now on to knitting, roughly least to most favorite:<br />
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It's not that I don't like this. I'm very happy with the fit and style. I just don't reach for it that often. Maybe because of the 3/4 sleeves. They were very practical in Florida, but here in PA, cold-blooded me needs more long sleeves.<br />
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These are so cozy. I plan to knit myself many more pairs of socks this year. It turns out they are pretty quick to knit and I LOVE wearing them.<br />
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This is a great hat in a wear-with-everything shade. What's not to love?<br />
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This is the perfect thrown-on cardigan as far as I'm concerned. I had a vision in my mind, and this pattern delivered!<br />
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My most recent post, <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2017/11/i-dont-know-if-you-remember-way-back-in.html">Brickyard </a>using Brooklyn Tweed Loft<br />
This sweater is all I hoped it could be. I agonized over a pattern for this gorgeous yarn, and in the end, this was my second attempt at doing it justice. Mission accomplished. I love this sweater!<br />
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And in a category of its own, my favorite design of the year - from the spring issue of Knitty. :-) So proud of this!<br />
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2017 wasn't very productive in terms of quantity, but this things I made, I wear and love. It was a well-edited year, projectwise. For 2018, I hope to continue picking projects I will wear and love. Beyond that, we'll see where the year takes me.</div>
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679998588660500127noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292730808554436160.post-54059174864599831182017-11-12T15:50:00.000-08:002018-01-07T12:01:49.531-08:00Brickyard by Elizabeth Doherty in Brooklyn Tweed Loft<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I don't know if you remember way back in <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2017/09/sweater-decisions.html">September </a>when I said I was going to knit a Brooklyn Tweed sweater. At the time, I decided to knit <a href="https://www.brooklyntweed.com/shop/keaton/">Keaton</a>, and I even bought the appropriate amount of <a href="https://www.brooklyntweed.com/shop/loft/">Loft </a>yarn in a similar color. Mine is the color Birdbook. I knit up the front and back and half of one sleeve before deciding I didn't like it and went searching for another pattern.</div>
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I am pretty shocked to find this is comfortable for me to wear next to skin. I wear a t-shirt underneath, but it doesn't bother my neck or wrists. I have a ball of yarn left over, and I am thinking of knitting a matching cowl that I can wear when it is really cold.<br />
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This sweater is so easy to wear, and it is so warm, even though the yarn is fingering weight.<br />
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This was really fun to knit. The instructions are super detailed, and all the shaping comes together perfectly. I love this braid detail between the textured and stockinette sections.<br />
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The big reason I didn't go with Keaton was that I felt it didn't show off the tweedy yarn to its best advantage. It wanted to just be a big expanse of stockinette stitch, and this pattern was perfect!<br />
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679998588660500127noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292730808554436160.post-49805844242467601232017-11-09T17:11:00.000-08:002017-11-09T17:11:57.547-08:00Vogue 1573 Jeans in burgundy Diesel denim<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
You guys, I am so discouraged with my photos lately. I probably knocked some dial on my camera out of whack or something that is making everything waaaay over-exposed. I look like the undead in these photos. Why is my skin WHITE? I took these on an overcast day. Argh!! Ok moving on. <br />
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These are the jeans from the very recent pattern <a href="https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v1573">Vogue 1573</a>. I didn't even notice the jeans in the pattern at first. All I saw was the top. I am glad my attention was eventually drawn to this part, though, because these are great jeans! They are made of lots of parts pieced together, and the fit turned out very good with minimal fitting. <br />
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The fabric is a burgundy denim from Diesel that I bought from <a href="http://sawyerbrook.com/">Sawyer Brook</a>. It is sold out, but there are a few other <a href="http://store.sawyerbrook.com/search-sitewide.asp?searchstring=diesel">colors </a>in stock right now..<br />
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The only change I needed to make for fitting was taking in the waist about an inch. I also lowered the waist an inch for personal preference. I can't stand high-rise jeans. After lowering, these sit maybe two inches below my waist.<br />
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There are definitely wrinkles on the legs, but I don't think you can avoid that in skinny jeans, especially when the fabric has no stretch. <br />
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I think the back pocket placement was good.<br />
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Overall, I am very happy with how these turned out. I love the denim in this of-the-moment color. I could see myself making another pair in gray, but we will see. Definitely no time soon. They were quite a bit of work!</div>
Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679998588660500127noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292730808554436160.post-74292525488041600912017-11-03T08:06:00.000-07:002017-11-03T08:06:34.896-07:00Wayworn Hat from Interweave Knits Holiday 2017 in Prairie Spun DK<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have made a second pattern from the Interweave Knits Holiday 2017 magazine, and there are more patterns in there that interest me. It's a great accessories magazine.<br />
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This is the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wayworn-cap">Wayworn Cap</a> by Meghan Huber. My yarn is Brown Sheep Company's <a href="http://www.brownsheep.com/product-category/psdk/">Prairie Spun Dk</a> in the color rain cloud. It's a blue-leaning pale heather gray. This is a great hat pattern for one skein of dk yarn.<br />
