Changing aspirations, Reigniting Old Passions and Looking to the Future.
Here I am reflecting over the past few years, thinking about what I've learnt, how I've changed and what has motivated me.
Then I take some time to set forward focused intentions and consider my 'why' for these...
Thrift Flip/ Upcycling
XL Shirt into a Shirt-Dress
I bought this XL Shirt from a Kilo Vintage sale a few years ago and decided to cut it up to make it into a dress...
Retro Pattern Adaptation
The One With the Stripes...
Since making this first jumper, I have found that this pattern is super easy to adapt, from textures to colours, sleeve length and so on. This one is striped, with a bunch of aran weight scraps, and knitted in stocking stitch...
Knitting Basics
Here is where to start with knitting. Learn how to do a Slip knot, Cast On a couple of ways, Knit, Purl and finish with Casting Off.
Crochet Basics
[COMING SOON] Another craft of loops through loops. From chain stitches to triple crochet, here is the starting point for crochet.
Pattern Block/ For the fabric
Seasonally Camouflaged Wrap Dress
[COMING SOON] This gorgeous green and cream patterned fabric was found in a loft or in someone's fabric stash and given to my mum because she is known by people as someone who sews. I loved it, so mum let me make a dress from it!
Pattern Block/ For the Fabric
Shift-style Dress from Scratch
[COMING SOON] I made this dress because I LOVED the fabric. With little inspiration I decided to do some research and I found the 1960's shift dress style, but I knew I wanted the dress to be more fitted than the original style.
Pattern Adaptation
Black and White Rib Knitted Spencer
[COMING SOON] This is the second Jumper I have made based off the Vintage Knitted Spencer pattern, this time I ribbed it..