tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81611707755886388672024-03-20T00:10:12.181+11:00Bartacks and SingletrackA cyclist's sewing blogLightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comBlogger560125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-6190552404507008972024-01-08T18:43:00.008+11:002024-01-08T18:43:45.402+11:00NAiMA Pullover<p>It's been such a constantly rainy day here that it seems appropriate to finally upload some details of a jumper I knitted in winter of last year.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJnMJGizEDwfUAHkwegjkmttVQmxDErRiUK3GMDC41wvv664FSG4fRWp9Knlq50MHGUlch4d252TmPuWdi_OAHxHGKWKtyctlOwCesIwRx_kE7AGLBa-6x4pQqkuhGGryJsl6ApPj0DFIFrKjjTD6PslsyUvX71HeE4IpN7NNMFO6NP2U8RAC5NrHgXYWf/s4501/20230829-DSC_9804.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4501" data-original-width="3001" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJnMJGizEDwfUAHkwegjkmttVQmxDErRiUK3GMDC41wvv664FSG4fRWp9Knlq50MHGUlch4d252TmPuWdi_OAHxHGKWKtyctlOwCesIwRx_kE7AGLBa-6x4pQqkuhGGryJsl6ApPj0DFIFrKjjTD6PslsyUvX71HeE4IpN7NNMFO6NP2U8RAC5NrHgXYWf/w426-h640/20230829-DSC_9804.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's the NAiMA Pullover by Ankestrick knitted in cascade Heathers yarn (100g/200m Colour 2431)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think it was as I was making white shirts I suddenly decided I needed a chocolate brown, chunky knit sweater to wear over them, But then I went and fell in love with a sweater pattern that had a high neck such that it wouldn't work well over a collar with a shirt after all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9yXU3o4Nc-cVx6TZN7JREcd8w_f6iRg_xnVW8WYJd9j-GVfbONczsq_PgSFVKUzKeqsr0VO4DChBNF0BEV-u_RryAHo6ya-3Lt6uCJpE4YRnjCn4cTtIxlqf5CikPBa5obUpc48aPpsfaa8mILuDRARagR66Tdq554hGGYQGxP4irs-HKgqZUFY3htfD6/s4384/20230829-DSC_9788.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4384" data-original-width="2923" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9yXU3o4Nc-cVx6TZN7JREcd8w_f6iRg_xnVW8WYJd9j-GVfbONczsq_PgSFVKUzKeqsr0VO4DChBNF0BEV-u_RryAHo6ya-3Lt6uCJpE4YRnjCn4cTtIxlqf5CikPBa5obUpc48aPpsfaa8mILuDRARagR66Tdq554hGGYQGxP4irs-HKgqZUFY3htfD6/w426-h640/20230829-DSC_9788.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I got gauge, or at least very close to, using bigger needles than the pattern recommended: 4.5mm for body and 3.75mm for the ribbing. My gauge was 17 stitches and 22 rows per 10x10cm instead of 16/22 and I guess over a full garment that one stitch per 10cm makes a difference.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjrk7KqbI92C5-enj8f_Kj22q4t1PZg4SohDud24ioU1FIAJqPoPkai4llFKsqd-7wIE9G5i26JNMoP8vSEUQxl92o-U6HomOWNe3fhzbOHLP_PuJMOjxKMjERpqQKZhmyam231eUAn_GaHQxc9EFtUD909IAK-o-YbA-JXAVN1qlqVbEYA0dpYua5qPQW/s4501/20230829-DSC_9789.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4501" data-original-width="3001" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjrk7KqbI92C5-enj8f_Kj22q4t1PZg4SohDud24ioU1FIAJqPoPkai4llFKsqd-7wIE9G5i26JNMoP8vSEUQxl92o-U6HomOWNe3fhzbOHLP_PuJMOjxKMjERpqQKZhmyam231eUAn_GaHQxc9EFtUD909IAK-o-YbA-JXAVN1qlqVbEYA0dpYua5qPQW/w426-h640/20230829-DSC_9789.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />I made size 4 which would give me 5" positive ease around the chest but it probably came out a bit smaller, and more fitted, than the pattern model's version. But I really like the fit as it is. Initially I was wishing I'd gone slightly longer in the body, but after wearing it quite a bit last winter I've come around to the top of the hip length. I knitted the straight body version (there balloon shape and A line shape options) and did, for some reason, stop about 5cm shorter than the pattern suggestion.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH7ccwqysRRNjtO-6JA5GqZsvVq2FO6Dfuabhp3AkXSIwLT2jOP_Xqc80MbgI-0DqgNhHse7y3lwtwviOyWUYkXuY-HgrVCrp-866vtMjZKZ7UjgFu9RvJgEXNymlA4tGnu7B1j5ww3Q6lsC6Iz5G53MTcY4YzF4QpZjhGrZML7yy3ZUVq_nxN-ermqm24/s4401/20230829-DSC_9813.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4401" data-original-width="2934" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH7ccwqysRRNjtO-6JA5GqZsvVq2FO6Dfuabhp3AkXSIwLT2jOP_Xqc80MbgI-0DqgNhHse7y3lwtwviOyWUYkXuY-HgrVCrp-866vtMjZKZ7UjgFu9RvJgEXNymlA4tGnu7B1j5ww3Q6lsC6Iz5G53MTcY4YzF4QpZjhGrZML7yy3ZUVq_nxN-ermqm24/w426-h640/20230829-DSC_9813.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The pattern was very well written and was a delight to knit. There is this lovely eyelet pattern that continues from the raglan sleeve down the front and back sides. It's not the softest wool in the world (there's a knitted cardigan in the world's softest wool yet to be blogged about) but over a merino tee it's a very useful winter sweater.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgrlmde5dRZ-uRaxACvkCF7-eQVaALvk85KPGW3wXikAk0bvbOspzDMGO74OOClSRGe53YWJjXJHvhN0onraHz-rSBKKKz1en4L4mBH7x_2Ayi7TODveRLufCGnYCk2QQdPnyDvmxca5S2HyFEq7SMGkAYS62znmtvMAo6-Nbs21mj8IVey52nVXfznTR0/s4560/20230829-DSC_9826.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4560" data-original-width="3040" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgrlmde5dRZ-uRaxACvkCF7-eQVaALvk85KPGW3wXikAk0bvbOspzDMGO74OOClSRGe53YWJjXJHvhN0onraHz-rSBKKKz1en4L4mBH7x_2Ayi7TODveRLufCGnYCk2QQdPnyDvmxca5S2HyFEq7SMGkAYS62znmtvMAo6-Nbs21mj8IVey52nVXfznTR0/w426-h640/20230829-DSC_9826.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><p>Of course I did then go on to find the perfect V neck pattern (and more yarn :) ) to knit for wearing over my white shirts. That one will have to wait until next winter. It might be raining here but it's not cold enough to be knitting heavy wool</p></div>Lightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-3273414851429796872023-12-20T13:01:00.000+11:002023-12-20T13:01:15.903+11:00Holiday sewing<p>In September we had one of those "once in a lifetime" holidays. Only it wasn't a one-off, but an exact repeat of the holiday that Flipper and I had in 2006. Sometimes a really great trip needs repeating.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH_6zXNKNF3p1-hbJTPjvjov0h746TAIM2-k88eURfBTLJrbOMmRbAn3D7Q1IovNafSB6ZUnV0Gzzz9IPHZRzXu2lAf8nCqUclzasvmfW_USRNIKY0NGiKmgRyg83qmVYjtmedAsMrOD1WrEXGA-DaMVoFa3S3WFa5ulOQuPX7Gi-okhFFJOtDy1Xk92rk/s4032/1%20holiday%20time.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH_6zXNKNF3p1-hbJTPjvjov0h746TAIM2-k88eURfBTLJrbOMmRbAn3D7Q1IovNafSB6ZUnV0Gzzz9IPHZRzXu2lAf8nCqUclzasvmfW_USRNIKY0NGiKmgRyg83qmVYjtmedAsMrOD1WrEXGA-DaMVoFa3S3WFa5ulOQuPX7Gi-okhFFJOtDy1Xk92rk/w640-h480/1%20holiday%20time.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I'm over at the <a href="https://oliverands.com/community/blog/2023/12/holiday-beach-sewing.html" target="_blank">Oliver + S blog</a> sharing all the<a href="https://oliverands.com/shop/liesl-and-co-patterns.html" target="_blank"> Liesl + Co patterns</a> I made to take on the holiday with us, including gifts for our kayaking guides. Go check it out. The pattern count numbers 6 Metro Ts and 2 pair of Wynwood swim shorts. Plus, I also took my Sintra Dress and my Cinema Dress on holiday.</p><p>Just before we left the big kid realised he's lost a pair of swim trunks somewhere, so he got two new pairs of Ottobre Seamus (<a href="http://ottobredesign.blogspot.com.au/2009/04/preview-of-ottobre-design-kids-fashion.html" target="_blank">03-2009</a>) swim trunks</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGf4v5SbMoepTWO8n-yI4Kvz3vKQNN7KLZUCAxdLZCcU7j8wgQveHa_f5S8K7sCNom2yf77X1GJ5zlb5Hp3r9RpzLvOwNmVcEJfC-ETVFEGO5dBhbNYZ7qCBOx3ly5gNylwYugAnRW1nj4sSWcZ965e2WVdmrL-1ArC_Ef2hX96IDEwudblOJdyorrirLF/s3025/PXL_20230925_072540825.MP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3025" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGf4v5SbMoepTWO8n-yI4Kvz3vKQNN7KLZUCAxdLZCcU7j8wgQveHa_f5S8K7sCNom2yf77X1GJ5zlb5Hp3r9RpzLvOwNmVcEJfC-ETVFEGO5dBhbNYZ7qCBOx3ly5gNylwYugAnRW1nj4sSWcZ965e2WVdmrL-1ArC_Ef2hX96IDEwudblOJdyorrirLF/w400-h400/PXL_20230925_072540825.MP.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>And he'd also outgrown his boardshorts, so I added two new pairs of the <a href="https://jalie.com/products/board-shorts-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Jalie 2678</a> boardshorts, again with a cargo pocket addition.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglItEf9_YyIcRJssmEYLZ-uFqwv6NUCZ0bk24bCncnezxlX5IBKvKxACX9MAz6guOKiuSUV9mWj_U1vrb9Fi68oJzSnhgDO2R-gw-Wv6oaENo6cDyv_TiQj9YmUuccArKLdNsGc7OM4VurAOC8bme5D80Lg-XDZra0321WnrUqY92w4gL5bHXatfh_fZQb/s4032/PXL_20230906_025206839.MP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglItEf9_YyIcRJssmEYLZ-uFqwv6NUCZ0bk24bCncnezxlX5IBKvKxACX9MAz6guOKiuSUV9mWj_U1vrb9Fi68oJzSnhgDO2R-gw-Wv6oaENo6cDyv_TiQj9YmUuccArKLdNsGc7OM4VurAOC8bme5D80Lg-XDZra0321WnrUqY92w4gL5bHXatfh_fZQb/w480-h640/PXL_20230906_025206839.MP.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsfoxo1ZPC-qF6IZ8i_292UCvnX28CoSQj9huOAbX-dXbkRBN8kAnQuIi_B5RJOxKmYRLsupYEe5IwY0NOMueDsyAqx8_s5qurecpJKSOg0yZyzGanZ293TnBWxkKroxuAjvkTrtTLMJHImAClYyTaYjauIMJsKa6X3fdM6lSU3aBKUSpIvpjLQ-8qDctE/s4080/5%20metro%20T%20at%20the%20resort.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsfoxo1ZPC-qF6IZ8i_292UCvnX28CoSQj9huOAbX-dXbkRBN8kAnQuIi_B5RJOxKmYRLsupYEe5IwY0NOMueDsyAqx8_s5qurecpJKSOg0yZyzGanZ293TnBWxkKroxuAjvkTrtTLMJHImAClYyTaYjauIMJsKa6X3fdM6lSU3aBKUSpIvpjLQ-8qDctE/w482-h640/5%20metro%20T%20at%20the%20resort.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><p>Our kayaking trip was a 7 day trip paddling in the Yasawa islands of Fiji with <a href="https://www.southernseaventures.com/" target="_blank">Southern Sea Ventures</a>. We revisited the same village that we'd stayed in 17 years earlier and even met some of the same people again. I can't begin to describe how great the trip was, the company, the guiding, the ocean, the people.... Can't possibly show you all the pics, but here's a selection from each day...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBa_Iyatto7pmmZHwGJou3mGV5doOPEYs9-0-0nUpRVToYoFWj0nDejmpdXgWS0nQGv0iBq6deQjxxf0iQdnJlob1johwYFdu2LxT_byU_GlzeIf3Vsvkt8-hzpcple0uWssYXSjdZzdpzHbefdrL5T0OyOU3H-FTCY_1HPGoJq7x9fNclcZYyqBysEXr7/s5120/20230927-ANMP0021-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="5120" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBa_Iyatto7pmmZHwGJou3mGV5doOPEYs9-0-0nUpRVToYoFWj0nDejmpdXgWS0nQGv0iBq6deQjxxf0iQdnJlob1johwYFdu2LxT_byU_GlzeIf3Vsvkt8-hzpcple0uWssYXSjdZzdpzHbefdrL5T0OyOU3H-FTCY_1HPGoJq7x9fNclcZYyqBysEXr7/s320/20230927-ANMP0021-2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI2X99BYUijhzE4Zs5awjEXEZDbYEoNaTnfSpGCtqlwhizsES5EcCRCYUJO_2nLBSZhHHHhLMHLT9PuovLYRDk0gCRIp14zQi2BBFzui6d8p4aRA8QgWjm6G-hMqJfx_dL9YyAWR9z3jkoQoRYLRUSvurLNfMvz3rIW5i1r-n_uCpeXo_qkkU9r0DqZ8-1/s5120/20230927-ANMP0033-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Semi, the Fijian local was quietly funny, always organised and calm and just the nicest, hard working guy. He wore an amazing palm frond hat that his mum wove, so I made him a kayaking T-shirt with his hat stencilled on it.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJllhyqz-YwPz0-Vy-VlkHooOAvwBepaogaOTcYk1q9Ue9KanbDU2bNOVgIE-wj7jhGD52NRDwIEkP-LD6248OLAa9uvglmxZ-50kSUfeEO1wmCTDDO2F2QI47BlkMQRIEZCmcIzv4yuvkQ8BuYWBQkn1pu111LDHQ10ZwMRS76PguKU91amKxLxxJvs9k/s6000/20231023-DSC_9849.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJllhyqz-YwPz0-Vy-VlkHooOAvwBepaogaOTcYk1q9Ue9KanbDU2bNOVgIE-wj7jhGD52NRDwIEkP-LD6248OLAa9uvglmxZ-50kSUfeEO1wmCTDDO2F2QI47BlkMQRIEZCmcIzv4yuvkQ8BuYWBQkn1pu111LDHQ10ZwMRS76PguKU91amKxLxxJvs9k/w640-h426/20231023-DSC_9849.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Russell, the Canadian guide is too awesome for words. It only takes a quick look at his Instagram (seriously, check<a href="https://www.instagram.com/russellfrederickhenry/" target="_blank"> this out</a>) to realise that paddling tourists around the Yasawas must have been pretty dull, but he never showed it. He was funny, organised, hard working and always up for anything. Bit like Barbie there seemed to be nothing he hadn't done, or couldn't put his hand to trying. He impressed P with being a box lacrosse player, wowed A with his ability to pull of a gymnast backflip and all of us when the guitar came out and of course he could play and sing. But, BUT, he couldn't whip cream* when it came to our dessert at Navotua village. And that alone will never be forgotten! :)</div><div>*the lack of a whisk or beater shall not be mentioned</div><div><br /></div><div>Of course his kayaking top needed to have a white water kayaker and a whisk on it!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpz54Htm-j4xYdNtvZPPRySbmsRgybSHpZuguAVji5vAlNtG5KIAng9fbjOIHjsZeENo9u-7-93QRnQwkH0Jy0mTpdOn2xs0B_iObN9sbpfR9l8dLzeFgIzsTcDdv-0TalGtT-Wy1P8CGl7_ZFMSAw-875slh8DObab_4P_uJEUVZZvnfaVuIwCGJchhh7/s4518/20231023-DSC_9850.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4518" data-original-width="3012" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpz54Htm-j4xYdNtvZPPRySbmsRgybSHpZuguAVji5vAlNtG5KIAng9fbjOIHjsZeENo9u-7-93QRnQwkH0Jy0mTpdOn2xs0B_iObN9sbpfR9l8dLzeFgIzsTcDdv-0TalGtT-Wy1P8CGl7_ZFMSAw-875slh8DObab_4P_uJEUVZZvnfaVuIwCGJchhh7/w426-h640/20231023-DSC_9850.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I added the hood from the Jalie skating skinsuit pattern 3135 (all my previous versions <a href="http://www.bartacksandsingletrack.com/search?q=3135" target="_blank">here</a>) but sadly didn't think of how much higher the neckline is on that pattern than the Metro T I was using. I got P to try in to before I posted it....<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGRHlDKuWsUrErk8g2h6G36nTdQvb5V8tbnVZc3GSn9a_-cnqxm8V9-UVkRd7jEE-wNl0k14el-PY2o2o2DSqHC_kYjA9EozYoO05Zu_jIXVTxDuMFtjL6TRuTDIqoUlItgGfCcz1Vqh1ptd_rNKuzSwMd_sh8HmN0iOmrf8kzlv7VubYWPmsZuFGk2QeP/s5546/20231023-DSC_9836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5546" data-original-width="3697" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGRHlDKuWsUrErk8g2h6G36nTdQvb5V8tbnVZc3GSn9a_-cnqxm8V9-UVkRd7jEE-wNl0k14el-PY2o2o2DSqHC_kYjA9EozYoO05Zu_jIXVTxDuMFtjL6TRuTDIqoUlItgGfCcz1Vqh1ptd_rNKuzSwMd_sh8HmN0iOmrf8kzlv7VubYWPmsZuFGk2QeP/w426-h640/20231023-DSC_9836.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div>And oops, the hood pulls far too much when it's on. Ah well, it can still be some kind of a back of neck sun protection even if it can't be worn.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj50JNv4gQLN6ytxQBzsitEDrCtglKk1MHVNfvp2RXHFNF9qB3uX85AAscun-tlHDiuc27pxy-hDG_up4senB4iE7KWBvrZqiodyzAqahCcPhnCNDxeQnreMfLnZ-PIrZPAtxS2JQgVrafAVhpwTBM5AACbj3ESbjFagCe-KcAm2fI061vIvVAFbifvqPe8/s4906/20231023-DSC_9844.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4906" data-original-width="3271" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj50JNv4gQLN6ytxQBzsitEDrCtglKk1MHVNfvp2RXHFNF9qB3uX85AAscun-tlHDiuc27pxy-hDG_up4senB4iE7KWBvrZqiodyzAqahCcPhnCNDxeQnreMfLnZ-PIrZPAtxS2JQgVrafAVhpwTBM5AACbj3ESbjFagCe-KcAm2fI061vIvVAFbifvqPe8/w426-h640/20231023-DSC_9844.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div><div><br /></div><div>After the week of "roughing it" (seriously, we were so well looked after, but composting toilets and no internet still counts, right?) we crossed Fiji to stay on a little island just off the coast from Suva. <a href="https://toberua.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAm4WsBhCiARIsAEJIEzVPqHY8uU6lNRXJPcUjoPXkktUBW7T60mYrlesKrcP21fRSzOZNJykaAo7XEALw_wcB" target="_blank">Toberua island resort</a> is a tiny resort with just a dozen bures around a central pool, a dive shop and a beachside restaurant/bar. Everything is catered and during the morning the staff would find us, bringing the menu for lunch and dinner. The barman recognised Flipper from 17 years earlier! P did a pool dive then joined us for his first ever scuba dive. We all ate too much, drank too many mocktails/cocktails and played all day long.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkl2P5xeUccjk2Lvdphz_iRPqChouMa4vMxLBgw7gj463Qdt7l9SFbagqxsU3bU_GLEgkJ2LLqXYqN69W5gH8uOgZwgBup_MptOg8eB7CvGQPA5ADsAZ-DnF1FJ-rEO795L_xu5SqKDYo10c6oF9UoGX2GRJLY4-08xEIlTa_eC4LMzKk-BHukailVDx6x/s5120/20231005-ANMP0180-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="5120" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkl2P5xeUccjk2Lvdphz_iRPqChouMa4vMxLBgw7gj463Qdt7l9SFbagqxsU3bU_GLEgkJ2LLqXYqN69W5gH8uOgZwgBup_MptOg8eB7CvGQPA5ADsAZ-DnF1FJ-rEO795L_xu5SqKDYo10c6oF9UoGX2GRJLY4-08xEIlTa_eC4LMzKk-BHukailVDx6x/s320/20231005-ANMP0180-2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqAnpsrYkDy662cejpy4l9UTGnAKxcUjdSDzAU3OhSslDM52gvS5hzfv9ltOnNLCrn9f4Ckh7ddHTShq5tWmrJHrirBXZ_94ldaqvf_Aca1n5YjHieoeYt4GRQHwTTRAzn7TX5Hfmqs3KNA4mRXVXXx1EVf4UE-nUTyiS923a2RnWNvuyzpFb343LfDY04/s5120/20231007-ANMP0348-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I found the fabric, along with a couple of others, and stashed them. Good ideas never go away, so three year later I have some new shirts.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZotMgAq7k96lw7vIPTUqXJ4Ga_wtvCsgZUhN2nKp5EEjtlhUBzOUaiuGRuxn0N4g7ItxsnlwGkhCVFuZ3J-l-PUarNmHsTXRNVhXDx7yVH7CyUIt40rK9ysb3uMzzvi3QWqXtM-J5lNuimNegwU8wWkkRHG4T86-utl5f0225zR051ihFc4FZG5oPKPRv/s2872/20230816-DSC_9650.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2872" data-original-width="1912" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZotMgAq7k96lw7vIPTUqXJ4Ga_wtvCsgZUhN2nKp5EEjtlhUBzOUaiuGRuxn0N4g7ItxsnlwGkhCVFuZ3J-l-PUarNmHsTXRNVhXDx7yVH7CyUIt40rK9ysb3uMzzvi3QWqXtM-J5lNuimNegwU8wWkkRHG4T86-utl5f0225zR051ihFc4FZG5oPKPRv/w426-h640/20230816-DSC_9650.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The impetus to finally make the shirts came from having just finished knitting myself a shawl (blog post coming soon) and suddenly deciding I needed a plain white shirt to wear it with.<div><br /></div><div>However, before I made the shirt I decided a white shirt would need a pair of black ponte pants to wear it with. I actually made them first and then never got around to photographing them. They're the same Vogue9284 pants that I'm wearing in the photos above, although these initial navy ones are definitely too short. I added length to them to get the new black ones the same as the brown ones<a href="http://www.bartacksandsingletrack.com/2020/07/crayon-dressing.html" target="_blank"> here</a></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOhmLsvKH8ool0AwDkjQOWDVlRRaR-iUEiKBn7EV3zHlLY5SrPmQSaAqfBB8e_Mo4j5vixM2IA8NwJ1russ8YxxpmmNRlCawKfh-23jBv-YpyeZftYB80UibxQU1mX1IYOw5QEqjHe7wBvgFBiSEVTQixSMITdV7B7YyxC7VHkffn9LKBhkw8XhQ1I7BZR/s3035/20230816-DSC_9665-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3035" data-original-width="2024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOhmLsvKH8ool0AwDkjQOWDVlRRaR-iUEiKBn7EV3zHlLY5SrPmQSaAqfBB8e_Mo4j5vixM2IA8NwJ1russ8YxxpmmNRlCawKfh-23jBv-YpyeZftYB80UibxQU1mX1IYOw5QEqjHe7wBvgFBiSEVTQixSMITdV7B7YyxC7VHkffn9LKBhkw8XhQ1I7BZR/w426-h640/20230816-DSC_9665-2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The shirt is the Liesl + Co Classic shirt. I added 2" of length knowing that I wanted to wear it over slim pants more like a tunic. I also added 3/4" to the sleeve length.</div><div><br /></div><div>This fabric is a divine cotton with a tiny herringbone weave stripe. It adds just enough texture and interest to prevent it looking like bedsheet fabric. I found it at Phillips Shirts which was the first place I went after making the original Classic shirt, knowing I'd find what I wanted there or nowhere.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUdA6QSUFPYFV8VWdxGY2Wk15z7dA5_wNWoGKxVGPE_leqT_R4zXqnQ-WNEtJGBfraZVMVetXsnLDAMNx8oiikVgrYrfKJjJqdw9Id4ZOym1F_oqR15fPmWXhCAq4mKCThOc3Vr8TZ_vO6mEWChmcMXFshuoJ4GatKPtMkQaGgHmJAv001rYAah_r548dY/s4603/20230816-DSC_9684.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4603" data-original-width="3069" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUdA6QSUFPYFV8VWdxGY2Wk15z7dA5_wNWoGKxVGPE_leqT_R4zXqnQ-WNEtJGBfraZVMVetXsnLDAMNx8oiikVgrYrfKJjJqdw9Id4ZOym1F_oqR15fPmWXhCAq4mKCThOc3Vr8TZ_vO6mEWChmcMXFshuoJ4GatKPtMkQaGgHmJAv001rYAah_r548dY/w426-h640/20230816-DSC_9684.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Of course I found more than one fabric I liked, and so while I was contemplating this shirt, I also decided I needed another Recital pleated shirt.</div><div><br /></div><div>This one hasn't had a photoshoot of it's own, but I've worn it heaps and snapped a few selfies. It's also a shirting from Phillip's Shirts, but must be a poly blend as it doesn't come out of the wash in a bad state at all, and that's great for someone like me who hates ironing.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOTBAzewENMLhvtf3HRUnSsrvvBJm7ToLQv9MIZT6kTaRi9HKxYjiBVQIo27gViN0Pz9_lqr691Jg_pPJQsoXk5pBbveAfocaa1wuqcoEEmSOemr2mGlOoWOuCFHI6GzVBL6lz-vN84AbQCHhhTTfAR_LF7m_6m7hkOmXUSB2EW_nq8ieq3BhOhwzeHqmp/s3264/PXL_20230924_013322236.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOTBAzewENMLhvtf3HRUnSsrvvBJm7ToLQv9MIZT6kTaRi9HKxYjiBVQIo27gViN0Pz9_lqr691Jg_pPJQsoXk5pBbveAfocaa1wuqcoEEmSOemr2mGlOoWOuCFHI6GzVBL6lz-vN84AbQCHhhTTfAR_LF7m_6m7hkOmXUSB2EW_nq8ieq3BhOhwzeHqmp/w480-h640/PXL_20230924_013322236.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>It's a very pale, ice blue with a tiny woven pattern. Again I added a little bit of sleeve length (and then always wear them unbuttoned and turned up anyway) and 2" of body length</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJj2G54IZeaESUvjYsgrOgs17GSRhfRNV0BmVkV_5zEJhe4aT8hjm6qFfYBW3l03yhIyAV5_tnq1ZeDErnBdWDxbWPrPWvX0s8rb6c47Az6vSpgjZwWRmegBM2JF-DV9rrhEN5Fyw-eeOe0jhCD5VW_Hr0PY7e2jdUQZwkvDHij12e7rnfhlUMQ15EH7N/s3264/PXL_20230919_060016184.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJj2G54IZeaESUvjYsgrOgs17GSRhfRNV0BmVkV_5zEJhe4aT8hjm6qFfYBW3l03yhIyAV5_tnq1ZeDErnBdWDxbWPrPWvX0s8rb6c47Az6vSpgjZwWRmegBM2JF-DV9rrhEN5Fyw-eeOe0jhCD5VW_Hr0PY7e2jdUQZwkvDHij12e7rnfhlUMQ15EH7N/w480-h640/PXL_20230919_060016184.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>It was the knitting that prompted the shirts, and the shirts that prompted the black pants. All of which are well loved garments now.</div><div><br /></div><div>Details: Liesl + Co <a href="https://oliverands.com/shop/classic-shirt-sewing-pattern.html" target="_blank">Classic Shirt</a> and <a href="https://oliverands.com/shop/digital-recital-shirt-sewing-pattern.html" target="_blank">Recital shirt</a></div><div>Fabric: Cotton and poly/cotton shirtings from Phillips</div><div>Size: 10</div><div>Modifications: 2" body length and 3/4" sleeve length<br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Lightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-26799034384017121292023-11-21T21:11:00.000+11:002023-11-21T21:11:41.697+11:00Melbourne Frocktails and another Vogue 8904<p>Ever since 2016 when I made <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/59860" target="_blank">Vogue 8904</a> (aka the shingle dress) for the first time (blog post <a href="http://www.bartacksandsingletrack.com/2016/03/my-firework-shingle-dress-and-giveaway.html" target="_blank">here</a>), I'd been keeping my eye out for the right fabrics to make the sleeveless multicoloured version.