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You can't see the texture very well in my photos, but there are cables that lay very flat, so this is not a yarn hog and lays flat against the head.<br />
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I love the soft gray color and the deep ribbed brim!<br />
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679998588660500127noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292730808554436160.post-12653545896138836972017-10-31T09:43:00.000-07:002017-10-31T09:43:37.750-07:00Happy Handmade Halloween!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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More crazy lighting. It looks like I took these photos on the surface of the sun or something, not a shady spot in the backyard! Anyway, the pants are black (not navy) and the sweater is lavender (not white). The cowl is detailed <a href="http://html/">here</a>.</div>
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These pants are Vogue 1517 from last fall. I have finished the jacket, also, which I started waaaay before these pants. I think I finished it not long before the move, so you know how that goes... Pics of that coming soon.</div>
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I cannot for the life of me remember where I got this fabulous fabric. I thought it was GorgeousFabrics.com but I can't find it in my order history. I don't think it was Pennie Fabrics in Florida. Maybe it was from SawyerBrook.com. I'm not sure. Anyway, it is a great stretchy faux suede. It has just enough stretch for these pull-on pants. I think the fit of mine turned out pretty spot-on to the fit on the model.<br />
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I usually lengthen my pants by a few inches, but I forgot on these. When they were finished, I decided they were a smidge shorter than I wanted so I added a little cuff on the bottom. This turned out really well. The fabric holds a fold beautifully, so I can leave them unrolled, cuff them up, or roll them halfway, so they go with any shoes I might want to wear. In these photos, they are half-cuffed - rolled up just enough to cover the seam.<br />
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The fit on these is quite good. I always have good luck with Vogue pants. They are a little wrinkly, but I don't think you can avoid that with a close-fitting pant.<br />
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I am very happy with the fit from the side view - no bagging under the butt or in the crotch region.<br />
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My only dislike about these is the narrow waistband. I find myself hiking them up quite a bit, and I think that could be improved with a wider elastic waistband. Of course, this is something that I could fix in 30 minutes, and who knows, maybe I will, but they are fine for now.<br />
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These pants fit right in my wardrobe. I am still a big fan of skinny pant and long tops. I am trying to come around to the "new" silhouette of roomier pants, but you know me - I'll always be a few years behind.</div>
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I am waaaaay too excited about this little top! :-) I was at JoAnn Fabrics to get who-knows-what, and I saw a display of Halloween fabrics. The cool thing was that these were not quilting cotton fabrics but knits!! Now, the designers may have envisioned some cute pjs for little ones, but that's not what I saw. This <a href="http://www.joann.com/doodles-halloween-interlock-cotton-fabric-57in-bats/15495377.html#q=bat&prefn1=prod_type&prefv1=Product&start=1">bat-printed interlock</a> spoke - no - screamed at me to become a top for moi.</div>
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To make this basic raglan-sleeved top, I used a pattern so old that it doesn't even show up on Vogue's out-of-print archives. It is <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/41379">Vogue 8670</a>, and I used it <a href="http://knitting-jenny.blogspot.com/2014/03/vogue-8670-with-roll-neck.html">once before</a>, 3.5 years ago, back in the final days of the old blog. One thing I didn't like about that original top was that the sleeves are 2-pieces, with a seam running right down the outside of the arm. This time, I did some creative taping and eyeballing to eliminate that seam. It worked out great!<br />
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I sewed this top mostly on my serger, but I did use my regular machine to sew the neckband and the hems since I would be covering them up with non-stretchy trim anyway.<br />
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Please excuse the dog hair right in the middle of my hip here, but here is a closeup of two fun trims that I used to jazz up this top. First, I machine stitched the top edge of this narrow <a href="http://www.joann.com/offray-velvet-ribbon-3-8in-10-yds-black/7836943.html#q=velvet%2Btrim&start=1">velvet ribbon</a> right on top of the hem stitching. Next, I lined up some lace underneath to be caught in the second row of stitching at the bottom of the velvet ribbon. I also bought the black lace at JoAnn, but unfortunately, I can't find it online.<br />
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So there it is! My fun new Halloween top. When I want to be a little less conspicuous about it, I wear a black cardigan on top so it's more subtle, but I love that it doesn't scream orange Halloween. It's like classy Halloween. </div>
Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679998588660500127noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292730808554436160.post-50094135361909111062017-10-22T05:29:00.001-07:002017-10-22T05:29:58.810-07:00Cable and Seed Knee Socks from Interweave Knits Holiday 2017 magazine in HiKoo Simplicity<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My big plan here was to use my fireplace for a backdrop, to elevate the awkward sock selfie. I'm not sure it worked, but oh well. Here are my cozy new socks:</div>
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This pattern is from the <a href="https://www.interweave.com/store/knitting/knitting-magazines/magazine-issue/interweave-knits-holiday-2017-print-edition">Interweave Knits Holiday 2017 </a>magazine. I am a long-time subscriber to Interweave Knits, but these holiday magazines are not included, so I picked this up at my local JoAnns. </div>
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Here is the photo from the magazine. They are called the Cable and Seed Knee Socks, but they only go a bit past mid-calf on the model. I don't have much use for knee socks, except for maybe under knee-high boots, but these aren't long enough to peek out at the top and be all cozy, so I modified them to be a more standard shape, using the construction and pretty cable and seed pattern.<br />
