So, fabulous Michelle at Oilcloth Junkie has challenged herself to use one pattern a month for the rest of the year, and I have tentatively joined her. I say tentatively, because I might flake out by next month, but this month, I actually sucked it up, cut into one of my saved patterns, (who am I kidding, all my patterns are "saved") and made something that remotely resembles clothing. Not nice clothing, but tolerable apparel. And, it was my first time successfully (relative term) using a knit fabric, so, bonus points! Ding Ding!
(It's the brown thing, not the jacket. If I could make jackets I would give myself so many dings I would be unable to bear all the noise.)
As you can see, the results are best when worn beneath layers, as the sleeves are a bit more poofy than I really care to let anyone know. I dig the pattern, but left on it's own, it is a tad muu-muu-esque. Whatever. I'm proud. And I actually wore it to work, and no one asked me if I had made it myself! Of course, I know it's what they were all thinking, but, they were too polite to ask! More bonus points? I think so!Ding!
Ding!
(Pictures of me are dorky; I look like a dork. It's that ridiculous smile thing. Apologies, profuse ones.)
5 comments:
For what it's worth, I think you look cute.
Way to go! And knit, too!
WOO HOO for tenatively joining in Pattern Hell!! There is something satisfying about using them but horribly daunting too.
I also think you look cute!
i noted no dorkiness. everyone thinks that they look dorky in their own photos. i think the garment is great and good luck with your pattern a month. i look forward to seeing your projects.
It looks great! I so should start using more of my patterns too...
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