</p><p>Sometime in the middle of this year I found myself at a <a href="https://fibresmith.com.au/">Fibresmith</a> open warehouse sale and there they were; five different colours of knit fabric, all of the exact same weight and make and the same stripe width. It was finally going to happen.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo3Ye5gqimE7WDHDA1krMQwGw0Nvky-V9RB8tvRMI9DMeZRIW5o9iUI8ix0WDxnTKApgyVnrV4Bgeyr6HyZPqr-lS1sMslBf2TdWoX5gni7qBADhxiXysSySKKdZ9tU4muOhoG7_wipx4UVPYFyjz-FhdITJp9MJ60aiZQJeqwPc69xj3aHsjIoRqUrmi0/s3000/frocktails_2023-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo3Ye5gqimE7WDHDA1krMQwGw0Nvky-V9RB8tvRMI9DMeZRIW5o9iUI8ix0WDxnTKApgyVnrV4Bgeyr6HyZPqr-lS1sMslBf2TdWoX5gni7qBADhxiXysSySKKdZ9tU4muOhoG7_wipx4UVPYFyjz-FhdITJp9MJ60aiZQJeqwPc69xj3aHsjIoRqUrmi0/w426-h640/frocktails_2023-3.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p>I squirrelled the fabrics away to wait for summer, and then, as <a href="https://melbournefrocktails.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Melbourne Frocktails</a> was fast approaching I thought, why not? A raw edged, easy to sew and easy to wear, singlet dress is exactly what this busy party organiser needs.</p><p>Secure in the knowledge that I'd already sewn the dress pattern once before and it would be barely a day's work, I decided that Melbourne's untrustworthy weather might require something warm and I started panic knitting a cardigan. I finished it about 5 days before Frocktails and just as a heatwave hit the city. C'est la vie. Needless to say, it didn't get worn and will have to be photographed and written about another day.</p><p>Of course that left me with a few evenings spare leading up to Frocktails so I zoomed around to some beadshops and bought 11/0 Mizuki Delica beads that exactly matched my fabrics and made this little bracelet.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmraHaDmZQM1hAaZMdFPNeN412QeRMu6so54qgI_orU6C1aYLVYFaJmChUKNs-HeegQZh9EXSKmIG2isXtSpsVXr-IliBsh3MuBHTngKGIlEkr4UXPf_Ogcl874xe-NOfyIxhmetLFEKgxDizI3dNrFgw88wlB21EE3NC8ntrsfsSda4H_KmCr6aTxW2vf/s4032/PXL_20231109_123539318.MP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmraHaDmZQM1hAaZMdFPNeN412QeRMu6so54qgI_orU6C1aYLVYFaJmChUKNs-HeegQZh9EXSKmIG2isXtSpsVXr-IliBsh3MuBHTngKGIlEkr4UXPf_Ogcl874xe-NOfyIxhmetLFEKgxDizI3dNrFgw88wlB21EE3NC8ntrsfsSda4H_KmCr6aTxW2vf/w480-h640/PXL_20231109_123539318.MP.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>Having just come back from a holiday to Fiji, the banded stripes remind me a little too much of sea snakes! I'll have to remember to write a blogpost about the sea kayaking trip and the sewing that I did to prep for it. It was amazing. The holiday that is.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigv9G7LjxSqzd5Unm4x2vnUJf28rvKwoZEi6mLCI3-8QhCtXqPb6HkPPDoytvdywxgP8arVC0UYa0W_tTSmWQRxbagr98hlJxu2F7kJf6uNCUqA2G9yJzz-Y4HmVqjSfX32dIgZ3lUhrWxKzH8CEh121fyANLvnnk3GcqYalxJS-uMDRqJZdTHdNZq80uM/s4032/PXL_20231111_064032984.MP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigv9G7LjxSqzd5Unm4x2vnUJf28rvKwoZEi6mLCI3-8QhCtXqPb6HkPPDoytvdywxgP8arVC0UYa0W_tTSmWQRxbagr98hlJxu2F7kJf6uNCUqA2G9yJzz-Y4HmVqjSfX32dIgZ3lUhrWxKzH8CEh121fyANLvnnk3GcqYalxJS-uMDRqJZdTHdNZq80uM/w480-h640/PXL_20231111_064032984.MP.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>Having the pattern pieces already traced from the previous dress, it really was quite a quick and easy sew. This time, being a bit smaller than in 2016 I sewed exactly as per the pattern sizing and used the 5/8" seam allowance as directed.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ0rHOFMnAnsTRDM9n_aPUxRV_rrBrtRqMNwIkNcsgagq5ObQij0EU7RcM0t8OQX6mHz1ueV5DKQUiZpiUerTubfzo-smXAotCd_OcsqQNLlEkPRPr-u1VLOnw15kTNZ0WU0tprlikSYIOHXgTMN33539byPfYrXjbpsTjcmwQXv4NOJt56On4SfLgB5d_/s3000/frocktails_2023-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ0rHOFMnAnsTRDM9n_aPUxRV_rrBrtRqMNwIkNcsgagq5ObQij0EU7RcM0t8OQX6mHz1ueV5DKQUiZpiUerTubfzo-smXAotCd_OcsqQNLlEkPRPr-u1VLOnw15kTNZ0WU0tprlikSYIOHXgTMN33539byPfYrXjbpsTjcmwQXv4NOJt56On4SfLgB5d_/w426-h640/frocktails_2023-4.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p>Here I am with my Melbourne Frocktails co-host Lisa. Her dress is all kinds of amazing with handpainted silk and a laser cut leather belt and necklace that references lyrics to a song her husband wrote. I truly don't mind being outshone and I was happy in my comfy singlet that left plenty of room for cocktails and canapes! Play to your strengths kids. :)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic4AUgCvMqMdq1lXqvM93dgA099qMfYnc9AwmYpcxMboZT9XLx2MDMdXaO8T9JIfptteNHLcKhusw_l0JFtmlau9TRiPaqIoZFflp6K13Fv4hIe1uxP2jckjeNWg5Px_sWGIp6-8tSELfhaAT4jFjcvh9V0IpeGd6Mi27h9wtiGcaVv6uRwQzJwQTrxmrl/s3000/frocktails_2023-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic4AUgCvMqMdq1lXqvM93dgA099qMfYnc9AwmYpcxMboZT9XLx2MDMdXaO8T9JIfptteNHLcKhusw_l0JFtmlau9TRiPaqIoZFflp6K13Fv4hIe1uxP2jckjeNWg5Px_sWGIp6-8tSELfhaAT4jFjcvh9V0IpeGd6Mi27h9wtiGcaVv6uRwQzJwQTrxmrl/w426-h640/frocktails_2023-1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p>Super exciting news is that we had the Guardian Australia come along and here's a link to their write up of our not-so-little-anymore cocktail party! Click on the picture below for the link</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2023/nov/21/frocktails-melbourne-homemade-dress-gala" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="295" data-original-width="721" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfppyCRatvuHnkgjspL7CJ7dWQPly0mHcxoPUPUsBHsASVDxax-aMX-P8eZbCDGsVaJcxihQf1JtcrVx8WFYOsNdmbW4wopnUiJIAZIxCvbzscwVXFieZ3ud1fcSuFpu85UjSAl85Zm1igBVZuMJVfBvYKN3APy0kff7j8HgJfWSv_6aMGPAKDldi6o-W1/w640-h262/Capture.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Lightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-6626812103882606412023-06-19T10:26:00.002+10:002023-06-19T10:26:11.029+10:00And for me: Butterick Lisette B6626<p>After wrecking my ankle in late April, I figured I could try sewing with my left foot.... The sudden impulse to sew something just for fun had me rifling through my pattern and fabric stash. I wanted a new winter dress for myself. Something quick and easy to make that I could wear, with my moon boot, out for my own birthday dinner.</p><p>Enter <a href="https://www.sewlisette.com/patterns/B6626" target="_blank">Lisette / Butterick B6626</a> and some long stashed <a href="https://rathdownefabrics.com.au/shop/knits/printed-ponte/" target="_blank">ponte knit from Rathdowne Fabrics.</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOM-_3M_Oe5uDXjcDGJ45Gpk6SXIJb2yIgwbwMJpLn85G2EQYgAz4TTMgJJdtFUCrfzbbM2k-fELSV7oZadEiSp-M3MdDhmbR219c1xIRzqwGkhZycIYPdo1QyO_AYfRVbbvTmt-_nwcA-wPkW0H6jR5g-Ov09XcAzZGRrG1RWwnxGijI028ElpN7Buw/s5192/20230607-DSC_9520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5192" data-original-width="3461" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOM-_3M_Oe5uDXjcDGJ45Gpk6SXIJb2yIgwbwMJpLn85G2EQYgAz4TTMgJJdtFUCrfzbbM2k-fELSV7oZadEiSp-M3MdDhmbR219c1xIRzqwGkhZycIYPdo1QyO_AYfRVbbvTmt-_nwcA-wPkW0H6jR5g-Ov09XcAzZGRrG1RWwnxGijI028ElpN7Buw/w426-h640/20230607-DSC_9520.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It took me a little while to get around to some pictures, hence the moon boot is off. I can stand in these boots but not yet up to walking in heels or jumping in sneakers. Sigh.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl_04-FowSujheqtFeMAkkRA8fnUFdjpbIsCGpIO3dm40ybPJNW6cPyjm7tdbFcv54o59HyroRqKoSKdeS8o-gaT_g83DM9TrUxt6ozvbZhSauUHPW0Qt0g1EwTW5xABk6nmgF_3AaaY8d7k8EsGCnb35p5SAgn6EJFFee2DeSpM1OzOfZcO693hflOw/s4641/20230607-DSC_9521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4641" data-original-width="3094" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl_04-FowSujheqtFeMAkkRA8fnUFdjpbIsCGpIO3dm40ybPJNW6cPyjm7tdbFcv54o59HyroRqKoSKdeS8o-gaT_g83DM9TrUxt6ozvbZhSauUHPW0Qt0g1EwTW5xABk6nmgF_3AaaY8d7k8EsGCnb35p5SAgn6EJFFee2DeSpM1OzOfZcO693hflOw/w426-h640/20230607-DSC_9521.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It's hard to see the design lines of the dress in this print. It's a bodice with princess seams and an invisible side zip, with a half circle style skirt.</div><div><br /></div><div>I measured almost exactly at the size 16, but on a hunch that Big4 patterns almost always have too much ease, I went with a straight size 14. I sewed the bodice tracing pieces together to check the bust position and fit and it looked fine. Straight in with no adjustments and the whole dress came together very quickly.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOmcLdcmuLr0LS-1MdcF8S5PleyLgiD4nHvaNLfY7xiFq2npVNYjPDT_C31oZHPEkrdMiK2aaj827nL9w0VR6j5xGgeqbZ5XHry1842YeAGKJaXn3X1Km1gNObsioZ1_dLlfmdGsrfswAGNMpL80Np3V_2CfUS-FjjZZ_CSJSLZOZairBdDfoQ2aLWEQ/s2449/20230607-DSC_9525.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2449" data-original-width="1634" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOmcLdcmuLr0LS-1MdcF8S5PleyLgiD4nHvaNLfY7xiFq2npVNYjPDT_C31oZHPEkrdMiK2aaj827nL9w0VR6j5xGgeqbZ5XHry1842YeAGKJaXn3X1Km1gNObsioZ1_dLlfmdGsrfswAGNMpL80Np3V_2CfUS-FjjZZ_CSJSLZOZairBdDfoQ2aLWEQ/w428-h640/20230607-DSC_9525.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The neck is finished with a really nice neckband and facing and then a little bow at the back. I used a plastic snap under the bow instead of a hook and bar closure</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy6GVTh66qs_6yxRwLscByCcoRQK5yRxQceSkwZAbLN2JomTeyZFHrxmEv9uhGkjPdMQxc8S-XdaZcxKQ49l4VdLckau_3sJ8A101xR_SO0NtDSEyknGfdyFB0PbnYLxG4WHlJYplaZ2M7j5UoxLuDIUN9O30BDLV6pn7M47novBT6puGdDKznPDsOlQ/s4839/20230607-DSC_9534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4839" data-original-width="3226" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy6GVTh66qs_6yxRwLscByCcoRQK5yRxQceSkwZAbLN2JomTeyZFHrxmEv9uhGkjPdMQxc8S-XdaZcxKQ49l4VdLckau_3sJ8A101xR_SO0NtDSEyknGfdyFB0PbnYLxG4WHlJYplaZ2M7j5UoxLuDIUN9O30BDLV6pn7M47novBT6puGdDKznPDsOlQ/w426-h640/20230607-DSC_9534.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I bought the fabric at Rathdowne Fabrics after I picked up the ponte for the <a href="http://www.bartacksandsingletrack.com/2017/10/mccalls-7574-hairy-green-clam-dress.html" target="_blank">Hairy Green Clam dress</a>. After wearing that dress I decided the thick, spongy ponte was such lovely quality I wanted more. This was the only other print I'd liked and I'd long kept it wondering quite what pattern it would suit. This one it turns out!</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDeUad4e_JWWzFQ8dSLxnOUbEty3FcaTwxI4UdNGwUG1xQn69Mrdqa_a8JiJK2gHiCtPtwZpPm1ic4lO6WePnvtGpNR26fr0WmJbZxfErPHGkTDMKvjGkDoj4PWzGF14mJF24nI0ST2TWV-FPKmiUpCqeCEclZxwml1jrHT8vvriWGP9siR5QsS5GvfA/s5301/20230607-DSC_9559.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5301" data-original-width="3534" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDeUad4e_JWWzFQ8dSLxnOUbEty3FcaTwxI4UdNGwUG1xQn69Mrdqa_a8JiJK2gHiCtPtwZpPm1ic4lO6WePnvtGpNR26fr0WmJbZxfErPHGkTDMKvjGkDoj4PWzGF14mJF24nI0ST2TWV-FPKmiUpCqeCEclZxwml1jrHT8vvriWGP9siR5QsS5GvfA/w426-h640/20230607-DSC_9559.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p><b style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Details: </b><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Pattern:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </span><a href="https://www.sewlisette.com/patterns/B6626" target="_blank">Lisette / Butterick B6626</a><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Size:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> 14</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Modifications:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> none</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Fabric:</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Ponte knit from </span><a href="https://rathdownefabrics.com.au/" style="background-color: white; color: #ff9900; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Rathdowne Fabrics</a></p></div>Lightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-71143539250713800292023-06-14T18:33:00.004+10:002023-06-14T18:33:50.771+10:00Belated bigger birthday dress<p>The blog now segues from a knitted one year old birthday dress to a sewn 12 year old birthday dress, but the order is all out of kilter. Actually it was as I was sewing some 15 year old birthday pyjamas today I reminded myself I'd never posted about the summer birthday dress....</p><p>I'd been about to let the tradition of a birthday dress go, but she asked (nicely) for a light blue dress with thin straps to wear over a white T-shirt as a roller skating dress for her party.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu_Wb9tqRuRoWaCJRFvaKRTBRJFFiAG5MB8Y8r_iKHZmzu0QBVfq0O1PyI3T3onjlRXRAC0imurnpLhIgM-VgK-jpLcNi0f7XsF9mucKhFmAnbQg6Ja3Tao8u7FAp6DuDm7splygIrgn-Ngvi83AUDwt-SFlu4YA1nt9saRtRUlVBtx5QMaX5kHCEBlw/s4603/20230404-DSC_9392.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4603" data-original-width="3069" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu_Wb9tqRuRoWaCJRFvaKRTBRJFFiAG5MB8Y8r_iKHZmzu0QBVfq0O1PyI3T3onjlRXRAC0imurnpLhIgM-VgK-jpLcNi0f7XsF9mucKhFmAnbQg6Ja3Tao8u7FAp6DuDm7splygIrgn-Ngvi83AUDwt-SFlu4YA1nt9saRtRUlVBtx5QMaX5kHCEBlw/w426-h640/20230404-DSC_9392.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We went through the pattern stash together and eventually settled on the <a href="https://oliverands.com/shop/tribeca-knit-cami-sewing-pattern.html">Liesl + Co Tribeca knit cami</a> lengthened into a dress (Size S from memory).<div><br /></div><div>Of course light blue knit fabric was about the only thing missing from my stash, but Fabric Deluxe had just what we needed with this lovely rib knit.<br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYmHFH1dlrx4v2wF1SYwN40gRjewXYIKwZ0EEc5M39UuNlWyriyUA-3MFaqfC7rJ-JMyVF5ncxr_g9XU9G_Iv1CZ6EGQ3tuNa8sM38JhzVG7sMU-LR29YLYiw13Kfgvvx39ZJ9qy2ssLOWnRkAjpSnOegjhx01iDtBxirG3jaaRaN19Y3TfsjMBAtz0Q/s5578/20230404-DSC_9405.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5578" data-original-width="3719" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYmHFH1dlrx4v2wF1SYwN40gRjewXYIKwZ0EEc5M39UuNlWyriyUA-3MFaqfC7rJ-JMyVF5ncxr_g9XU9G_Iv1CZ6EGQ3tuNa8sM38JhzVG7sMU-LR29YLYiw13Kfgvvx39ZJ9qy2ssLOWnRkAjpSnOegjhx01iDtBxirG3jaaRaN19Y3TfsjMBAtz0Q/w426-h640/20230404-DSC_9405.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>A nice simple make that worked perfectly for roller skating</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsDcarLYkXFyyMAkcP0lg2edTAqFJu7b2fPAnJLb6tY-Xe_Nxnk9yqQw7CGTSwgSazY6nQwsHDX1ow6kKi4HIjF3C-c-GjR4q_47FyFtpMjHM6ebx7WLTv_ooimoE3iGJ_rgeGNBsY_GaHTORO60OZK9f2fczzvWXBv_8KJfF-nzIHAHQ11KJeFwWMwg/s4032/PXL_20230218_065750286.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsDcarLYkXFyyMAkcP0lg2edTAqFJu7b2fPAnJLb6tY-Xe_Nxnk9yqQw7CGTSwgSazY6nQwsHDX1ow6kKi4HIjF3C-c-GjR4q_47FyFtpMjHM6ebx7WLTv_ooimoE3iGJ_rgeGNBsY_GaHTORO60OZK9f2fczzvWXBv_8KJfF-nzIHAHQ11KJeFwWMwg/w480-h640/PXL_20230218_065750286.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Or just hanging out at the rink with friends, scrolling on phones...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvB6QrAsjV1dVMr8lMRe-_uqjpaiOGZDh-PlyYhgceESjVXZmdN4BwnKyelR-71-tuqG1gJ8_AH1pQXiyvSNgd4wogtn9KXiNwamFsoLC_vMI0jKASc41eU3KQQN4CA6LXg2vKJwF0ku_SiSDgQGtAlKW2S5ca_5bgvKva38x42PgFzDb-0-KGsF5fEA/s3008/PXL_20230218_071325577.MP~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3008" data-original-width="2201" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvB6QrAsjV1dVMr8lMRe-_uqjpaiOGZDh-PlyYhgceESjVXZmdN4BwnKyelR-71-tuqG1gJ8_AH1pQXiyvSNgd4wogtn9KXiNwamFsoLC_vMI0jKASc41eU3KQQN4CA6LXg2vKJwF0ku_SiSDgQGtAlKW2S5ca_5bgvKva38x42PgFzDb-0-KGsF5fEA/w468-h640/PXL_20230218_071325577.MP~2.jpg" width="468" /></a></div><br /><div>While I don't mind being told what to make, I do also like to create a surprise when it comes to birthday dress sewing. So I added a second dress<br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrq4pjKkbZXXOGBVRewfM9Kzr9mNqqwycY7OD1_--HBAJL6leiSKQK2JGCPpnj4BrC7cgy46xW2EL1yJI9Hph43tCfjC8noapBHujIG-Zg3DcjV6PwoTV9p6ygDrqqYu_3S5e20CV6uoFxmTWinq7msB9OH3L0GbPVPnNNTP3eoGe-XmLIE8uIn4swkA/s4384/20230404-DSC_9420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4384" data-original-width="2923" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrq4pjKkbZXXOGBVRewfM9Kzr9mNqqwycY7OD1_--HBAJL6leiSKQK2JGCPpnj4BrC7cgy46xW2EL1yJI9Hph43tCfjC8noapBHujIG-Zg3DcjV6PwoTV9p6ygDrqqYu_3S5e20CV6uoFxmTWinq7msB9OH3L0GbPVPnNNTP3eoGe-XmLIE8uIn4swkA/w426-h640/20230404-DSC_9420.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This one is a <a href="https://oliverands.com/shop/digital-womens-metro-t-shirt-sewing-pattern.html">Liesl + Co Metro Tee</a> (Size M) lengthened and with A-line flare added to make a T-shirt dress. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdxY7U4oURHigYX6OBoDQNO6xg8ZR4RN-fIn_EZtbHoo0UIwkTtCKqNOZEPIzdVnvvqhKAXQ4bbfLg8eRIg3l5felOVuKhO-hWTLU0V3Gk47xf7Q45fa3wRTSQ3DAViLq3DO2ymp-EETAvMAYb2KMCkzdu1mGdurvXQn_0OKnu_EZET8UZz-PazOt7vg/s4114/20230404-DSC_9422.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4114" data-original-width="2743" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdxY7U4oURHigYX6OBoDQNO6xg8ZR4RN-fIn_EZtbHoo0UIwkTtCKqNOZEPIzdVnvvqhKAXQ4bbfLg8eRIg3l5felOVuKhO-hWTLU0V3Gk47xf7Q45fa3wRTSQ3DAViLq3DO2ymp-EETAvMAYb2KMCkzdu1mGdurvXQn_0OKnu_EZET8UZz-PazOt7vg/w426-h640/20230404-DSC_9422.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The fabric is some leftover silver spotted T-shirt knit that I know will wear fairly quickly but seemed fun to use. Previously turned into a <a href="http://www.bartacksandsingletrack.com/2016/12/frockatils-vogue-1342-aka-that-dress.html">Frocktails knit dress for me</a> and a <a href="http://www.bartacksandsingletrack.com/2017/02/one-out-of-box.html">knit Building Block dress for her</a></div><div><br /></div><div>And, of course, a little Silhouette Cameo rolling skate themed iron on. Birthday sorted.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5CCzpbCTvHIV6MI5Of4xfHiMK3kNt8Gl2kh_hbknYIWkQrESKAASENMcDoOmuQIKLeuYQ4Ato9BKBMGq-1PUqjp_NXXi0thMCrR3nF72ZCZHtPWcPUUcVzgp_OjSv2ICD1FniPYuzx_ebKVFsMlMnVxY_9uDEq5WGmzklHaBqKcJi-eReUPGB_46mLA/s6000/20230404-DSC_9437.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5CCzpbCTvHIV6MI5Of4xfHiMK3kNt8Gl2kh_hbknYIWkQrESKAASENMcDoOmuQIKLeuYQ4Ato9BKBMGq-1PUqjp_NXXi0thMCrR3nF72ZCZHtPWcPUUcVzgp_OjSv2ICD1FniPYuzx_ebKVFsMlMnVxY_9uDEq5WGmzklHaBqKcJi-eReUPGB_46mLA/w640-h426/20230404-DSC_9437.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Lightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-56853099017945730202023-06-01T21:05:00.000+10:002023-06-01T21:05:23.144+10:00A little challenging: vanilla dress<p>I do love a challenge and if it's small and the price of failure is low, even better.</p><p>When my Frocktails co-organiser Lisa's little baby was about to turn one, it seemed the perfect opportunity to try knitting a cute little dress. That it would only take two 50g balls of yarn made it too tempting.</p><p>With some Knitting For Olive merino/cotton (colour: dusty artichoke) from <a href="https://theyarnbowl.com.au/products/knitting-for-olive-cotton-merino" target="_blank">The Yarn Bowl </a>and the <a href="https://knittingforolive.com/products/vanilla-dress" target="_blank">Vanilla Dress</a> pattern from Knitting for Olive, I was off.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPsFQ0k6q1lmBUiQRjpmln4BuN2nLuO-tALF9I89NJ_-kIWkmNHZ-zN8_uXtQOV59P9haopH12I_T6NIu1l4rHN8F4Cc1h6xk3nINZeghJ8na4zMTgA6VttaiYEGnQHEgEnyfzUrEVvcuJIImDwE_HeJ14aQuiWBFtLFMf2Jr-m8dfligm9_gYUc00rQ/s2159/PXL_20230405_102102394.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2159" data-original-width="2158" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPsFQ0k6q1lmBUiQRjpmln4BuN2nLuO-tALF9I89NJ_-kIWkmNHZ-zN8_uXtQOV59P9haopH12I_T6NIu1l4rHN8F4Cc1h6xk3nINZeghJ8na4zMTgA6VttaiYEGnQHEgEnyfzUrEVvcuJIImDwE_HeJ14aQuiWBFtLFMf2Jr-m8dfligm9_gYUc00rQ/w400-h400/PXL_20230405_102102394.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Right from the start there were some new tricks to learn. The neckline is started on a crochet chain and then an I cord bind off is done to create the neck edge. Neat and easy to follow.</p><p>I was going great guns until I got to the main lace pattern and then I couldn't figure out how the stitch count worked. It was Easter and I was out in the country at my folks place. A quick help-needed post to <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/patterns/4253603/1-25" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> and I had a reply in a time that would put emergency services to shame. They explained how to read the chart without necessarily starting at the farthest right and ending at the farthest left - the only way I'd read a chart up until this point.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRHbUor2brz7RZCMPUoEtmejXIZ8qg2g56MBvh6ztdqFI85_-2LqEs7OQDmEZuOO4XzdZicfD8FqPpqinf_BmiU9KwBWXRRFcxuwYVp3n4B6QcGAchlKmQnE25DdCe3p2y2H1TzE4eR6IoClUuiqDPvjp0UEgYT5d6P3zTHSmo7GxAiTuUldE3Fn3-WA/s4032/PXL_20230408_130629164.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRHbUor2brz7RZCMPUoEtmejXIZ8qg2g56MBvh6ztdqFI85_-2LqEs7OQDmEZuOO4XzdZicfD8FqPpqinf_BmiU9KwBWXRRFcxuwYVp3n4B6QcGAchlKmQnE25DdCe3p2y2H1TzE4eR6IoClUuiqDPvjp0UEgYT5d6P3zTHSmo7GxAiTuUldE3Fn3-WA/w480-h640/PXL_20230408_130629164.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think I'm getting the hang of it now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then I went and rolled my ankle at a mountain bike race - I got off to walk a tricky downhill section and failed at walking! Loud crack, monstrous swelling and pain and I had to hop out of the bush with the St John's guys and Marshals half carrying me. More time to knit, I guess...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikiQ400XD53EKwNB8Le0eEawOYQjt3GvXN-_3QjK9evmBLLCjsdfKgBs01gME2yCUIUlAJKpbXDv4ODRzBE7Q8TdNtk15a5zxNnokUilVmS4EKNw4Is5T5FDfoOGZKzl02Tc7eKUCeEyrpoctc1BPBaX41M1LZYpMO_zvmEP0YZLXLoiYtP060td6Ijw/s4032/PXL_20230417_012352823.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikiQ400XD53EKwNB8Le0eEawOYQjt3GvXN-_3QjK9evmBLLCjsdfKgBs01gME2yCUIUlAJKpbXDv4ODRzBE7Q8TdNtk15a5zxNnokUilVmS4EKNw4Is5T5FDfoOGZKzl02Tc7eKUCeEyrpoctc1BPBaX41M1LZYpMO_zvmEP0YZLXLoiYtP060td6Ijw/w480-h640/PXL_20230417_012352823.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The next challenge that was new to me was to knit the little sleeves in the round on double pointed needles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have a gorgeous set of KnitPro Ginger interchangeable circular needles, and a matching set of KnitPro Ginger single pointed needles. Obviously I needed to complete my needle stash with the Ginger double pointed needles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ9cYfw9h8szrSs6tj7fJ_9qxW6bXStmAV3A75-pWLtV4yIi7wDVEjin_bsyMla6z8rFCVm5KHFDH6DC7dIDfQZL6r2YtfPFvbYXXjwUJSGHAENhH84ogpSucHGSR8Z3X0tI0xwzUwgMcrunfaGAew_opbEPsE2HFXd44-SWW90crE-ABL_35MDFaQlw/s2450/PXL_20230419_081951845.