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I gave them a nice, deep ribbed cuff, which I like to turn down and wear them around the house like slippers. The yarn is <a href="http://www.skacelknitting.com/Simplicity/">HiKoo Simplicity</a>, a superwash merino, acrylic, and nylon blend. Great for cozy socks! I didn't mention that these socks call for worsted weight yarn. Mine is more dk weight, so I went down a needle size. I like the snugger fit. I don't care for floppy socks!<br />
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I hope you are having a great weekend! I did some knitting while watching tv last night, and I am thinking some sewing is in order later on today.</div>
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Buckle up! Lots of photos today.</div>
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This is the "<a href="http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/faux-suede-jacket-plus-size-082017">Faux Suede Jacket</a>" from the August 2017 issue of BurdaStyle Magazine. You can download it from the website now, though. I saw this jacket on a blog's review of the magazine and I got a wee bit obsessed... so much so that I ordered the magazine from England (very reasonable price and shipping) and then traced and graded down 3 sizes since this is a "plus" pattern. So worth it.</div>
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The <a href="http://store.sawyerbrook.com/UltraSuede-Olive-Drab/productinfo/16-1112/">fabric </a>is a faux suede from Sawyer Brook. The color is a dark olive drab that occasionally reads a little brown.It was a dream to sew and shows the top-stitching beautifully. Lining, zippers, snaps, and shoulder pads are all from <a href="http://www.joann.com/">JoAnn Fabrics</a>.<br />
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Even the back has nice seaming details.<br />
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I am so pleased with how this turned out. I have nothing like it in my wardrobe. It's the perfect fall jacket.</div>
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Hello! This is the <a href="https://jalie.com/jalie3677-helene-shawl-collar-cardigan">Helene </a>Shawl Collar Cardigan by Jalie. This is actually my first Jalie pattern, and I really like it! I also bought <a href="https://jalie.com/jalie3243-womens-pull-on-pants-patterns">this </a>pants/shorts pattern, but I haven't tried it out yet.</div>
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The fabric for this cardigan is from Pennie Fabrics in Sarasota. It is a navy boucle textured knit with very little stretch, and it has brick red flecks in it. Very unique and cool. </div>
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The neatest feature of this pattern is the pockets. The design makes them super easy to sew. This went together super quickly with just my serger and coverstitch machines.<br />
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I need to dig out the camera remote. I don't know what I did with the timer that made me look yellow. I'm a little blurry,, too, which I blame on the camera focusing on the trees behind me. Someday, I'll get this taking pictures of myself thing all figured out.<br />
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I like that the line of the pockets continues around to the back. I like details like that. Plus, the seamed pieces give the back great shape.<br />
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I will definitely be making this again, both for me and for the nieces. It's a great basic. Here's a little detail shot of a pocket:<br />
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679998588660500127noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292730808554436160.post-28759147758956819312017-09-13T06:06:00.000-07:002017-09-13T06:06:53.013-07:00Cascade Falls Cardigan knit in Rowan Merino dk<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Ever since I finished my <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2016/07/georgetown-cardigan-by-knitbot-in.html">Georgetown Cardigan</a> in light gray, I have wanted a similar open cardigan in dark gray, because one gray open cardigan is never nearly enough!<br />
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I considered designing my perfect cardigan - set-in sleeves, open front, longish length, and a pretty cable right at the opening. Then, after an exhaustive Ravelry search of the pattern options already out there, I found exactly what I was looking for: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cascade-falls">Cascade Falls</a> by Amanda Scheuzger.<br />
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My cardigan is very close to the original pattern. I just changed the construction a bit. It is designed nearly seamlessly, with the body worked bottom-up in one piece, and the sleeves picked up and knit down. With this heavy merino dk yarn, though, I wanted the strength of seams to help it keep its shape, so I knit this in pieces and sewed them together. My sleeves are, as always, several inches longer than the design. After blocking, they grew even more in length, so now I have the unusual (for me) luxury of fold-up cuffs!</div>
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The gorgeous, soft yarn is Rowan Super Fine Merino dk, which appears to be discontinued. That is a crying shame as this is a lovely mid-weight merino. Yes, I am sure it will pill. Most soft yarns do. However, I will be ready with my de-pill-er, and it is an inconvenience I can live with for next-to-skin softness.<br />
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You can still find Rowan Merino dk at various online shops, but I can't find this color, Suit, anywhere.<br />
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The weather is turning here. It has not been a hot summer, and the leaves are already falling. Having just finished a nice cardi (photo evidence to come soon), my thoughts are turning to the perfect fall/winter pullover. I am wanting something a bit over-sized (at least compared to my usual body-con picks) and textured. I have been all over the <a href="http://brooklyntweed.com/">Brooklyn Tweed</a> site checking out the patterns and have narrowed down my options. Of course, their new patterns for fall drop in a few days, so I won't be making my final decision until I see those options, too. :-) What do you think?<br />
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<a href="https://www.brooklyntweed.com/shop/auster-for-her/">AUSTER</a><br />
