tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5762861778676756722024-03-26T14:59:15.984+00:00Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentsMy name is Bracken. I live in the UK. I make all sorts of crafty things but mostly I sew so this is a blog about making lots of garments and becoming who I really am after many years buying ready to wear. You will find the odd recipe for food and cosmetics or also knitting on here as well as sewing.Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996239089958622569noreply@blogger.comBlogger735125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576286177867675672.post-75500379868361266342024-03-26T14:29:00.004+00:002024-03-26T14:29:45.544+00:00Camo pixie top<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4W3wswRKgY-azq3owPhARWnPgDoNIeQ19-UIueqP6KHfinp3BEv7MTkrplilvNI4NsfqpVCbTn2U1JIbDWnNe4JzfCyKxrn5esoDspApCFJEDBuEFvWlILBnbl_P2Xg1k5IKQzLinkilWCljHcYgl-gYLfO1vwEQMuBcYlklNX3NukdKZMX35opQlUaMt/s8160/20240324_162254.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4W3wswRKgY-azq3owPhARWnPgDoNIeQ19-UIueqP6KHfinp3BEv7MTkrplilvNI4NsfqpVCbTn2U1JIbDWnNe4JzfCyKxrn5esoDspApCFJEDBuEFvWlILBnbl_P2Xg1k5IKQzLinkilWCljHcYgl-gYLfO1vwEQMuBcYlklNX3NukdKZMX35opQlUaMt/w480-h640/20240324_162254.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>My sewing has had to slow up a bit this last week because my Mum, who is in her 80s, decided to be independent ad go up a ladder to change her shower curtains, and she fell from about 3ft or 1m up. Then she had to stay in hospital for a few days to recover and really I think she is very lucky nothing was broken or seriously damaged. Its just bruising. Anyway as you can imagine we have all (that is me, my brother, cousins etc) been telling her it was a stupid thing to do. Its not like there is no one who can do things for her. She just doesn't like asking. Trying to explain to someone their own pride has put them in hospital is not easy, or not if you do not want to upset that person. Anyway because of this I have not had time to blog and have only managed a small amount of sewing.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Ya4qnIyHxZ4IcdDu7-2kwV9CmpPO9X1OYbRVnT4U2lgukpsjZuKwfzyKpTz2IM3XTHZh1-IMdjfbQl45VmR4zpfjG5VuVb_xWGRX9zMfRm5qvaCj_lclomqu2HSrHukF4hz2cIHSVzAoLNp8-p9o6MjOmZiaZ-NyqbYmi6aXhE91wL2TBPEYUBDnJUPO/s8160/20240323_105151.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Ya4qnIyHxZ4IcdDu7-2kwV9CmpPO9X1OYbRVnT4U2lgukpsjZuKwfzyKpTz2IM3XTHZh1-IMdjfbQl45VmR4zpfjG5VuVb_xWGRX9zMfRm5qvaCj_lclomqu2HSrHukF4hz2cIHSVzAoLNp8-p9o6MjOmZiaZ-NyqbYmi6aXhE91wL2TBPEYUBDnJUPO/w480-h640/20240323_105151.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>My coat is still "in progress" because I had so much trouble with the button hole, and had to unpick it twice, that I decided that the best way forward is hand stitching and that will take me a while. Really it will give me a nicer finish than machine stitching anyway so I intend to also do my hood lining and my hem in hand sewing - ah I did attach the hood, which I had not yet done last week, so I will show you the coat once that is done. For now its not exactly on hold but awaiting progress. I bought some black embroidery thread to make a decent button hole and the rest will just take time. The thread arrived a couple of days ago so it should start to happen now onwards. So for now the coat has to wait in the shadows while I clear the other stuff on my table. <p></p><p>Well this camo fabric has been in my stash 3 years I think. I have another 2m piece to make a top for my partner as well. This bit was 4m. I am also making some tracksuit pants with some of this but hopefully more on that next week or even later this week since Mum has now finally come home. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix4cmwUEtOjp-Qw-BzfURaXyGXuQyvADgRCxTRS3rAsU3EkfzHh_PBiW-h8DS0B35lFJGOpXylbsS1BUriLIawwP5YKyuKGSUh6sXOzAhQgxSfT3g8MLLjxuO5p8CTtRXJQMQQx2kaGY7toAAmUR9-rfwedQVMx9rIP-6O0hI4xUUcmV86xaUtQ_h2n0aB/s8160/20240323_105128.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix4cmwUEtOjp-Qw-BzfURaXyGXuQyvADgRCxTRS3rAsU3EkfzHh_PBiW-h8DS0B35lFJGOpXylbsS1BUriLIawwP5YKyuKGSUh6sXOzAhQgxSfT3g8MLLjxuO5p8CTtRXJQMQQx2kaGY7toAAmUR9-rfwedQVMx9rIP-6O0hI4xUUcmV86xaUtQ_h2n0aB/w480-h640/20240323_105128.jpg" width="480" /></a> </p><p> I have made this top before in velvet. </p><p>Generally, I make the dress version but decided this fabric could look good in camo. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz1ZFLsncmx75-7UgiOZmB3JA3oF6nMFdNJxcKwllTAIXNPo8PbuZ-JMWT4d3ivuVL4yX8I4OaQsXsQyktPmnRQELKpgfvu1atOz6GhuD-pvHqirKcoAINXrFvf3cbzigtwMXizhdKiimwGqZ8laxCX2v8Dr-rUC-sefxiP4GHb2wYINufDHkhEuJNl65I/s8160/20240323_105146.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz1ZFLsncmx75-7UgiOZmB3JA3oF6nMFdNJxcKwllTAIXNPo8PbuZ-JMWT4d3ivuVL4yX8I4OaQsXsQyktPmnRQELKpgfvu1atOz6GhuD-pvHqirKcoAINXrFvf3cbzigtwMXizhdKiimwGqZ8laxCX2v8Dr-rUC-sefxiP4GHb2wYINufDHkhEuJNl65I/w480-h640/20240323_105146.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>I love the pointy hood on this top. And its so wearable . Its actually a fancy dress pattern but works really nicely in normal fabric with every day clothing.<p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4dABB7M2awA7yPngrnsmYFhwWVQ6QEVpHUnb92EMWO00rZHc4J5hlrEL6im1FX3l1fqBpWw8wE43hZJcbGgkvChtRphuon7KSNf02yQ1QCkWXQJQrOWzP45ZzM71xNM7zWfuG6ynSi4bGxlJNb0SDGiVGbqevaRI_TaORrBFc_37tJBBQ0Pjn9EdZ_7tI/s8160/20240323_105140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4dABB7M2awA7yPngrnsmYFhwWVQ6QEVpHUnb92EMWO00rZHc4J5hlrEL6im1FX3l1fqBpWw8wE43hZJcbGgkvChtRphuon7KSNf02yQ1QCkWXQJQrOWzP45ZzM71xNM7zWfuG6ynSi4bGxlJNb0SDGiVGbqevaRI_TaORrBFc_37tJBBQ0Pjn9EdZ_7tI/w480-h640/20240323_105140.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk_GUNLpcS-Dek7p5yj2qAs2PVafFGV9Q4HDJl8bf5d3_yrHAHs1gXvPNiWtSsjz6dsDmvXuxPY_r_LrOmdYWdvOEN8JsSwOqmgquFWa6GfRfhfoya4KyLd-Y7Hm-WpBv2vUi-sVcUwOZ2nZORdIeBEUpnQxAZ2PjoiowAMGejxQTpnfUJQ9ynOf2d-rxC/s8160/20240323_105134.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk_GUNLpcS-Dek7p5yj2qAs2PVafFGV9Q4HDJl8bf5d3_yrHAHs1gXvPNiWtSsjz6dsDmvXuxPY_r_LrOmdYWdvOEN8JsSwOqmgquFWa6GfRfhfoya4KyLd-Y7Hm-WpBv2vUi-sVcUwOZ2nZORdIeBEUpnQxAZ2PjoiowAMGejxQTpnfUJQ9ynOf2d-rxC/w480-h640/20240323_105134.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p></p>Anyway, as I said earlier I have also cut out a pair of tracksuit pants so will show you them once I get them sewn up.<p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLyStwdS9a244C3LQ7jsnqYn_iQXdB8ugKz80jRjfP32UoRxTDOGakT4F7aklgibf_lUlrjKcF-IXUpbgOIJTwDZkiBtjTZXdCu2ofih1VzMaw_QG2YPR1_widXozjxCQN7T29njWjE1SJiVP4LQGoTmg0zYmCbxNJw-IlLwkftlA7PojbvY_aq4NU1jE3/s8160/20240324_162252.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLyStwdS9a244C3LQ7jsnqYn_iQXdB8ugKz80jRjfP32UoRxTDOGakT4F7aklgibf_lUlrjKcF-IXUpbgOIJTwDZkiBtjTZXdCu2ofih1VzMaw_QG2YPR1_widXozjxCQN7T29njWjE1SJiVP4LQGoTmg0zYmCbxNJw-IlLwkftlA7PojbvY_aq4NU1jE3/w480-h640/20240324_162252.