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2450" data-original-width="2449" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ9cYfw9h8szrSs6tj7fJ_9qxW6bXStmAV3A75-pWLtV4yIi7wDVEjin_bsyMla6z8rFCVm5KHFDH6DC7dIDfQZL6r2YtfPFvbYXXjwUJSGHAENhH84ogpSucHGSR8Z3X0tI0xwzUwgMcrunfaGAew_opbEPsE2HFXd44-SWW90crE-ABL_35MDFaQlw/w400-h400/PXL_20230419_081951845.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Knitting with double pointed needles was a bit like wrestling a spider with tetanus to begin with. Eventually I worked out how to hold the needles so it was less like Pick-Up-Sticks and more of a continuous, smooth action.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht5S52R0MpkJbgTm5GKieIJ1USUABcxlxLaNxEJ-6VLiL4aNPHqgXSpvbhijXy5VD46ToqEzee4O80rVrwmRPe-UxzERjPxHFgvpj4slJe2rIO5HuML--bnaHMkeWdAfKSvWnYu_ZLiAEOdIbsBPS1nPpaIDcjQmvV7llADz8NqHSuu08GpOmV6vEmQQ/s4032/PXL_20230421_064007361.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht5S52R0MpkJbgTm5GKieIJ1USUABcxlxLaNxEJ-6VLiL4aNPHqgXSpvbhijXy5VD46ToqEzee4O80rVrwmRPe-UxzERjPxHFgvpj4slJe2rIO5HuML--bnaHMkeWdAfKSvWnYu_ZLiAEOdIbsBPS1nPpaIDcjQmvV7llADz8NqHSuu08GpOmV6vEmQQ/w300-h400/PXL_20230421_064007361.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>And then it was finished. Nothing beats a baby sized garment for a somewhat immediate result!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMfVAdtrEO00rGopJmjhubcUda0cfhFYHbmU4q4wOF01o_eNYkXAH3vktoI1XxxrE_fOgYjnkuTPu75r3owaEK5tCBMk1ViGl8LpqKVFqPjdL97ljCdXj_7-t1f_KPjCUBGfkh9pn_edT5V5LQ2Os14ZVpFQntptFi3sVszlwJj98SThevKOtWIERTjQ/s3024/PXL_20230423_053510409.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2562" data-original-width="3024" height="339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMfVAdtrEO00rGopJmjhubcUda0cfhFYHbmU4q4wOF01o_eNYkXAH3vktoI1XxxrE_fOgYjnkuTPu75r3owaEK5tCBMk1ViGl8LpqKVFqPjdL97ljCdXj_7-t1f_KPjCUBGfkh9pn_edT5V5LQ2Os14ZVpFQntptFi3sVszlwJj98SThevKOtWIERTjQ/w400-h339/PXL_20230423_053510409.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>It was blocked on the day of the first birthday party which I couldn't make it to as my ankle was nowhere near good enough for driving.</div><div><br /></div><div>But just last weekend I caught up with Lisa and baby Cleo and gifted it. I hope it fits!</div><div><br /></div><div>Having finally got my head around the pattern and all I learned from it, I'd jump at the chance to knit it again in a bigger size for next year. What a great experience.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWX_ereV8akWDnf_tJV3MSLdWrX1E-zQeyE_AjoUBLGJ8ImhKwsfGkmcznN9p7TY_w8UGf8miODC2Ji2HuaobRyAp9h-a8PlwaRmzSJJgn134PojSunQ_4iHaTP37XScKQhA8x8LSA7MxPOSqyRkrIdEVk0JT0EaUmi7AX2iXUUGJ5pmN6gfdsT8Sayg/s5311/20230424-DSC_9441.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5311" data-original-width="3541" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWX_ereV8akWDnf_tJV3MSLdWrX1E-zQeyE_AjoUBLGJ8ImhKwsfGkmcznN9p7TY_w8UGf8miODC2Ji2HuaobRyAp9h-a8PlwaRmzSJJgn134PojSunQ_4iHaTP37XScKQhA8x8LSA7MxPOSqyRkrIdEVk0JT0EaUmi7AX2iXUUGJ5pmN6gfdsT8Sayg/w426-h640/20230424-DSC_9441.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimOg8FnBLc4wrh-iHCmt8CWcF9QzTSVn_F3Y-Zqys4o_g14f_1bQ-JwRet5ziN4TSbHogzOconhAQOXD0cveU3WOrBVjCHfaqlF-0VxIs6DTZWwClLMBgzUoMMyVTKMU2d0qBtPpzx0XHj5qfqLilasvbj0qpsBvCNLpT94l9_6uEOkKVTcuiqqJJGoA/s6000/20230424-DSC_9446.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimOg8FnBLc4wrh-iHCmt8CWcF9QzTSVn_F3Y-Zqys4o_g14f_1bQ-JwRet5ziN4TSbHogzOconhAQOXD0cveU3WOrBVjCHfaqlF-0VxIs6DTZWwClLMBgzUoMMyVTKMU2d0qBtPpzx0XHj5qfqLilasvbj0qpsBvCNLpT94l9_6uEOkKVTcuiqqJJGoA/w640-h426/20230424-DSC_9446.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Zg8KFp0jBgyLYVfiIs2eq0NDtBcD_TK4giK_gEZ1akC2YqPE8eqR4w4wGtSsETG30HEZzBup9LAjmPQxPyXr0h_gHpoZ_rPfU8CCk2_gjtIZDCS9QCgpRdV4CSUpSq8SiJbuuxYtWAxPNwo-xAbLfFu5WsN3DtHEHyfZdhEJnsfOrrl71KxldhzFIQ/s6000/20230424-DSC_9447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Zg8KFp0jBgyLYVfiIs2eq0NDtBcD_TK4giK_gEZ1akC2YqPE8eqR4w4wGtSsETG30HEZzBup9LAjmPQxPyXr0h_gHpoZ_rPfU8CCk2_gjtIZDCS9QCgpRdV4CSUpSq8SiJbuuxYtWAxPNwo-xAbLfFu5WsN3DtHEHyfZdhEJnsfOrrl71KxldhzFIQ/w426-h640/20230424-DSC_9447.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Lightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-54438992963107481322023-05-30T20:31:00.000+10:002023-05-30T20:31:16.276+10:00Men's (almost) Metro T - Part 2<p>No sooner had I made Flipper his mtb trails T-shirt than I had a request from the big kid for one too.</p><p>I obliged, of course, but not before making a plain long sleeved T first, cause that was the bigger wardrobe hole that needed filling.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCBIskfCXq6pPr8bEuFZUKI1YgWt4QXUIy8o8l-KTmjVqbwQ_Dtax_wNY198PegclU-uV1KdeBhWFCyojFkYteuV_nIjJmUOPiqm9-EBQ8ft7mNvgh7L_oo4qvwBF-o5EpK6RfY0BYi5KYN62wD73C5TCmdXJwlj53TXE7QMaOlulZnOiKs-SsjJYJGw/s5444/20230404-DSC_9401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5444" data-original-width="3629" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCBIskfCXq6pPr8bEuFZUKI1YgWt4QXUIy8o8l-KTmjVqbwQ_Dtax_wNY198PegclU-uV1KdeBhWFCyojFkYteuV_nIjJmUOPiqm9-EBQ8ft7mNvgh7L_oo4qvwBF-o5EpK6RfY0BYi5KYN62wD73C5TCmdXJwlj53TXE7QMaOlulZnOiKs-SsjJYJGw/w426-h640/20230404-DSC_9401.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p>This is the Liesl + Co Metro T size M with, from memory about 8cm extra body hem length and 10cm extra sleeve length.</p><p>Photographed quickly on the way to lacrosse training with the long pole he got for Christmas. Did I tell you I strung the head myself? Not such a hard task if you're a crafty type. Thoroughly enjoyable if you have a post Christmas lunch glass of champagne and a quiet place to sit.</p><p>The T-shirt he really wanted though was the athletic knit with the favourite Strava trails on it...</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqxC5AfmovG9v2wDxdBxHkke2st1SfkvMXp0Cd4P7BE4MlUUrgFDl2O5Z7RhG9-vNyZgDLrK1Gg_yfGV-xyhtcoLvQY22G2uxQRmH0BtayzesQgUog4lzhBxIJClfebRaifyf7ns-uuDnlFs7uxRtsMDqBlGrhJGDVTJyPgYeX0nVHJuC_zEUYdUBHaw/s6000/20230328-DSC_9384.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqxC5AfmovG9v2wDxdBxHkke2st1SfkvMXp0Cd4P7BE4MlUUrgFDl2O5Z7RhG9-vNyZgDLrK1Gg_yfGV-xyhtcoLvQY22G2uxQRmH0BtayzesQgUog4lzhBxIJClfebRaifyf7ns-uuDnlFs7uxRtsMDqBlGrhJGDVTJyPgYeX0nVHJuC_zEUYdUBHaw/w426-h640/20230328-DSC_9384.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is the Strava bike map of his favourite ride in the Mystic mountain bike park up in Bright. If you know the tracks you can probably name those loops just looking at the photo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I kindly gave up the 2nd 1m cut of athletic knit from Maaidesign, even though I'd earmarked this one for myself. He wore it to lacrosse training on a warmer evening and was rapt, like being nude but with clothes on!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For the transfer I used the Silhouette Cameo again, but this time used a generic brand iron-on transfer material in a holographic silver. It looked great, but in the very first wash it almost all peeled off. It wasn't the application to the fabric that was the problem as all the glue was still adhered, it was the bond between the silver layer and the adhesive layer. I picked off the few bits that remained stuck fast and now there is the faint glue shadow outline of the original artwork, which I've been kindly told looks kind of cool and subtle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Meanwhile I let the company that I bought it from know and they've refunded me. Only trouble is I have half a dozen other sheets of this iron-on transfer in other colours and I guess I'll have to reserve them for non-washable type projects.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Good thing I insisted on photos before it hit the laundry basket!</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ1s8LaHCmtYVxm5a6MLanOQqUI4pcQoSQFcfCkol74phBvufcR5-yi5K8QSaSWwwZvjowjZtr-OAJkCGPaCR-Qf122wElUehhZB1I5kqAyv2cL74zKHIK4mP3DcVIO2faR23Mt9-cg9AuBOIYUuTz2A0LBz-02Q69uCnH2TZpgXR7dj4vVEH3CQi32A/s4317/20230328-DSC_9379-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4317" data-original-width="2878" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ1s8LaHCmtYVxm5a6MLanOQqUI4pcQoSQFcfCkol74phBvufcR5-yi5K8QSaSWwwZvjowjZtr-OAJkCGPaCR-Qf122wElUehhZB1I5kqAyv2cL74zKHIK4mP3DcVIO2faR23Mt9-cg9AuBOIYUuTz2A0LBz-02Q69uCnH2TZpgXR7dj4vVEH3CQi32A/w426-h640/20230328-DSC_9379-2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><p><br /></p>Lightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-79501090503453705532023-05-22T17:15:00.000+10:002023-05-22T17:15:00.422+10:00Men's Metro T - part 1<p>Have I told you I bought myself a Silhouette Cameo cutting machine?</p><p>I'd borrowed one from a friend ages ago and went crazy <a href="http://www.bartacksandsingletrack.com/2019/03/t-shirt-time.html" target="_blank">making T-shirts</a> for the kids with iron on vinyl designs and one <a href="http://www.bartacksandsingletrack.com/2019/10/superkid.html" target="_blank">supergirl</a> outfit! I gave that machine back to the friend, and every year or so afterwards I would do another little bit of online sleuthing as to whether the Silhouette or the Cricut was better. Eventually I decided on the Silhouette Cameo 4 based on two things: More freedom to create your own designs and import graphics into designs, and a deeper cutting depth. I know I'm not about to go cutting cork or leather right now, but I sure as heck don't want to not be able to should I decide I want to!</p><p>Armed with a new toy I had a sudden urge to create something. Turning to the household head of IT, I asked what he'd like on a T-shirt. "Tabs or Spaces" he replied.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifKncJzNv9ri1DCQ2aiSXFSl1w35HU0s7Ps-_stRqi9mSixPsLmK5HE2Zlm8VpL2d6hA5j2vskfHqFb-bzVub6XH6BD7auVfeVeuLrZ6CmWsqDy7valRV8xr1voVWpaKIECRbv0wQQyfnGW6fepJmSr_dG1ZMCWk2Hha_TI3_35p_J4OHYKM88l5UiEw/s2365/PXL_20230212_220832458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2365" data-original-width="2363" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifKncJzNv9ri1DCQ2aiSXFSl1w35HU0s7Ps-_stRqi9mSixPsLmK5HE2Zlm8VpL2d6hA5j2vskfHqFb-bzVub6XH6BD7auVfeVeuLrZ6CmWsqDy7valRV8xr1voVWpaKIECRbv0wQQyfnGW6fepJmSr_dG1ZMCWk2Hha_TI3_35p_J4OHYKM88l5UiEw/w400-h400/PXL_20230212_220832458.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Apparently that's a defining choice amongst code writers. Obviously I had no clue and needed to be instructed as to the graphics that would represent each word.</p><p>What I did know was that the T-shirt would be the<a href="https://oliverands.com/shop/digital-mens-metro-t-shirt-sewing-pattern.html" target="_blank"> Liesl + Co men's Metro T </a>in XL as per every other one. Easy. </p><p>He requested navy or dark blue as the colour. That I didn't have, but I'm not above shopping for fabric when the need arises ;) I found this perfect dark blue remnant, about 90cm size, at <a href="https://fabricdeluxe.com.au/product-category/fabric/knits/jersey-drapey-knits/" target="_blank">Fabric Deluxe</a> and I suspect it's a bamboo blend? It is a lovely fabric.</p><p>The iron on vinyl is a Silhouette branded one that is a metallic blue and changes colour a bit with the light reflecting off it. Subtle yet bright, and super cool.</p><p>Here's the household IT guru in his natural environment: horizontal with laptop</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRhnzHpNS_zX77uL-q8l071_zSNmAukRWTA1Eek6WdJlq4jmwBRpE9sJI6PI3MbdYEk-j_toASngJp3dbZyk07G9nc0libj5D3HX1A01FZZ8FSxK8Yy3C9-nrCkVoIfjdCnG88joId45xW0o0jKtmVyIeKPNwfoNzDSSEnCPh4dib-32KFUnrjeM0cTQ/s4080/PXL_20230312_063841740.MP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRhnzHpNS_zX77uL-q8l071_zSNmAukRWTA1Eek6WdJlq4jmwBRpE9sJI6PI3MbdYEk-j_toASngJp3dbZyk07G9nc0libj5D3HX1A01FZZ8FSxK8Yy3C9-nrCkVoIfjdCnG88joId45xW0o0jKtmVyIeKPNwfoNzDSSEnCPh4dib-32KFUnrjeM0cTQ/w482-h640/PXL_20230312_063841740.MP.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This photo is taken at my parent's house. When he's not to be found napping on a couch or deckchair he'll be out on the mountain bike trails near their place.<div><br /></div><div>After visiting for many years, it's in the last two or three years we've discovered a great network of single track just out of town. I think when visiting the in-laws involves unlimited GnTs, couch naps and singletrack there can't be much to complain about right? What's that? I'm told we need to get rid of the veggie garden and put in a pool.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, back in January I had the idea of making him a T-shirt with the Strava map of the local mtb trails on it. We were up in Bright so I dropped into <a href="https://www.maaidesign.com.au/collections/activewear-fabrics" target="_blank">Maaidesign</a> to visit and pick up some of her lightweight athletic knit fabric.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAJ_8VNXb_1pm7RD6cUZ3M3tKIKDF02Q5tKfJwrtSYHtAQHZvLq7tgxIhdEyfNpGxSniSHaxjKx8n-vGQt1LNpULJrzvLCDbECnoWx36hOzK4MUtP9ZiVPHiP_-CwFyAHO8XBjDmsOZa0d63sRHxvNlCrvESwhdZ5gCnCkn7oC5k8bbl7Xt8_1deVY6A/s2048/PXL_20230306_043140607.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2047" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAJ_8VNXb_1pm7RD6cUZ3M3tKIKDF02Q5tKfJwrtSYHtAQHZvLq7tgxIhdEyfNpGxSniSHaxjKx8n-vGQt1LNpULJrzvLCDbECnoWx36hOzK4MUtP9ZiVPHiP_-CwFyAHO8XBjDmsOZa0d63sRHxvNlCrvESwhdZ5gCnCkn7oC5k8bbl7Xt8_1deVY6A/w640-h640/PXL_20230306_043140607.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This time the transfer is a metallic silver (still Silhouette brand) with the folks' home town GPS co-ordinates, the fire-road drop in and then about 60km of sweet singletrack meandering. That's his happy place in T-shirt form.<div><br /></div><div>Here we are coming back out of the bush along the fire road with the lure of coffee and cake in town...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxJbW_v2KCdNL_W82AObbX32cE5MegCMuySzWIStoIg_gxMsZfLcZfTqOCcLPWjVfwt6XSlNzbxSHJjGwMkNmoW-c7hB1IPSFn81NhybsT86MaSxi58Uw7z80otSg_XDe47xnMkzexY9FWhwBPZfDidR0Y5B3C1VNa-HluDgq7ezxzWnJvr63hnEfetg/s3648/PXL_20230312_232451698.MP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxJbW_v2KCdNL_W82AObbX32cE5MegCMuySzWIStoIg_gxMsZfLcZfTqOCcLPWjVfwt6XSlNzbxSHJjGwMkNmoW-c7hB1IPSFn81NhybsT86MaSxi58Uw7z80otSg_XDe47xnMkzexY9FWhwBPZfDidR0Y5B3C1VNa-HluDgq7ezxzWnJvr63hnEfetg/w640-h480/PXL_20230312_232451698.MP.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Lightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-70728862267306348302023-05-16T17:03:00.000+10:002023-05-16T17:03:47.201+10:00Gr6 graduation - Adora styleIf the dress request had come <i>after</i> the falling out of love with the pants that were soooo much work, the answer would have been quick and brutal. <div><br /></div><div>She must have caught me when I was riding high on the wave of having made the exact pants she'd asked for, and having been proven right that graduation was an event that called for a fancy outfit, rather than yellow cargo pants. Of course I could, and would, make the dress.</div><div><br /></div><div>The brief: A deep red dress with overlay just like this one that the cartoon character Adora is wearing.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/19c8aea7-851a-4932-bfb4-0f07d3c35906/dforq56-0ea3203d-ae61-4ee6-9c67-112612a58be1.png/v1/fill/w_1280,h_596,q_80,strp/adora_princess_prom_2_by_pumpkinkitsunejapan_dforq56-fullview.jpg?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7ImhlaWdodCI6Ijw9NTk2IiwicGF0aCI6IlwvZlwvMTljOGFlYTctODUxYS00OTMyLWJmYjQtMGYwN2QzYzM1OTA2XC9kZm9ycTU2LTBlYTMyMDNkLWFlNjEtNGVlNi05YzY3LTExMjYxMmE1OGJlMS5wbmciLCJ3aWR0aCI6Ijw9MTI4MCJ9XV0sImF1ZCI6WyJ1cm46c2VydmljZTppbWFnZS5vcGVyYXRpb25zIl19._uWzfME7r5BRoQ6UmqTsF3RpdVzWmxP7jPGTrfFfoSg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="372" data-original-width="800" height="298" src="https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/19c8aea7-851a-4932-bfb4-0f07d3c35906/dforq56-0ea3203d-ae61-4ee6-9c67-112612a58be1.png/v1/fill/w_1280,h_596,q_80,strp/adora_princess_prom_2_by_pumpkinkitsunejapan_dforq56-fullview.jpg?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7ImhlaWdodCI6Ijw9NTk2IiwicGF0aCI6IlwvZlwvMTljOGFlYTctODUxYS00OTMyLWJmYjQtMGYwN2QzYzM1OTA2XC9kZm9ycTU2LTBlYTMyMDNkLWFlNjEtNGVlNi05YzY3LTExMjYxMmE1OGJlMS5wbmciLCJ3aWR0aCI6Ijw9MTI4MCJ9XV0sImF1ZCI6WyJ1cm46c2VydmljZTppbWFnZS5vcGVyYXRpb25zIl19._uWzfME7r5BRoQ6UmqTsF3RpdVzWmxP7jPGTrfFfoSg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>I was somewhat relieved by the dress design, as my memories of the 1980's version of the cartoon She-Ra was that she wore nothing more than a fur bikini and a sword.</div><div><br /></div><div>There weren't many images of the back of the dress, and A declared she wanted it to be backless. </div><div><br /></div><div>I had one pattern that looked like it might fit the bill. A vintage one-size, sleeveless shift dress with rolled collar. Butterick 4379 I made it for myself in 2020 to attend a 50th birthday party. The theme was hawaii/50s/bright, and I figured this pattern in some wax print would fit the bill. Needless to say the party never went ahead. My dress has only been worn once on another summery day and this is the only photo of it, and please ignore whatever my face is doing. For a much better write up of the pattern, and in anticipation of me never getting around to add it to my blog properly, go check out <a href="http://loweryourpresserfoot.blogspot.com/2018/03/vintage-butterick-4379-polka-dot-summer.html" target="_blank">Lower Your Presser Foot. </a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJU7_pxn0wG1t-O0VN0PYwgUZl6TKQeVo5izv3zeVM-h10_4qTuKSVrC0S1YqNVeWLawSy4Jz_DGBXg7bj6iuFRzmHLfeUVwoNBxi9iR9l6GR0AbvkZyUC8IAL9nJP_1PimeNy7bwCBDjn4ToIN92WYvPjFu38-9t7m01kRyfIbCdZxeH1Bku6Bh1XeA/s4032/PXL_20221109_014617219.MP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJU7_pxn0wG1t-O0VN0PYwgUZl6TKQeVo5izv3zeVM-h10_4qTuKSVrC0S1YqNVeWLawSy4Jz_DGBXg7bj6iuFRzmHLfeUVwoNBxi9iR9l6GR0AbvkZyUC8IAL9nJP_1PimeNy7bwCBDjn4ToIN92WYvPjFu38-9t7m01kRyfIbCdZxeH1Bku6Bh1XeA/w480-h640/PXL_20221109_014617219.MP.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>Anyway, I tried that dress on A, and if we took about 2" depth out of the chest/armscye it wasn't a bad fit. I knocked up a muslin version in some cotton to see how the backless modification would fare. Meanwhile hitting up all the online stores again to try and find the right fabric.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was Supercheap fabrics to the rescue once more with a satin backed crepe and matching georgette. The colour was a bit deeper than desired, but the need to have the two fabrics matching was more important than it being the exact shade of red.</div><div><br /></div><div>The final version had more tweaking on the go and was very much pinned to fit then adjusted a bit as we went along. Thankfully a gold elastic belt was readily available at the local shopping mall. 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Instead I'm giving myself an A+ for execution, and a "highly commended" for my positive attitude in the face of an unimpressible tweenager....</p><p>Late last year, as the end of primary school was coming up, A put in her request for her "graduation outfit". She wanted to wear a black button up shirt, under her favourite pink jumper with a pair of yellow cargo pants.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGoFLaBX_-XUgZ_99Rfr85-cPqNgkpbHbuy-9Me-CFW0qSeZdlaF7WVKqdaK7Sp385e_CaJn6s8Cy2Hw03teMDu7psVGGGcomklyAjpf6-KUkdRXOdpAyfPEXFst2Gr0QeHsjHaWf0Kj_fd1Uw9mKsIqozZMmQ2TM9GnhzTwOQIJlins5VDrKQsEZJmQ/s4603/20221214-DSC_9297.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4603" data-original-width="3069" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGoFLaBX_-XUgZ_99Rfr85-cPqNgkpbHbuy-9Me-CFW0qSeZdlaF7WVKqdaK7Sp385e_CaJn6s8Cy2Hw03teMDu7psVGGGcomklyAjpf6-KUkdRXOdpAyfPEXFst2Gr0QeHsjHaWf0Kj_fd1Uw9mKsIqozZMmQ2TM9GnhzTwOQIJlins5VDrKQsEZJmQ/w426-h640/20221214-DSC_9297.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><p>Since she had zero chance of finding yellow cargo pants anywhere in a shop, she realised it would be worth her while asking nicely....</p><p>I quite liked the idea of making her cargo pants, even if I didn't entirely understand the outfit's appeal. In my head, the "graduation" was an evening affair and this was an unusual outfit, but I wasn't about to become the fashion police.</p><p>There's a lot of tasteful mustard shades of heavy cotton drills or denims out there, but she wanted a proper buttercup yellow. I found this lovely, soft, cotton drill online at SuperCheap fabrics and it fit the colour brief perfectly. I also clicked on their black, lightweight cotton for the shirt. The quality of that fabric is not so nice. If it ever gets worn, and then washed, it might soften up. But I'm getting ahead of myself. Let's stay in the happy zone where I'm enjoying making exactly what's been requested of me.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjotrLcY3VI5C_FQpANRYIZwT2e-K9Ly1g6Rke6xFLnPXrG5thZ-Qr7CaXkEAH1toSH2vFiGa5kbtk7JW7YLxZuot8nf1RLZuRYQhAhKPnWRQWoTS0QbALAl6rgyiunfWgyM7cqXjJfzCiGAKD6VNI8ZA6po3-AW9FLMo2HSXAWfkRvHM1ls6_yg_5Uiw/s6000/20221214-DSC_9310.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjotrLcY3VI5C_FQpANRYIZwT2e-K9Ly1g6Rke6xFLnPXrG5thZ-Qr7CaXkEAH1toSH2vFiGa5kbtk7JW7YLxZuot8nf1RLZuRYQhAhKPnWRQWoTS0QbALAl6rgyiunfWgyM7cqXjJfzCiGAKD6VNI8ZA6po3-AW9FLMo2HSXAWfkRvHM1ls6_yg_5Uiw/w426-h640/20221214-DSC_9310.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><p>The shirt is the <a href="https://oliverands.com/shop/digital-recital-shirt-sewing-pattern.html" target="_blank">Liesl + Co Recital shirt</a>, with the collar from the <a href="https://oliverands.com/shop/classic-shirt-sewing-pattern.html" target="_blank">Classic Shirt</a>. These two patterns are designed to go together in a mix'n'match sense. I made a size 2 as per her chest measurement but it's probably a bit tight across the shoulders and upper arms. </p><p>I didn't have a women's cargo pants pattern and she was very keen on the <a href="https://www.wafflepatterns.com/product-page/work-pants-azuki" target="_blank">Waffle Patterns Azuki workpants</a> - in reality I think she just falls for everything Yuki designs when it's included in one of the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CAPy_TMACYe/?hl=en" target="_blank">awesome little sketches</a> she does.</p><p>The pattern is fabulous, and the only quibble I have is that I bought and paid for the printed pattern. What that actually entailed was receiving a copyshop print out of the pattern, but still only getting all the instructions digitally. I'm a fan of a nicely printed instruction booklet, or a pattern in a packet. This was a bit disappointing and should perhaps be advertised as a "printout of digital pattern".