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An interesting, but classic sweater. I won't have to worry about this one going out of style.</div>
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This one looks so easy to wear but not boring, and I love a good cowl neck.</div>
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This is probably the one I'm most viscerally drawn to (is it healthy to be viscerally drawn to a sweater?). The diagonal cables lend some drama, and the construction sounds interesting.</div>
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I have had this one on my radar for years. Maybe this isn't the exact shape I'm pining for at the moment, but I do see this in my future.</div>
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The last two options are more ponchos than sweater, and I already have <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2016/02/cusp-poncho-by-olga-buraya-kafelian-for.html">one BT poncho</a>. How many does a girl really need? These are so gorgeous, though!<br />
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What do you think? Are any of these screaming out at you?</div>
Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679998588660500127noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292730808554436160.post-13342285575914241592017-09-05T16:42:00.000-07:002017-09-05T16:42:03.734-07:00Vogue 1439, kind of<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Has it REALLY been more than three months since I've posted? I guess moving really takes it out of me! Well, I am pretty much settled into Pennsylvania now. There are still plenty of pictures to hang on the walls and rooms to be painted, but I have been in my new sewing space quite a bit lately, and I have some things to show for it. </div>
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First up is some pink pants. These are not at all my favorite pants ever. :-( They came out pretty baggy, probably due to the stretchy fabric, and I forgot to lower the front rise, so they sit higher on the waist than I'd like. I'm trying to embrace them as more of a casual chino style than the skinny pants I am used to wearing these days. We'll see...</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">I used the same pattern as my favorite </span><a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2016/02/vogue-1439-pants-in-red.html" style="text-align: center;">red </a><span style="text-align: center;">pants, </span><a href="https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v1439" style="text-align: center;">Vogue 1439</a><span style="text-align: center;">. I think the problems are, as I said above, the fabric is stretchier than the red, and I didn't lower the rise. I also added some standard pockets, going for more of a jeans look. That makes it harder to adjust the width at the hips later.</span><br />
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Looking at this side view, I'm kind of hating the combo of the leg width and where it hits at the hem. Ugh. I am thinking maybe just taking in the side seams an inch or two and see what happens. It couldn't hurt to try.<br />
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The fit is good, though. I just don't love how the style turned out. The look great in the back!<br />
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Today, I tried to wear them more casually, rolled up a bit and with sneakers. I like them more today, but I still don't love them, and they have grown through the day. The fabric is a stretch denim from JoAnns, but it's a very lightweight denim. </div>
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What do you think? Leave them as is? Take in the side seams? Just let them go?</div>
Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679998588660500127noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292730808554436160.post-71921727862532309282017-05-20T11:42:00.000-07:002017-05-20T11:42:57.398-07:00Estonia in Ewe2Yarn Iceberg<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hello! We have less than one week left until we officially leave Florida. Things are, of course, a bit nutso here, but very exciting, too. I finished this sweater a few weeks ago and am loving how soft and cozy it is. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">The pattern is </span><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/estonia" style="text-align: center;">Estonia </a><span style="text-align: center;">by Vera Sanon. It is a basic top-down raglan (no more of those for me in cardigan form, but a pullover is ok) in stockinette stitch. The interesting detail is the Estonian Braid at the neckline. The pattern also uses this stitch for the cuffs and hem, but I used simple 1x1 rib for those areas.</span><br />
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The fit of this is great - form-fitting but not tight. The sample is shown in a semi-solid tonal yarn, so that is what I used, although it does look more variegated than I expected. My yarn is <a href="https://ewe2yarn.com/">Ewe2Yarn </a> 100% merino in a colorway called "Iceberg."<br />
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Here is a better look at the Estonian Braid neckline. It was less fiddly to knit than I expected. <br />
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This is version 2 of <a href="https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m7429">McCalls 7429</a>, actually in the full-length dress this time. The <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2016/08/mccalls-7429-twist-dress-shortened-to.html">first time</a> I made this pattern, I found the skirt portion too short and tight, so I modified it to be a tunic. This time, I lengthened the skirt pieces and cut the sides more A-line shaped to compensate. </div>
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I started out by cutting the sleeves long, figuring I could adjust them when the rest of the dress was finished. I decided that with the long sleeves, it was just too much white, but I did like the look of longer sleeves, so instead of cutting them short, I went with 3/4.</div>
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The fabric is a white cotton ponte from Pennie Fabrics in Sarasota, but white ponte isn't hard to find online. </div>
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I am not sure about the hem. The knot pulls the hem all different ways. Sometimes it looks like the outer wrap is too long, but a little adjustment fixes it. I am leaving it as is for now, but if I find that I am constantly having to adjust, I will just redo the hem.<br />