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Have a great week and thanks for popping by,</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Bracken</i><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996239089958622569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576286177867675672.post-79626874158481701372024-03-13T12:29:00.005+00:002024-03-13T12:39:43.148+00:00Coat in progress<p> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYkRpxpe6Xw7nmrGMQTQYh1qzIjj2xXXOAB6TeI4gmoqfd3f0N2CyecMMtCPp-YRhvK8nY2zkr9W4Z0LTJfr2OecSahyVJyL4kLxMvi5H98CjjyW-rhRq5RnOP6Oi-xhnoGaO8rOd1vpwZK_2S3ot8uZ7I1ZYvIjDB7zkY4lpbIHfCT0NmSl4az21bvlUf/s2040/20240310_152421.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1148" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYkRpxpe6Xw7nmrGMQTQYh1qzIjj2xXXOAB6TeI4gmoqfd3f0N2CyecMMtCPp-YRhvK8nY2zkr9W4Z0LTJfr2OecSahyVJyL4kLxMvi5H98CjjyW-rhRq5RnOP6Oi-xhnoGaO8rOd1vpwZK_2S3ot8uZ7I1ZYvIjDB7zkY4lpbIHfCT0NmSl4az21bvlUf/w360-h640/20240310_152421.jpg" width="360" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwfIfHnkrfx0pR05Trexrx6rap8HU5h1vBukzwvboeofCgGNE6s23VAb5t_AaKkVUjrOZmeFo9iPtrlzoDK6BJZh_b7D_rwN0RBgJ_7qTFGpI5MRl-BZlhO2BMuXvX6lQWNp-nxPXPo5DR06ZljlKEojr8Gu1-1CZDcds5uPVpZ-M1S7QM_NP3nVUPz7Wr/s2040/20240310_152419.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><p></p><p>These are terrible photos and taken in doors at night, in electric lighting, which never looks good for me but, I wanted to show you what I have been up to. I have made a bit of progress on my planned coat - cape coat. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSP7lPwBn-UYPOChIWeaywGVNS2s6S41TrVQ-wXFJR-TnOqWIxEkh7fwtOgedTAY-5DoAO3Tggof8DxwyMZFCDale3KC1ZGYtwDQmhqBh7T5mAyDiUo1SOwrKamjCqo3J2gyzZemHX-K7kmKaNA1C9OzHyQIG9RbCCyV6qyv5Ua9Qxv5o65QyQb0fj5kCp/s2040/20240313_123639.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSP7lPwBn-UYPOChIWeaywGVNS2s6S41TrVQ-wXFJR-TnOqWIxEkh7fwtOgedTAY-5DoAO3Tggof8DxwyMZFCDale3KC1ZGYtwDQmhqBh7T5mAyDiUo1SOwrKamjCqo3J2gyzZemHX-K7kmKaNA1C9OzHyQIG9RbCCyV6qyv5Ua9Qxv5o65QyQb0fj5kCp/w480-h640/20240313_123639.jpg" width="480" /></a> </p><p>This is Burda style magazine 128, 12/2002 and its almost finished now. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgH8-nZIQ8jjojpbJhQCUSWLE6yhOf-DRKH8OuPNGLKe5vmBWWJClm7lkn53XT7nh9dgOGTG47TzVcDleR79_qzmsTu9_LFurubIUga34WQQOklfV6sOGM2NEdzTVJflI7gS47-ANGcZymT-qTKh5EVRwak1Ez9d25bz8ruyO5bsX-AJTfsEdVTuwf-w4R/s2040/20240313_123748.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgH8-nZIQ8jjojpbJhQCUSWLE6yhOf-DRKH8OuPNGLKe5vmBWWJClm7lkn53XT7nh9dgOGTG47TzVcDleR79_qzmsTu9_LFurubIUga34WQQOklfV6sOGM2NEdzTVJflI7gS47-ANGcZymT-qTKh5EVRwak1Ez9d25bz8ruyO5bsX-AJTfsEdVTuwf-w4R/w480-h640/20240313_123748.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br />Its called a cape coat but does not seem so cape like on me as in the magazine. It will still make a nice coat though I think.<br /><p></p><p>The outer layer is a wool mix tweed - well it feels woolley but I actually do not know the fibre. Its off a discount stall and they said it was wool mix so its debateble. I suspect its a polyester. The back is a shiny knit so its just the front is "wooley".</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69MMQ2ve_wA26O3-S_64BtPhBqyvf4yiASyhz2sSXrNJ8FX60vNRBwJz-YtjIbdobHiPwWn13G0_i3zKVXZIcUwRxaXdtNXCRq2U7p_MiIR4bCzHhyVXL-le8bZDUu_f-sjMvaejSOdz08cdbraoe4w3TgJz5hhJzkkgmfDcASkXbX4oOLWMnuU0ZrG2x/s2040/20240310_152415.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1148" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69MMQ2ve_wA26O3-S_64BtPhBqyvf4yiASyhz2sSXrNJ8FX60vNRBwJz-YtjIbdobHiPwWn13G0_i3zKVXZIcUwRxaXdtNXCRq2U7p_MiIR4bCzHhyVXL-le8bZDUu_f-sjMvaejSOdz08cdbraoe4w3TgJz5hhJzkkgmfDcASkXbX4oOLWMnuU0ZrG2x/w360-h640/20240310_152415.jpg" width="360" /></a> </p><p> I lined with velboa faux fur that I stupidly bought 7m of because its not often you see this so cheap - yes love a bargain me!