It is been a while since I participated in a pattern test, but I could not resist when Kennis from Itch to Stitch asked for testers for the Andes Jacket. This is the perfect pattern for the upcoming season when the weather is cold and rainy. I like the slim fit and design lines and […]
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Cardigan Citadel
This cardigan Citadel by Joji Locatelli was a big challenge for me and I was not sure at first if I could do it. But I just started and now I have a beautiful jacket that I wear often. I found the yarn in our local yarn store. It was a remnant that was marked […]
Itch to Stitch La Paz Jacket
Pattern: La Paz Jacket from ITS Fabric: stable knit cotton blend from a local fabric store Size: 2, tapered to 4 at hips Alterations: sway back alteration; and I took in the princess seams at the bust area special feature: triangle bound buttonholes Completed: 2018 Conclusion: great pattern, as soon as I find suitable fabric, […]
Marfy Jacket 1756 Part III
It finally starts to look like a jacket. I have inserted both sleeves and added the facing: The sleeve cap is supported by a sleeve head. I used “Watteline” for this. I cut the sleeve head so that it goes from the middle of the front armhole to the middle of the back armhole to […]
Marfy Jacket 1756 Part II
This week I finished some of the more complicated steps. First, I had to finish the second corner of the front panel. And this happens when you try to sew after a long day at work: I had to unpick the corner three times until it was ok. This is how it looks at the […]
Marfy Jacket 1756 Part I
After finishing my contribution to the Sewing Indie Month, I now concentrate fully on the Marfy Jacket Sew Along. I am a bit behind, but that does not matter. Leisa reminded me that it is more important to take one’s time than to keep up with the sew along posts. This is sooo true. Thank you, Leisa! […]