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When I envisioned this dress in white in my head, I thought it would be so classic and classy, and it is. I wanted it to hit at the bottom of my knee, which it does. It is form-fitting, but doesn't show a lot of skin. Then, the first time I wore it, I noticed THIS as I walked through a parking lot...<br />
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Yeah, there is nothing to be done. That wrap is at the just the right spot to show a LOT of leg when walking. :-)<br />
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Here is a closeup of the knot detail.<br />
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I constructed almost all of this dress on my serger and coverstitch machines that I received for Christmas. It was awesome! It goes without saying that you don't need either type of machine to make this dress, though. In fact, I made my first red tunic version before I had either one.<br />
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I hope all the moms out there have a great Mothers' Day!</div>
Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679998588660500127noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292730808554436160.post-26686369684727740442017-05-06T09:33:00.000-07:002017-05-06T09:33:01.300-07:00Cashmere Princess Seam Dress with Embroidery Simplicity 2473<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This is an updated (more like fixed) post from that time about a week ago that I tried to blog from my phone and no photos came through... Yeah, sorry about that. I hope you'll forgive me. Anyway, here goes...<br />
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I made this dress to wear for Easter several years ago and just kind of rediscovered it while going through my closet to prepare to move.<br />
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The pattern is the out-of-print "Project Runway" <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/34868">Simplicity 2473</a>.<br />
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The interest is in the embroidered waistband. I was afraid it might end up looking very "homemade" in a not awesome way, but I really like how it turned out, imperfections and all. I played around with scraps until I found a design I liked and went to town. I used a disappearing ink to mark the circles and then free-handed after that.<br />
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This was actually a candidate for the donate pile when I was clearing out my closet. I have only worn it a couple of times. It is that odd combination of warm fabric on a spring/summer style dress. After I tried it on, though, I remembered how much I liked it. With some tights and maybe a cardigan, it will be great in fall and spring.</div>
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The fabric is a super-soft cashmere. I had it for years before I decided what to make with it. It looks like it could use some pressing now. Here is a closeup of the embroidery. I used plain old embroidery floss.<br />
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Well, I don't think I'll be doing much phone blogging after all, despite the ease of taking photos since I can't seem to make them show up on the actual blog! I hope you all are having a great weekend!</div>
Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679998588660500127noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292730808554436160.post-52710574151304112562017-05-05T14:07:00.000-07:002017-05-05T14:07:20.773-07:00Vogue 1537 Dress in Silk/Linen<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hi there! You <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2017/02/spring-2017-pattern-picks-vogue-mccalls.html">may </a>(or may not - it <i>has </i>been a few months) remember my excitement at <a href="https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v1537">Vogue 1537</a>, a spring Kay Unger Designer pattern for Vogue. Well, I finished it about two months ago, but with all the <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2017/04/new-knitting-pattern-in-knitty-recital.html">move excitement</a>, I never got around to photographing and sharing it. The coat is 95% finished as well. It just needs a bit of hand sewing at the buttonholes (and buttons!), but once I missed the deadline on a perfect event for it, I lost steam. It is too warm to wear now in Florida, but hopefully I will find the perfect excuse to wear it once we get to Pennsylvania.<br />
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So back to the main event - Vogue 1537. I photographed this on a beautiful day, but I think the pale colored dress plus the white in the background was just too much for my camera and the photos are a bit washed out. The detail photos at the end are an accurate representation of the fabric. It is a silk/linen blend that I purchased at Penny Fabrics in Sarasota (sorry, still no website). The lining is rayon from <a href="http://www.joann.com/">JoAnn </a>fabrics.<br />
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The only shaping on the front is two french darts. This style dart starts at the side seam around the waist and comes to a point at the bust. This is a very flattering dart on my body shape. It is easy to fit. <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2015/07/simplicity-1609.html">Here </a>is another example of a dress with french darts.</div>
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The back has standard vertical fish-eye darts and a side invisible zipper. I tried so hard to get that bottom band to be in the perfect position to cover my bra strap, but it always pops out, which totally ruins the look. So far, I have only worn this dress with a little cardi over top, so you couldn't see the main detail anyway, but maybe I could look for a bra with a very thin band. I can also envision some type of thread loop carriers like are used for bra straps, but that would be quite a pain to attach to my bra band and might cause strange bunching of my dress.</div>
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Here are the detail photos that show the fabric better. After I wore this dress two times, I took it to the dry cleaner, and I kind of want to cry. I was so meticulous with sewing and pressing this dress, and it came back distorted on the left side of the opening...</div>
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...and look what they did to the back left shoulder! That isn't a sewing mistake. The corresponding underside on the right is just as bad, but this is visible. I don't know what to do in the future. Just hand wash and press myself? I like the crispness from the dry cleaner, but not at the expense of the shape of my dress! Any ideas? </div>
