Anyway, the dresses that I'd planned prior to Hurricane Sandy had no pull. I wanted something quick and easy. So I went looking for the lightweight knit that I'd wanted to use for Butterick 5760 but there are ALOT of garbage bags full of fabric in the dining room...don't believe me...see for yourself...
It was just easier to put my hand in a bag and pull out a piece...this is what emerged...
It was the perfect piece because not only does it go with my current wardrobe plan but it uses the pattern that I wanted...Butterick 5760. Here is where it stands now...
I've decided to use large snaps to close the cardigan especially since the fabric is thick. Then I will sew buttons on the top of the bands for a fancy finish. I've yet to go through my button collection to find an appropriate button...but I know that I want something sparkly and fun...jewelry like. This may mean a trip to the garment district but I'm hoping that there is something in the collection. Okay I'm really hoping there is something in the collection...*sigh*
BTW, my internet service is on again so everything is back to normal...just in time for the nor'easter that arrived tonight. I trudged home in falling snow and blowing winds and they're predicting 3-6" of this stuff. I guess I can live with it as much as I hate snow...because at least it's not rain! I'm hoping that I can get those garbage bags full of fabric back into the sewing cave, soon...and it will be easier to do without alot of rain and flooding!
If everything remains the same, I will be sewing this weekend...here's hoping!
...as always more later!
That's going to be gorgeous -- and so useful! I am amazed by your ability to reach in a bag and pull out a fabric and VOILA, you create something wonderfully wearable:)
ReplyDeleteGreat knit! That will be a fab piece for your newest collection.
ReplyDelete(And even though you closed comments for the last post ... just gotta add my WOOOOOOOOOO!!!!)
Oh my gosh! I can't believe you pulled out that fabric! with the luck of the draw...it's perfect!
ReplyDeleteYou couldn't have pulled out a better piece. Great cardigan.
ReplyDeleteLucky pull! I love that cardi - the cables, the longer length, jewelry buttons - perfect.
ReplyDeleteWhere did all the garbage bags of fabric come from? new purchases or off the shelves for safe keeping?
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Ooh I like that cardi and sparkly buttons, how perfect.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like it is going to be a great piece! Can't wait to see what sort of fun sparkly buttons you pull out for it.
ReplyDeleteI hope everyone in the North East has your resilience!
ReplyDeleteYour stash looks so good...I think if a lot of us pulled out a random piece of fabric, it would be dire, lol! Yours, of course, is chic and spot on.
What a fun way to overcome flagging mojo - fabric stash grab bag! I've got storm refugees in the Craft Lounge until their power is restored. So, no sewing here, sadly.
ReplyDeleteThat was a great pull out of the bag,I love that knit. I've been so out of the sewing frame of mind for so long I'm desperately searching for inspiration. I should've known this is the spot toget it. I'm going to get into my sewing room this weekend and at least get organized.
ReplyDeleteIt says a lot about your collection that you can reach down and pull out something perfect. Take care in yet another storm.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful and so versatile. Did you lengthen it from the pattern? I love the fabric but I would need another color. How wonderful that your fabrics work so well together that you can just reach in and pull out something that will work. Amazing! I can really learn from you.
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