</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6WkjU7gKii0ul5ZyriM9L3lCp2Y9T8RQWr388UN9Js0eS4lFbJqh_Wk1JVWU8dARckZf8I3spgHuT6tpE0plEZP-A84fwDsIDumlWGBXwb5UYnJI7_sBnPCKqGhPlnh21DaWqKJ0xbk993erpaejZM_UzxGMCBtJqpuyv7Fkf-PSpUdBxbiaT6Y8SMg/s6000/20221214-DSC_9303.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6WkjU7gKii0ul5ZyriM9L3lCp2Y9T8RQWr388UN9Js0eS4lFbJqh_Wk1JVWU8dARckZf8I3spgHuT6tpE0plEZP-A84fwDsIDumlWGBXwb5UYnJI7_sBnPCKqGhPlnh21DaWqKJ0xbk993erpaejZM_UzxGMCBtJqpuyv7Fkf-PSpUdBxbiaT6Y8SMg/w426-h640/20221214-DSC_9303.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><p>I made the size 40 pants and followed the pattern suggestion to baste the pants pieces together to try them on before taking them apart again and adding all the pockets etc. Kind of like making a muslin with the final fabric. Fine, so long as you're likely to err on the side of too big.</p><p>She wanted every pocket and extra option on these, and I think the final count was something like twelve pockets! I added some rivets as I went, and I suspect I even snuck a label under a pocket edge somewhere although it's not visible in any of these photos.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5DMl5lXZ567oyj81FlnHU5SWjOS8Q3gMrQkH0k-res638D1lceuIxlWiK2QV8BmGceYHWqIreGhA_58cqXbxzPbqPnki3LY5bJScBpG2iw4DX8Yj9G-jrGN-DEC8wfSayJyYS1_M6hytkyMSMTNheN9-SIWtat7A8HnsM2XNtGaTIbAo7PE9FJ46hYQ/s6000/20221214-DSC_9304.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5DMl5lXZ567oyj81FlnHU5SWjOS8Q3gMrQkH0k-res638D1lceuIxlWiK2QV8BmGceYHWqIreGhA_58cqXbxzPbqPnki3LY5bJScBpG2iw4DX8Yj9G-jrGN-DEC8wfSayJyYS1_M6hytkyMSMTNheN9-SIWtat7A8HnsM2XNtGaTIbAo7PE9FJ46hYQ/w426-h640/20221214-DSC_9304.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><p>The only adjustment to the pattern was to take a bit of height off the back yoke, and bring it in closer to the lower back, and then shorten the waistband to match.</p><p>The little pouch bag, which contributes 3 or 4 pockets to the total pocket count is removable and attaches with press studs. </p><p>She was absolutely in love with these pants when they were finished. She wore them dog walking and at every opportunity. It took all her willpower to not wear them immediately before graduation day so that they would be washed and dry and ready....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_rdTh47qtJa7grF_G9ht8AmoS1RO1y9o-za4LCVJIgeWRFxXuV0LNmgXveXTV3fA68IvdU72g-ZKSInF-H_tCaF-S30_c1luMzPDH2IP9DedPKUZqOVVBtVpP7FAsNH7JGZ1olRtgFZm2kvH2PE4Kyq2G-6vvVZmam9h6eCvtDxR55Zud_2zAQnvbcw/s6000/20221214-DSC_9306.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_rdTh47qtJa7grF_G9ht8AmoS1RO1y9o-za4LCVJIgeWRFxXuV0LNmgXveXTV3fA68IvdU72g-ZKSInF-H_tCaF-S30_c1luMzPDH2IP9DedPKUZqOVVBtVpP7FAsNH7JGZ1olRtgFZm2kvH2PE4Kyq2G-6vvVZmam9h6eCvtDxR55Zud_2zAQnvbcw/w426-h640/20221214-DSC_9306.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p>The day came and she even managed to talk me into driving her to school so she wouldn't need to put her bike helmet over her hair-do. I insisted on a few photos before we left, but something caused the happy yellow pants mood to evaporate. Since the blog is about my sewing, and to be fair to someone who was having a bad morning and who is actually quite beautiful, I've cropped her face out of all these pictures. </p><p>For a much younger, and very cute, refresher on what the "death stare" looks like: try here.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil3679onERL95JgGeqHrLzkWiGusr16BCkEUkj6eYoeNHSb1gFlj8IGZKn3K0Q82JRqbdzE3tLt-oH5Xq4GVPxU3pz5ayEGyZ_u02Gt8yEJARUGXgykOFW0gFIEEGoldjuvl9dWLOSdTRzGE86mbmbe9hE7MH2oPYjJ0fE5MmDzMty8f6MCfeItUVdag/s6000/20221214-DSC_9302.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil3679onERL95JgGeqHrLzkWiGusr16BCkEUkj6eYoeNHSb1gFlj8IGZKn3K0Q82JRqbdzE3tLt-oH5Xq4GVPxU3pz5ayEGyZ_u02Gt8yEJARUGXgykOFW0gFIEEGoldjuvl9dWLOSdTRzGE86mbmbe9hE7MH2oPYjJ0fE5MmDzMty8f6MCfeItUVdag/w426-h640/20221214-DSC_9302.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><p>We got to school in the car, only to see everyone else arriving still in regular school uniform. Nobody's mood was improved by this and my only suggestions were either; I would provide a note explaining she'd misread the process and assumed it was a casual clothes day, and I'd deferred to her as she's usually more on top of this kind of shit than I am, or, I'd drive her home, get myself to work on time and she could get changed and ride back to school and be late. She took the latter.</p><p>The pants were worn again, a bit later, on the actual end of term day which was a free dress Friday.</p><p>Meanwhile, I'd been informed that "graduation" was actually an evening affair (ha! I knew it!) and could she please have a dress just like the one that Adora wears to the prom in the update version of the She-Ra cartoon.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://carboncostume.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/adora-shera-prom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="800" height="246" src="https://carboncostume.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/adora-shera-prom.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p>Are we all sighing deeply and counting to ten in unison? </p><p>But you know I went back for round 2 don't you? </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Lightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-85711523863430441922023-04-25T18:38:00.003+10:002023-04-25T18:38:21.309+10:00Henri for him<p>I knocked out two pair of Henri joggers (pattern <a href="https://jalie.com/products/henri-joggers-and-shorts-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Jalie 3909</a>) for the big kid and since I just recently "fixed" one of the pair I figured I should finally document them here.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiax2fU1K1jIm4sPpJ5r0mgqTC1UOgX-FYA47UEeG_ptO_dmwh0aK3GLDLKXc0Yt8JpaFFZ_N9xFLCTyHlj1DfdpMZLnFibMpJ8R02_IryOmUCc2cPkPKXiDds8D-k1kOb6DpNT7m5RZKd79pzZs5fRESdSfpdO0Sh1u_by10FV03rmO-rMh8ifKto3NQ/s6000/20221218-DSC_9323.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiax2fU1K1jIm4sPpJ5r0mgqTC1UOgX-FYA47UEeG_ptO_dmwh0aK3GLDLKXc0Yt8JpaFFZ_N9xFLCTyHlj1DfdpMZLnFibMpJ8R02_IryOmUCc2cPkPKXiDds8D-k1kOb6DpNT7m5RZKd79pzZs5fRESdSfpdO0Sh1u_by10FV03rmO-rMh8ifKto3NQ/w426-h640/20221218-DSC_9323.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I only photographed the one pair, but I'm sure you can imagine navy trackpants. Possibly even if you hadn't already been shown a pair of grey trackpants :)<div><br /></div><div>I'm failing in documenting things in a timely enough manner to remember what I did. Size was by waist/hip measurements and I'm guessing I added 2" inseam length. </div><div><br /></div><div>Both pairs had a waistband different to the pattern construction. I use the Oliver + S method of enclosing the waistband seams, leaving a gap, then insert elastic and stitch it down at centre back to prevent it twisting. <br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEuw6cEddRo2t41jcbFWDBXkywmtModQP5xyh5YFSX_VFPsIKQInEWULT0E8rMzjwKgKz8enz5J6sbUXC3VrzZIx72hvld-caZ23LzygR3WTWxlxf6KirswDQ2mYiKBpr6ft-Hd8RVUmwPBzodKH5ecaPYls5nnVHMmKYyDoSgBXQPkur-DAB6KqBc8g/s6000/20221218-DSC_9326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEuw6cEddRo2t41jcbFWDBXkywmtModQP5xyh5YFSX_VFPsIKQInEWULT0E8rMzjwKgKz8enz5J6sbUXC3VrzZIx72hvld-caZ23LzygR3WTWxlxf6KirswDQ2mYiKBpr6ft-Hd8RVUmwPBzodKH5ecaPYls5nnVHMmKYyDoSgBXQPkur-DAB6KqBc8g/w426-h640/20221218-DSC_9326.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The drawstrings are cool recycled denim/cotton cording that I got from <a href="https://stringharvest.com.au/" target="_blank">String Harvest</a> ages ago. Already both drawstrings have been "lost" back through the buttonholes they're meant to come out of and he doesn't care, so there they stay. </div><div><br /></div><div>The navy sweater fleece had much less stretch than the grey and since I'd used the main fabric for the cuffs he could barely get his feet (flippers) through them. It was a family tug-o-war effort to undress him! It's those cuffs that I've just recently cut off and reattached with no reduction in hem diameter. Now they're back in regular rotation.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0PXffg1Txj2k4BOLPZ47526QKK1xA1Zl6eHETXS9TQrlppR641jhY01bVCFfAOCtGOIwnOzDFuW3Rk6uN7dy-RV6UXKxmnhRNrkrcF_GAyw2J0q6Q2pDuISfDqJS4Oh64yulCfnVgf-Sxdkz55lV89AiZxSl6k2erA4ZmsYw0_ZL9QBxFdeGauYWug/s6000/20221218-DSC_9329.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0PXffg1Txj2k4BOLPZ47526QKK1xA1Zl6eHETXS9TQrlppR641jhY01bVCFfAOCtGOIwnOzDFuW3Rk6uN7dy-RV6UXKxmnhRNrkrcF_GAyw2J0q6Q2pDuISfDqJS4Oh64yulCfnVgf-Sxdkz55lV89AiZxSl6k2erA4ZmsYw0_ZL9QBxFdeGauYWug/w426-h640/20221218-DSC_9329.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p>I snuck this hot pink label onto these ones and got away with it. He's so easy to sew for. xx</p></div></div>Lightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-69074026776296644852023-04-24T15:46:00.002+10:002023-04-24T16:00:13.131+10:00Melbourne Frocktails 2022<p>I'm already starting into planning mode for this year's Melbourne Frocktails and I realise I still haven't shared what I made for Frocktails 2022. I didn't get great photos so maybe that's why I've stalled.</p><p>After missing out on having a Frocktails in 2020 and 2021 we didn't want to wait until spring of '22 so we brought it forward and went with a winter date. It was fun to be thinking of sewing for a different season.</p><p>My first thought, and what I stuck with, was a full, brown silk skirt and a simple bodysuit on top. A simple outfit, but buckle up, it could be a long blog post....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2tS6OThS4-nSb2I7CIMijt9JXlL4g2ArcVen6YAfJBbYlCabqppUTDZhhGEnaqiyLEY9DQg0I3rHufntbq4rWw9jHgk0sCIDCVdidmd80NnluaPxehRSULPHps5K3eJ8FBRIpDPGIWb6vjVOxqL_z0muGQj4e9AIVjfIbbYK-ef3EiRcZlUg2-C4LPg/s6000/20220730-DSC_9155.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2tS6OThS4-nSb2I7CIMijt9JXlL4g2ArcVen6YAfJBbYlCabqppUTDZhhGEnaqiyLEY9DQg0I3rHufntbq4rWw9jHgk0sCIDCVdidmd80NnluaPxehRSULPHps5K3eJ8FBRIpDPGIWb6vjVOxqL_z0muGQj4e9AIVjfIbbYK-ef3EiRcZlUg2-C4LPg/w426-h640/20220730-DSC_9155.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Can I even remember what I did?<div>Let's start with the skirt. That was always meant to be the main feature. The brown silk was bought on sale from Draper's Fabrics long before anything else and I think I guessed at 5m knowing it was going to be a big skirt.</div><div><br /></div><div>The pattern choices came down to one or two different Vogue patterns that I found (and bought) and I ended up plumping for <a href="https://somethingdelightful.com/vogue-patterns/v8980" target="_blank">Vogue 8980</a> (shown variously with a designer Vogue style pattern cover or the Very easy Very Vogue style line drawings.) I went with the full, hi-lo hemmed skirt (view C) and the pleated waistband of view B. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioQaPosse31mPIeJLnEmhGN_vyQxTlKqyhYYwvdBERgZaNppRfzH1aM4BUUHymwLU6yZc8KDk4zQESb-j1vfFnTcFuAVByPfu9bQVSDweS5hpH1s5M6f4ZVbeFDR1Kl-76Ojx1lkKHntSSSo8Pz1pLMeet6rtHSsaWks2u8HTu98ADUaDHDrGsxjQIVA/s5697/20220730-DSC_9144.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5697" data-original-width="3798" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioQaPosse31mPIeJLnEmhGN_vyQxTlKqyhYYwvdBERgZaNppRfzH1aM4BUUHymwLU6yZc8KDk4zQESb-j1vfFnTcFuAVByPfu9bQVSDweS5hpH1s5M6f4ZVbeFDR1Kl-76Ojx1lkKHntSSSo8Pz1pLMeet6rtHSsaWks2u8HTu98ADUaDHDrGsxjQIVA/w426-h640/20220730-DSC_9144.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div>I've got no idea what size it ended up being. Since the waistband was the only thing that had to fit it didn't seem all that important. I suspect I started with the size 16 (a smidge smaller than what my waist was measuring) but by the time the skirt was attached to the waistband it was obviously far too small. I must have assumed the "normal" amount of crazy positive ease built into some commercial patterns. Well not this one.</div><div><br /></div><div>I unpicked everything and let out all the skirt pleats and cut a new waistband but then I was panicked that it was now feeling too loose. I decided to hang it in the closet for a month and work on the bodysuit and maybe eat more cake!</div><div><br /></div><div>The bodysuit is based on the <a href="https://jalie.com/products/leotards-and-dresses-sewing-pattern?_pos=1&_sid=301b32e7c&_ss=r" target="_blank">Jalie leotard 3136</a>. I liked the wide bateau neckline. The challenge was keeping the shaping that is created by the horizontal seams that sperate the yoke/chest sections from the waist sections, while getting rid of the seam itself. I could also raise the back neckline up to a standard eight as I was adding crotch snaps so I didn't need to get into it through the neckhole as one might with a normal leotard. - If I'm going to drink cocktails all night I'm going to need to use the bathroom! (and you do not want to see my try to climb out a neckhole after too many drinks)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXuo-rwx1h4Y9_HBKAn3FztFSwurf67ZWKAwAtrW6Sx9JMaHYbyTj4vwSA0CWaVUSJRsh5D6g_9VNHvLG1ocvPj-gcNHb3PRFRcOpo_h2V6grhkYdGneEWe9A6CkIb3Dm8V0aHGzppeNCc9VIrweqekK4H5CjvNtfYLnXttwHSElsFyW3ququd7FoDlQ/s3264/PXL_20220730_135659455.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXuo-rwx1h4Y9_HBKAn3FztFSwurf67ZWKAwAtrW6Sx9JMaHYbyTj4vwSA0CWaVUSJRsh5D6g_9VNHvLG1ocvPj-gcNHb3PRFRcOpo_h2V6grhkYdGneEWe9A6CkIb3Dm8V0aHGzppeNCc9VIrweqekK4H5CjvNtfYLnXttwHSElsFyW3ququd7FoDlQ/w480-h640/PXL_20220730_135659455.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The beige/gold sparkly knit came from Fabric deluxe and was exactly what I was after. There was a lot of pattern tweaking and at least one muslin until I eventually got what I wanted. Then I freaked out about nipples. If I had to choose between only two scenarios, one being visible back-fat bra strap lines and the other being visible nipples, I'd go seventies child and free the nips every time. <div><br /></div><div>However, neither of those scenarios seemed appropriate for a potentially cold, but definitely fancy soiree. My "solution" which I'm still very unconvinced by was to add some foam bra cups into the lining of the bodysuit.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmesVyPk4Jp_TnErqLFES1Suc3vFB3FvcCfimUg9AE0iM474pz1pzo1YpJd6txZUUX5v1Iw7JZLUDhfuNXKupA2OZQTbqG4xFHfq0ZCIxtKmDqRtq8bpvclXfOHEw0yd1XwnwKJUZQTnJxspKzVWW0PJptKyppQZfJaBQQ1VbmYxfWQmRXw1mFuRl6GA/s4032/PXL_20220718_014448864.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmesVyPk4Jp_TnErqLFES1Suc3vFB3FvcCfimUg9AE0iM474pz1pzo1YpJd6txZUUX5v1Iw7JZLUDhfuNXKupA2OZQTbqG4xFHfq0ZCIxtKmDqRtq8bpvclXfOHEw0yd1XwnwKJUZQTnJxspKzVWW0PJptKyppQZfJaBQQ1VbmYxfWQmRXw1mFuRl6GA/w480-h640/PXL_20220718_014448864.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>I think they've ended up being far too molded and "booby" looking for my tastes and I've been very tempted to go back and take them out. But now that I look at that picture above I'm reminded that they're sewn in-between two layers of lining at the front, and once I'd attached the sleeves all access was lost. They did solve the no bra lines/no nipples dilemma, but I was aware that during the evening I felt like the bra cups were heading neckwards as if to strangle me, as my boobs tried to leave the party exiting downwards. Sigh.</div><div><br /></div><div>The happy distraction from all this garment sewing drama was doing a <a href="https://www.vogueknittinglive.com/june22virtual/session/889612/tubular-bead-crochet-bracelet" target="_blank">Vogue Knitting Live course to learn tubular bead crochet with Florence Spurling</a>. Due to time zones (and living at the arse end of the world) it was a 2am session for me, but what better time to learn a new craft?!</div><div><br /></div><div>I bought the recommended bigger, learner beads and made a not too shabby necklace (I think there's a picture of that in yet another unblogged garment photo for another day). I tried them as hoop earrings but the weight was crazy and I felt like my ears would be sliced up in no time.</div><div><br /></div><div>Never one to shy from a challenge I bought the much tinier, advanced level beads and set to work crocheting some tubular beads to slip over a plain metal earring hoop. I'm really proud of how these turned out. There's a dorky looking but super useful bit of free software called <a href="https://www.jbead.ch/" target="_blank">J-Bead</a> which allows you to design the pattern you want and then it calculates the threading order and how many beads of each colour you need. Cool.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXg7n2_CwKDFPhOowSnv9wbIkrd3r8_9e-GyVVgHyzc1ojTWbW6CJmZafTkDoQ-_m4hAiW8b8DUXJJoOmXc7VLNS-r5MnX2WpsiSPOIXT7IzjKJKlZKAkRZDRKgfdP7jyl6euYZ-8z689gc5bQ4E0tS85zrzcgd3pD_36ADpVQTTQuTMP5B_tatyMKMw/s4032/PXL_20220727_093701724.PORTRAIT.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXg7n2_CwKDFPhOowSnv9wbIkrd3r8_9e-GyVVgHyzc1ojTWbW6CJmZafTkDoQ-_m4hAiW8b8DUXJJoOmXc7VLNS-r5MnX2WpsiSPOIXT7IzjKJKlZKAkRZDRKgfdP7jyl6euYZ-8z689gc5bQ4E0tS85zrzcgd3pD_36ADpVQTTQuTMP5B_tatyMKMw/w480-h640/PXL_20220727_093701724.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>There's no denying this was crazy fiddly work, but once the beads are all threaded correctly and the first round is done it's actually not so hard. I think I used five different shades of beads from the deepest brown through to a very light metallic champagne colour.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEily8NxZRPy-tWJwnCTANO9_0aQo4dl_9jQJn3S_hXlfXDJUnITFmdpOU5C7a8wu2G5sDr0MxJp-LBOHcrKkh7IMLZgXP_RxbQHf8XKE8Xrl3rKUIZbRZnXQ6IGY7Ld3pWMoKxMhraHZ5M7SsqYWa3aCwo1H26V3kmecmdAlIuiou0v5Sx1rtC8z_ucYQ/s6000/20220730-DSC_9162.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEily8NxZRPy-tWJwnCTANO9_0aQo4dl_9jQJn3S_hXlfXDJUnITFmdpOU5C7a8wu2G5sDr0MxJp-LBOHcrKkh7IMLZgXP_RxbQHf8XKE8Xrl3rKUIZbRZnXQ6IGY7Ld3pWMoKxMhraHZ5M7SsqYWa3aCwo1H26V3kmecmdAlIuiou0v5Sx1rtC8z_ucYQ/w640-h426/20220730-DSC_9162.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>As I was trying to take selfies of my earrings, Flipper was taking photos of me and ended up with this cute camera film style image</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicYRdwJlu07rx709WlgsmiX7WB5tXS2fTnLIfTSjIi_jQ_u6PlHI-n-Ap5waSghTlC36Gmsb9YipHCjACVJjVb-DoP1QOlr5Ru4WrUEXQaKER4Vyo0DbhqoatY1-LgMYEpxS6va2O4rK-CLkxRsc0JXsNrGR_zqh7pLuIa35_-gMu0NxxuLSX3Yht93Q/s3840/PXL_20220730_073250294.PORTRAIT-COLLAGE.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="2160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicYRdwJlu07rx709WlgsmiX7WB5tXS2fTnLIfTSjIi_jQ_u6PlHI-n-Ap5waSghTlC36Gmsb9YipHCjACVJjVb-DoP1QOlr5Ru4WrUEXQaKER4Vyo0DbhqoatY1-LgMYEpxS6va2O4rK-CLkxRsc0JXsNrGR_zqh7pLuIa35_-gMu0NxxuLSX3Yht93Q/w360-h640/PXL_20220730_073250294.PORTRAIT-COLLAGE.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div>By this time I was ready to go back and face the skirt again. I finished the waistband and it fit just fine - I hadn't changed physically I think I'd just needed to walk away from it mentally. Anyway we were reconciled. I'll admit to being far too lazy to hand hem the skirt, and I was also loathe, without any help, to try and trim it level due to the drop of the bias sections. You can scroll back up to the first pictures and yell at me again to "trim the hem to account for the bias!!". It needed it.</div><div><br /></div><div>I used the rolled hem foot attachment on the sewing machine and just went at that hem like a lady who'd stopped caring. All EIGHT metres of it. Seriously. ( I measured the hem the day after Frocktails and came up with 8m of hem and no fewer than 5 spilt cocktails stains :) )</div><div><br /></div><div>So, last minute, I decided I need a short jacket. I traced off as many short jacket patterns as I owned and tried to fit them onto as many small bits of appropriate fabrics as I could find in the stash. The only match, and quite a pleasing one was this:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2k7CK8ALC3Yhk6shttBTTKn88r0sax4kK7bNhbZ3AFtuzb24R0AH7wYuk40I323J0NPn-qAGJr6WDndlF6VqeyCS_LGRC5PaMcAAlYS5fAzOJpXRz9f8TxrvYZ8pr5J1IyHcowIiczimcr0A7wtbEa9_6PEogXJ8vy-4Rz4jIWJsjTOQFwKeGvGhd6w/s3264/PXL_20220729_060515421.MP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2k7CK8ALC3Yhk6shttBTTKn88r0sax4kK7bNhbZ3AFtuzb24R0AH7wYuk40I323J0NPn-qAGJr6WDndlF6VqeyCS_LGRC5PaMcAAlYS5fAzOJpXRz9f8TxrvYZ8pr5J1IyHcowIiczimcr0A7wtbEa9_6PEogXJ8vy-4Rz4jIWJsjTOQFwKeGvGhd6w/w480-h640/PXL_20220729_060515421.MP.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>It's the <a href="https://oliverands.com/shop/yanaka-jacket-sewing-pattern.html" target="_blank">Liesl + Co Yanaka jacket</a> made in the leftovers of <a href="http://www.bartacksandsingletrack.com/2016/01/frocktails-2016-vogue-v1233-lowdown.html" target="_blank">my very first Frocktails dress</a></div><div><br /></div><div>The main fabric would have been too shifty to use on its own so I underlined it with a beige cotton drill. And then I did want I've always sworn not to do: stayed up past midnight sewing bias binding on seams to finish them.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYShLSgpVY1cjzVXIalfDbL2ZzQSkPpVqf1k0U47nJ1oQYiO0IkjlzhChHAy7Mh7jHd52hhBK1bFHDc3_99DXMAg77cd7K7aKMKXW6oSIxJsZYU7KE8FZAfs15QeH7LW3ElZ4uFiaDjTUGa1VSH3_sQa4UTcm7YUiPNfisZwBZaL_56s7xmXPAO666Gw/s4032/PXL_20220725_133910655.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYShLSgpVY1cjzVXIalfDbL2ZzQSkPpVqf1k0U47nJ1oQYiO0IkjlzhChHAy7Mh7jHd52hhBK1bFHDc3_99DXMAg77cd7K7aKMKXW6oSIxJsZYU7KE8FZAfs15QeH7LW3ElZ4uFiaDjTUGa1VSH3_sQa4UTcm7YUiPNfisZwBZaL_56s7xmXPAO666Gw/w480-h640/PXL_20220725_133910655.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>Of course it was only worn to and from the venue, and apart from trying it on in my bedroom I don't have any good photos of it. The jacket made it, just, into the annual bedtime bathroom mirror selfie</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-UKUKw4I0ZOu_UoqQDgdNZ63tGKwz-eQaIsl7CWTKxfqYDscF0sDey2UQ3GuO3N-quyKUX-XhNjOXrGUhSjyd5PDaSx3IgcvzAcT_C9s4mDOQfP1zASvHpyHoAUI1pO1HsG1GKPS1B_oYeWu5SgjJ4L0l3q02lAeVLCs9wh7QcBTC3xX39ZozuNqIOA/s4032/PXL_20220730_152124824.MP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-UKUKw4I0ZOu_UoqQDgdNZ63tGKwz-eQaIsl7CWTKxfqYDscF0sDey2UQ3GuO3N-quyKUX-XhNjOXrGUhSjyd5PDaSx3IgcvzAcT_C9s4mDOQfP1zASvHpyHoAUI1pO1HsG1GKPS1B_oYeWu5SgjJ4L0l3q02lAeVLCs9wh7QcBTC3xX39ZozuNqIOA/w480-h640/PXL_20220730_152124824.MP.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>This year, 2023, will be the 10th anniversary for Melbourne Frocktails. Are you coming? </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Lightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-26031795847712494832023-04-13T08:30:00.000+10:002023-04-13T08:30:49.012+10:00Liesl + Co Sintra Dress<p>The other spring pattern I tested for Liesl + Co was the Sintra Halter top and dress. </p><p>This pattern is a kind of revisit of a top within the Butterick Lisette 6464 pattern (which I made back <a href="http://www.bartacksandsingletrack.com/2017/11/suns-out-lisette-b6464.html" target="_blank">here</a>), but this time it's all about the top, with varying cup sizes and a dress option.