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679998588660500127noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292730808554436160.post-83880383023546893192017-04-15T05:14:00.000-07:002017-04-15T05:14:58.120-07:00New Knitting Pattern in Knitty - Recital<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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There has been precious little crafting going on - a little knitting on one project and no sewing except for some things for my church. My sewing machines have been unceremoniously placed in a closet for house showings. Much of my yarn stash has been placed in a box and moved to storage, to declutter for above-mentioned house showings. Most destructive of all to the creative juices has just been the all-consuming nature of preparing for the move. Even now, with our current house under contract (YEA!!) and more free time as I just wait around for the move date, I am hesitant to get things out and start making messes again.</div>
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In the midst of this excitement, my second knitting pattern for Knitty was published, <a href="http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEss17/PATTrecital/PATTrecital.php">Recital</a>. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/recital-2">Here </a>it is on Ravelry. My plan had been to have two other knitting patterns up on Ravelry before the release date, but, well, that just didn't happen. Now would be a good time to finish up those patterns, though. It makes no mess to type up instructions!<br />
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I love this little cowl-neck tee. The yarn is Shibui Knits <a href="http://www.shibuiknits.com/yarns/staccato/">Staccato</a>, a luxurious merino/silk blend. It is perfect for these spring days when you are ready for short sleeves but want a little sweater warmth. The construction is really fun, too. The back is knit normally, bottom-up, but the front is worked from side to side, and the sleeves are picked up and knit down - no sewing in sleeves! Possibly best of all, being a Knitty pattern, the instructions are free! :-) I hope you enjoy.<br />
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679998588660500127noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292730808554436160.post-25678733586820238572017-02-14T05:19:00.000-08:002017-02-14T05:19:18.773-08:00Serger/Coverstitch Tee<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is the second tee I made on my serger and coverstitch machines that I received for Christmas presents. (You didn't miss anything - I haven't photographed the first one I made yet). I am still getting the hang of everything, but I am pretty happy with how this turned out.</div>
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The <a href="http://gorgeousfabrics.com/shop/knits/printed-jersey/rule-bretagne-beefy-striped-jersey-navywhite/">fabric </a>is from Gorgeous Fabrics. The description says that it is acetate/rayon/lycra. I didn't really know what acetate is made from, so I just looked it up. Basically, it is made from fibers spun from wood pulp. The fabric's hand reminds me a lot of a thick nylon knit, like J. McLaughlin's <a href="http://www.jmclaughlin.com/women.html?fabric_string=Catalina%20Cloth">Catalina cloth</a>.<br />
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I think I used Itch to Stitch's Arenal top pattern as a base for this. Any basic tee pattern that fits well can be modified to 100 different necklines, sleeves, and hems. I wanted a boatneck for this version, so I made a facing to finish the neckline. This is the part I'm not totally happy with - somewhere along the way, I stretched out the neckline. I think it was when I serged the facing to the body at the neckline opening. I am still getting the hang of the serger, and it think the tension wasn't 100% where it needed to be for a smooth seam. You can see that the neckline stands away from me a bit. Washing and drying hasn't improved this.<br />
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So yeah, that bugs me, but I'll live with it and wear this anyway. I could always go back and widen the whole neckline to a ballet-type neck and try again. Or, I can wear this under a scarf of cardigan to minimize the issue. Or, I can just make another. I have plenty of fabric. I am thinking of using that extra fabric for McCalls 7538 as <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2017/02/spring-2017-pattern-picks-vogue-mccalls.html">discussed earlier</a>, though.<br />
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Who knows? Time will tell whether I wear this often and what I decide about that wonky neckline...<br />
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679998588660500127noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292730808554436160.post-51112375605475110662017-02-11T07:47:00.002-08:002017-02-11T07:47:41.504-08:002016 Knitting Projects in Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2017/01/2016-biggest-sewing-hits-and-misses.html">2016 Sewing Hits and Misses</a> post was a hit, so I thought I would make a similar one about my knitting. I find it interesting that on my blog, my sewing posts are more popular, but on Instagram, knitting gets more love. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this little trip down 2016 knitting memory lane, even if it is already February.<br />
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First of all, I knit a lot more than I thought I did! In the past few years, I have gotten so much better about picking projects that I will like to knit and wear, so I have many fewer unfinished projects laying around. I also know when to quit, so I am more likely to rip something out halfway through rather than let it sit around half finished or finish it and never wear it. That said, I some things are still more loved than others. Here are my 2016 projects, least-successful to most.<br />
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18. <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2016/05/infinito-from-authentic-collection-by.html">Infinito</a> I have not worn this one single time! Why not? The yarn is gorgeous, the design is wearable. Who knows? Sometimes these things are beyond analysis, but the wardrobe test confirms it. This must be ripped out and reknit into something else.<br />
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17. <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2016/05/on-moors-with-jane-eyre-shawl-by.html">On the Moors </a>with Jane Eyre Shawl Love the color, love the simple design. It is just too small to be wearable. I can't remember if I did modifications that made it smaller than designed or not.<br />
