I’m working on my embroidered Alice top with the V-neck adaptation. I’ve used three different fabrics: a Nano Iro double-gauze 80cm remnant, washed linen and a printed lawn. They’re all playing nicely together. There is a very faint glimmer of metallic overprinting in the Nano Iro gauze and I wanted to pick up on that with… Continue reading Alice Top With Nano Iro and Embroidery
I’ve been happily making bags this last week. It was the perfect thing to do while recovering from the flu. I didn’t have to try anything on and look at myself in the mirror. I have a large stash of vintage fabric and antique textiles that I’ve always planned to do something with and bags are… Continue reading Bags From Vintage Fabric
Yesterday I showed you my Alice Top, made from a pattern by Tessuti. Today I am going to illustrate the steps I took to adjust the front yoke and armbands for a full bust. It is always best to make a muslin/calico for fitting but this uses a quicker short cut. Bust Adjustment with Minimum Fuss and Fabric… Continue reading Alice Top: Full Bust Adjustment
My big knitting project at the moment is writing a book about highly-decorated fingerless mitts and mittens. These are my favourite things to knit and give as gifts. They are quick, easily adapted to suit the recipient, fun to pick colours for, and fun to make. I always hear from the receiver how much… Continue reading Knit Embroidery: Mittens