</p><p>I was pretty sure I was going to like this one, so I went straight for some long stashed Nani Iro double gauze, that came from Janice at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/UrbanSewFabricShop" target="_blank">UrbanSew</a> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijFSDpk--CCA8uYeO6wwS95vBc7plPdqTHjGdF-jCw2QKbEjGHNuuYG-0sRNM-x9qZ8l33Byja7RX93VZqLv-Hl8D-UBjFy8JtP1lmnY9gzDt3zlI0V1qgt1qBXfABHu2W95iSSj3mcd9ejfPCU0zoh27F9DZrSrxBRLL4v3j2t8XsYZjLRsJ0NnJhaQ/s1600/20221228-PXL_20221228_010033447.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1205" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijFSDpk--CCA8uYeO6wwS95vBc7plPdqTHjGdF-jCw2QKbEjGHNuuYG-0sRNM-x9qZ8l33Byja7RX93VZqLv-Hl8D-UBjFy8JtP1lmnY9gzDt3zlI0V1qgt1qBXfABHu2W95iSSj3mcd9ejfPCU0zoh27F9DZrSrxBRLL4v3j2t8XsYZjLRsJ0NnJhaQ/w482-h640/20221228-PXL_20221228_010033447.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was a bit size-shy after my slightly tight pants, so I sewed a straight 12 (measurements were between 10 and 12) to make sure I had enough room over the hips.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheOTWLX-xkKgyLNBS8RQoB7NqX6f1OUDA8sp_Gm7cUphH1wTTJ8aLkV7ie119AxrdaHzyk08jOoih9uFB2MsDkpzvyT53gsZsNSyz85TQTNmBzKovgbncYtWaRqTRqUZhy-_nYVpPp7Ry_F4Ui7pp_Zc0-OhmVpQq9mpymX0Si1ubhHGpb-RiGv9kMPA/s1600/20221228-PXL_20221228_010330170.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1205" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheOTWLX-xkKgyLNBS8RQoB7NqX6f1OUDA8sp_Gm7cUphH1wTTJ8aLkV7ie119AxrdaHzyk08jOoih9uFB2MsDkpzvyT53gsZsNSyz85TQTNmBzKovgbncYtWaRqTRqUZhy-_nYVpPp7Ry_F4Ui7pp_Zc0-OhmVpQq9mpymX0Si1ubhHGpb-RiGv9kMPA/w482-h640/20221228-PXL_20221228_010330170.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="482" /></a></div></div><br />We were out in the country at Christmas time and there was certainly some warm enough weather for this dress to come out to play.<br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaRtxwcRWZme1LsBOf-RojPsSUDuu7kE4gTyzsIBKWBPWRs64Jdt2WU64PbDI2HVUUd4gB_SbXFSFptEP6I8t_Y1yAqBa5THdtGpK7gO_0X40I0DIbLUHs__NCpGOSuhOMVsL0f2NvaxywI7uCWoObPQycSl4BrKDEsuSw8hJpu9mvaQm6e9lQV2VhLg/s1600/20221228-PXL_20221228_010251479.PORTRAIT~3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1204" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaRtxwcRWZme1LsBOf-RojPsSUDuu7kE4gTyzsIBKWBPWRs64Jdt2WU64PbDI2HVUUd4gB_SbXFSFptEP6I8t_Y1yAqBa5THdtGpK7gO_0X40I0DIbLUHs__NCpGOSuhOMVsL0f2NvaxywI7uCWoObPQycSl4BrKDEsuSw8hJpu9mvaQm6e9lQV2VhLg/w482-h640/20221228-PXL_20221228_010251479.PORTRAIT~3.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The pattern introduction is over on the Oliver + S blog <a href="https://oliverands.com/community/blog/2023/04/introducing-the-sintra-halter-top-dress.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I love the faux pantsuit look of combining the Sintra halter top and the Cannes trousers<a href="https://oliverands.com/community/blog/2023/04/whats-behind-our-new-pattern-collection.html" target="_blank"> in the same fabric.</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p>Lightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-11294624465407724522023-04-07T14:22:00.000+10:002023-04-11T22:41:54.213+10:00Liesl + Co Cannes test<p>I helped out with the pattern test for the new spring patterns from Liesl + Co. </p><p>These are the Cannes Wide Legged Trousers that I made, and tried to photograph, during a period of intense rainy weather. They're pants that really want to be worn out to a fancy restaurant in late summer evening sunshine.... But here's my dining room in the gloom instead.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwYJ9b4ZROjnThoF0QpI0FOvfb7FcIrvL2sT2yA7DJYNthgy6N4n_neF-gIE5301pGyd5Rex4_gK_uXs5lB0vpBK4KlS-p-r450YDWgP_3ENUSDoKOAe5M0qKGXa5zsPZQXu8vx27Aijf3v7Y9NO_luOkAcpEIEGbdbUy_6EiMBmOPInAxOvHoLkCnMg/s1600/20221102-DSC_9272.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwYJ9b4ZROjnThoF0QpI0FOvfb7FcIrvL2sT2yA7DJYNthgy6N4n_neF-gIE5301pGyd5Rex4_gK_uXs5lB0vpBK4KlS-p-r450YDWgP_3ENUSDoKOAe5M0qKGXa5zsPZQXu8vx27Aijf3v7Y9NO_luOkAcpEIEGbdbUy_6EiMBmOPInAxOvHoLkCnMg/w426-h640/20221102-DSC_9272.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>They're a super wide, swishy trouser that worked really well in this lightweight tencel twill from Fabric Deluxe.<div><br /></div><div>The construction at the front has a great pocket stay that's stabilised in the zipper so the they have the belly control section and then the pleat in the trouser front is free to hang without any tension. I appreciated that as I possibly undermeasured myself and they came out a fraction too small. They are a "close fit" across the backside and very slightly strained at the side pockets.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYucDJ2JZIwNyYFgCEZhSz95ZHXkeBq9grmYXZeggQaClOHPBB8gftYAaNANnp8uqn6MMJEkZxA_aDIEC6GKYkYKMs8_cC_T2cbLhET7KjVTQeW0qupkjMQ9QnqoiUgab34S2uUr8jQAGJoVt02TrGlVpRPhzHeN89IEqC4fQHLC9uLt9rWrxSfa9m6A/s1600/20221102-DSC_9284.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYucDJ2JZIwNyYFgCEZhSz95ZHXkeBq9grmYXZeggQaClOHPBB8gftYAaNANnp8uqn6MMJEkZxA_aDIEC6GKYkYKMs8_cC_T2cbLhET7KjVTQeW0qupkjMQ9QnqoiUgab34S2uUr8jQAGJoVt02TrGlVpRPhzHeN89IEqC4fQHLC9uLt9rWrxSfa9m6A/w426-h640/20221102-DSC_9284.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I haven't really had a chance to wear them yet, as when I went to grab them for a recent lunch date (maybe not wise with the close fit issue anyway) I yanked up the zipper and promptly pulled it right off where I had shorten the zipper to avoid sewing over metal teeth at the waistband. I fear I'll have to pick the zipper out and replace it. </div><div><br /></div><div>My top is an as-yet-unblogged bodysuit that I made to wear to Melbourne Frocktails last year, and I still can't decide if I should pull out the foam bra cups. On this miserable, rainy day they were useful to avoid the full headlight glare of a tight fitting top on a cold day!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXtMnqNVIYWRCO2-0cLCVYOIXMXlCwSf1Xqr6XChhVvQgkMZxLXTz66rq-SxNJoDN7Gz_WIzaI_KiWqMMMS-c0vrHj8nePNAMoFdtFjr_q4-mwJU-StpLVrtoXnlGpYlJQhY7zysQjdmzKi9qcA2nqXgeC3Ak_7vhiU1spOHzgml4ZhzAe0PrRQNuulw/s1600/20221102-DSC_9287.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXtMnqNVIYWRCO2-0cLCVYOIXMXlCwSf1Xqr6XChhVvQgkMZxLXTz66rq-SxNJoDN7Gz_WIzaI_KiWqMMMS-c0vrHj8nePNAMoFdtFjr_q4-mwJU-StpLVrtoXnlGpYlJQhY7zysQjdmzKi9qcA2nqXgeC3Ak_7vhiU1spOHzgml4ZhzAe0PrRQNuulw/w426-h640/20221102-DSC_9287.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>For the Cannes wide legged trousers in a much more exotic location, check out the introductory post on the Oliver + S blog <a href="https://oliverands.com/community/blog/2023/04/introducing-the-cannes-wide-legged-trousers.html">here<br /></a><p><br /></p></div>Lightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-6552115354869190962023-04-07T13:46:00.004+10:002023-04-07T13:46:56.417+10:00Annual Swimwear Sewathon - Part 3<p>It's feeling like winter is just around the corner, and I really need to catch up on documenting makes, so let's wrap up the summer swimwear sewing....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje0HwG0ObU0LEgM2hNHaE0NSS7X-levmaJcuc5YrUwx9J9VTWKlq4V_JgTTO_rbrksahZqPdRIUJb3bN306O9RjSYvvdauN1kVfvsXFaY4v8tpAFjgeEXqy238mhR8dJiI74ZFQUfGaAZ12WmCJv9Hupq98SHfX4HxbQg0ESnZ4mThzoqY56ONLqDiAQ/s2805/original_76ab4df8-2eed-439c-8daf-f814f4fa5900_PXL_20220920_034219526.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2805" data-original-width="2804" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje0HwG0ObU0LEgM2hNHaE0NSS7X-levmaJcuc5YrUwx9J9VTWKlq4V_JgTTO_rbrksahZqPdRIUJb3bN306O9RjSYvvdauN1kVfvsXFaY4v8tpAFjgeEXqy238mhR8dJiI74ZFQUfGaAZ12WmCJv9Hupq98SHfX4HxbQg0ESnZ4mThzoqY56ONLqDiAQ/s320/original_76ab4df8-2eed-439c-8daf-f814f4fa5900_PXL_20220920_034219526.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>It started way back in September when it became clear P needed more swim trunks for our spring holiday (the legendary Mummy Mystery Tour). He assured me his boardshorts were fine. </p><p>I knocked out a quick two pairs of the Seamus swim trunks, from Ottobre 03-2209. This time in the largest 170cm size. Of course, when we got to the beach, it was clear his boardshorts didn't fit anymore and he's not the kind to wear trunks without baggies over the top. We had pretty poor weather (the only thing I couldn't organised to perfection!) and so there was only one beach swim at Uncle Franco's house where there were wetsuits for anyone who wanted one.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPbCT5srAD27Y8rjOobnoVBk3p_zIbBshAwfzeq7isUSNXGs3vwd4Jx8C0QGsnmAKmcAqC9VhajzNoOJ1ju17gTku-8ggX4Rt-NrA_8_vu-4du3YJOuodmC7JQSZlcPJoL1uDz4nOVIZ0W_2v8pROXD7KV3Wpgk_k_DcgScsgFXsiOX9OLMZejNwiHNg/s4032/PXL_20220919_051959497.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPbCT5srAD27Y8rjOobnoVBk3p_zIbBshAwfzeq7isUSNXGs3vwd4Jx8C0QGsnmAKmcAqC9VhajzNoOJ1ju17gTku-8ggX4Rt-NrA_8_vu-4du3YJOuodmC7JQSZlcPJoL1uDz4nOVIZ0W_2v8pROXD7KV3Wpgk_k_DcgScsgFXsiOX9OLMZejNwiHNg/w300-h400/PXL_20220919_051959497.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Exactly as I remembered it.</div><p>I'd made Flipper some Jalie boardshorts that have never been photographed. They're a bit too big but he still seems to pack them first. He also declared they should have a proper pocket - i argued that the coin/key pocket is all you want lest you put your phone in a bigger pocket and then forget and go in the water. But I was voted down on that. </p><p>When I went to make P's boardshorts for the annual January river holiday I added a cargo pocket</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5nl9IyTauiJ5FtteqNNXsGypRJmxZl_W1Das65NtTgId2IX8lAV8Gx72iQ0Uahv0jLpaaiQyyYb_W0dtxxo_XG1_kheeqVUVB2VcAt13xjmKnSlfGnJ5uJBFTk9B_KntDHuPHcA8lmgJ0b4gXMnfeGNeLTDL-chD04_2RScjcASNU33g-gf3gSrBB-A/s4032/PXL_20230118_092837695.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5nl9IyTauiJ5FtteqNNXsGypRJmxZl_W1Das65NtTgId2IX8lAV8Gx72iQ0Uahv0jLpaaiQyyYb_W0dtxxo_XG1_kheeqVUVB2VcAt13xjmKnSlfGnJ5uJBFTk9B_KntDHuPHcA8lmgJ0b4gXMnfeGNeLTDL-chD04_2RScjcASNU33g-gf3gSrBB-A/w300-h400/PXL_20230118_092837695.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>Not that you can see it in that photo as I cut the pocket and the flap so that the surfboard pattern lined up. The patterned polyester microfibre was from spotlight and the plain blue a remnant from somewhere that was stashed.</p><p>The new rashie top is the Jalie Valerie that I'd made for myself. I was lazy and even made the same size as mine with no alterations other than extra sleeve length (maybe about 9cm?). This blue rashie was the first thing I made with my new coverstitch machine and I struggled.</p><p>I was convinced I should be able to do it all in one pass with the coverstitch, but to flat fell a seam with the coverstitch without having first basted it is nigh on impossible. My seam allowances were wildly off and it was all looking quite messy. The practised accuracy I have with my twin needle sewing machine was also lost, so even the "easy bits" like stitching down the neckband looked shite.</p><p>For the second rashie (which hasn't been photographed, but is the same camo grey and black as my swimmers) I decided the best thing was to admit defeat, stitch the seam with the correct seam allowance and a narrow zigzag on the sewing machine and then use the coverstitch to secure the seam allowances and give the decorative topstitching effect. All of which is just to say that I still see a place for an industrial flatlocker in my sewing machine arsenal. The only problem being I just don't see an actual space for it :)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj48973d_y-tsMQ15QL2b-sj7aGAMYqe9WXBuix-H8IY_eVMfEpPR9xvSvzzKa6jADXKVkK0-TTGz0kOdpeyMJZLcvJ9q98ArSva2-QHI31C_DbQ-GFWB4qNATUztpSnhk_qRJp2VpARICsLNxB2eJLCvKN-F47hGgLa7ZkmFacQstYSdINZp4whga5MQ/s3635/20230404-DSC_9385.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3635" data-original-width="2423" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj48973d_y-tsMQ15QL2b-sj7aGAMYqe9WXBuix-H8IY_eVMfEpPR9xvSvzzKa6jADXKVkK0-TTGz0kOdpeyMJZLcvJ9q98ArSva2-QHI31C_DbQ-GFWB4qNATUztpSnhk_qRJp2VpARICsLNxB2eJLCvKN-F47hGgLa7ZkmFacQstYSdINZp4whga5MQ/w426-h640/20230404-DSC_9385.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><p>The pocket is from the Thread Theory Jutland trouser pattern, which I has out just the other day as I put a new bottom section on his favourite camouflage cargoes, adding an extra 10cm leg length. Of course the added fabric hasn't been washed and worn so it's a bit darker and he looks like he's been dip dyed! :)</p><p>In total, between the two fellas, I sewed three pair of <a href="https://jalie.com/products/board-shorts-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Jalie 2678</a> Boardshorts, two <a href="https://jalie.com/products/valerie-swim-shirts-rashguards-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Jalie 3668</a> Valerie rashies and two pair of Seamus swim trunks (<a href="https://www.ottobredesign.com/subscription/single-2.php?i=200044&t=irto&lang=en" target="_blank">Ottobre 3/2009</a>)</p><p>There's lots of other summer sewing to catch up on here while I start on some winter weather making....</p>Lightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-55496334794608239942023-02-21T17:06:00.000+11:002023-02-21T17:06:30.764+11:00Annual swimwear sewathon - part 2<p>At Christmas time I wore an older, non-me-made pair of swimmers to the pool and the leg elastic made that crackling pinging sound that elastic makes when it has lost the will to live.</p><p>Time for some new me-made swimmers then! I hadn't quite hit the jackpot with my previous efforts. The bottoms of any two piece I'd tried were weirdly oversized and the one-pieces just weren't quite right either. Oddly, for all the Jalie swimsuits I'd made the kids I'd not yet tried one for me. Not being sure which to try, I made three different patterns.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjinUL1l41QAVaZBBZaV_t0GSGe56jeVBZwhDSXZuXw19dzu_wPpXsrixJO00Ip5HAAtZCLoseYjUB14yNONw42s9qQSCQHwqm6BgI6OndVlGY0ai6FsNfeAE6Z29FajnCSng7y7P4Xm0aeBSd0hhr3mvpugepiyY2Tp-KAGE9ue4pC1ks2Geg1aAG9MA/s4032/PXL_20230122_012628389.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjinUL1l41QAVaZBBZaV_t0GSGe56jeVBZwhDSXZuXw19dzu_wPpXsrixJO00Ip5HAAtZCLoseYjUB14yNONw42s9qQSCQHwqm6BgI6OndVlGY0ai6FsNfeAE6Z29FajnCSng7y7P4Xm0aeBSd0hhr3mvpugepiyY2Tp-KAGE9ue4pC1ks2Geg1aAG9MA/w480-h640/PXL_20230122_012628389.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>First up is <a href="https://jalie.com/products/racerback-swimsuit-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Jalie 3134</a>. I've made this one quite a few times for A and always really liked the shape of it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjciz41hKktVTs7dhifAfnjX7HchbPlez6Dok6xyFMMA3dCeXOfPx_Nh13AUT_9sneSgnQIdaCpmkJcDRfiHufzrG0nc6KwNp-_1YohY3cnGJzKT7SHEkaZpf1qeLA-UCv2LEOrPuhvzU0sXQ_myyDIAd9uPdaTF-7IJvvzAWxmiH_Nni_uy7Gqx0K0RQ/s4032/PXL_20230122_012616070.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjciz41hKktVTs7dhifAfnjX7HchbPlez6Dok6xyFMMA3dCeXOfPx_Nh13AUT_9sneSgnQIdaCpmkJcDRfiHufzrG0nc6KwNp-_1YohY3cnGJzKT7SHEkaZpf1qeLA-UCv2LEOrPuhvzU0sXQ_myyDIAd9uPdaTF-7IJvvzAWxmiH_Nni_uy7Gqx0K0RQ/w480-h640/PXL_20230122_012616070.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The full glare, squint into the sun photo isn't the best, but my attempts at action shots weren't much better...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMBMYbiR5dE3PnbvN2G70PmC0bexZE7Ix_TbXt14ltbHrJz3aD_BldB8IsiO4VfrbY4Xuo98FA2jAG9kRvUuy2vwXcrar02p_KCLuBnFmEu3zqTU76Q-wKhvYm8rlmJsr-JOBp4RwOBHkH7oB83wvTHmhAxdw8jg3i541C7xuwrd-NefeSptESGHcNTA/s1963/PXL_20230122_012924651.PORTRAIT~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1963" data-original-width="1962" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMBMYbiR5dE3PnbvN2G70PmC0bexZE7Ix_TbXt14ltbHrJz3aD_BldB8IsiO4VfrbY4Xuo98FA2jAG9kRvUuy2vwXcrar02p_KCLuBnFmEu3zqTU76Q-wKhvYm8rlmJsr-JOBp4RwOBHkH7oB83wvTHmhAxdw8jg3i541C7xuwrd-NefeSptESGHcNTA/s320/PXL_20230122_012924651.PORTRAIT~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL0KfOQX7NBKJz7ubG5SL7fY9rhVQNjwcEppCLXn1Hy2mkWhoy7zVkUVIhiZOBxty2jk8fORHs0VHvaARMztQltuu9U6DdrgQxHXr-eDbapXuYcI2AIWuZb1QO4555EKXlUx-IGhiFm0lU4yo1-U7v-bWYKYGejNp-aBlNfePaX0Ftm7XCCLvahRfcEQ/s4032/PXL_20230122_012920170.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL0KfOQX7NBKJz7ubG5SL7fY9rhVQNjwcEppCLXn1Hy2mkWhoy7zVkUVIhiZOBxty2jk8fORHs0VHvaARMztQltuu9U6DdrgQxHXr-eDbapXuYcI2AIWuZb1QO4555EKXlUx-IGhiFm0lU4yo1-U7v-bWYKYGejNp-aBlNfePaX0Ftm7XCCLvahRfcEQ/w300-h400/PXL_20230122_012920170.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Or bathroom selfies, but at least this shows the pattern lines better...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRxIxYXmZjIQGVXb_HkYoa5iGmuSObtEqO73JD_5Ff8iouI98ghStimCYDYpNrUt2y7N9KguPkEav1MqVOqY4hAnU9fm518UPb00JS5aFRQN3FP4Vj_vF3bmlr7oSS73yJ2ZaSzLjJO9Q5j2Clg2iQ_REjUAEUY_dSETdyd1qO-BjTGyBcl-jE3N7T-Q/s4032/PXL_20230113_201232966.MP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRxIxYXmZjIQGVXb_HkYoa5iGmuSObtEqO73JD_5Ff8iouI98ghStimCYDYpNrUt2y7N9KguPkEav1MqVOqY4hAnU9fm518UPb00JS5aFRQN3FP4Vj_vF3bmlr7oSS73yJ2ZaSzLjJO9Q5j2Clg2iQ_REjUAEUY_dSETdyd1qO-BjTGyBcl-jE3N7T-Q/w480-h640/PXL_20230113_201232966.MP.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Love how these ones stay put regardless of the activity. Good leg hole that doesn't result in a wedgie, nor feel overly clunky and low. I really like the panels that allow for colour blocking and probably need more contrast than my camouflage black/grey and black. I fully lined both the front and the lower back (back lining was additional to the pattern instructions) and it's got a good amount of the firm, squish factor.<div>The piping effect is kinda fun and done with a thin strip of fabric that's stretched in order to cause it to roll and then zig zag stitched over the top of.</div><div>There are no closures on this one, so it's easy to make, if not slightly harder to get in and out of. Will definitely make again.</div><div><br /></div><div>The second pair were certainly pretty in a flat lay:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXhrK7W7Yb7vo4zGHD6du9uypmSKbKa6fuSMuM2peN-hIMrHWhGFMylNhL-GcsBAw0HPB03P09Y66ugFIligH_Z9bqJgKv4ux94nfFp5G29ud5tHowhFwF2C_SMssxsleRramxPyCe321SslRCl46s7cH-yg6gefClU8gfSiIf5g4V6hqdYfhXyt0RBQ/s4032/PXL_20230114_050433329.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXhrK7W7Yb7vo4zGHD6du9uypmSKbKa6fuSMuM2peN-hIMrHWhGFMylNhL-GcsBAw0HPB03P09Y66ugFIligH_Z9bqJgKv4ux94nfFp5G29ud5tHowhFwF2C_SMssxsleRramxPyCe321SslRCl46s7cH-yg6gefClU8gfSiIf5g4V6hqdYfhXyt0RBQ/w480-h640/PXL_20230114_050433329.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>These are <a href="https://jalie.com/products/one-piece-swimsuits-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Jalie 3350</a>, view A. Again, I've made this pattern quite a few times for A and always liked the look of it. It's less "sporty" than the kind of swimwear pattern I gravitate towards.</div><div><br /></div><div>I made the same straight size that I'd measured at, but in this pattern I think I need a smaller size above than below. The bust section feels slightly loose and unsupported. Sure I could put swim bra cups in there but I suspect that might add padding and weight, and I'm still not going to get anywhere near cleavage-ville unless the straps are hoicked up super tight.</div><div><br /></div><div>The leg cut on this one is lower than I like. It's at the height that most swimwear has been for the last ten years or so, but I have an eighties idea of where a leg hole should sit that can't be budged.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3M9QHYFqjtlmHpJSn_zAm9DCM1iuouS8hjDl_2HP8rCoGeLSsc9QujR6QM125S59S7q9E2QTOkMZxA4SdsODYm2XLVTMJZMoqLR-cRH2e9Fl0ABw5wrRXhxJj0htrUkHOL2_6SObLQ_J3inYoAes6RUJ2pVj3I_QYVLRRjpGXKeaFxsVE2XX2gK19vw/s4032/PXL_20230114_045224396.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3M9QHYFqjtlmHpJSn_zAm9DCM1iuouS8hjDl_2HP8rCoGeLSsc9QujR6QM125S59S7q9E2QTOkMZxA4SdsODYm2XLVTMJZMoqLR-cRH2e9Fl0ABw5wrRXhxJj0htrUkHOL2_6SObLQ_J3inYoAes6RUJ2pVj3I_QYVLRRjpGXKeaFxsVE2XX2gK19vw/w480-h640/PXL_20230114_045224396.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>I think this is the only photo of me wearing them. Again, I lined the back lower half (not in the pattern). the fabric is a lovely matte lycra and it matched quite well with a bit of Carvico Vita solid that was in the stash. I should get more photos if only to show off my pattern matching cutting!</div><div><br /></div><div>Definitely wearable, and not a bad pair of swimmers. However, I'm not sure I'd make this one again as I 'd want to redraft the leg, and make sizing adjustments to the top half that might be more trouble than it's worth. I guess cute swimmers might not be for me.</div><div><br /></div><div>Finally, I found myself in Rathdowne Fabrics and decided a large scale floral print lycra would need to come home with me to make one last pair...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4e8Q__LkWqgwbplZOcX0waeYS6LLhi_OTYTxW21sjUTm6Wr5MubBPlVyVDn6bhw1owS_srGrmX8mMIdL0ljjm-dlX5oA76fhM-id8Bb4YR4yrXui1TFbgCne_TF2hVOegfQi33FY2tXCdUTFr_2DTSh8eDLTCxA5rRsK0bwDq0OHKlgJZbpASfUTIZQ/s4080/PXL_20230119_052017959.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4e8Q__LkWqgwbplZOcX0waeYS6LLhi_OTYTxW21sjUTm6Wr5MubBPlVyVDn6bhw1owS_srGrmX8mMIdL0ljjm-dlX5oA76fhM-id8Bb4YR4yrXui1TFbgCne_TF2hVOegfQi33FY2tXCdUTFr_2DTSh8eDLTCxA5rRsK0bwDq0OHKlgJZbpASfUTIZQ/w482-h640/PXL_20230119_052017959.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><div><br /></div>These ones are certainly my favourites.<div><br /></div><div>The pattern is <a href="https://jalie.com/products/one-and-two-piece-swimsuits-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Jalie 0969</a> which is only available as a PDF and that I'd made in both views for A previously.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg5kdaGLHVdzn9geRNUl8GhVJBrY0EHUF-X0ZwwT0weaPXX799c3X4skjASH66z0ASFIl-DYk4B517WYhhQNrOZcKEKNcP56eWEQ3IK3SbpTyg1E4TQ9hF45mcLWUVQWM8EmzSMhb-4Clu5ehmkv65dRsqyGEuny34hr1qyRF3dJAKqt6B9EojJd6ZSA/s4080/20230119-PXL_20230119_051651026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg5kdaGLHVdzn9geRNUl8GhVJBrY0EHUF-X0ZwwT0weaPXX799c3X4skjASH66z0ASFIl-DYk4B517WYhhQNrOZcKEKNcP56eWEQ3IK3SbpTyg1E4TQ9hF45mcLWUVQWM8EmzSMhb-4Clu5ehmkv65dRsqyGEuny34hr1qyRF3dJAKqt6B9EojJd6ZSA/w482-h640/20230119-PXL_20230119_051651026.