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knitted zig zag scarf
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built by wendy pattern

so, in keeping with the wardrobe refashion pledge, i’m in the middle of a few projects, as seen above:

-a zig-zag scarf made with odd bits of yarn from the ye olde stash.

-and starting a sewing pattern from the built by wendy pattern collection, as a way to get myself back in the sewing habit before attacking custom patternmaking i want to get into doing tout suite, as i detailed in a previous post. i’m planning on making the one shown on the far right, the one with the three quarter length sleeves and elasticated hem. the fabric is a rich pumpkin-colored wool jersey.

i am very happy this weekend for one big reason: my new patternmaking/cutting table arrived yesterday! i was told it would take three weeks to arrive, but instead, it only took three days! petey put it together this morning for me. now i can now sew and design with ease!

i was very worried about the weeks it would have taken to get here, as i abhor the idea of using the floor to draft patterns or assemble pieces of patterns while sewing, if only for the damage it would do to my weak back. *phew* so glad it did not come down to that…

the sewing and designing will now commence! hurrah!

February 11 2007 | Posted in creative dabblings.

Comments

11 total remarks on this post.

  1. February 12 2007 at 3:57 am

    Colleen

    Built by Wendy has patterns! And Good patterns. Wow, that is just great.
    Also, love the one on the right.


  2. February 12 2007 at 8:57 am

    Stacy

    I can’t wait to see that Built by Wendy top complete! And a cutting table too? I’m jealous!


  3. February 12 2007 at 4:56 pm

    Nancy

    oooh! that pumpkin wool number is going to look fabulous. and i’m so excited to see your custom work once you get going with your nifty cutting table!


  4. February 12 2007 at 6:45 pm

    S.

    We are waiting with baited breath for your show & tell!


  5. February 13 2007 at 9:59 am

    Natalie

    I love that simplicity pattern! I cant wait to see how it turns out…


  6. February 13 2007 at 12:37 pm

    birdie

    wow, that zig zag scarf looks amazing! i love the color combo. just curious, i’ve been shopping for a patternmaking/cutting table as well. if you don’t mind, how much did yours cost? xoxo.


  7. February 13 2007 at 9:59 pm

    Katie

    I really like your scrap yarn scarf. Very lovely.


  8. February 14 2007 at 12:40 pm

    La Principessa

    Good for you! I’ve been trying to teach myself how to sew–I rented a sewing machine for a few weeks a little while ago–but it’s next to impossible as a college student. So, it’s good to know that I can live vicariously through you!


  9. February 15 2007 at 10:08 am

    Casey

    yay for new cutting tables! :) I always love when things arrive sooner than anticipated. :)

    I’m looking forward to seeing how that Built by Wendy pattern turns out for you; I’ve heard mixed reviews on the sizing, so I’m trying to figure out about that before attempting one myself. Plus, JoAnn’s is having a Simplicity sale this weekend… lol. Love the fabric you chose for it!!

    that scarf fragment is gorgeous–the entire piece is going to be stunning!! :)


  10. February 15 2007 at 12:07 pm

    miss mary jane

    I have that same Built By Wendy pattern!
    I still have yet to make something from it,
    but i feel damn motivated to!!


  11. March 18 2007 at 11:12 pm

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