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Instagram FO catch-up

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Lately, I’ve been doing most of my “blogging” on Instagram. I have enjoyed it so much! Instagram makes it so easy to post progress pictures or share crafty thoughts. It’s so easy to do from my phone, since my computer time is much more limited, and I’m connecting with so many more crafters there. (And, to be completely honest, some of the most recent WordPress upgrades have made it very clumsy and frustrating to use)

I figured I’d share some of my recent FOs here (9 of them since I last posted!), but I really hope you join me on Instagram for more frequent updates and random chatter.

Dragon Belly Shawl – crocheted linen – is done!

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Finally blocked! The scarf came out a bit small, only about 51″ across the top and 24″ deep, and also didn’t soften after blocking as much as projects made from other linen yarns have. But this was my experiment in crocheting with linen, which I really enjoyed, and I’m not so worried that the finished scarf is less than ideal. . . . Pattern is Dragon Belly Shawl by @mijocrochet, crocheted with @habutextiles XS-55 L25/3 linen (100% laceweight linen, 137g = about 3 skeins, 04 Tea Green), using size D/3.0mm @cloverusa crochet hook. . . . #crochet #crochetersofinstagram #clovercrochet #crochetersofIG #linen #habutextiles #crochetedshawl #linenshawl #dragonbellyshawl #mijocrochet

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Sonya’s fox shirt is done!

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Sonya insisted on a variety of poses to show you her new tee! It came out… okay. Main complaint is that the sleeves are too narrow – and I got the seam allowance correct on that part! The neck opening is a bit wide/scooped, but that’s my own fault for futzing the seam allowance. . . . This is size 2, which I chose based on the finished chest circumference, which indeed works. But the shoulders and sleeves seem too tight. I wish sewing patterns would share additional/all finished dimensions, not just chest circumference, length from shoulder, etc. . . . Pattern is #favtee by @patternsforpirates#patternsforpirates #p4p. Fabric is knit jersey by @pattyyoung for @rileyblakedesigns, #acornvalley collection #pattyyoung #modkid #rileyblakedesigns, purchased at my local fabric shop @crosscutsewingco #crosscutsewing.

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A rookie mistake

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I made such a rookie mistake, you guys. I attached the neckband and was like, hmm… that looks so dainty, it can’t be right. ????????????????? . . . You see, when the pattern says “1/2″ seam allowance” that is NOT THE SAME as making sure your serger is nipping off 1/2″ with the blade! . . . So far, I’ve made this mistake on the shoulder seams and the neckband. Not worried about the neckband so much (and it will look better once I top stitch it with the coverlock), but the shoulder seams will affect the armscye and setting in the sleeves. I am still hopeful that the shirt can fit, however. . . . Pattern is #favtee by @patternsforpirates #patternsforpirates #p4p. Fabric is knit jersey by @pattyyoung for @rileyblakedesigns, #acornvalley collection #pattyyoung #modkid #rileyblakedesigns, purchased at my local fabric shop @crosscutsewingco #crosscutsewing. Much fussy-cutting on this one to make sure the foxes were centered; so much so that I ran out of yardage and pieced the neckband together from two strips.

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A t-shirt I sewed!

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I sewed a thing to wear! I don’t often make things like this – it’s a time issue, sewing is not portable like knitting. But this was a great project to continue to learn how to use my #serger and #coverlock. The pattern is #laundrydaytee by @lovenotions (psstt… there’s a way to get this pattern for free!). The fabric is a rayon/spandex blend from @joann_stores. . . . Some good things about this project: ?? good shape ?? nicely written and formatted pattern ?? looks flattering ?? fabric color is lovely and hides a multitude of sins and stains ?? tons of use of serger and coverlock. TBH, I finally figured out my coverlock with this project. . . . Some bad things about this project: ?? the stabilizing tape in shoulders is too itchy for me to wear. I just can’t. Lasted 15 minutes (Dritz Stay Tape) ?? doesn’t fit well at top – too big. Armscye too deep. Neckline too deep and too wide. Shoulders too far apart. Slips off my body. I likely need to make everything above the bust a size smaller. ?? hated the rayon/spandex blend. Hated working with it, don’t love wearing it, either. I realize I like a sturdier fabric. . . . #sewing #sewersofinstagram #tshirtpattern #brother1034d #brother1034dserger #brother2340cv

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