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><div><br /></div>These were a really easy sew, and I'd purchased the fabric in the morning and made the swimsuit by dinnertime. This time I just followed the pattern instructions and only used a bit of lining in the gusset. No front or back full lining. I suspect I'll wear them until they wear out and I hope someone is kind enough to let me know before the back fabric gets too see through!<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmV8HimX0eDYc5qq1iVwo2rNsCo0Ih1ykUmfYYcjKg6UjLtvs9O8qZfeZM6Ymiy6qTBCwyPdseflmeGTilM4hM4mBUXfqfnDZPT03dbPd2dTZyDkdBRnLIEm-bW-YFiVBqGtVZkQNql7sywrvZdDc2MCZkb576nofdzB_cx9P6JeIikpJCFTI41dPumQ/s4080/PXL_20230119_051630410.MP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmV8HimX0eDYc5qq1iVwo2rNsCo0Ih1ykUmfYYcjKg6UjLtvs9O8qZfeZM6Ymiy6qTBCwyPdseflmeGTilM4hM4mBUXfqfnDZPT03dbPd2dTZyDkdBRnLIEm-bW-YFiVBqGtVZkQNql7sywrvZdDc2MCZkb576nofdzB_cx9P6JeIikpJCFTI41dPumQ/w482-h640/PXL_20230119_051630410.MP.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidgFFgB03jq5yGUQjrotzhGaX2azZE53GvNlGvLZqXD4XzfjuoBgamngtz7d80oZ-_PRzkHEkdTtg64NYQgriF4LrEFj16dLA0DEqVgff5zNy_9TICk8N0YH_e74SNavXfSF86ztnDAsRyP48H26Izr_QnUWA8rbWC0laYcHi8RxuJCpRhJTLPuIRliQ/s4080/PXL_20230119_052309435.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidgFFgB03jq5yGUQjrotzhGaX2azZE53GvNlGvLZqXD4XzfjuoBgamngtz7d80oZ-_PRzkHEkdTtg64NYQgriF4LrEFj16dLA0DEqVgff5zNy_9TICk8N0YH_e74SNavXfSF86ztnDAsRyP48H26Izr_QnUWA8rbWC0laYcHi8RxuJCpRhJTLPuIRliQ/w482-h640/PXL_20230119_052309435.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><div><br /></div>When I was at Rathdowne Fabrics they had these hats for $2 each. Apparently they'd been accidentally shipped as part of a haberdashery order, odd right?! Anyway I thought it looked good with the fabric and it was really well made and adjustable. Perfect river hat.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2979" data-original-width="2243" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9C8BAwupXJWttU5tnYEjVlR9kaxsWSTBGYXtkx5thsjdl4ijP4Q5iWwQpD5pLYtC-lMymWXiuPYlkV_Siisj5qtz0ZEmHlznIEWstAmShxjEJcHngK2ljHSG3TCCEALeCH0QuBnevNtyi98UEyLNAATNjkzg6HWq75IPJEnwkbUcG2wVq0DaEhPv5wA/w482-h640/PXL_20230119_053728079.PORTRAIT_2.jpg" width="482" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is definitely my favourite pattern for me at the moment, with 3134 in a very close second place. I fully intend to check every leg cut against this pattern in future.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSssKcHTRW351TshI-O-d7o0BODhHFNr2T_qkpH-VHtlZeEVUcb3pA4DdrC4kJs_9J4-UvpKVQgJPiSpiTu-SzKHBqyNt_TzTfgfr9rjmsSJfyboT53nJzbSsr8FZU-TNqDkP4pSe01GEFaZCjCFgeH3JjEpzg44zKxmEhci8wfCzkOeAB-c_OXBgU7w/s4080/PXL_20230119_052333201.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSssKcHTRW351TshI-O-d7o0BODhHFNr2T_qkpH-VHtlZeEVUcb3pA4DdrC4kJs_9J4-UvpKVQgJPiSpiTu-SzKHBqyNt_TzTfgfr9rjmsSJfyboT53nJzbSsr8FZU-TNqDkP4pSe01GEFaZCjCFgeH3JjEpzg44zKxmEhci8wfCzkOeAB-c_OXBgU7w/w482-h640/PXL_20230119_052333201.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="482" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><p><br /></p></div></div></div>Lightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-36665025855341746602023-02-14T20:45:00.004+11:002023-02-14T20:45:38.985+11:00Catching up and the annual swimwear sewathon - part 1 Jalie 4013<p>Oh I have got so far behind in documenting things here that the whole purpose of the blog (what size? how much extra sleeve length?) is at risk of being completely lost.</p><p>The hurdle has been some unphotographed, or poorly photographed, outfits and the feeling that things should be documented in order. Hang that. Let's start playing catch up....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEeBTNy7pi7BMlQiniQRBPWzLU5Bkg725PP2gFSu8N6h6wgbnvCugMFKa9848QmI6oetSXq6mVR3lUGq8GRgc0tIvcJdUjfZwimk8Iy5W4HqiA4wJyuTy1VQB3BtQBCc53Bq83NWCn0-HHf-YqZ1l8cgwbxiW5Of5j-Ws6TSAzPwS_AR4yMjz69p4UCA/s4032/PXL_20230122_012357302.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEeBTNy7pi7BMlQiniQRBPWzLU5Bkg725PP2gFSu8N6h6wgbnvCugMFKa9848QmI6oetSXq6mVR3lUGq8GRgc0tIvcJdUjfZwimk8Iy5W4HqiA4wJyuTy1VQB3BtQBCc53Bq83NWCn0-HHf-YqZ1l8cgwbxiW5Of5j-Ws6TSAzPwS_AR4yMjz69p4UCA/w480-h640/PXL_20230122_012357302.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>The annual swimwear sewathon was directed by A who declared she wanted the swimmers that have a rashie on top and swimmer bottoms. I toyed briefly with the idea of mashing a leotard and a swimsuit pattern but then remembered Jalie had exactly the pattern I was after. I just didn't own it yet... Easily fixed. <a href="https://jalie.com/products/zoe-long-sleeve-front-zip-swimsuit-sewing-pattern?_pos=1&_sid=f4d57be1f&_ss=r" target="_blank">Jalie 4013 - Zoe</a> to the rescue (hard copy shipped promptly, and on sale, from <a href="https://www.seamstressfabrics.com.au/collections/jalie" target="_blank">Seamstress Fabrics</a>)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSjzyqWoUhPdLQHKMKgDY9AEYmo2RcXcBbL-0PELLJv9Y04UCWSKzz6gdnX97G3BtDWQ_lDT0Wt_fezp1Ukrmef-nCVB4N_6r3UWnptRGUP_eCV8Gy6T_Wjy9WO9KetwLbkxP4faMEESXLNA2lz9zZVAUO1b0PwN0yqCwrQbUSEbFYsKmOnt9Z9QWmMg/s4032/PXL_20230122_012324691.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSjzyqWoUhPdLQHKMKgDY9AEYmo2RcXcBbL-0PELLJv9Y04UCWSKzz6gdnX97G3BtDWQ_lDT0Wt_fezp1Ukrmef-nCVB4N_6r3UWnptRGUP_eCV8Gy6T_Wjy9WO9KetwLbkxP4faMEESXLNA2lz9zZVAUO1b0PwN0yqCwrQbUSEbFYsKmOnt9Z9QWmMg/w480-h640/PXL_20230122_012324691.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>The size was as per her measurements (R from memory?) with 1" of length front and back. This is the same mistake I made with our Bowie skinsuits: If the torso loop measurement is 1" longer than the pattern then only 1/2 and inch is needed to be added to each pattern piece to result in 1" extra overall. So maybe they're a little longer in the body than required, but at least that means they should fit next summer.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQge781PWqMC1u2u005tk448qbH8BE2wC9nfEYVGMHLYsCw7zDdRTHKiuGXECvX7FP6trARoS9lDX3vQbWgP6la9fTMLzkqJN__WKB2PK5QH2h2eXr4nQmco_Cm6B51DzL_iDWSQbMN7B0gaFkirSVV1_3wq3YUqx9Qp82Rdnz_W1ERI5cRi0G6t5q3w/s4032/PXL_20230118_092948029.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQge781PWqMC1u2u005tk448qbH8BE2wC9nfEYVGMHLYsCw7zDdRTHKiuGXECvX7FP6trARoS9lDX3vQbWgP6la9fTMLzkqJN__WKB2PK5QH2h2eXr4nQmco_Cm6B51DzL_iDWSQbMN7B0gaFkirSVV1_3wq3YUqx9Qp82Rdnz_W1ERI5cRi0G6t5q3w/w480-h640/PXL_20230118_092948029.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>The fabrics were all stashed swimsuit fabrics. The camo fabric was divided up between both kids and myself. the plastic zippers came from Jimmy's Buttons' where Jimmy hunted out exactly the zippers I needed and then shortened them for me. Of course the pattern sizing was such that they should have been shorter still (shortened when sewn), but I just made them finish lower than intended and worked around them being the length they were.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhRJtfP-CHgNEKu7xpJ4L6SqjZ27nIJYUivBcSgy11o-RDIKAgeQ4g9CNZbI9oZIMhlfviXLh15wTpZQn_BZgwjpKbir50wBEpav6GVb0fg984IeZc0fC7rB5PW7L0k8LOpdtVSaPNDmCibkY9KdMwj254c3CYAtJ7lIcWRdYlRoSd3vGOvr2KucK2NQ/s4032/PXL_20230118_092937894.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhRJtfP-CHgNEKu7xpJ4L6SqjZ27nIJYUivBcSgy11o-RDIKAgeQ4g9CNZbI9oZIMhlfviXLh15wTpZQn_BZgwjpKbir50wBEpav6GVb0fg984IeZc0fC7rB5PW7L0k8LOpdtVSaPNDmCibkY9KdMwj254c3CYAtJ7lIcWRdYlRoSd3vGOvr2KucK2NQ/w480-h640/PXL_20230118_092937894.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>I'd just bought myself a coverstitch machine and between a little bit of sewing machine for the zipper, a whole lot of overlocking for the seams, back to the sewing machine to zig zag attach the elastic and then on to the coverstitch to finish the elastic - I had a real workshop vibe going on. Fun times.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoXSEGgAtGaNGK7AlzfTTVdV0C3xf6nJtuoVAY7PDRDKEa1yz4tqggDo-2Ji3BqsdRNnJEbojawufG48V0ldi20YciwI5FWe7-47GL6MVewRV2CJtF9LkpNMNlyh_1s5nDBWYcaQBHAaWJL0MlTDEYv8o7uhQotPQqEUPu8yfiXqSB8ZnzyuxJOkHRwg/s4032/PXL_20230122_012402562.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoXSEGgAtGaNGK7AlzfTTVdV0C3xf6nJtuoVAY7PDRDKEa1yz4tqggDo-2Ji3BqsdRNnJEbojawufG48V0ldi20YciwI5FWe7-47GL6MVewRV2CJtF9LkpNMNlyh_1s5nDBWYcaQBHAaWJL0MlTDEYv8o7uhQotPQqEUPu8yfiXqSB8ZnzyuxJOkHRwg/w480-h640/PXL_20230122_012402562.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>I backed the tension waaaaaay down on the lower looper thread of the coverstitch and used woolly nylon in the lower looper thread. Worked a treat. I banged out these two swimsuits for A and then three for myself in the week leading up to our January holidays. Easier than shopping and the sweatshop conditions are pretty sweet.</p><p><br /></p>Lightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-66006820866393378522022-11-07T15:34:00.005+11:002022-11-07T15:37:24.353+11:00Jim Sweater<p>I've sewn and made a bunch of stuff since the last blog post about the Jutland pants, but it appears this blog is brought to you by the letter "J", so here's my Jim sweater*</p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;">* my dad's name is Jim, he's just had his 80th birthday, and no, I wasn't a good enough daughter to make <i>him</i> a sweater.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFXYDff5jtvjdMBiFvV_e9JZpc_P7T0he6S_-35ovnGMm7lerPMTzhD_kCAxb__98i8GTdnU_c_jjBCDKu8aa1kwThCQ2RJGKGwPT6x-9vVTSp35KAllCqlpPsSJKuNXMaA2tUPBGt7haqaHV_upWya93A2USNZMhr88kk9MSyzrnwAT1rH0rlmjP8Jg/s4032/PXL_20221106_011656596.PORTRAIT.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFXYDff5jtvjdMBiFvV_e9JZpc_P7T0he6S_-35ovnGMm7lerPMTzhD_kCAxb__98i8GTdnU_c_jjBCDKu8aa1kwThCQ2RJGKGwPT6x-9vVTSp35KAllCqlpPsSJKuNXMaA2tUPBGt7haqaHV_upWya93A2USNZMhr88kk9MSyzrnwAT1rH0rlmjP8Jg/w480-h640/PXL_20221106_011656596.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />This is the first full size garment I've knitted and I now understand the tedium of "sleeve island".<p></p><p>The pattern is the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jim-sweater" target="_blank">Jim Sweater by Paula M</a>. I'd previously knitted both her <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/thea-top" target="_blank">Thea top</a> and her <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-shirt" target="_blank">Basic Shirt</a> t-shirt, as well as crocheting the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lucca-hat" target="_blank">Lucca hat</a>. And I'd found all of those patterns well written and easy to follow.</p><p>This one, not so.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1GupsfQYGPZ-z8PI9N3CZi7b_OnxEVK53O2EMqnNwrYqLH2izL4CqwdcvFzVIML3bDP_iBjYqzFAZorF6ZyW10Q3bKqaYeBjMq3PNwR40-9wc4LCfds1RlpsD7nJqu7Tw5Ksca14fJfbq_Zq2OoqgMO63gLrXir-5eKfx3FxEbbw3vzWCc6s1NHyM0A/s4032/PXL_20221106_011805169.PORTRAIT.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1GupsfQYGPZ-z8PI9N3CZi7b_OnxEVK53O2EMqnNwrYqLH2izL4CqwdcvFzVIML3bDP_iBjYqzFAZorF6ZyW10Q3bKqaYeBjMq3PNwR40-9wc4LCfds1RlpsD7nJqu7Tw5Ksca14fJfbq_Zq2OoqgMO63gLrXir-5eKfx3FxEbbw3vzWCc6s1NHyM0A/w480-h640/PXL_20221106_011805169.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>The instructions for the yoke, with increases at the shoulder and the 2x2 rib pattern were not clear at all and assumed some knitting knowledge of working in a pattern that I didn't have. I emailed Susanne (the pattern writer) and she tried to help but the language barrier and her knowing what to do meant we didn't get far. Eventually the Ravelry forum crowd talked me through it.</p><p>I rewrote the yoke instructions to be 4 rounds of increases which actually told me what to do at each row. Happy to forward that word file to anyone who owns the pattern and has found this blog post by typing "Jim sweater yoke increases wtf" into a search engine.</p><p>Perversely, after giving little hand holding on the yoke section, the next section seemed to overexplain; telling me, twice, not to do something I would never have thought to do anyway, and that wasn't in the instructions. That made me worry that I was missing something all along that I was now meant to stop doing. Ravelry again came to my rescue with an explanation.</p><p>Finally I had the body done and could start on the sleeves...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZsVB3th5C77WfxJt9s7dVxYa8N6FxMfpWYv9KJOse6yPiuCVJ3FaTAzajSDfFlyGAevTGNwxMamzpt9IY2vKlPZWlDDOMIl0bzsETvTdpG0nGZm1J3XMuVpcQGyxOHA7BhV-WUnCjq2z7SVd2GdT4JHqa4a5FazAuE2Dy4ur4e3MYJjjykvvnstcwfQ/s2402/PXL_20220822_070155180.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2402" data-original-width="2402" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZsVB3th5C77WfxJt9s7dVxYa8N6FxMfpWYv9KJOse6yPiuCVJ3FaTAzajSDfFlyGAevTGNwxMamzpt9IY2vKlPZWlDDOMIl0bzsETvTdpG0nGZm1J3XMuVpcQGyxOHA7BhV-WUnCjq2z7SVd2GdT4JHqa4a5FazAuE2Dy4ur4e3MYJjjykvvnstcwfQ/w400-h400/PXL_20220822_070155180.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>and yep, that took forever!</p><p>I finished it just before we went on holiday in September and took it with me, but it hadn't been blocked and was feeling sloppy and the sleeves were weirdly twisting. Curiously, the sleeves seemed to both be rotating anti-clockwise so I guess it's something to do with knitting in the round. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now that I've finally blocked it, it's behaving perfectly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU1xSEnxa5qCZrSC44dBhC6RMuIOn_mfT8oN0a3bm-T3YR9hfkJME8tdJ0CjvslyxuP0ktCGUmMAuX5y2jaOAZcM2QEgks4vQixIEOYoatyh5XlCbEBEtcbeoXcHkGXDOGVC_meGnHIlKEPWArAt_jkpN7L7lxayw81YEw208YIA003F2JMbVnoPZe0A/s4032/PXL_20221106_011624337.PORTRAIT.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU1xSEnxa5qCZrSC44dBhC6RMuIOn_mfT8oN0a3bm-T3YR9hfkJME8tdJ0CjvslyxuP0ktCGUmMAuX5y2jaOAZcM2QEgks4vQixIEOYoatyh5XlCbEBEtcbeoXcHkGXDOGVC_meGnHIlKEPWArAt_jkpN7L7lxayw81YEw208YIA003F2JMbVnoPZe0A/w480-h640/PXL_20221106_011624337.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used <a href="http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-UltraPima.htm" target="_blank">Cascade Ultra Pima Cotton</a> in grey and navy, using most of 5 skeins of the grey and about 1&1/2 of the navy. Size M with 4.0 needles to get gauge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's not a superwarm sweater being cotton., But on this day when it suddenly got into the mid twenties after so many cold days it was getting hot!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE_Ny8Ai4MDZlxs-ucAOBJMDvQK2QG4A59Ap1NS0lfC1Ysd12x_nU0TW-ajJ9yXKRalGvoe3dqijgeL_WwWb6Dt13Qeb-zxQN900SQBmcdibKfSUYnc-Cq5JwvwSSqCuzRoKmnzt0XSyUZK8rzwfTz7NZqyqblIDDMNtI41TGtBGvpAVKahLZ2bA7TiQ/s4032/PXL_20221106_011729978.PORTRAIT.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE_Ny8Ai4MDZlxs-ucAOBJMDvQK2QG4A59Ap1NS0lfC1Ysd12x_nU0TW-ajJ9yXKRalGvoe3dqijgeL_WwWb6Dt13Qeb-zxQN900SQBmcdibKfSUYnc-Cq5JwvwSSqCuzRoKmnzt0XSyUZK8rzwfTz7NZqyqblIDDMNtI41TGtBGvpAVKahLZ2bA7TiQ/w480-h640/PXL_20221106_011729978.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Lightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-4718097895780230452022-09-15T21:59:00.000+10:002022-09-15T21:59:27.913+10:00Just more Jutlands<p>Those <a href="http://www.bartacksandsingletrack.com/2022/08/new-camo-cargos.html" target="_blank">camouflage cargo pants I made for P</a> with the stretch drill from Drapers Fabrics and the Thread Theory Jutland pattern went down a treat!</p><p>He was very happy for me to suggest an immediate repeat using the other colourway of the fabric.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ieBnwkY3KJ7WjfP3mNsx6tZe2NNLHAcLTS2tPF6Q76fEuPd6I4-7wqmHPF8zDDlU_K1_OxAUJwmQwOkFz8sE9VslMKPMLlBzuKyOaqVC0hC2iNEBDZlT20scvdAqzxG4nFgJyn34cJFfA5qslT1esFvUvQbfcN2-M7n0KTURgF_XMh4xhUZnBczEDA/s1600/20220914-20220914-DSC_9210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ieBnwkY3KJ7WjfP3mNsx6tZe2NNLHAcLTS2tPF6Q76fEuPd6I4-7wqmHPF8zDDlU_K1_OxAUJwmQwOkFz8sE9VslMKPMLlBzuKyOaqVC0hC2iNEBDZlT20scvdAqzxG4nFgJyn34cJFfA5qslT1esFvUvQbfcN2-M7n0KTURgF_XMh4xhUZnBczEDA/w426-h640/20220914-20220914-DSC_9210.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><p>It's the same size 30 pattern with elastic added to the waistband from the under the front belt loops.</p><p>Only this time we raised the cargo pockets up the leg by 2" - they do seem quite knee high even on the pattern model. Although this kid can pretty much touch his knees without bending (monkey arms!) that seemed awkwardly low even for him.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_zUiXn65YAhcvYqKfhv943E5quTOnwRmvObpBTPnXOziecHPHJcCbpR30eu2CvwbdVe9I0eV8vh-ftvm9JLmp3aquBnzHvrlc9qHR22GAVWmtPurSXtJWfaq3j_hH2AivLqzGA-o-f18q3_FCJuoHfjg3i5kU651OyaWpqZXP6J5HRj4PD860XAbb0A/s1600/20220914-20220914-DSC_9213.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_zUiXn65YAhcvYqKfhv943E5quTOnwRmvObpBTPnXOziecHPHJcCbpR30eu2CvwbdVe9I0eV8vh-ftvm9JLmp3aquBnzHvrlc9qHR22GAVWmtPurSXtJWfaq3j_hH2AivLqzGA-o-f18q3_FCJuoHfjg3i5kU651OyaWpqZXP6J5HRj4PD860XAbb0A/w426-h640/20220914-20220914-DSC_9213.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The other change was just to add 1" length at the hem. Not because the others are short on him, but just because it would be nice to have trousers fit for more than a month or two before they come ankle grazers.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUb6ITqBK9empmj_ZEDc1pTvBddtp1iNwqu3WCOJKt9WpatDYi23ngI0FXj4QRlu0tVuOh75Y_2tLpRyRFs2u8HgxJ0X_iyxuK_V60pUzl2w9Y2AHeBEdfpYBJerqr1O0StW94JJDfHGcuyHfCuwf9nGAkSJVeCxlDSD9BU6jqz3X_42fcZ6U6FLf3lw/s1600/20220914-20220914-DSC_9220.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUb6ITqBK9empmj_ZEDc1pTvBddtp1iNwqu3WCOJKt9WpatDYi23ngI0FXj4QRlu0tVuOh75Y_2tLpRyRFs2u8HgxJ0X_iyxuK_V60pUzl2w9Y2AHeBEdfpYBJerqr1O0StW94JJDfHGcuyHfCuwf9nGAkSJVeCxlDSD9BU6jqz3X_42fcZ6U6FLf3lw/w426-h640/20220914-20220914-DSC_9220.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div>The zipper was from my stash via Jimmy's Buttons and a navy button of the right size was easily found. They're not a quick sew with all the pockets and finishing, but they're super satisfying and look so great when finished.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiugXyPHMJmmzUFTyMPOUWEz0NepJzVdA1AAiTOT1rVrEFSq8ltw1_2sM1akb_-vFbQqkH1cnszZV5EehN6ALWkfVUjhuCEhxIzZkXMY4KNmoqmGZ8zeCypiJ_I14DwrL6sSDXQQgpCzCn_1v75RiQ2MqlBgnO3WkrEdxj7dxcn2-cVlHvpN3x0SI4FQA/s1600/20220914-20220914-DSC_9222.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiugXyPHMJmmzUFTyMPOUWEz0NepJzVdA1AAiTOT1rVrEFSq8ltw1_2sM1akb_-vFbQqkH1cnszZV5EehN6ALWkfVUjhuCEhxIzZkXMY4KNmoqmGZ8zeCypiJ_I14DwrL6sSDXQQgpCzCn_1v75RiQ2MqlBgnO3WkrEdxj7dxcn2-cVlHvpN3x0SI4FQA/w426-h640/20220914-20220914-DSC_9222.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>With two new pairs of long pants that fit, I lopped the legs of <a href="http://www.bartacksandsingletrack.com/2021/10/camo-kids.html" target="_blank">these, older camo pants </a>to turn them into shorts for summer. But he was still short on shorts. Ha!</div><div><p>Why not use this pattern that was fitting so well and just make some shorts with it?!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis3rmBOCpT5w2R6RjpBErj4sFulYpR6hc5Ipl2rtFArHECj53aKkCMAOJe06H6ZyyYdSBmoAo2v9RkGf-cxn8tzD8ch4x9Nzyf0TPJzrVMTOsZdS6iwet2-ufFcfsv79pRgsBdjEk4ok6eiBLhrHDM4BBpr0xEqoRXNq4c-qZOPDuQ1-EW---xuM8fRg/s1600/20220914-20220914-DSC_9195.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis3rmBOCpT5w2R6RjpBErj4sFulYpR6hc5Ipl2rtFArHECj53aKkCMAOJe06H6ZyyYdSBmoAo2v9RkGf-cxn8tzD8ch4x9Nzyf0TPJzrVMTOsZdS6iwet2-ufFcfsv79pRgsBdjEk4ok6eiBLhrHDM4BBpr0xEqoRXNq4c-qZOPDuQ1-EW---xuM8fRg/w426-h640/20220914-20220914-DSC_9195.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I decided shorts should be a bit roomier than the pants, so I split the front pattern piece vertically and added 1" width. Then, at the waist line, near the front pocket I took that width up in a 1/2" pleat.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1_aDMXFEowwyb_Elx3juemug2LyTpXK5n20HmG1gauqz6y_Ku68iVmewvLHDStSU_oIUfp4DeGFxtz4IyEFh7VsuJ5Zaj-xbic61E9Rf1Bh8NO_My1CorWLIty1bvnZgKv2bG3YJKZLgaw_tl4yd0gLfwMu9akSIYFkgUa-2Wb2mOPUAN3HElNdn5Mg/s1600/20220914-20220914-DSC_9199.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1_aDMXFEowwyb_Elx3juemug2LyTpXK5n20HmG1gauqz6y_Ku68iVmewvLHDStSU_oIUfp4DeGFxtz4IyEFh7VsuJ5Zaj-xbic61E9Rf1Bh8NO_My1CorWLIty1bvnZgKv2bG3YJKZLgaw_tl4yd0gLfwMu9akSIYFkgUa-2Wb2mOPUAN3HElNdn5Mg/w426-h640/20220914-20220914-DSC_9199.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div>I eyeballed the length and folded the pattern tissue up to where the knee patch reinforcing is usually placed and cut there. But I didn't get it very square and my inner front leg and inner back leg were not the same length. Once the shorts were constructed I just squared off the hem and so I'm not sure exactly where the length ended up, but it's perfect.</div><div><br /></div><div>The fabric is a light to midweight stretch cotton drill from the stash and I was given free rein to do whatever I liked, so I chose a light, mustard yellow for the topstitching.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU16LchFrtBCBOw6te78wXGAaPFpxh-Y3Rg4cXTAsN4LfQplQHA7JoU8fmB2s4klWZM4zCURLL8rtx55OIkJUqdBxjy3Wy0DDxcns3S516JWcmRwQDEspCNn11JhwswqVzNPPUfuyAj7vzTenBQiEpk-QJS4gqHC-oUq91RAOhh7xjuFzyf5uJvxIpxA/s1600/20220914-20220914-DSC_9197.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU16LchFrtBCBOw6te78wXGAaPFpxh-Y3Rg4cXTAsN4LfQplQHA7JoU8fmB2s4klWZM4zCURLL8rtx55OIkJUqdBxjy3Wy0DDxcns3S516JWcmRwQDEspCNn11JhwswqVzNPPUfuyAj7vzTenBQiEpk-QJS4gqHC-oUq91RAOhh7xjuFzyf5uJvxIpxA/w426-h640/20220914-20220914-DSC_9197.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div>Both of us are really delighted with how well these shorts turned out.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheNwe1oomglTlZyQxZUNosoiNVUoHaIL2Rs2qf4dwR9cslYVekKqoLtFX_BlHuWDh-OiQOTF_fyfSpbXo0WfPFyLl7cgO83a2lU0iquiKm1JIHQV-238C1Cx10xmw1ADr9KqIqNxv4JoFMjiUzRbqEnNQ3Ci6QLYlxvxyydZxnSrjtalpBUeXTDp6gbg/s1600/extra%20(1%20of%201).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheNwe1oomglTlZyQxZUNosoiNVUoHaIL2Rs2qf4dwR9cslYVekKqoLtFX_BlHuWDh-OiQOTF_fyfSpbXo0WfPFyLl7cgO83a2lU0iquiKm1JIHQV-238C1Cx10xmw1ADr9KqIqNxv4JoFMjiUzRbqEnNQ3Ci6QLYlxvxyydZxnSrjtalpBUeXTDp6gbg/w426-h640/extra%20(1%20of%201).jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div><b>Details:</b></div><div>Pattern: <a href="https://threadtheory.ca/products/jutland" target="_blank">Thread Theory Jutland pants</a> (View B)</div><div>Fabrics: <a href="https://drapersfabrics.com/products/meisai-camo-cotton-drill-indigo-1" target="_blank">Drapers Fabrics stretch drill camouflage</a> and stashed cotton drill 9supercheap?)</div><div>Size: 30</div><div>Alterations: Added waistband elastic, raised cargo pockets and added length. Shorted and added front pleats width for shorts.<br /><p><br /></p></div>Lightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-38274086874591965872022-09-03T12:33:00.000+10:002022-09-03T12:33:09.794+10:00Slip Stitch Party<p>When I'd finished the <a href="http://www.bartacksandsingletrack.com/2022/05/scout-shawl-adventure.html" target="_blank">Scout Shawl</a> and then the <a href="http://www.bartacksandsingletrack.com/2022/07/elvan-shawl.html" target="_blank">Elvan Shawl</a>, I was casting around (ha!) for what to do next and a cycling/knitting friend suggested she was going to knit the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ssp-slip-stitch-party-shawl" target="_blank">Slip Stich Party shawl</a> during the Tour de France.