While I've barely had time to even think about blogging in the last few weeks, I didn't want to see 2013 draw to a close without doing a roundup of my sewing and knitting projects from the year. I did one last year, and it was interesting reading the goals I set for myself this year, some of which I accomplished (namely, focusing on separates, as you'll see). I think the best part of what I accomplished this year was ... Read more »
Vintage Wardrobe
Finished 1947 Campus Classics Cable Pullover
I started my fitting and knitting a 1940s pullover series earlier this month, and I told you it would go fast! You saw a few peeks here and there of the project as I knit it... in fact my blog and Instagram have been practically a sea of red yarn lately. But today you get to see the finished pullover! And boy, I really couldn't be happier with the final sweater, let me tell you! This ticks so many boxes in my ... Read more »
Ever After outfit: A Shabby Apple dress review
Recently I was tickled to be contacted by Shabby Apple to see if I'd like to review one of their dresses. Adorable retro dresses? Yes, please! Shabby Apple has lots of cute dress and skirts in their vintage clothing section. Their styles are influenced by eras gone by, with a myriad of vintage silhouettes to suit different tastes. Just like the lovely dress I was sent! My dress is called Ever After. It's a ... Read more »
Dragonflies Jumper for fall
My latest knitting project is off the needles! And on my back, well, pretty much every single day since I finished it. The pattern is Dragonflies Jumper (that's a link to the pattern on Ravelry) by designer Joji Locatelli. As soon as I saw the dragonfly stitch pattern I fell in love with this sweater. As it happens, the designer was having a fall knit-along in her Ravelry group, so I joined in the ... Read more »
Hedy Tyrolean cardigan
I wanted to take a second to thank you for your warm comments on my announcement about my upcoming first pattern release. It's pretty exciting! I really appreciate all the support, it means a lot to me. I was so happy to finally share the news with you! ♥ In other knitting-related news, today I'm sharing my latest finished project. I'm in love with it! The pattern is called Hedy Tyrolean-Pattern Cardigan ... Read more »
My finished Fall for Cotton blouse
My Fall for Cotton project is complete! I wasn't able to accomplish as much as I planned, but I do have a nice new blouse. I sewed McCall 4854, a blouse pattern from 1942. As you may recall from my project plans, I used a vintage cotton fabric in my stash, along with red vintage buttons, and I sewed the buttonholes by hand with vintage red buttonhole twist. The buttonholes are probably my favorite ... Read more »