Remember those rust pants from a previous post that I was trying to find tops for? Well here is the second instalment : a casual summer blouse using Lekala 4420 Continue reading “Sew the look : Lekala 4420 Blouse”
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Bouclé Knit Blazer
I’ve been working on this knit blazer one and off for the last couple of months. This week I had a meeting in Melbourne and took the train down. With six hours on the train, I finished all hand-stitching the trim and getting the button sew on.
Lekala 4708: North Face Knock-off
One of the best things about sewing is being able to knock-off designer brands. Not only to you get a custom fit garment at a fraction of the price, you also have control over the colours and fabrics. This Lekala pattern (4708) looks to be based roughly on The North Face’s Arcata hoodie.
SWAP 2018: Pink shirt and grey jeans
Over the long weekend, I got a bit of time to work on my SWAP plan.
The first item is a cotton shirt sewn using Lekala 4002. It is an interesting design, with a side panel and an angled yoke that extends through onto the sleeves, with a faux bow for decoration. The fabric is a tightly woven cotton – the kind that a needle has trouble punching through. The colour is a delicate pink that can almost look white depending on what it is worn with. Continue reading “SWAP 2018: Pink shirt and grey jeans”
Lekala 4695 : Lined anorak
The weather here is warming up and nudging above the 300C mark. It’s a bit late to be making a cool-weather jacket but when I saw this pattern released by Lekala (4695), I just couldn’t resist. Ordered and printed the evening it was available, and completed two days latter. Not bad going, but took two weeks to take the photos. Oh well….
Autumn sewing wrap-up
It’s been almost three months since my last post. Most of my spare time has been spent enjoying the great outdoors or working in the garden. I’ve been sewing a little, but not getting around to editing photos for a write-up. So its high time for a quick catch-up.
Lekala 4466 Knit Blazer and other finish objects…
Lekala 4466 in a textured knit
I bought this gorgeous textured knit from my “local” indie fabric store at the same time I picked up the pixel plaid wool. The pattern I had in mind was Lekala 4466 which is designed for knits and has a shawl collar, princess seams and two piece sleeves. Continue reading “Lekala 4466 Knit Blazer and other finish objects…”
Lekala 5917: Goretex Jacket
For the last 10 years I’ve been wanting to make a Goretex jacket. The RTW one I use for skiing and hiking was designed for someone much taller than I am. Making my own would mean I get a good fit plus have control over pocket styles and added extras like pit zips and detachable hoods. So what has been stopping me all this time? The main issue is can’t really decide on the design I want to make. Some of the slim-fit RTW climbing jackets looks so nice, but maybe not so versatile. The other issue is the paralysis of not wanting to cut into expensive fabric. Continue reading “Lekala 5917: Goretex Jacket”
‘Start with a skein’ SWAP: Pack 3
The third pack in the SWAP consists of two garments that use the same colour scheme as the first two packs and tie them together.
Pack 1 was off-white, with the print in the top including blue and browns.
Pack 2 was mainly blue, but the shorts also had a dash of tan.
So this pack features shades of off-white, mid-brown and blue with a orange highlights. Orange will feature in the final pack. Continue reading “‘Start with a skein’ SWAP: Pack 3”
‘Start with a skein’ SWAP: Pack 2
The next part of the new wardrobe is the blue pack – tencel denim shirt, linen jeans and cotton shorts. The details and photos are below. But first, a quick update on the progress of the scarf. I’ve wound the yarn onto the warping board. It was quite a slow process trying to keep the colours stacked as they were in the skein for 140 threads. There is a lot more light blue than I thought, but I can use those areas for the loom waste. Here is a picture, love the colours!!!! Continue reading “‘Start with a skein’ SWAP: Pack 2”
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