</p><p>I saw the pattern and was excited to start it straight away, so I knitted along to the Criterium du Dauphine in June instead! I gifted it to my mum at the end of June and just managed to visit this week to get some photos.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPALKHTdpJNdgJXFVUDtvuER0UssQ57judH8K6c89zuviqaHuml4RflG-bEtv3G1aTpMC2Te4Wk2-UOuAVlhREXIotnHQtSa0cAjxBxRnPdFa4HFZLhIqGliKQAnJ4H9thI9k3BsTwqmMU7nLbc8CdiPwZl5Cz5piGjDKJf-FmM_z7bPGtQhSZnYsZOw/s4032/PXL_20220829_045105644.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPALKHTdpJNdgJXFVUDtvuER0UssQ57judH8K6c89zuviqaHuml4RflG-bEtv3G1aTpMC2Te4Wk2-UOuAVlhREXIotnHQtSa0cAjxBxRnPdFa4HFZLhIqGliKQAnJ4H9thI9k3BsTwqmMU7nLbc8CdiPwZl5Cz5piGjDKJf-FmM_z7bPGtQhSZnYsZOw/w480-h640/PXL_20220829_045105644.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I used the Knitting for Olive fingering merino that I had so much leftover from the Scout Shawl. All I needed to purchase was one other colour to use with the Marzipan for the main part of the shawl, and chose Olive. I bought two balls and used maybe one and a third.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1tF-BsVNNeqWqQKsNNSy0voovqyucFZvv7wBPayIQ6KttD3R7k0Rf45H9pnd0SQKhvfEONu6NzvcTZ8bJf-OlVyMqWlVYa_q3DneDM_3Hfc56qyL-GV51ZUxPO2kPoF6iwBHqI4A-X7eb5nSVM5ErSmDSi0h46pbha3TCSYTNFRMP1HoRc7Bt3WNRkQ/s4032/PXL_20220829_044931411.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1tF-BsVNNeqWqQKsNNSy0voovqyucFZvv7wBPayIQ6KttD3R7k0Rf45H9pnd0SQKhvfEONu6NzvcTZ8bJf-OlVyMqWlVYa_q3DneDM_3Hfc56qyL-GV51ZUxPO2kPoF6iwBHqI4A-X7eb5nSVM5ErSmDSi0h46pbha3TCSYTNFRMP1HoRc7Bt3WNRkQ/w480-h640/PXL_20220829_044931411.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The technique was much easier than the colourwork of the Scout Shawl, although it took a bit of swatching and concentration to be sure I'd have even tension across the different stitch patterns.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicvCNp5p3dX27VeYtjOnGZdTiJ4_j84UKAJitXffKNcSqc6i4q-mwXiX5JpjlUVrJMIxJ1l37UrCLa6kspHyp7OKaORDHniq6UeR-TIbWpqba2rMTRcTGj0vtXqxFmzCzzLzkOYXB5LJfP1LrQeEnYfGPEBg1zHEfud5AaZEuMWz0zgf3Ex05ytG73SQ/s4032/PXL_20220501_061830224.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicvCNp5p3dX27VeYtjOnGZdTiJ4_j84UKAJitXffKNcSqc6i4q-mwXiX5JpjlUVrJMIxJ1l37UrCLa6kspHyp7OKaORDHniq6UeR-TIbWpqba2rMTRcTGj0vtXqxFmzCzzLzkOYXB5LJfP1LrQeEnYfGPEBg1zHEfud5AaZEuMWz0zgf3Ex05ytG73SQ/w480-h640/PXL_20220501_061830224.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>The other question was which colour to use as the dominant colour...</div><div>This photo was sent to my mum for her input, and is dated May 1st, so maybe it was Giro d'Italia knit after all.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu9JXnQgvyTjmVOPDJZF_Za2bFeLUxSo68eX76YrnVhMgHJcbCGSgpdhbjaUz4J6FPUgdzJftgJxvUb7nMBKpf2L3nb3aC6sGejY-KLj7I5eJHIIf0J8Gl-MrMPbqZ6uJFgwfjynpUwtHX8YVvfTgPaoduqM12BIDyxs3xpjbobX6_HQo-Aij6busRwg/s4032/PXL_20220520_123114941.MP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu9JXnQgvyTjmVOPDJZF_Za2bFeLUxSo68eX76YrnVhMgHJcbCGSgpdhbjaUz4J6FPUgdzJftgJxvUb7nMBKpf2L3nb3aC6sGejY-KLj7I5eJHIIf0J8Gl-MrMPbqZ6uJFgwfjynpUwtHX8YVvfTgPaoduqM12BIDyxs3xpjbobX6_HQo-Aij6busRwg/w480-h640/PXL_20220520_123114941.MP.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I was loving the Oliver and Marzipan, and once the other colours came into play I started to wonder if it was too much? They are: Camel, Oatmeal, Dark Cognac and Dark Moose<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaeYRtn7BWG1yr4wf7N5FlN1AevXm6hHsTTOdNoynXDy_58l6kEJJZ3ZXf7Hebhkw5dl7G2ZiVAP8k8tblBxKRWCZncU9oLK4FCuq2JyvXuCcOiIc-ia5eUW1SD7K89liyMPCAL8CyTKievOLkL2hlQhYCHB5HHqCl2q7PO_XyFFgRrVnnozqUzl0Z3A/s4032/PXL_20220607_131305125.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaeYRtn7BWG1yr4wf7N5FlN1AevXm6hHsTTOdNoynXDy_58l6kEJJZ3ZXf7Hebhkw5dl7G2ZiVAP8k8tblBxKRWCZncU9oLK4FCuq2JyvXuCcOiIc-ia5eUW1SD7K89liyMPCAL8CyTKievOLkL2hlQhYCHB5HHqCl2q7PO_XyFFgRrVnnozqUzl0Z3A/w480-h640/PXL_20220607_131305125.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I've since discovered that photographing pretty much any knitting on my living room rug makes it look great and is an immediate confidence booster.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjugerCL7pmg94DCQCxVuDLQ7Ev3Yvbisiwidx_9IzlaMA10zyKOm5ng3ExMgf_eUgsp1WSogGCScwZFmKQlGq0gFlts3OYMqsPr_IQT4ssXkLU1-gmZX5wja3IQXG3U3bpLr0wMxkRLsFId0GsBscBES01-B9bX0F3JM7JT6Wn6598dLs1GchHO-5Rww/s4032/PXL_20220609_100250287.MP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjugerCL7pmg94DCQCxVuDLQ7Ev3Yvbisiwidx_9IzlaMA10zyKOm5ng3ExMgf_eUgsp1WSogGCScwZFmKQlGq0gFlts3OYMqsPr_IQT4ssXkLU1-gmZX5wja3IQXG3U3bpLr0wMxkRLsFId0GsBscBES01-B9bX0F3JM7JT6Wn6598dLs1GchHO-5Rww/w480-h640/PXL_20220609_100250287.MP.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Finished and blocked on 9th June (Just a few days before the end of the Dauphine Libere race) and delivered that weekend. My mum wore it straight out to lunch the next day and it looked great but no time for photos.<div><br /></div><div>But this week spring had sprung and it was lovely to visit and insist on some pictures in the garden.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZpIG8V8N0F183kFdRXuWOuYmE64TEbYEA-tcyrvNSuW6HwFam-ctfLPkqD2yoK5a2THls5Rohcm21he7SOX3-hC0Mv4ihW4wm_ztKbt3Xxeexe8XEjT0hY6gbCB43Mv3ESCx2RYNH-XygMVVzHnOwkaenIO9ru8ymVZA3PCBvX-g5M-N3gFiuJEKoJQ/s4032/PXL_20220829_045114403.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZpIG8V8N0F183kFdRXuWOuYmE64TEbYEA-tcyrvNSuW6HwFam-ctfLPkqD2yoK5a2THls5Rohcm21he7SOX3-hC0Mv4ihW4wm_ztKbt3Xxeexe8XEjT0hY6gbCB43Mv3ESCx2RYNH-XygMVVzHnOwkaenIO9ru8ymVZA3PCBvX-g5M-N3gFiuJEKoJQ/w480-h640/PXL_20220829_045114403.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHuczDYjNsBOxsfyBFSdB99gvbIfJmaC8dDgi_tgLO_Oo5kCMSNLQ7hnJfLU16wYQ4SDqPhFhn7LEowa70L75Eohlkm8a1avDX7S1Ct6JhoqjrhMpo0-YZZtcglUOY0onzPEHe7uwY5IM4wss4rX-4Kv2gUTfbKZYu76cj16TmuW3zRnzGdlB9iOqhzQ/s4032/PXL_20220829_045050889.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHuczDYjNsBOxsfyBFSdB99gvbIfJmaC8dDgi_tgLO_Oo5kCMSNLQ7hnJfLU16wYQ4SDqPhFhn7LEowa70L75Eohlkm8a1avDX7S1Ct6JhoqjrhMpo0-YZZtcglUOY0onzPEHe7uwY5IM4wss4rX-4Kv2gUTfbKZYu76cj16TmuW3zRnzGdlB9iOqhzQ/w480-h640/PXL_20220829_045050889.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBsZvik3ladCqyZ3erFMJKZtdJpyzegIvBk3IfM2hFb3I9gAd6TkX1wQvbDDU8Vrt81Q8a5TccKFKWozu9A9luEK_s1F5kqc2w7zsthSoAKC1fpst0XT7lJ9UpT4I1M4dyJo8Zgg49M280zRH1sdSQRu1NmfE4IK45JYDrse95kLSXCE_cFKOI-bxBSQ/s4032/PXL_20220829_044925377.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBsZvik3ladCqyZ3erFMJKZtdJpyzegIvBk3IfM2hFb3I9gAd6TkX1wQvbDDU8Vrt81Q8a5TccKFKWozu9A9luEK_s1F5kqc2w7zsthSoAKC1fpst0XT7lJ9UpT4I1M4dyJo8Zgg49M280zRH1sdSQRu1NmfE4IK45JYDrse95kLSXCE_cFKOI-bxBSQ/w480-h640/PXL_20220829_044925377.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pattern: SSP (Slip Stitch Party) Shawl by Isabel Kraemer<br />Yarn: Knitting for Oliver merino</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Needle size: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div></div></div>Lightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-79220612915785400212022-08-29T16:50:00.000+10:002022-08-29T16:50:56.302+10:00Teepee trigonometry<p>Being the adorable, dirty grots that they are, it seems that, to a guinea pig, a woollen tent is a one season, fast fashion item. Regardless of how long it takes me to make them, or at least make them to the right size....</p><p>Last years <a href="http://www.bartacksandsingletrack.com/2021/05/little-things-without-patterns.html" target="_blank">pyramid tents</a> were being sat on top of as much as inside of. I little bit of my old maths brain fired up and suggested a cone would be a more structurally sound shape... then the rest of my maths brain was stumped as to how to make that come about....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioAPNVxY-qtt4RYRtyO6pXih7XT5zlc-cV4IDWUtd0MT5leZV1qjU_7tTTtKkc4oOXf-MUv172-GafOnLQ5G7ZidBG6QH5FEgreWwT8kjx43FqFUg89E2SnW4PN6GsbQvTYRZlpmJMTfyoZChDWDyPa1Nn4XfsfswME-1vno6IJAEkwITVPg0UfhHr5Q/s3024/PXL_20220424_022905141.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioAPNVxY-qtt4RYRtyO6pXih7XT5zlc-cV4IDWUtd0MT5leZV1qjU_7tTTtKkc4oOXf-MUv172-GafOnLQ5G7ZidBG6QH5FEgreWwT8kjx43FqFUg89E2SnW4PN6GsbQvTYRZlpmJMTfyoZChDWDyPa1Nn4XfsfswME-1vno6IJAEkwITVPg0UfhHr5Q/s320/PXL_20220424_022905141.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Eventually I worked it out, only to discover that the wee piggies had gone and grown! I'd based the new cone tents on a circle base that my daughter nominated as the right size.</p><p>Want to see some funny photos of guinea pigs struggling with too small tents?</p><p>"It's got my name on it, I'm prepared to have a look inside...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggtxrs6xfXHeI-WsfIT3aFWhqtgFmdKlrTa-CTW2c5Mt47SOPmXC-2WQ4bCjdZxmJD59lDGSfty3UZmwNMAjjUKmJZUgGmSVUU8yUXK6RwHb79ea2DRB-xP2B0K4c-ag7Jv_LsSbM-Wwu7h8e4MwK8aNS5k0y2lXc5V266dgeGmHfhoZo04qv65wzjxA/s1600/20220425-20220425-DSC_9061.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggtxrs6xfXHeI-WsfIT3aFWhqtgFmdKlrTa-CTW2c5Mt47SOPmXC-2WQ4bCjdZxmJD59lDGSfty3UZmwNMAjjUKmJZUgGmSVUU8yUXK6RwHb79ea2DRB-xP2B0K4c-ag7Jv_LsSbM-Wwu7h8e4MwK8aNS5k0y2lXc5V266dgeGmHfhoZo04qv65wzjxA/w640-h426/20220425-20220425-DSC_9061.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Am I meant o be able to fit in here?...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUVBm3z-N6vz258Kw_XBWViEsLn1bOIDFnptBQZzsfxxoNrHPfsgH1bj-2TzHknlqBX_LTROFpvolZsXwufdeUSOJrlEvkPlPV0dIxi3rLT7kcYuZdIBi2cs3DsE96fNfZGv319ooIku-1XtKMuPPDVv-UcWfmtSJcomX86a6zBAlyAGuSNQ6EA9DBaQ/s1600/20220425-20220425-DSC_9062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUVBm3z-N6vz258Kw_XBWViEsLn1bOIDFnptBQZzsfxxoNrHPfsgH1bj-2TzHknlqBX_LTROFpvolZsXwufdeUSOJrlEvkPlPV0dIxi3rLT7kcYuZdIBi2cs3DsE96fNfZGv319ooIku-1XtKMuPPDVv-UcWfmtSJcomX86a6zBAlyAGuSNQ6EA9DBaQ/w640-h426/20220425-20220425-DSC_9062.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Should I try going in backwards?...<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0tDxfEwz54n6k5i_fyEUzwtGJLIRpAliZRmTevsPbwwTdY7hwpGbt0VS1x9bU2VeccGbJoFnKi6_9yUNePwkc22Vkbpdjq5Bf8kO5iE9MDXck_LW1wKyjkz1j38Z2U58np-CDgXovRmTK1y6UZ0OMA_jM7mThIgUKlp7sfiD5d5wm-avqfZuODdR8Qg/s1600/20220425-20220425-DSC_9059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0tDxfEwz54n6k5i_fyEUzwtGJLIRpAliZRmTevsPbwwTdY7hwpGbt0VS1x9bU2VeccGbJoFnKi6_9yUNePwkc22Vkbpdjq5Bf8kO5iE9MDXck_LW1wKyjkz1j38Z2U58np-CDgXovRmTK1y6UZ0OMA_jM7mThIgUKlp7sfiD5d5wm-avqfZuODdR8Qg/w640-h426/20220425-20220425-DSC_9059.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Sideways?... Seriously humans, this isn't working!"</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9c3qAh2LjnUEkuYa5ENm7Sgj893MJnLMq8AO0Zx3DkiXOzyRJudNwrrS1cZapUTF-mQjsNsAnkPbbSHUcTgMUS-4ESh1B59iMAm36Urk0aXAqZa1WZj3V7keTFktj0fHXKHEYrmJRTgL-H_XOU1hEXM7T3xk0gPYjN3WRZk6Ye72Wtg_DIfn-kQjg3w/s1600/20220425-20220425-DSC_9064.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9c3qAh2LjnUEkuYa5ENm7Sgj893MJnLMq8AO0Zx3DkiXOzyRJudNwrrS1cZapUTF-mQjsNsAnkPbbSHUcTgMUS-4ESh1B59iMAm36Urk0aXAqZa1WZj3V7keTFktj0fHXKHEYrmJRTgL-H_XOU1hEXM7T3xk0gPYjN3WRZk6Ye72Wtg_DIfn-kQjg3w/w640-h426/20220425-20220425-DSC_9064.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>What about you Albus, do you want to try your new tent?</div><div><br /></div><div>"I'm prepared to consider it....</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxz9Bz29eqpK0O_F-HrXKzF7g79bfd4arS_Xm90u2riauPQboeXYqorwNdLOSNDQ-g7G7MohqiAZCiNJODnD-rhm1-3ncLwxNpbQbz3UDCzc4V9uBNVh8wWGMiCwj6U3YfZ_trBV3bXBdH7oM_ZoubYJ2XnalSOhVx97qkRAtHLTbmuhRFUa4uovyPHA/s1600/20220425-20220425-DSC_9067.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxz9Bz29eqpK0O_F-HrXKzF7g79bfd4arS_Xm90u2riauPQboeXYqorwNdLOSNDQ-g7G7MohqiAZCiNJODnD-rhm1-3ncLwxNpbQbz3UDCzc4V9uBNVh8wWGMiCwj6U3YfZ_trBV3bXBdH7oM_ZoubYJ2XnalSOhVx97qkRAtHLTbmuhRFUa4uovyPHA/w640-h426/20220425-20220425-DSC_9067.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">...yeah, nah, f*&% that, I'm outta here"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9xxF_WjP1kQZ4seHd66WjpQvjsduCwW0wN0NmI-bkOp65av6W86sgSR3TiRt4XSZEPrVGM8muvOsMs5Uz9SNvA-IDeczhlVykRjGXylgLktLS4jKNwjTy48XVr-u7GiWr9X3oTZrKsK3mFUTihZa6SehMDlZUPxtJx0oIae8ST8uToy-Rn1Y87Lw4IA/s1600/20220425-20220425-DSC_9066.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9xxF_WjP1kQZ4seHd66WjpQvjsduCwW0wN0NmI-bkOp65av6W86sgSR3TiRt4XSZEPrVGM8muvOsMs5Uz9SNvA-IDeczhlVykRjGXylgLktLS4jKNwjTy48XVr-u7GiWr9X3oTZrKsK3mFUTihZa6SehMDlZUPxtJx0oIae8ST8uToy-Rn1Y87Lw4IA/w640-h426/20220425-20220425-DSC_9066.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Luckily I'd kept my maths scribblings and so here I'm going to write out my tutorial for a woolly cone tent of any size</div><p>Start with the circular base. I'd recommend measuring (!) your pocket pet rather than just eyeballing them when they're hunched up. Make sure they have a bit of extra turning room then nominate your base circle's diameter</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhreILAxgtA6r4MnxrNkTtjC8PGFRG_et-OC7HjgcvXs74V4rD5BwmTttVvLbz7m6kt7xCrMvQEcTXCkAWlZgON3idF6z6-a_wIf7q0gZPRAjed1wXblGyIkYiEx26psMEjvrvdV1D3Ry0qQI0c5-ofkQlyn5qDJ-0oadf34GHQc0rwObmdUUu-diYcYQ/s1455/diameter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="1455" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhreILAxgtA6r4MnxrNkTtjC8PGFRG_et-OC7HjgcvXs74V4rD5BwmTttVvLbz7m6kt7xCrMvQEcTXCkAWlZgON3idF6z6-a_wIf7q0gZPRAjed1wXblGyIkYiEx26psMEjvrvdV1D3Ry0qQI0c5-ofkQlyn5qDJ-0oadf34GHQc0rwObmdUUu-diYcYQ/w400-h340/diameter.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>For our 1 year old, adult boar guinea pigs (approx 1kg) we nominated a diameter of 230mm</div><div><br /></div><div>To make the pattern piece for the base, you can use a compass to draw a circle of the correct diameter, or find a plate or something close enough and draw around that. Be sure to measure your final exact diameter.</div><div>Then add 10mm (let's stick to mm as it's more engineer-y) all around as seam allowance. Now you have your base pattern piece. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwTlGrrj1JTMwCZ2d5PYnNFtTkPFHkT2dhaC9rbfaxd4dvtXmQrcF2byvj3SwlDpbA3gMJQvSe5V1L1QEznEQwMnPyzFT7FgNQkp0R5_arTO1Y1L2Bi4k-OvfLcXfyeet3OSuEqEYlISopKysyks29Z6eABtw7b9u7o0uFgo1j8GY2tcznX03nyfF89w/s1455/diameter%20plus%20sa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="1455" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwTlGrrj1JTMwCZ2d5PYnNFtTkPFHkT2dhaC9rbfaxd4dvtXmQrcF2byvj3SwlDpbA3gMJQvSe5V1L1QEznEQwMnPyzFT7FgNQkp0R5_arTO1Y1L2Bi4k-OvfLcXfyeet3OSuEqEYlISopKysyks29Z6eABtw7b9u7o0uFgo1j8GY2tcznX03nyfF89w/w400-h340/diameter%20plus%20sa.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>For the sake of all the maths that follows we will ignore the seam allowance. Stick to your original diameter measurement. Here, Diameter d=230mm<br /><div><br /></div><div>Now we need to work out how tall we want the teepee to be. This is kind of arbitrary, but bear in mind that if you make it too low you'll lose a lot of space due to the steeply sloped sides.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAqnxOfcI51IAsrLhrpuLo1dOKoO9x_1SPJZX7HluEoj5x4q1JeIAuZ7463npRKhtUDoSOgzRA38LOLwy6EhY90wz1h2kYLrN2lP5K9D0fdzGkE1LpKNJLxHjaDtbQXd9vtWsdDcpsc4xJ7scJyfvpecTiocYLKcJDKeu419OlVjy5aQV_XreAUZDNog/s1455/height.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1220" data-original-width="1455" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAqnxOfcI51IAsrLhrpuLo1dOKoO9x_1SPJZX7HluEoj5x4q1JeIAuZ7463npRKhtUDoSOgzRA38LOLwy6EhY90wz1h2kYLrN2lP5K9D0fdzGkE1LpKNJLxHjaDtbQXd9vtWsdDcpsc4xJ7scJyfvpecTiocYLKcJDKeu419OlVjy5aQV_XreAUZDNog/w400-h335/height.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div>I nominated a height of 220mm </div><div>Height h = 220mm</div><div><br /></div><div>Next we want to calculate the length of the sloping sides of the teepee.</div><div>All we need for that is the height (h) and radius (r).</div><div>Radius is simply half the diameter, so here r= 115mm</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT9pseaii9S4IIezc4M6W1HJtAZO1_7GnhGYAswbLzNU6iiYtodO1IFFTaQ1c5AxU5ESD8goqPMfFiSNr_NHQChqmhyexVjecZaKIDZFLrTV0lqiEUc_tdnW3iotaHGQudKAU6Ft6NZ_CK02ihZfDFPW8sCkeY7h0Yw0rxk1qaGBZJ-BxremsNDD7fBg/s1455/slant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1220" data-original-width="1455" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT9pseaii9S4IIezc4M6W1HJtAZO1_7GnhGYAswbLzNU6iiYtodO1IFFTaQ1c5AxU5ESD8goqPMfFiSNr_NHQChqmhyexVjecZaKIDZFLrTV0lqiEUc_tdnW3iotaHGQudKAU6Ft6NZ_CK02ihZfDFPW8sCkeY7h0Yw0rxk1qaGBZJ-BxremsNDD7fBg/w400-h335/slant.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Do you remember Pythagoras? We've got a right angled triangle here, so we can easily calculate the length of the sloping side</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpOPxaE5zOysWVA3eUW0cywk1zXASi2xqQ9kWb4DXsftDKspqHIllviUSt2dYkYkK8OvR-w-lqidb9nnlaXJeiil8GkzIU6rlJ5iuIiZepdtM1OZmEinS1WUSUI7STvdmgwLJKNkDBEgcvIGj5jCOgHZgiWcOwdqwBchezCo6mDfbl5l2qcSZUIdkV3w/s485/pythagoras.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="163" data-original-width="485" height="108" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpOPxaE5zOysWVA3eUW0cywk1zXASi2xqQ9kWb4DXsftDKspqHIllviUSt2dYkYkK8OvR-w-lqidb9nnlaXJeiil8GkzIU6rlJ5iuIiZepdtM1OZmEinS1WUSUI7STvdmgwLJKNkDBEgcvIGj5jCOgHZgiWcOwdqwBchezCo6mDfbl5l2qcSZUIdkV3w/s320/pythagoras.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>In my case: <span> </span>Slant length = /sqrt 220² + 115²</div><div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> /sqrt 48,400 + 13,225</span></div><div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> /sqrt 61,625</span></div><div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> = 248mm</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Now we need to try and make this pattern shape for the upper part of the cone. We know it's going to be roughly this shape...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfCmm9iG4PBVwg_4xmBpsE7S5OM2H8eNB9JKEDSxlrTJW2vPkFQ1sVMmOnq7waMYYYJniKXy29AmmqA5BTgB_FYe1NgiJ_xNo1UHupnWGTSgZSPHOK45UXl8ULMyCwnh4KrzxUv_wUGrzhe7UvC34HP-YAX4-zVTTbzRALQ0UWCeQXdV4E75DYcGjjsA/s1455/cone%20pattern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="953" data-original-width="1455" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfCmm9iG4PBVwg_4xmBpsE7S5OM2H8eNB9JKEDSxlrTJW2vPkFQ1sVMmOnq7waMYYYJniKXy29AmmqA5BTgB_FYe1NgiJ_xNo1UHupnWGTSgZSPHOK45UXl8ULMyCwnh4KrzxUv_wUGrzhe7UvC34HP-YAX4-zVTTbzRALQ0UWCeQXdV4E75DYcGjjsA/w400-h263/cone%20pattern.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>We've worked out the slant length (s), now we need to work out the circumference of our base in order to know the length of that outer curved edge</div><div><br /></div><div>Going back to our original base circle with r = 115mm</div><div>the circumference <span style="font-size: x-large;">(c) = 2 Pi r</span> </div><div><br /></div><div>(please note that NONE of the normal keyboard shortcuts to get a Pi symbol appear to work within blogger. That's an hour of my life I won't get back!)</div><div><br /></div><div>back to the maths: c= 2 x 3.14 x 115</div><div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> c= 722.5</span></div><div><br /></div><div>The full circle of our base, and the more open curved edge of our top part will have the same length (c) of 722.5mm</div><div><br /></div><div>Now we just need the angle at that apex point in the illustration above<br /><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">angle (a) = 360r/s</span></p><p>a= 360x115 / 248</p><p>a= 167deg</p><p>So now we need to draw that shape on our pattern paper. Start with a straight, horizontal line of length=s</p><p>Use a protractor to find your internal angle then draw another line of length =s at that angle</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU3e5esc-DYubgQa_0oT2TOsbBnRH_Ew0t-tcXCz_IJs5WIIO2JHt774X7vwcGIzVk2CnzyP8XmuPHDSUvYDBV0_9tvcdpNNtixNdJiCCRZQh9MFyylGtDcvFJMeIrjVpWHumzsnoEM7uNrq-7ya5n1s4Q_SMnD-qRHTCbkwN2BA_GnOwBEZk59LTeDw/s1455/cone%20pattern2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="953" data-original-width="1455" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU3e5esc-DYubgQa_0oT2TOsbBnRH_Ew0t-tcXCz_IJs5WIIO2JHt774X7vwcGIzVk2CnzyP8XmuPHDSUvYDBV0_9tvcdpNNtixNdJiCCRZQh9MFyylGtDcvFJMeIrjVpWHumzsnoEM7uNrq-7ya5n1s4Q_SMnD-qRHTCbkwN2BA_GnOwBEZk59LTeDw/w400-h263/cone%20pattern2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, you need a big compass, or a piece of string, or just a good eye for a sweeping curve to draw the outer arc. The radius of this upper pattern piece is the slant length (s). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As I didn't have a compass big enough, I found it easiest to measure a number of points that were <b>s</b> distance from the centre angle then freehand draw my joining curve.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To finalise the pattern piece you can take a semicircular bite out of the top (it would get far too thick there if it all overlapped) then add the 10mm seam allowance all around</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwbPIuKCTQM2d01OtoM47uMTDAzz4NTMaDAPoJOKE2ypliw2aCtT-AOqTZFx0a0JLvorKTakZ1jQFFOvLsG3EWI7JzoFqskJQ7wImpRmkiBfUQBpoOu4Yf4Jqu4wtKqMIAwR_qyeHeSU9CuhhUQ29MUzQvlw1_veheVfYhf5vj6Z1A9cZxg5yriRaTcA/s1314/final%20cone%20pattern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1314" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwbPIuKCTQM2d01OtoM47uMTDAzz4NTMaDAPoJOKE2ypliw2aCtT-AOqTZFx0a0JLvorKTakZ1jQFFOvLsG3EWI7JzoFqskJQ7wImpRmkiBfUQBpoOu4Yf4Jqu4wtKqMIAwR_qyeHeSU9CuhhUQ29MUzQvlw1_veheVfYhf5vj6Z1A9cZxg5yriRaTcA/w400-h236/final%20cone%20pattern.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>There you have it, a pattern piece for the base and the top section of whatever dimension cone tent you choose to make.</div><div><br /></div><div>To construct the tent I used leftover bits of wool coating for the outer, a thick interfacing, and then wool sweater fabric for the inner lining - all scraps from garment sewing</div><div><br /></div><div>Cut 1 base and 1 upper in each of the inner, outer and interfacing.</div><div><br /></div><div>The porthole door is cut to size (no seam allowance needed, then the outer and inner fabrics placed right sides together with the interfacing in between and the porthole edge was finished with bias binding. This is also the time to do any embroidery or monogramming over the door.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxPjoSVmDNJcXf8bVn-YIEhodu6CHNY9YPhmxP0B4I71QWfUicLIPI3f16xP64hE-JlnoIcV72JIkS5B-nqGbUFrqniLiuG5bvPp6BuVffVKk9BipZEvAj0qRE8oacavBUnjf4zLkkaZOEucqsSK6bPbMg5AqIGpFDj-SOqU0oqiWWg4f_-1gYADyhLw/s4032/PXL_20220424_074552576.