Trying to get back into my crafting mode, so I have an Etsy shop which is sad at the moment. However, I did just add my first knit FO of the season for sale! It is just a girl’s scarf, but I love it. If it were longer, I may have been tempted to keep [...]
I have been researching how to alter patterns, and came across these alteration ‘classes’ which so far seem pretty helpful. I am working on the sleeve alteration techniques, and it seems okay so far. I will post when I have a completely finished product. They even have classes on altering patterns for maternity clothes, and [...]
…sewing or blogging! It’s so frustrating, but I know if I set my mind to it, I can get through some fall stuff. I am most stuck on altering my patterns. I want to sew for myself SO badly, but I either get a perfect fit everywhere but the sleeves, or the top is huge [...]
We got back last Tuesday, and boy were we tired. We were all up from 11:30 EST to about 6:00 PM the next day. Then we passed out. Our 3 year old did brilliantly on the flight back, which was appreciated. He usually drives us mad. My MIL took me to the only fabric store [...]
I have this horrible habit of starting a ton of stuff at once, and then procrastinating on things. Thus my neglected blogs. When I die, I hope I am reincarnated into someone that can pay attention. Anyway, we are on our week and a half countdown to our Germany trip. Yay! We are going to [...]
I just ordered the Harry Potter knitting book, ‘Charmed Knits’ by Alison Hansel of the blue blog. I am a terribly huge Harry Potter fan, and the fact that this book, the final book of the series, and a new movie are coming out, all within a month, is greatly taxing my brain. Anyway, I [...]
I made this top this week, and think it turned out okay. I am still new to making tops, so my finishing is not always brilliant, but it’s only a matter of time and practice. I chose this pattern because I like stylish clothes that don’t accentuate my imperfections, and thought this would be ideal. [...]
