Friday, February 20, 2009

Trying new things





We're playing around with the template of the blog, so you will have noticed a change around here. We finally made a picture header. About time too!

I made McCalls 9533 this week, view F, in a nice smooth doubleknit. No zip required, so really just 2 french darts, 2 side seams, and twin needle turn and hem armholes, neckline and hem. Very quick! It was a bit plain, so I sewed three red buttons on the front. I'm getting a lot of wear out of it already. It goes well with my surprisingly large collection of red shoes!

5 comments:

  1. Love the tiny, red buttons. They really make it.

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  2. The women in the header illustration are cracking me up!

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  3. Your dress looks so good on you. The fit is great, and I love the button idea.

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  4. That turned out so sweet, you french dart fiend you!

    I like to think those ladies at the top represent us. What with the crazy hand movements and all.

    (PS Kitty, I got you one of the VoG lights today. Power Light Twins, SHAZAM!).

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  5. Re: the crazy ladies in the header, I believe I'm the one at the back, planting my hat, and Moggy's the one doing the 'Batusi'
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batusi

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