I only get to see them once a year -- maybe twice if I'm lucky -- and they will be here for 4 days over Christmas - YAY ME!!!! I'm not a 'mama's girl' or a 'daddy's girl', I'm just my parents BABY GIRL and I am so happy when they are near. Ahhhhh...
So I decided I need to get some things started sooner. I cut out all of the new-to-me patterns while catching up on Hell's Kitchen with my daughter, and on Friday, I muslined the Vogue top.
Well, this is what really happened:
Self #1: hmmm...do I REALLY need to muslin this?
Self #2: remember all those recent revelations about you and the tops you've sewn...
Self #1: yeah but look at how straightfoward this is...and the finished measurements look good.
Self #2: I don't know... it has that odd construction AND raglan sleeves...how will that work?
Self #1: Meh. It'll probably be fine.
Self #2: But you REALLY love that teal jersey...
Self #1: Ugh. FINE.
So into the knit scrap bin I went!
Bleh. LOL!
I don't dislike it, but there isn't enough room, Something funky is happening at the front raglan sleeve (too tight across the bust?) and in the few minutes I had it on I must have adjusted that cowl like 13 times.
I think I would love it a size bigger, with a rayon type knit, and tunic length. So I might make it again.
PLUS, I did not like the idea of it with cardigans. And that made me rethink the tops I chose and how they would layer. Minnesota = layering. Period.
So I changed things up a little bit. And chose a different cardigan with a "collar" and another shell vs. a top with sleeves. I need more solid colored shells anyway.
I am still quilting the quilt. It needs to be complete by Thursday morning. I did NOT quilt on Sunday and instead decided to start the "easy" knit projects.
Well, they went so fast! (YES L! THEY as in multiple! lol!!!!)
I was going to "sew the major seams" of M6996, M6078 and B5493. And ended up finishing the cardigan and the mustard top. B5493 still needs finishing.
I WILL muslin the Sandras this weekend.
Sneaky peeks, reviews of patterns to come!
(sorry for the toilet)
I don't dislike it, but there isn't enough room, Something funky is happening at the front raglan sleeve (too tight across the bust?) and in the few minutes I had it on I must have adjusted that cowl like 13 times.
I think I would love it a size bigger, with a rayon type knit, and tunic length. So I might make it again.
PLUS, I did not like the idea of it with cardigans. And that made me rethink the tops I chose and how they would layer. Minnesota = layering. Period.
So I changed things up a little bit. And chose a different cardigan with a "collar" and another shell vs. a top with sleeves. I need more solid colored shells anyway.
Same color scheme because I really like it
M6996 in animal print
M6078 in mustard
B5493 in teal
S1945 in the black/gold sweater knit
Belle: Still in white challis
Sandra: Still in denim
V9032: still in black suiting
Well, they went so fast! (YES L! THEY as in multiple! lol!!!!)
I was going to "sew the major seams" of M6996, M6078 and B5493. And ended up finishing the cardigan and the mustard top. B5493 still needs finishing.
I WILL muslin the Sandras this weekend.
Sneaky peeks, reviews of patterns to come!
here the cardigan is unfinished
finished!
It still looks as if you have great plan going. You can do it!! That cardigan looks great! BRAVO!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
DeleteGirl you so wonderful at what you! I love everything.
ReplyDeleteThank you Olynda!!
DeleteHave fun with your parents.. Know you will enjoy the visit..
ReplyDeleteYour new plans look great too.. Happy sewing.
Thank you Judy! :) I know you will enjoy time with the family too!
DeleteI love being near my parents too! It's such a nice treat that you get to see yours through the holidays! I hope you take full advantage and enjoy each other!
ReplyDeleteYES!! it's going to be fantastic!
DeleteI really love the animal print of the cardigan, you did a great job as usual.
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Thank you!
DeleteI will love to make a sewcation plans too, You are blessed with your parents coming over and BTW really love the cardi
ReplyDeleteThanks Aminat! I'm pretty excited :)
Deleteyessss! I'm bout to start color scheming out here! It probably makes things go quicker cause your hype to wear the outfits!
ReplyDeletehaha! So true! I was going to wear the cardigan today but it felt wrong! like nooooo I have to put all the outfits together first! :-D
DeleteNice cardigan!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tiffany!
DeleteThat cardi is everything,love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteHappy Visit with your parents. Your plans look great. The top and cardigan are pretty. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dorothy!
DeleteYay, quality family time! And yay, you're using M6078! :p
ReplyDeleteOMG this pattern is awesome!!! Those shoulder pleats! <3
DeleteI love how well you've planned out this little wardrobe. I just sew random things LOL.
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