this is fashion because i say so- vi

dressie finished. now i have to wait for the weather to come through. winter decided to come back helped with more rain. 

the dress is my very easy very vogue pattern 9677. it's sold as vintage pattern(!!) in various on line venues.i discarded the sleeves, and added a bit more flare at the bottom although it doesn't show in the photo. it's actually tent shape, not straight.

curious how my notions about sewing have changed over the years. and how my mild dyslexia manifests when  looking at the pattern directions and translating them to the fabric. didn't happen  when i was younger. or did it?

next on the cutting table- cream colored linen pants.but first this little number needs a hard pressing.

meanwhile loomworks  progress.if i really work hard i might finish this week.

neki desu

we'll always have paris

enjoy your spring weekend!



neki desu

blocking is a science

left my last set of samples wet  blocking and after a week and even though they are stockinette they do not curl back.

the above is a lifted stitch practice from the susan guagliumi book and as ever diagonals attract me.

this is card nº20  of my brother  890 . it's a lace 

pattern done with the lace carriage and before i started getting creative   changing the pattern

especially after finding this post.












 lace card nº 16 ??, could be adapted for a more contemporary look.

    

card 19                                                  card 18

these too could profit from an update.

on another note weaving smoothly; it's a good cloth this one :)

sewing wise i have already chosen the pattern for the striped cotton and a sleeveless blouse with a peter pan collar for this . the original plan was a skirt, but there's not enough fabric.

yesterday was  a holiday here.

on the spooky side, we still have the internet connection which means someone forgot to do their job.

neki desu