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I used a pattern not available anymore to add a polo shirt collar to Ryan's standard t-shirt pattern. You can download the collar and button band pieces by clicking the button below, but obviously, the pieces are just for Ryan's size. Download Pattern I want to document the method since the original instructions were translated… Continue reading Polo Shirt Collar Tutorial
Wearable toile with missing hardware. I've always loved the look of traditional overalls. I saw the Fibre Mood Constance overalls and knew I needed to make myself a pair immediately. My goal was to alter the original pattern as little as possible. I know I tend to just self-draft patterns based on my measurements. This… Continue reading Fibre Mood Constance Overalls
Project Info PatternCumulus Tee by PetiteKnitMade forMeSizeLNeedleUS 2½ (3.0mm) and US 1½ (2.5mm)Gauge28 sts / 40 rows = 4 inin Stockinette Stitch using larger needlesYarnKnitting for Olive Pure SilkHow much?4 skeins, 1092 yards, 1000 metersColorwayCopper This was a straight forward project. I didn't have to make any alterations and the pattern fits beautifully. Part way… Continue reading Cumulus Tee by PetiteKnit
Project Info I completed this sweater in April 2020. Yoke I only repeated raglan shaping 31 times (not 35). Sleeve I started reducing stitches immediately on the sleeves, every 4th row. The sleeves looked really bad the way the pattern was written. I knitted 100 rows on each sleeve, which after washing, was the perfect… Continue reading So Basic Sweater by Maxim Cyr
Project Info PatternComfort Fade Cardi by Andrea MowryMade forMeSizeLNeedleUS 2 (2.75mm) and US 3 (3.25mm)Gauge21 sts / 32 rows = 4 inin Stockinette Stitch after blocking, using larger needlesYarnHedgehog Fibres Merino DKHow much?5.4 skeins, 1182.6 yards, 1080 meters, 621 gramsColorwayPoppy I really dropped the ball on moving my Ravelry posts over to my website. I'm determined… Continue reading Comfort Fade Cardi
For me, fitting shirts are just as tricky as fitting pants. I have an excellent fit for my everyday t-shirts with a modified Union St pattern, but I've struggled to get a decent fit in a woven pattern. When the Norma blouse didn't fit, instead of altering, I ended up drafting a pattern from my… Continue reading Fiber Mood Norma Blouse
After my last few blog posts about fitting tips and tricks when drafting pants, I need to show how I actually draft pants. After drawing dozens of patterns, I do have "my method." If you need to read my other posts about fitting and measurements, here are the links: How to measure for pantsCrease line… Continue reading How I Draft Pants: A Basic Pattern Block
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