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxPjoSVmDNJcXf8bVn-YIEhodu6CHNY9YPhmxP0B4I71QWfUicLIPI3f16xP64hE-JlnoIcV72JIkS5B-nqGbUFrqniLiuG5bvPp6BuVffVKk9BipZEvAj0qRE8oacavBUnjf4zLkkaZOEucqsSK6bPbMg5AqIGpFDj-SOqU0oqiWWg4f_-1gYADyhLw/w300-h400/PXL_20220424_074552576.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>I didn't photograph all the construction, but that's easy to imagine. Everything can be sewn inside out (almost like one of those diablo spinning top toys in shape) and then turned right side out through an opening left in the base of the lining/cone attachment.</div><div><br /></div><div>I also cut two extra bases out of wool sweater fabric, and then a few layers of wool quilt batting and made these little quilted sandwich pads that can be removed for washing (and shaking out poop). they make me laugh cause they look exactly like old fashioned stove top hotplates!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfHNzmvHvwt1W9uJBeZ329iLByURvuJvljRz3_h1IDXTgRD35cdCXAU0NvuVIdcAnS4tGptJlSN0xNXER9f3WsUQA9udMwE4KV0JBSK0GW2jjtDAxJ8Z5IfuChr0TUai26QvUZ4bJMsSuvwG0qEO2_wIZr_qu4O9ozxg0hrmt6VNsD7Cgc6TO8fq55ng/s1600/20220425-20220425-DSC_9065.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfHNzmvHvwt1W9uJBeZ329iLByURvuJvljRz3_h1IDXTgRD35cdCXAU0NvuVIdcAnS4tGptJlSN0xNXER9f3WsUQA9udMwE4KV0JBSK0GW2jjtDAxJ8Z5IfuChr0TUai26QvUZ4bJMsSuvwG0qEO2_wIZr_qu4O9ozxg0hrmt6VNsD7Cgc6TO8fq55ng/w640-h426/20220425-20220425-DSC_9065.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>So those pictures are all the too small tents (I've unpicked the names and will list them on eBay for someone else's littler pets). Here are the boys checking out their new bigger tents...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV74CDXtudJqyrdDIWGyntzYaZPfr6zT1IV350pTVny6WvJZjfSAej3-M2smjjIpMjpjpSHmcFIXYJtPRVt770-CQjjjwIuWroGeRxqFnTDeIRQthUiJKYV_KpxTdFAUz_QN4MyWn-KA4ieTqFHUisYXTtNCLIC7FdG8nnEsDYBQ11Sny8spiDcIBE_g/s4032/PXL_20220427_064438615.MP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV74CDXtudJqyrdDIWGyntzYaZPfr6zT1IV350pTVny6WvJZjfSAej3-M2smjjIpMjpjpSHmcFIXYJtPRVt770-CQjjjwIuWroGeRxqFnTDeIRQthUiJKYV_KpxTdFAUz_QN4MyWn-KA4ieTqFHUisYXTtNCLIC7FdG8nnEsDYBQ11Sny8spiDcIBE_g/w480-h640/PXL_20220427_064438615.MP.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>Little did they know that the very next day they'd be coming to work with me, and those tents would become their post-neutering recovery beds!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTHoBVqsob9c811_D9ejqS17LaG7Z9T0QveY3yfQKAOEHcjo6EjRwXzV6zjlQ6xFZDhck23uPmCGprk2J0napRRHj8cKG8N5Y8HM8xqJYXYpFizG9DZDt5ZcW1-Dv3tObX_dINPqEq0ybqaJXPf9Hu8Lj306K4lenyjoglyDnyBxKpbp-isMppJdFoWA/s4032/PXL_20220428_070525469.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTHoBVqsob9c811_D9ejqS17LaG7Z9T0QveY3yfQKAOEHcjo6EjRwXzV6zjlQ6xFZDhck23uPmCGprk2J0napRRHj8cKG8N5Y8HM8xqJYXYpFizG9DZDt5ZcW1-Dv3tObX_dINPqEq0ybqaJXPf9Hu8Lj306K4lenyjoglyDnyBxKpbp-isMppJdFoWA/w480-h640/PXL_20220428_070525469.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAmrVtIbBcahv-bVK8dVEYL20tHS5YiXHt0wTRtjBUWEylytzcuWIzwbbrnmez3IOIzEtlXYfPeIFWKplTed4gmKe_hXC-8V4xjJ0-oDLgF-_0--2DT43Dn4zrQEERUPaH9VC_XasY-L6_FvRd6IKerBY9j279Mfs8FYB-fr8w0lcWWm5e0w8C5Px-NA/s4032/PXL_20220428_071710504.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAmrVtIbBcahv-bVK8dVEYL20tHS5YiXHt0wTRtjBUWEylytzcuWIzwbbrnmez3IOIzEtlXYfPeIFWKplTed4gmKe_hXC-8V4xjJ0-oDLgF-_0--2DT43Dn4zrQEERUPaH9VC_XasY-L6_FvRd6IKerBY9j279Mfs8FYB-fr8w0lcWWm5e0w8C5Px-NA/w480-h640/PXL_20220428_071710504.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj46cUxegzBqFPQsevJdpNSONlrVsyj1b1ecVpnVh5LcpYWO3m0oAQEJDemrzmIB2xjP8tfkZzWvorxif19Kn0PmAHC1RRk5jBIgqZ7lP6t77Mu9XoeShtUIf8uhb4QCiAgQ2pkyY68hEE8wJW8K0tMgVJdgitb7R-zpY8cZdzKlQRBrYsltTI1MB9yfQ/s4032/PXL_20220429_061806579.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj46cUxegzBqFPQsevJdpNSONlrVsyj1b1ecVpnVh5LcpYWO3m0oAQEJDemrzmIB2xjP8tfkZzWvorxif19Kn0PmAHC1RRk5jBIgqZ7lP6t77Mu9XoeShtUIf8uhb4QCiAgQ2pkyY68hEE8wJW8K0tMgVJdgitb7R-zpY8cZdzKlQRBrYsltTI1MB9yfQ/w640-h480/PXL_20220429_061806579.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wrong tents, but they're too stoned to notice!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That was back in April. They're well recovered and have stopped trying to kill each other. They have, of course, managed to trash their tents. At least I've recorded all the details here so next winter I can quickly and easy make new ones to whatever dimensions the boys require.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p><br /></p></div></div>Lightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-29833952675134121562022-08-22T11:39:00.002+10:002022-08-22T11:39:51.344+10:00New camo cargos<p>I was going to share my Melbourne Frocktails outfit on the blog next, but I really didn't get good photos, and completely forgot to photograph the jacket at all. I'll have to iron the skirt, do my hair and start again. Don't hold your breath :)</p><p>Meanwhile, I made a new pair of cargo pants for the ever growing teenager.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWWkLfco1GoHjGeODusnzqYt0zc1On1vTMiX4umMIL1oQtTAECPKlXG7j4yxXwHgXEbaQ-9I0kwTf1kRKI3BEvpDb2IWHtY1-KkCyN5lRlcJJLspAxqI9KAVxXAfQC0iEwBQedM4EjvoxzHmuVCn_Mgj1yZpKZK3Vbk3_5JBTYOblG3jS5xQgQJ_gWHA/s1600/20220814-20220814-DSC_9176.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWWkLfco1GoHjGeODusnzqYt0zc1On1vTMiX4umMIL1oQtTAECPKlXG7j4yxXwHgXEbaQ-9I0kwTf1kRKI3BEvpDb2IWHtY1-KkCyN5lRlcJJLspAxqI9KAVxXAfQC0iEwBQedM4EjvoxzHmuVCn_Mgj1yZpKZK3Vbk3_5JBTYOblG3jS5xQgQJ_gWHA/w426-h640/20220814-20220814-DSC_9176.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I'd just measured him for another project that was a fit-fail, so I figured I'd launch straight in with this pattern. the <a href="https://threadtheory.ca/products/jutland" target="_blank">Jutland Pants by Thread Theory</a>. I'd made view A for Flipper <a href="http://www.bartacksandsingletrack.com/2019/03/thread-theory-jutland-pants.html" target="_blank">back here</a>, but for the kid is was to be the full view B cargo style<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiximkZg405-sawzq3ZsqzX34Gb8nLDBgQfzxHiCZgg6vuprrQfbKpuORRlTYCmzz6g81rAo9v12nLBWj8OPb4eWLdpmJB2eHhMcr9BKaxaxvliBBIdGs3j0vhvWm1LWEl4sN0Fdw61SC927tPDi8H38BUPb03bxfR23kJyKdR2wuO13XzZf6Mi_vgKaw/s1600/20220814-20220814-DSC_9179.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiximkZg405-sawzq3ZsqzX34Gb8nLDBgQfzxHiCZgg6vuprrQfbKpuORRlTYCmzz6g81rAo9v12nLBWj8OPb4eWLdpmJB2eHhMcr9BKaxaxvliBBIdGs3j0vhvWm1LWEl4sN0Fdw61SC927tPDi8H38BUPb03bxfR23kJyKdR2wuO13XzZf6Mi_vgKaw/w426-h640/20220814-20220814-DSC_9179.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The smallest size, size 30, was for a 30" waist and 37" hip. He measured at a 28.5" waist at narrowest point, about 31" at the low waist undie level, and a 36" hip. I just made the straight size 30.</div><div><br /></div><div>His all-time favourite pants have been the Oliver + S Field trip Cargo pants (<a href="http://www.bartacksandsingletrack.com/search?q=field+trip+cargo&updated-max=2014-08-11T05:24:00-07:00&max-results=20&start=0&by-date=true" target="_blank">shall we count </a>the pairs?), and so he wanted the elastic waist of those, but also the zipper fly and button closure of these Jutland pants. Easy peasy, cause that saves me fitting the waist, I can just throw some elastic in. I used the Field Trip technique of running the elastic from under the front pocket belt loops and around the back, leaving a small flat section at centre front.</div><div><br /></div><div>Going through those old blog posts had me discovering his first pair of mum-made cargo pants was April 2013 - we're only 6 months away from a ten year anniversary!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXlHVZtssXz0uspzafZEGKU_ODSjvkjMfcwdO2zrbMy0Kk4iiqcaUkQmD5cdSKJmIZ4pBSHFn_MWEu4VlfUDIb4Lf-BUc_k8qpfG2HVI-Zc8CRro66boaWQ-_19HD5CK8F2TXTeYkzLF7h7nGIkLMhNqTa2QFnAscnQJ4tdfO5WUzXXzdowDTco1m9RQ/s1600/20220814-20220814-DSC_9187.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXlHVZtssXz0uspzafZEGKU_ODSjvkjMfcwdO2zrbMy0Kk4iiqcaUkQmD5cdSKJmIZ4pBSHFn_MWEu4VlfUDIb4Lf-BUc_k8qpfG2HVI-Zc8CRro66boaWQ-_19HD5CK8F2TXTeYkzLF7h7nGIkLMhNqTa2QFnAscnQJ4tdfO5WUzXXzdowDTco1m9RQ/w426-h640/20220814-20220814-DSC_9187.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The fabric for these ones was a great find at <a href="https://drapersfabrics.com/products/meisai-camo-cotton-drill-indigo?_pos=3&_sid=1fa3c9c5f&_ss=r" target="_blank">Drapers fabric online store</a>. Last year's printed camo drill from Spotlight has faded in the wash and is so thin, it's really very ordinary. This couldn't be more different. It's a cotton elastane so a bit of stretch, nice mid weight, not a real denim, but hefty enough for pants. It has quite a soft, almost brushed feel and none of the stinky printed smell of the previous fabric. I bought both this green and a blue colourway and have used about 1.5m for these pants.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3dNAAaHUKYy1HQm3iTD35cNqbW-TpVnfBNPuzPHzZ2f9WfjKA-w9ZD4sMKfwcT4KxVYVrUydSUzOVa3BdwvDPbV60gbjfgvr2VBzOLZ_USlOksbOvWMrroiEQ4nCeb7OIO7tZAb8Tu9ZAwB30PA6e4OpYArqMk350Wg9yH6GCisPWSTDCYgnhC_TkLg/s1600/20220814-20220814-DSC_9190.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3dNAAaHUKYy1HQm3iTD35cNqbW-TpVnfBNPuzPHzZ2f9WfjKA-w9ZD4sMKfwcT4KxVYVrUydSUzOVa3BdwvDPbV60gbjfgvr2VBzOLZ_USlOksbOvWMrroiEQ4nCeb7OIO7tZAb8Tu9ZAwB30PA6e4OpYArqMk350Wg9yH6GCisPWSTDCYgnhC_TkLg/w426-h640/20220814-20220814-DSC_9190.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p>I'll get stuck in and cut the blue pair shortly. I might add a bit of leg length just so they don't get outgrown in an instant, and he's requested the cargo pockets get moved up the leg by about 2' as they're a bit knee-low.</p><p>Nine and a half years of cargo pants and about all that's changed is adding zipper flies and making pockets large enough to hold a mobile phone.</p><p>I still have to empty all the pockets of LEGO pieces before they go in the wash....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCdm-Bg-CygDXPAS37AnNnZf_UEQony_Ko6AbW5FlN0LPCGmzT8AOaE9d6B6KZSfjIliG_3zWsih7fuiZguwxiKKTr7naJub78yFYK1NIoiU3znxMW8z-1Z67_iLi30tprVG6RDPjMrF1Pka5_VP5xAuiVCDTgoZcacF-KQDr8eNzzWLNc3Txf8ctgsA/s1600/20220814-20220814-DSC_9185.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCdm-Bg-CygDXPAS37AnNnZf_UEQony_Ko6AbW5FlN0LPCGmzT8AOaE9d6B6KZSfjIliG_3zWsih7fuiZguwxiKKTr7naJub78yFYK1NIoiU3znxMW8z-1Z67_iLi30tprVG6RDPjMrF1Pka5_VP5xAuiVCDTgoZcacF-KQDr8eNzzWLNc3Txf8ctgsA/w426-h640/20220814-20220814-DSC_9185.jpg" width="426" /></a></div></div>Lightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-48979188663701843052022-07-16T20:17:00.000+10:002022-07-16T20:17:29.753+10:00Elvan Shawl<p>Did I already say I'm not really a shawl person? I might not wear them but I so much enjoyed knitting the <a href="http://www.bartacksandsingletrack.com/2022/05/scout-shawl-adventure.html">Scout Shawl</a> that I couldn't help but plan another shawl. Sticking with Florence Spurling as a designer I decided to try her <a href="https://shopflorencespurling.com/collections/scarves-shawls-cowls/products/elvan-shawl">Elvan Shawl pattern</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfw4nvNuOxg4CaOYBYRixZ8T_E1SCqOJntKgafiAH368UdJNhT4yEnQS5pv5FMa_qda_JW08fgHevv88HM6jYa31yzaHUoMXQ3BEt_IoCZYUz9Pji_pd4Xn9Udgwodw1PXDJHLf4ifNJSi5bZN5nTRL9YPImg7Z8h8QvhmZfZBep6GMgvnD5HJaSW0GA/s1600/20220611-20220611-DSC_9085.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfw4nvNuOxg4CaOYBYRixZ8T_E1SCqOJntKgafiAH368UdJNhT4yEnQS5pv5FMa_qda_JW08fgHevv88HM6jYa31yzaHUoMXQ3BEt_IoCZYUz9Pji_pd4Xn9Udgwodw1PXDJHLf4ifNJSi5bZN5nTRL9YPImg7Z8h8QvhmZfZBep6GMgvnD5HJaSW0GA/w640-h426/20220611-20220611-DSC_9085.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>This one took a bit more planning due to the number of colours needed and my wool stash not yet (ha!) being up to the task. Once everything was assembled I couldn't wait to start.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwcCayTRPvHgW5eiOMTIy40HVFfjNNHAX8MQ_hiFhL1kZAjoiOQ9XlY_PkHmUM7qm5WGhRV7k7MoBFwP-wD0LzBqYWBN4RpZWEcCxwMXHhSPbnoF_JEUCY2ittBQDdVStaR9iqX3dViPOHqxhy1Q3t4kb8Cjcj4pKUnWqnHuCp2xIvbM7Jxm0jsTCGqg/s4032/PXL_20220316_031551376.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwcCayTRPvHgW5eiOMTIy40HVFfjNNHAX8MQ_hiFhL1kZAjoiOQ9XlY_PkHmUM7qm5WGhRV7k7MoBFwP-wD0LzBqYWBN4RpZWEcCxwMXHhSPbnoF_JEUCY2ittBQDdVStaR9iqX3dViPOHqxhy1Q3t4kb8Cjcj4pKUnWqnHuCp2xIvbM7Jxm0jsTCGqg/w480-h640/PXL_20220316_031551376.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>The yarn is a beautiful <a href="https://www.wagtailyarns.com.au/shop/yarns/products/60-mohair-40-merino-wool-5-ply/?c=shop-by-yarnfibre">wool/mohair blend from Wagtail yarns</a>. This 60% mohair 40% merino 5 ply was exactly the weight required for the pattern and there were options to purchase 25G miniskeins, 50g, 100g or 300g cones. I needed small amounts of 9 different colours as well as 300g of a main colour so the ability to get the same yarn across different sizes was a real boon and a huge cost saving.</p><p>It also happens to be the most exquisite yarn. This is how I wear this shawl in reality. Right up close to me!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhShpvPSXw4bOfttvcTrSPlRO0WckVfxVChu5634DM_bj7CZ04Pd4dOzVRNZg19vxVS9iZVdmdiBN6ZCA0R7lG9TVa8SRrAdlYT-uH8VckKebsLqV6VNSMKGxGqaO5N4aDbw3aXUoKUR-CBtMbPfkndLUO2FMVPkTVOPfE5MSFzucFN78tMQL0XoSmBiQ/s3264/PXL_20220611_051303453.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhShpvPSXw4bOfttvcTrSPlRO0WckVfxVChu5634DM_bj7CZ04Pd4dOzVRNZg19vxVS9iZVdmdiBN6ZCA0R7lG9TVa8SRrAdlYT-uH8VckKebsLqV6VNSMKGxGqaO5N4aDbw3aXUoKUR-CBtMbPfkndLUO2FMVPkTVOPfE5MSFzucFN78tMQL0XoSmBiQ/w480-h640/PXL_20220611_051303453.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>The knitting was a lot of fun. My little bobbles got neater as I went and certainly "popped" nicely with blocking. What blocking couldn't do was stop the ends curling. The finished shawl reminds me a lot of an octopus: curly, sucker covered limbs. Only it feels more like cuddling a baby cashmere goat than a cephalopod.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsageCTdCDdt6TSNRroCylbKnJ8Jr7lVVgy6RijnmMgkTdIAP3pklOx0lmAnJThqKBgVBB4yCOzEDaHQDBLS7h0bhb4N1cr1FKLvtuOEA3yHh4NoFRfvZKJ-gc_weLMx0AMHnTNJj5Qllev6NaJizZgMKYvTVG6UxwbKjcg4XLe_fdC2Bg6kc_HryVfg/s4032/PXL_20220321_103729048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsageCTdCDdt6TSNRroCylbKnJ8Jr7lVVgy6RijnmMgkTdIAP3pklOx0lmAnJThqKBgVBB4yCOzEDaHQDBLS7h0bhb4N1cr1FKLvtuOEA3yHh4NoFRfvZKJ-gc_weLMx0AMHnTNJj5Qllev6NaJizZgMKYvTVG6UxwbKjcg4XLe_fdC2Bg6kc_HryVfg/w480-h640/PXL_20220321_103729048.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>My progress photos show me starting in late March</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfxEOjk0Dj0sqRa2mmK5jmOvf_nLcscnajsGgZkPTh_Lj62d4UvbJC_fAkVKBCYJTZiIJNYZ4ptfGfXyL51Z-jkyXXYiT-PSOa6GXlsL4_VBFzut1O5a0mblsb5J02kE1eNBRPz0bnP7MXqaCk41cOPlDOGbNzmCq86Sk9cNoZERywpMvvpDRv4Ic-TQ/s4032/PXL_20220328_055217327.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfxEOjk0Dj0sqRa2mmK5jmOvf_nLcscnajsGgZkPTh_Lj62d4UvbJC_fAkVKBCYJTZiIJNYZ4ptfGfXyL51Z-jkyXXYiT-PSOa6GXlsL4_VBFzut1O5a0mblsb5J02kE1eNBRPz0bnP7MXqaCk41cOPlDOGbNzmCq86Sk9cNoZERywpMvvpDRv4Ic-TQ/w480-h640/PXL_20220328_055217327.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Knitting through April</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr6hK4Qz4S1WteYOT6rZSyOuGWNAvRU0zLlt53vQaL2V0CVyEy6RCUVR-qzjrevqjERBVo3KzsJbXIi399XO2Iqtw67mg7Zn-E2cr6Bn5GIj78PN2RJar8izrIk80DR1YvLrzmaPZzIEgt9O8O3I65yxHo3EkyA8S7-495HLC_cyBHYQkg07QeqszSbQ/s3005/PXL_20220420_030253787.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3005" data-original-width="3004" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr6hK4Qz4S1WteYOT6rZSyOuGWNAvRU0zLlt53vQaL2V0CVyEy6RCUVR-qzjrevqjERBVo3KzsJbXIi399XO2Iqtw67mg7Zn-E2cr6Bn5GIj78PN2RJar8izrIk80DR1YvLrzmaPZzIEgt9O8O3I65yxHo3EkyA8S7-495HLC_cyBHYQkg07QeqszSbQ/w400-h400/PXL_20220420_030253787.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And finishing and blocking in early May<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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But, that was just about the time that Russia invaded Ukraine and to reject the yellow and blue was unthinkable.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjieu_LWxpc8d3wIElzzWxh4LOSdzgzWqVocoKVMzpNf67kDlQc_n-Szzpy1zXMBOEDYD_A998I_GPP2NvZYxChKBvv1ZSR-zpAM_s3SmYDkdlDBnDRV84c0sJfqW48hnQeori_rzj-5cx6Sx43XfuIFBxQMJxW_JaqWzpe90LRG5Y34jV1SreDH8MHZw/s4032/PXL_20220502_052608298.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjieu_LWxpc8d3wIElzzWxh4LOSdzgzWqVocoKVMzpNf67kDlQc_n-Szzpy1zXMBOEDYD_A998I_GPP2NvZYxChKBvv1ZSR-zpAM_s3SmYDkdlDBnDRV84c0sJfqW48hnQeori_rzj-5cx6Sx43XfuIFBxQMJxW_JaqWzpe90LRG5Y34jV1SreDH8MHZw/w480-h640/PXL_20220502_052608298.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My notes scribbled on the pattern shows I used 3.5mm needles to get gauge in stead of 3.75mm.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The colours I used are as follows: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Main colour: coffee</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">CC1: Navy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">CC2: Mushroom pink</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">CC3: Copper</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">CC4: Saffron</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">CC5: Sage</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">CC6: Olive</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">CC7: Mushroom</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">CC8: Slate grey</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">CC9: Brown</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfNHtnKcBG4g2eEBb7kll8odWnh3Q7jDiapg-jkB5ZGDRDpeF4bnRqraMRePnwPpW-QSArphhzTZEsf3tP32QEBG1n3nrZwG6RRmxpI192csomX35pz2jWOTn-hASSTJ1j9RvmyHxbEDn8nfNp0ydEiM4lQwCDlVa7GkFFrn-RvkwbWcfqcbdsis5-kg/s1600/20220627-20220627-DSC_9126-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfNHtnKcBG4g2eEBb7kll8odWnh3Q7jDiapg-jkB5ZGDRDpeF4bnRqraMRePnwPpW-QSArphhzTZEsf3tP32QEBG1n3nrZwG6RRmxpI192csomX35pz2jWOTn-hASSTJ1j9RvmyHxbEDn8nfNp0ydEiM4lQwCDlVa7GkFFrn-RvkwbWcfqcbdsis5-kg/w426-h640/20220627-20220627-DSC_9126-2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I bought some very cheap, but very soft, brushed cotton drill from Rathdowne Fabrics and sewed up pattern number 35 (Workman overall) from Ottobre 01/2016<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMYvyehzXvb_Skk5ESDltbKsYjpjUF7BVujMoP5aQJSeIOQ43CCs7ESPXpCnMGbI3l8ua8IwI032r7GxbPKC3mIqQSLW7bkIP1PkcmG3JMIryDs1yxiXHa4ZiyJyu7tpz-O6UMz1F10cwu5s9vJkNN2QWiAFLGHObyAcAtXrwu8a0l03_hah_IXBbaRg/s1600/20220627-20220627-DSC_9138.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMYvyehzXvb_Skk5ESDltbKsYjpjUF7BVujMoP5aQJSeIOQ43CCs7ESPXpCnMGbI3l8ua8IwI032r7GxbPKC3mIqQSLW7bkIP1PkcmG3JMIryDs1yxiXHa4ZiyJyu7tpz-O6UMz1F10cwu5s9vJkNN2QWiAFLGHObyAcAtXrwu8a0l03_hah_IXBbaRg/w426-h640/20220627-20220627-DSC_9138.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Based on chest/waist/hip measurements I went with the 170cm size which has certainly turned out too big. I whipped up a belt from leftovers and turned up a big cuff and she made her primary school Space Agency lapel badge and at least, as far as a costume goes, it was done.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_PgPyuPeg_WkAyglnachAACilhn1cplxuDnH00o8GmLJRgTk53icPez7-VcDLZXsUN4H-4u9hyv_0zMvJebeRHRTQp85YwqKl4jFGOiYYGBm9R7bUQCNsmO2e5l12J3PorL04Ya0bIHOHUX_VKzv0u8QIE6VABLbwfxaZvl6MwBNu2Kqh_VWLQu90ag/s1600/20220627-20220627-DSC_9141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_PgPyuPeg_WkAyglnachAACilhn1cplxuDnH00o8GmLJRgTk53icPez7-VcDLZXsUN4H-4u9hyv_0zMvJebeRHRTQp85YwqKl4jFGOiYYGBm9R7bUQCNsmO2e5l12J3PorL04Ya0bIHOHUX_VKzv0u8QIE6VABLbwfxaZvl6MwBNu2Kqh_VWLQu90ag/w426-h640/20220627-20220627-DSC_9141.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p>Of course there's no interest in wearing it as a jumpsuit now. Maybe we'll throw it in a dye bath, or leave it 'til next winter when it might fit better. I've been burned. Again.</p><p>Meanwhile a much more favoured sew was a pair of Spotlight fabric pyjamas to match her brother's (pattern details <a href="http://www.bartacksandsingletrack.com/2022/03/the-new-favourite.html">here</a>). No changes other than not adding all the leg length that he needed.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8uKFO6kG1VM1IpfYLEg6bjLDZGOrGPJZkxBBZxyNNvpR4nHxe0IlbdUvn9Vwjv40TnI7HDAfoRUu3MY0fpyHAgdGxhU5VwcwmqPG2gj9o2nRThxcdCcCNelnKh25tvCy1ZYy9O7G8koVc_8Y23yPtKCfTL8oQvS-0Zea0r-93mA0rO6UceS-Nt7N5Zg/s1600/20220627-20220627-DSC_9119-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8uKFO6kG1VM1IpfYLEg6bjLDZGOrGPJZkxBBZxyNNvpR4nHxe0IlbdUvn9Vwjv40TnI7HDAfoRUu3MY0fpyHAgdGxhU5VwcwmqPG2gj9o2nRThxcdCcCNelnKh25tvCy1ZYy9O7G8koVc_8Y23yPtKCfTL8oQvS-0Zea0r-93mA0rO6UceS-Nt7N5Zg/w640-h426/20220627-20220627-DSC_9119-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>And I used the 1m cut I had of a lovely cotton ribbing from <a href="https://fabricdeluxe.com.au/shop/fabric/natural-plains/cotton-plains/cotton-ribbing-sage/">Fabric Deluxe</a> to make her a much loved turtleneck top.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigsSRi0sodqKhG2_oNzfzHuwbhnaYf2fISVat77aC_D39O-END6GGLXSmcbI4DW_SVW01fNQ5auQFWaD3BJIOIV0wiipuHuPl_g9MHdJViqm0IH_oCICE-7h037aqSxvnDjU4w0Tr5XkbjOoJXsfbMGRdo5RuS5MkfpqYOs89q693cypHs42jaClubXw/s1600/20220627-20220627-DSC_9121.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigsSRi0sodqKhG2_oNzfzHuwbhnaYf2fISVat77aC_D39O-END6GGLXSmcbI4DW_SVW01fNQ5auQFWaD3BJIOIV0wiipuHuPl_g9MHdJViqm0IH_oCICE-7h037aqSxvnDjU4w0Tr5XkbjOoJXsfbMGRdo5RuS5MkfpqYOs89q693cypHs42jaClubXw/w426-h640/20220627-20220627-DSC_9121.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p>I used the<a href="https://oliverands.com/shop/digital-womens-metro-t-shirt-sewing-pattern.html"> Liesl +Co Metro tee</a> for this and lazily went with size M (the smallest already traced). I didn't have enough fabric for full length sleeves so added a cuff. But then discovered the top was far too long, so chopped the bottom off, doubled it and sewed it back on as a hem band. So little effort for much greater reward.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxXobL-S_lKWWNpc7QA-QwysMe8rsC7V_HsUNe8MwPjybvsu0_I16jXyUAgmIgdexAg3S45rNAR6zzsTuwIh576MrFz_zEBwL2i-WlB6Ed4hEil4eGN9JH70ywdKFjeluetiFxQUmMi13u5ordBbqqt1T1xQAQ1SSMilQMVT1-Z_vfW-hi1SgwG74PQw/s1600/20220627-20220627-DSC_9124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxXobL-S_lKWWNpc7QA-QwysMe8rsC7V_HsUNe8MwPjybvsu0_I16jXyUAgmIgdexAg3S45rNAR6zzsTuwIh576MrFz_zEBwL2i-WlB6Ed4hEil4eGN9JH70ywdKFjeluetiFxQUmMi13u5ordBbqqt1T1xQAQ1SSMilQMVT1-Z_vfW-hi1SgwG74PQw/w640-h640/20220627-20220627-DSC_9124.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Lightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.com1