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.
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.
ReplyDeleteHi Bonnie! Some mojo still around! Starting working on the capelet.
DeleteGlad 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.
ReplyDeleteThanks 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.
DeleteWelcome back!! I hope you are over your cough and healing well. The capelet looks promising!
ReplyDeleteI am on the mend! I am feeling much better and feel like sewing again!
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