Saturday, December 07, 2019

I'm back!

Obviously, I have been missing in action! My sewing mojo has been sporadic and pretty much non-existent of late. I was motivated to sew some for the Class Reunion.

After returning from a great event, both DH and I came down with the crud and we still have a lingering, annoying cough still.  Earlier this week I cut out a pattern I have been wanting to sew for some time.

It is currently OOP and I purchased it on eBay. I fell in love with this pattern and particularly the red version above. I saw this on Dressmaking Debacles. I also fell in love with her distressed knit but now I can't find any.

I used a black bamboo knit that I purchased a long time ago and cannot find the details of it.  Normally I take a photo with who, when purchased.  I have several yards of it.  Unfortunately, the fabric was not the best choice for this pattern and the knit does not have a good recovery after stretching.  So this is now a wadder.

I have decided to sew the Itch to Stitch Cape Cod Capelet and I am going to use up the rest of this fabric.  This will be my test garment. From the numerous reviews and Instagram posts I have seen, you can practically use any kind of knits. ( I am an affiliate and if you click on my affiliate link (sidebar) I will receive a commission.  I have not been a great affiliate and did not check to see if I still am.)

That's it for now.  I have printed the pages and plan to put the pieces together this evening.



6 comments:

  1. Welcome back, hope your sewing mojo comes back with a vengeance! I can't wait to see your finished cape, sooo exciting! I love capes, classy & comfortable.

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    1. Hi Bonnie! Some mojo still around! Starting working on the capelet.

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  2. Glad you're back!! Be prepared for your capelet to be a muslin. I used a lightweight sweater knit without much recovery and I don't think it'll stick around. The drape of the capelet puts some weight (gravity) on the fabric. I like the pattern but mine feels so droopy on.

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    1. Thanks for the feedback. This is a bamboo knit (I think) It certainly did not work for the New Look pattern and possibly not for this either. That's really why I am using it because if it is a wadder I won't feel so bad. I have seen several of these made with various knits and most look good.

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  3. Welcome back!! I hope you are over your cough and healing well. The capelet looks promising!

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    1. I am on the mend! I am feeling much better and feel like sewing again!

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