Saturday, March 23, 2013

Sweater Pieces

I'm working on putting together a sweater for the same gal I made the baby afghan for last week.  I removed from my shop a hat and bootie set to also gift to her soon-to-be baby girl.

Two days ago I started this sweater project.  I've never made a sweater before but I can honestly say I'm glad for the experience.  Remind me of that when I'm struggling to sew together the pieces, okay?

I'm holding off on purchasing the buttons because there is a sale coming up next week at a fabric store nearby on their buttons.  Buttons are expensive.  The ones I have in mind are really expensive too.  I was thinking of novelty ones like animals or maybe a faux pearl.

Meanwhile I will finish up the second sleeve today and start sewing together the garment.  So glad I learned different needle crafts at my mom's knees.  I first started sewing when I was just four years old.  I won't brag so I won't list all the different things I've learned to do but I can survive thanks to mom, home-ec, girl scouts and,  home bureau.

Here are a few pictures of what I'm making:




9 comments:

  1. Pretty! A family frient sent me a hand kitted sweater, hat and booties the exact same soft pink color. I love it! I am sure your friend will love this one :-)

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    1. I hope she will too. I love making things with my hands. Keeps me from eating!

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  2. Oh my, that's adorable. I have always wanted to learn how to knit/crochet, but still haven't. Thanks for stopping by my blog :)
    ICLW #13

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  3. I think you're very talented :) I don't know if I'd attempt something like that, but I know I'd totally mess it up! I wish I'd have someone to teach me these things, I mean I took home-ec but that was limited and not the same as continuous hands on learning.

    It looks very cute so far.

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    1. If I lived closer to you I'd show you how to crochet.

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  4. That looks so cute! I love to crochet blankets, but I have never tried to do anything more complicated than that. Can't wait to see the finished product.

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    1. My mom sent me stitch markers which really did help with the assembly process. Usually I just wing it when I assemble a project.

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  5. WOW you are so dang talented! This looks great! I cant wait to see the final pics

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