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Simplicity 8529 Remake- Toaster Sweater
Since it’s sweater weather, I decided to make an easy quick sweater. The only issue is, I didn’t have any black sweater knits (insert eye roll). I’ve made this sweater before here, but I didn’t like the funnel neckline. I dont really like chokers or funnel necklines, I don’t mind turtlenecks but, anyway I didn’t care for the neckline of the last one so it was purged. It looks totally different in the Ponte knit vs the French terry knit. What I had was Ponte knit and scraps of brushed knit in my stash and one of the recommended fabrics was Ponte knit. Now, the Ponte is fine, but it…
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Pattern Review: Blackwood Cardigan- Wearable Muslin
It’s fall and I’m looking to replace my worn out cardigans from last season. I’m not sure, but many of my cardigans look a little beat up these days. I actually wear cardigans all year long because I work indoors and the A/C is always on Arctic so mine need to be replaced more often! I wanted to try something new, as if I needed another pattern, right? So I picked the Blackwood cardigan up during a sale. I really like the modern feel to the cardigan, close fitting, two different views and it’s an Indie pattern. Helen’s Closet Blackwood Cardigan can be found here. Here are some of my…
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Pattern Review: Glam Duster+ M6996
No preamble, I love this duster!! my photographer is at camp and me and the tripod are not yet fully acquainted but yes to the selfie of me in this garment! Actually I forgot to bring the tripod with me when I packed the car and drove five hours to Savannah, GA. My good friend had a Denim and Diamonds themed birthday party and I didn’t know what to wear, but I knew I wanted to make something. I also didn’t want to buy fabric, since I have two bins full of “just in case” fabric. I feel there’s a little self imposed pressure to make something spectacular if you…
