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Have Sewn, But Not Ready to Post Yet.

I have sewn a burda sheath dress. I only have to hem the lining and hand stitch it to the garment lining. I am going to start on a jacket next. So I haven't been slacking. Hopefully I will be able to post pictures soon. I am also try my hand at my first knitting project. Measuring the yarn so that you have enough working yarn to cast on with a little more time consuming. In crocheting don't have to measure just start crocheting, LOL.
Well back to the measuring.
Keep on sewing

Knitting- Why Did I Wait So Long To Learn How?

It has been a while since my last post. I wasn't feeling the best. But during my down time I did purchase Boye's I Taught Myself Knitting.  I couldn't believe how easy it was. For some reason I thought that knitting was difficult. I guess because of the two needles. I am a crocheter and was use to the hook. But within a few days I had learned to do a garter st, a stockinette st, and even a simple cable stitch. I kicking myself for not taking the plunge last year. Yesterday, I was browsing Knitpicks a now spinning has caught my eye. I will have to do some research. It seems interesting.

On the sewing front I am in the planning and gather stage for some fall garments. I am ready to get back to it.
Question: What are the best books for beginner knitters to have? Your suggestion will be appreciated.

It Could Have been a Contender.....

This top taught me to never rush a project for you are garuanteed to mess it up,LOL! Pattern Description: Misses Knit Tops. I made view E.




Pattern Sizing:4-16. I sewed a 16.



Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?Yes!



Were the instructions easy to follow?Yes!



What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?I like this top very much I had already sewn view D.



Fabric Used: A heather grey cotton rib knit.



Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:My usual swayback and lower the waist at the front. I was trying to get this finished before heading to Chicago that I forgot to stablize the neckline and shoulders. I didn't realize it not until I try it on and there was a gap at the neck in back. I tried to fix the problem by resewing the center back seam eliminating 1 inch and that is when I realized that I did not stablize the neck line. OOPS!



Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?I will not sew this again. I have already made two tops from this pattern and I have many more that I want to sew.



Conclusion: Great easy top. Just remember to stablize the neck line.

I'm Seeing Dots- Simplicity 2369

Pattern Description: Misses' knit dress in two lengths or tunic and pants. I made the dress view A.



Pattern Sizing:Misses sizes 8-16. I sewed a size 16



Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?Yes! I am the one wearing the polka dot dress.



Were the instructions easy to follow?Yes!



What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?I loved everything about this pattern. I had previously made the tunic and wanted a wrap dress.



Fabric Used:Polka Dot Ity jersey form Fabric.com



Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:My usual swayback adjustment and Lowered the waist in front.



Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?Yes I would recommend this pattern.



Conclusion: I wore this dress on a quick trip to chicago. It was perfect for the weather.

New Look 6735- Skirt

Pattern Description:

Misses Cardigan, top, pants, and skirt.

Pattern Sizing:size 10 -22. I sewed a size 18

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?Yes.

Were the instructions easy to follow?I did not follow them.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?It is such an easy pattern to whip up. I love the fit of the skirt. It has a swingy effect.

Fabric Used:Vera Wang poly knit from Fabric Mart.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:None. Perfect fit right out of the envelope.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?Yes it will be one of my TNT patterns.

Conclusion: Great skirt for beginners. And great wardobe builder.

PR:S2369

Pattern Description: Misses' knit dress in two lengths or tunic and pants. I made the tunic view C.

Pattern Sizing:Misses sizes 8-16. I sew a size 16

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?Yes. I made an unintentional gathering effect at the neck line because the band did not stretch all way to the end of the neckline, but it did not ruin the overall look. I wore it Sunday June 27, 2010 and it fit well.

Were the instructions easy to follow?Yes.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?I liked the wrap detail. It gave the tunic a classy look.

Fabric Used:Vera Wang poly knit from Fabric Mart.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:Lovered the waist both in front and back and did a swayback adjustment.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?Yes I would recommend this pattern to others. I already have the dress veiw A waiting to be sewn.

Conclusion: Great dressy top.