Thank you very much for all the lovely compliments. I love them all so please keep them coming :-)
The pattern for the sleeveless sheath (#3 and #6 in my 6-piece starter wardrobe) is almost finished. I've been waffling between mocking it up one more time in muslin to check or just leaving larger side seam allowances and cutting it it in the intended fabric. I am a bit worried about over-fitting so I think fashion fabric with larger seam allowances will be it.
I have been reading the Fitting & Pattern Alteration book and will review it soon. Like, within a week soon.
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Inspiration:
My sister, the one who for many years would not touch handwork with a ten-foot pole, has ....
wait for it....
crocheted herself a dress:
Here's the real kicker: she just learned to crochet a few months ago. Pretty awesome, right? (It fits nicely too, because yours truly recalculated the pattern for her gauge and made her rip out and re-crochet several sections.) I am very proud of her. She's on Ravelry.
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Pursuit of
I am going back to school. It is time to finish this master's degree.
3 comments:
Very talented to have recalculated the pattern - crochet dress looks fabulous on your sister. She's done a great job!
What a beautiful dress and fit.
The crochet dress is fantastic - very 70s. Good for you to return to education. Although it is bound to reduce your sewing output.
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