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16. <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2016/05/option-flats-from-knitted-slipper-book.html">Option Flats</a> These are really cute slippers. The problem is they grow and flop around and need to be re-shrunk, and they are literal velcro rollers for the dog hair in my house. Y'all, I sweep and vacuum a lot, and it is just depressing to still see the dog hair all over them.<br />
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15. <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2016/09/manzanilla-sweater-by-joji-locatelli.html">Manzanilla</a> I actually wore this yesterday, so not so bad I guess, but I do not feel my best in it. The single-ply yarn is too fuzzy, it is too variegated for the cool sleeve detail, it is too tight in the sleeves, and I don't love the color - the perils of online yarn buying.<br />
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14. <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2016/03/oak-grove-mitts-by-alana-dakos-and.html">Oak Grove Mitts</a> and scarf These suffered by being lumped together. I really like the mitts, but the scarf is too long and skinny. I need to rip it out and make something else to go with my mitts.<br />
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13. <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2016/10/newsom-cardigan-by-bristol-ivy-in.html">Newsom</a> This is such a clever design, but the saggy raglan shoulders... Grrrrrr<br />
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12. <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2016/11/featherweight-cardigan-by-knitbot-in.html">Featherweight Cardigan</a> Oh Featherweight, I had such high hopes for you. The problem with this the raglan shoulders. I should really know better by now. NO MORE RAGLAN CARDIGANS. Hold me to it. They slide right off my sloping shoulders and require constant tugging up.<br />
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11.. <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2016/02/art-deco-hat-by-mandarines-melody.html">Art Deco Hat</a> This is a really nice hat. I added that giant pom pom, which is ridiculous, and I love, but it is so heavy that the hat requires frequent adjustment on my head.<br />
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10. <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2016/08/snoqualmie-cardigan-by-brooklyn-tweed.html">Snoqualmie </a> Ok. This sweater is GORGEOUS. It is also HOT. I wore it a lot during a winter trip to Pennsylvania, but I haven't worn it once this winter in Florida, so it loses points for being a less-than-practical creation.<br />
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9. <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2016/02/gioielli-gloves-from-textured-stitches.html">Gioielli Gloves</a> I am really proud of these. I just don't get to wear them often in the Florida weather.<br />
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8. <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2016/03/cabled-tunic-from-art-of-seamless.html">Cabled Tunic</a> Well, mine isn't a tunic, but that is what the pattern is called. I wear this a lot. The only downside is I don't love the sleeve shape. I have extra yarn and really should fix that. I bet I could do it in a weekend...<br />
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7. <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2016/06/spindrift-shawl-by-helen-stewart-with.html">Spindrift Shawl</a> Pretty colors and a nice, wearable size and shape.<br />
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6. <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2016/03/lesley-pullover-from-home-and-away-by.html">Lesley Pullover</a> A great basic pullover. I really like the cotton yarn. The only downside is it shrinks lengthwise in the dryer (and I love throwing this in the dryer), so it isn't as long in the body or sleeves as I expected. I would love to make another in this same yarn in white.<br />
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5. <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2017/01/clockwork-in-brioche-by-stephen-west.html">Clockwork in Brioche</a> Sooooo snuggly. This is an awesome pattern to learn brioche, and I love me some Ewe2yarn.<br />
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4. <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2016/02/jujuy-by-joji-locatelli.html">Jujuy</a> I love the colors I picked for this, and the big crescent shape is wearable.<br />
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3. <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2016/07/georgetown-cardigan-by-knitbot-in.html">Georgetown</a> My most-worn sweater. I throw this on over everything. I will be using more of this yarn in the future. It has a large cotton content, which makes it cool, but it has a wooly feel when knitting and worn.<br />
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2. <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2016/08/lilli-pilli-in-primrose-yarn-co-hand.html">Lilli Pillli</a> I love this. It is a beautiful design, beautiful yarn, and a really wearable shape. <br />
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1. <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2016/02/cusp-poncho-by-olga-buraya-kafelian-for.html">Cusp Poncho</a> I think this is my favorite thing I have ever knit. I LOVE this thing. It is comfortable, warm-but-wearable in Florida, and strikingly interesting without being too weird. If it wasn't so distinctive, I would be tempted to knit another.<br />
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Here is 2016 knitting, broken down into categories:<br />
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1 pair slippers</div>
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1 hat</div>
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2 pairs gloves/mitts</div>
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7 Shawls/cowls/scarves</div>
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8 sweaters - 1 poncho, 3 pullovers, 4 cardigans</div>
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Overall, a very successful knitting year. There are only 2 things I have decided today that I need to frog (rip apart) and re-knit into something else.<br />
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08679998588660500127noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292730808554436160.post-49291086130326041882017-02-07T16:40:00.000-08:002017-02-07T16:40:23.903-08:00Spring 2017 Pattern Picks - Vogue, McCalls, Butterick, Simplicity, New Look<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I am so excited for some spring sewing that I thought I would do one big "Pattern Picks" post for all the new spring pattern releases... well, all the companies that I sew often and that have a seasonal release anyway. That means the "big 4" - Vogue, McCalls, Butterick, and Simplicity + New Look, which I also often like. <br />
