I finished a knitting project! And it is for myself, which is rare. So I am excited to share the news. I suppose the 90 degree days do not call for sock-wearing, but these are made of a spongy cotton blend that is very comfortable. I like this yarn a lot. It is KnitPicks Risata [...]
Archive for June, 2009
19 Jun
Not so easy . . .
Um, my next post will NOT be the pattern for the Girly Jimbei because it is really hard to make a pdf file of patterns! Whew, my head is spinning. But it is not impossible and I will figure it out. It will just take a little longer than I thought. I found this helpful [...]
18 Jun
Girly Jimbei
Here is a pair of Girly Jimbei with ruffles and a curved hem. I also put ruffles on the shorts. What is very satisfying about sewing for Claire is that she is starting to know that I am making things just for her. She likes the special clothing and when she puts it on she [...]
17 Jun
Little Achievements
The blogs I like best “celebrate”, whether it is a finished project or a new friend made or a pretty day. You don’t see the whole life of the person, just the little bits. You have to imagine the rest. If you read my diary, you would see all my woes and despairs (with my [...]
11 Jun
Boxer Shorts
For Father’s Day this year, The Old Man at Sea will receive two new pairs of boxers. My brother-in-law is getting a handmade pair, too. As TOMAS was packing, I stole a worn-out pair from his sea bag to rip apart and make a pattern from. I don’t know how this stretched-out pair stayed up [...]
5 Jun
Japanese Pajamas for Toddlers
This week’s project was to create a new set of “Jinbei” for Claire. Jinbei are traditionally worn by men, women and children during the summer time, in the evening or night. Wikipedia says you can collect your mail while wearing them. :) What I find so great about children’s jinbei is that you can let [...]
3 Jun
Sewing Tools
Here is my makeshift lightbox: a glass coffee table with a light underneath. It works pretty good with daylight under the glass, too. And here is my new way to organize sizable scraps of fabric. I could even layer a few of these $10 shoe organizers from Lowe’s. But I’m not a stashaholic–yet. Coming [...]
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