Blog entries tagged Top

A Lazy Weekend and a Cardigan

Shelley — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 07:00:00 +0100

When I checked the weather at the end of last week the forecast for this weekend was really cold. The sun would be out but we were going to be dropping down into the thirties. Since Rob and I both felt the beginnings of a cold we decide it would be best to have an completely indoor weekend. I did the grocery shopping on Friday night and we have not unlocked our front door in the last two days. I have been outside only once - to fill the squirrel feeder for continued dog entertainment. A...

The Orange Top

Shelley — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:47:56 +0100

We're having some hot weather here - hot for us anyway - and I finally got around to making up a top that's been in the back of my head for most of two years. I was inspired by a top I saw in an online catalogue. I loved the lace down the front and the oversize ribbon ties. It took me a while (and several iterations) to find everything I needed to make my top but I love the way i...

My Pink Blouse

Shelley — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:13:00 +0100

This is the fourth time I've made up this pattern - Simplicity 3835 ... I don't even need to look up the number anymore - and I still love it. This blouse went through a few iterations before reaching its final form (and might get a few tweeks yet).

I was originally planning to use the collar piece and have a placket with a button closure in the back. I had sewn it...

Vacation Sewing #2

Shelley — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:10:09 +0100

This was another quick sewing project - once I had the pattern traced out. The design is from a Japanese craft book. I don't know exactly what the title is but it was called Camisole and Dress in the Etsy listing (I think this one came from here). It's full of cute little tops and summer dresses.

Roses in Black

Shelley — Sun, 25 May 2008 21:45:20 +0100

I finished my new shirt this morning. It took me a little longer than I'd anticipated because I decided I didn't like the look of top stitching on this fabric and did all the finishing by hand instead. I used this pattern with several modifications.

When I did my mock-up I found the sleeves a little tighter than I like so I added three-quarters of an inch to the sleeve width...

My Hemp Lace Tank

Shelley — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:32:18 +0100

Pattern: Hemp Lace Tank (#329) by LanaKnits
Yarn: allhemp3 in Dusty Rose
Yardage: 3 skeins
Needles: 2.00 and 2.5 mm AddiTurbos

It's so exciting to be finally finished this project. I started this just after our wedding last summer (so about the end of July) when the weather was really hot. Hard to believe right now - it will be a few months before it is warm eno...