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First up is <a href="https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/patterns/latest-collections/early-spring">McCalls</a>. There are loads of great patterns from McCalls this spring. For the sake of the length of this post, I'm only mentioning the ones that I truly want to make - so a super cute tee-shirt dress that I already have a perfectly acceptable pattern to make will not make the cut. Ok? Ok. let's go.<br />
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<a href="https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m7540">M7540 </a> I almost didn't include this one because I just cannot think of a legit function where I will wear this. :-( Super sad face. I really do love this jumpsuit. Click through to see the drawing of the back. So cute! I need a baby shower or something on my calendar to actually buy this pattern, though. Is there any circumstance for which you would actually wear this? Maybe I just need lots more dinner date nights with my husband.<br />
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<a href="https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m7537">M7537 </a>I have actually already purchased this pattern and plan to make it in the <a href="http://www.moodfabrics.com/very-berry-polka-dotted-rayon-challis-312301.html">berry-colored rayon challis</a> below. Call me crazy, but I am considering the ballon-y sleeve option. Knowing me, they'll probably get cut off to short sleeves, though.</div>
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<a href="https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m7533">M7533</a> calls to me in this line drawing. The modeled pic isn't doing much for me, though, so that makes me pause.</div>
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<a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2016/10/mccalls-7319-knit-dress.html">M7538 </a>Someone restrain me, please. Remember <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2016/10/mccalls-7319-knit-dress.html">this </a>fiasco? Ugh. I envision it in <a href="http://gorgeousfabrics.com/shop/knits/printed-jersey/rule-bretagne-beefy-striped-jersey-navywhite/">this fabric</a>, though, playing with the stripes and solids. I bought soooo much of that fabric for some reason that I wouldn't even cry if it didn't turn out great. </div>
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<a href="https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m7547">M7547 </a>After much analysis, I decided that what draws me to this pattern is the pockets. I wouldn't like the high rise aspect, so I should just use the pockets on pants that I know fit well.</div>
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<a href="https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m7549">M7549 </a>I already bought this one. I don't have any jackets anything like this. The blue quilted version just really drew me in for some reason. I have no idea what fabric I want to use with this. Maybe a really pale pink chambray-type fabric. Yeah, I see wearing that with white pants and jeans. Isn't pink "in"?</div>
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The <a href="https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/patterns/latest-collections/spring">Vogue </a>spring patterns are nice, also, but most are too formal or trendy for me. I only got one, <a href="https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v1537">V1537</a>, which I can't wait to make. I have a couple of functions this spring that I think this dress/jacket set will work well for. I am going to Pennie Fabrics in Sarasota in a few days with the hope of finding the perfect fabric for this pattern.</div>
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Of the Big 4 companies, I think I sew <a href="https://butterick.mccall.com/patterns/latest-collections/spring-summer">Butterick </a>the least, but I found a few I would like to try this spring. <br />
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<a href="https://butterick.mccall.com/b6446">B6446 </a>This is so cute in the gingham. A bit too cutesy perhaps? I don't know. I haven't bought it yet, but it might just be casual enough for everyday summer wear.<br />
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<a href="https://butterick.mccall.com/b6449">B6449 </a>I'm not sure I'll get around the buying or making this. I already have several cute knit dress patterns I haven't even cut into. I like the maxi version, but I find maxi skirts too hot for Florida summer, so I don't know.<br />
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<a href="https://butterick.mccall.com/b6448">B6448</a> I keep finding myself drawn to this pattern. It's nothing earth-shattering, but something about the cut looks so flattering. It might be that floral fabric that's sucking me in. Gotta watch out for that.<br />
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<a href="https://butterick.mccall.com/b6461">B6461 </a>I am drawn to these pants - the black version, NOT that floral version. I would do a wider elastic in the waistband. The seaming on the legs is interesting.<br />
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Simplicity and New Look. Ugh. That website. I don't even know why it is so bad. I think it's just too much on one site. Vogue, McCalls, and Butterick are all owned by the same company, but they each have their own websites - so much better.</div>
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I only have one Simplicity pattern on my list, and it is <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/simplicity-pattern-8295-misses-tunic-or-dress-inspired-by-project-runway/S8295.html">8295</a>, and really, it is so similar to <a href="http://southshorehandmade.blogspot.com/2016/09/mccalls-7391-lace-up-shift-dress.html">this dress</a> that I made that, yeah, I won't actually be buying that pattern afterall. Any version I want to make, I can hack it with the pattern I already have.</div>
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The only New Look pattern that is intriguing me is <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/new-look-pattern-6494-misses-dress-with-sleeve-variations/N6494.html">6494 </a>and it's not like I can just put in a pic of the version I like. Oh no... Anyway, bottom left is my favorite, but I have no vision of what fabrics I would want to use, so I doubt I will be getting this one. Plus, I already have two shirtdresses.</div>
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Alright, well if you made it this far, I hope you found a little inspiration. What will you be sewing this spring?</div>
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