Knitting

I have been in the knitting mood lately. I think it's because of all the cold weather we have been having lately. This was a vest that I knit about a year ago when I had just started knitting. I never wore it because the ribbing around the arms was way to big. So I ripped out the stitches and tried it again picking up less stitches around the arm than I did the last time. It's not perfect but it is wearable now.

A few hats I knit for my daughter, son-in-law and grand kids. These were knit in the round so no seaming makes them a quick knit. Now they will be ready for the snow that is coming our way this weekend.

New Simplicity Patterns

Last week Hobby Lobby had their simplicity patterns on sale for .99 cents. So I picked up a few from the new Early Spring catalog.

Simplicity 2455

This one is from the threads collection. I'm not one for wearing dresses but I do like the dress in this one. The jacket is also cute although it is unlined. I much prefer to have a lined jacket I guess I could try to draft a lining.

Simplicity 2453

Bought this one for top D with the ruffles.

Simplicity 2451
I like the shape of the skirt on the model. I think I may have some grey fabric similar to the picture, need to check and see if I have enough fabric.

Simplicity 2447

I like the shorter version of the shirt in this Pattern.

Simplicity 2446

Nice jacket that would look nice dressed up with some pants or dressed down with jeans.

Simplicity 2443

Love the jacket in this Cynthia Rowley pattern.

McCalls 5508



TODDLERS’ AND CHILDREN’S TOPS, JUMPSUITS AND PANTS: Loose fitting, pullover tops have hood, front pocket, front zipper, with or without contrast raglan sleeves and stitched hems; jumpsuit has back shoulder straps and side openings; jumpsuits C, D have stitched hems; jumpsuits E, F have elastic casings at ankles; jumpsuits D, F have binding; jumpsuit E has purchased applique; pants G, H have elastic waist; pants G has stitched hems; pants H has elastic casings at ankles.









I made this for my 5 year old grandson about a month ago. Just now getting around to posting it.




Fabric Used: Fleece



Were the instructions easy to follow? This was an easy pattern. The only tricky part for me was putting in the zipper.

Conclusion: Cute pattern You can use all kinds of fun fleece prints. I'm making another one for my 2 year old grandson.

Simplicity 2700


I made these pants about a month ago. The pattern was pretty easy if you have already make pants before. I got the fabric at Joann's it has a big of stretch to it. I was not thrilled with the fit. I took out some of the depth in the crotch area but they still seem a little big in the crotch. I think if I remember I use the curvy fit ( the pattern has curvy, average and slim fit )I think I will give them another try maybe with the average or even the slim fit and see how that works for me. Overall not a bad pattern I know over on Patternreview.com a lot of people love these pants.

Happy Halloween

We got to dress up for work yesterday I was not going to dress up but at the last min I decided I would so I went to the thrift store and found some eighties looking jewelry and legwarmers. The tights I got a Target the top is a vogue pattern and the skirt I just added some trim. Put on a little more makeup than usual and some bigger hair and there you have a eighties chick.

Hawaiian Shirt


My husbands work was having a Hawaiian day at work so he needed a shirt to wear so here is the first shirt I have ever made for him.
Simplicity 5582


Fabric Used: I used a cotton shirting fabric.



Complexity Of Pattern: This was an easy enough pattern. I have never made a shirt for my husband but I have made some for my grandsons so I knew how a basic shirt should go together.

I love the buttons they are made of seashells.

Pattern Sizing: This pattern has boys and men's in the envelope. I made the size small in the men's. I held the pattern pieces against a RTW shirt that my husband likes the fit of. Just needed to make the shoulders a little narrower . The fit turned out great.

Overall Review: I'm so pleased with how this turned out. Next I would like to make my husband a dress shirt for work. I will try to get some pictures posted of my hubby wearing his new shirt.

Burda World Of Fashion

Burda 11/2008 103b:

Complexity Of Pattern: This had a two dot ratting in the Burda magazine. (easy to sew but more time consuming)

Fabric Used I used a ITY jersey knit that I got at Fabric.com. It has a nice feel to it and was easy to work with.

How Long Did It Take: It was quick to make, no zippers or buttons and using my serger makes it a lot faster to whip up.

Changes To Pattern: I did not need to make any changes to this pattern. I traced a 38 and it fitted great due to the stretch in the fabric. I think with a fabric with out stretch I would need to trace a 40 for Burda.

Overall Review I love my new top. Again burda was a great fit on me. No adjustments needed on this pattern. Overall the instructions made sense, nothing to confusing There is not to many pattern pieces in this pattern so it's easy to see how it should all go together. I put some tape on the neck line to stop it from stretching out when I sewed it. ( I cannot remembered what this tape is called). I also decided to sew the sleeves in flat which I find to be a lot easier. I may make another one.