Fall for Cotton Final Project

After a but of fussing with Simplicity 1590, it has been determined that this body does not do well with peplums. I switched over to New Look 6945. It is not a vintage pattern, but I think it is generic enough that with the correct fabric it can look good in a wardrobe from any decade. Pants are vintage reprint  Simplicity 3688.

I did an FBA, Moved the darts about 1" toward the middle, then changed them to princess seams, shortened the bodice by 3/4" and had to grade between different sizes to get it to fit properly. I also widened the back by 1".

Sunday Strategy 9/29/13

To Do This Week:

• Get my Fall for Cotton post up.
• Continue working on my sweater for the Hetty Knit Along.

Recap Of Last Week:

• Make muslin for Simplicity 1590 and make new pattern after fitting.
• Turns out I do not look good with anything that has a peplum. Working on another top pattern to replace.
• Work on Hetty sweater for the knit along.
• Started sleeves. Going well!

Sunday Strategy 09/22/13

This week:

• Finish Simplicity 1590 for the Fall for Cotton Sew Along and get the final post done.
• Continue working on Hetty for the Hetty Knit Along.

Recap Of Last Week:

• Make muslin for Simplicity 1590 and make new pattern after fitting.
• Work on Hetty sweater for the knit along.
• Done body and I am ready to start working on the sleeves.

Shorts For Rose

I made these for Rose last week. They are McCalls 6403. I altered the pattern a lot to get them to fit properly and to get the style she wanted. I removed the pockets. Also, Rose 43" hips and a 28" waist. She is also tall so I had to lengthen the crotch depth 3 inches and lengthen the darts a bunch. Tall, curvy girls just aren't fair =)

Sunday Strategy 9/15/13

I am a bit behind...

To Do This Week:

• Make muslin for Simplicity 1590 and make new pattern after fitting.
• Work on Hetty sweater for the knit along.

Recap of last week:

• Make muslin for Simplicity 1590 and make new pattern after fitting.
• Didn't get around to it. I was on a total knitting binge.
• Finish knitting the sleeves for my sweater.
• Done and blogged here.
• Finish a pair of shorts I am working on for Rose. I have already made 2 muslins so it should be a piece of cake to throw together the final pair.
• Finished and a post will be up soon!

Hetty Knit Along

I am going to join the Hetty Knit Along hosted over at Ravelry. It starts tomorrow and ends the end of October.

I am using Bamboo Ewe, a 45/55 bamboo/wool blend.

I have already made my gauge swatch. I had to size up a needle to get the correct gauge.

Vintage Sweater Progress

So far I have finished the body and sleeves of my 1960's cardigan. I still have to sew the pieces together, make the button bands and finish the collar.

Sunday Strategy 09/08/2013

Goals for this week:

• Make muslin for Simplicity 1590 and make new pattern after fitting.
• Finish knitting the sleeves for my sweater.
• Finish a pair of shorts I am working on for Rose. I have already made 2 muslins so it should be a piece of cake to throw together the final pair.

Recap of last week:

• I have 4 projects that just need the final finishing touches, basically all the hand sewing to finish them off. I want to finish at least 2 of them this week.
• I finished a dress and a pair of shorts! I will post about them as soon as I get pics.
• Get an inspiration post finished for the Fall for Cotton Sew Along.
• Posted here.
• Finish the sleeves on my current knitting project.
• I got a lot done on the sleeves but they are going a bit slower than anticipated. I am on the sleeve caps so things are moving along.

More Baby Bumpy Bobble Beanies for Charity

Here are some more hats that Ms. Betty has made for charity using my Baby Bumpy Bobble Beanie pattern!

Fall for Cotton Inspiration

I am in love with the wide leg 1940's swing style trousers. I will use Simplicity 3688. I bought some milk chocolate colored 100% cotton twill at Jo-Ann's last week with my 60% off coupon. At that point it was only $4.00/yard!

I am also going to do Simplicity 1590 View A. I am using the pink, white and brown striped quilting cotton. I got it on sale for $1.85/yard. 

I already had both patterns in my stash so that worked out well!

Sunday Strategy 09/01/2013

• I have 4 projects that just need the final finishing touches, basically all the hand sewing to finish them off. I want to finish at least 2 of them this week.
• Get an inspiration post finished for the Fall for Cotton Sew Along.
• Finish the sleeves on my current knitting project.