My pants are still in time out. Not sure if they can be revived, they may move to the trash chute. Soooo, I've moved on.
Before I left Detroit after Christmas I made a final trip to JoAnn's. I don't often purchase fabric at JA's but they had a few that I really liked. 
The two on the left are knits - thin but nice recovery. The floral is probably a rayon, maybe a summer weight dress? In fact, the blue has already become a Jalie tshirt. 
Overall, I like the shirt, but like the other Jalie I have it's too short. I need to add a couple inches to the torso to move the waist down. Oh, and I hate 3/4 length sleeves. I used knit stabilizer in the neck and hem. You can't tell from the (very goofy) picture, but it really helped the way it wears. I'll wear this and may use my other knit for another version - a longer version that is, I do like the boat neck. The brown knit reminds me very much of a fabric that I bought in NYC at Spandex House that met an unfortunate end with a BWOF shirt (RIP). And yes, I know I still haven't shown you that I own or wear shoes. Maybe next time. The scraps are cut into underpinnings, but I just can't get the elastic to sew at the edges of the fabric so they're hanging with the trousers in the time out cubby.
The two on the left are knits - thin but nice recovery. The floral is probably a rayon, maybe a summer weight dress? In fact, the blue has already become a Jalie tshirt. 
Overall, I like the shirt, but like the other Jalie I have it's too short. I need to add a couple inches to the torso to move the waist down. Oh, and I hate 3/4 length sleeves. I used knit stabilizer in the neck and hem. You can't tell from the (very goofy) picture, but it really helped the way it wears. I'll wear this and may use my other knit for another version - a longer version that is, I do like the boat neck. The brown knit reminds me very much of a fabric that I bought in NYC at Spandex House that met an unfortunate end with a BWOF shirt (RIP). And yes, I know I still haven't shown you that I own or wear shoes. Maybe next time. The scraps are cut into underpinnings, but I just can't get the elastic to sew at the edges of the fabric so they're hanging with the trousers in the time out cubby. And, as long as I'm shopping at JA's.... I picked up my first Jelly Roll. 
Not a Moda roll - a cheap knockoff. Some of the strips weren't cut very straight. And because it was new I couldn't wait to play with it. A little searching on line and help from my friends at Pattern Review I cut 
and pieced on Sunday. The pattern is called French Braid and required minimal additional cutting. It isn't a blocked quilt, you just add the pieces to create the strip. I went back to JA's today and found a dark red to border it with. 
The backing is a giraffe print similar to one of the pieces. Oh, and bought another roll for another quilt. it's a bigger roll, what do they call them? Blue and green batik. Photos on another day. Suggestions for a pattern? Minimal additional cutting, remember.
Not a Moda roll - a cheap knockoff. Some of the strips weren't cut very straight. And because it was new I couldn't wait to play with it. A little searching on line and help from my friends at Pattern Review I cut 
and pieced on Sunday. The pattern is called French Braid and required minimal additional cutting. It isn't a blocked quilt, you just add the pieces to create the strip. I went back to JA's today and found a dark red to border it with. 
The backing is a giraffe print similar to one of the pieces. Oh, and bought another roll for another quilt. it's a bigger roll, what do they call them? Blue and green batik. Photos on another day. Suggestions for a pattern? Minimal additional cutting, remember. And I'm still working on my son's scarf. I'm a very slow knitter. Good thing winter's are long in Detroit.
Your knit top turned out well. I am not bothered about your shoes, I never wear them in the house, and have to go hunting for them for photos. I am sure you have some!
ReplyDeleteYou must be super happy to be reunited with your sewing machine! Your top is cute. Me, I love 3/4 length sleeves. I shorten all my long sleves to that length! Have fun with your jelly rolls and piecing quilt tops.
ReplyDeleteYou must be using an older Jalie pattern. FWIW, the newer ones are really, REALLY long. I had to take 4 or 5" off the gathered scoop neck and the turtleneck patterns. I like my tops to end at the high hip because I mostly don't tuck them in.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt looks great!
I love the top. I also love the 3/4 length sleeve. I have short arms and long sleeves are always way too long. Anxious to see what you make from the other fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI love that print top! Very vibrant for gray winter days.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had your patience for quilting. Really pretty colors.
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