If I wasn’t an amateur …

… I’d have done more than just design these.  Oh well maybe someday they will get made.

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Project in the Works

Now that my travel bag is finished, I’m going to work on finishing this top that I started crocheting.  It’s got single stitch ribbing from under the bust to the hem and it’s going to have single stitch on the bodice with a butterfly profile motif scattered across it.  The ribbing is tri-colored – blue, orange and light green.  I think I will make the bodice background the green color and the butterflies the blue and orange.  The straps will be different colors – one blue and the other orange.  Not sure if this will end up being a sleep/lounge top or one that can be worn out and about.  I was thinking of making matching bottoms of some sort, but don’t believe I will have enough yarn left over (unless I make a thong) – we’ll see.

I will put up a picture once it is finished along with the pattern.

International Travel Bag

Here is my first attempt at sharing a sewing pattern.  I had this really cool fabric that I had bought and didn’t know what to do with.  It was a heavy red cotton with the names of international fashion capitols painted in white.  A little too much for a garment – jacket or skirt – but it turned out great as a bag.  I used this light purple fabric I had lying around for the lining – gave great contrast.  Now all I need is somewhere to travel to.

International Travel Bag

International Travel Bag Pattern

International Travel Bag Instructions

A few sewing projects

Here are some pics of my favorite sewing projects from over the years.  Every piece is designed and sewn by me.  One day when I get good, I will upload a few of the patterns for consumer consumption (free of course).  So enjoy and give me some feed back if you so choose.  Would love know what you think about the designs.

Pink plaid sheath with collar and faux button placket. Back zipper

Corduroy cutaway coat with extra skirt and decorative wooden buttons.

Bolero jacket done in purple donagle(?) with a pink chinese print lining. Puff sleeves with cuffs. Shawl collar.

Flapper inspired drop waist dress with pin-tucks down the front and novelty knit bodice insert.

Cross over blouse with cuffed bishop sleeves (with eyelets for laces).

A-lined dress with mesh yoke and v-neck. Sleeveless

Hello world!

Welcome to my Blog.  Let’s see how long it takes me to forget about it.  Here I will share my crochet and sewing projects as well as recipes and anything else that I find interesting.

Snow(odd)ball Tam

Okay here is my first OFFICIAL post.  I wanted a hat with an interesting  look and texture.  I think it was during last winter when I first thought of it hence the snowballs.  There is no gauge or hook size.  I design by measurement because I am lazy and it’s easier.

Back of hat

Oddball Snow Tam

Forgive me if it is difficult to get to this is my first time.