</p><p>Not yet sure what to do with the rest of the velboa but I am thinking a plain hoody might be nice - you know, glam up my wardrobe with fake fur, but in a boring every day way that is easy to wear maybe? <br /></p><p>I have not worked out the hem as yet. Might need to hand stitch that to get a good finish. Previous coats have been proven to be faster finished by hand than machine so its probably what I will do. I should also get a neater edge that way I think.<br /></p><p></p><p></p>I need to add the button hole at the neck. This style has just the one button as closure and the front completely overlaps, so I am intending to search out an antique button from my collection for it because I have boxes of old buttons from various great aunts including some that are huge 1960s ones. I think that would work on this. <br /><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGmyn7Whyphenhyphen5POTxtzevWMbclthpyEVQYkyATylNcwQ4vyx_L2L1nh4N5kUY72mALWu7dbDJq453Wjd428AAUU1ooS7UXKAi700qbvp6rFI7p2KKjGlXHrfLIruvM0YT9QemrJtHTm8C3FDAApml-wojxk26Sg_f8M0TMLoSsPpxsucNZG3loSL9QffJYmZp/s2040/20240310_152435.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1148" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGmyn7Whyphenhyphen5POTxtzevWMbclthpyEVQYkyATylNcwQ4vyx_L2L1nh4N5kUY72mALWu7dbDJq453Wjd428AAUU1ooS7UXKAi700qbvp6rFI7p2KKjGlXHrfLIruvM0YT9QemrJtHTm8C3FDAApml-wojxk26Sg_f8M0TMLoSsPpxsucNZG3loSL9QffJYmZp/w360-h640/20240310_152435.jpg" width="360" /></a> </p><p>No idea why I was pulling such a silly goofey face but you can see my neck here. The neck is still a raw edge and its just stay stitched. I am going to
add a hood because its practical in rainy UK, but this is meant to have a
normal collar. I have yet to cut out the hood. I actually do nto yet
know which hood pattern I will use but maybe just a basic one froma
sweatshirt that I have already made so I will know how big it will be. I
prefer a larger hood. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can also see the cuffs. The cuffs are not actually meant to turn back and I just did that to
show you, but to be honest I quite like how it looks. Probably whether I
turn back or not will depend on the weather but its nice to see they
look good like that. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><p>So I have quite a bit to do to finish this, but its going on well, and so far its working out ok, despite my having to completely unpick on of the pockets. I ended up with one pocket flap/piping slightly wider than the other due to doing that but I reckon it will not be seen by anyone but me so I am sticking with it rather than unpicking the pocket that worked and trying to make them identical. Its literally 2mm different so being opposite sides I do not think anyone can actually tell. Close ups on them are on my last post. Anyway thats what I have been doing so far the past week. So far so good with this one and hopefully next week I can show you how it is once its finished. </p><p>I have actually now started to believe in this coat so I really do not want another UFO. I should perhaps return to some of my other half finished coats after this and try to get at least one of them finished.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Have a great week, take care and thanks for visiting my blog,</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Bracken</i><br /></p>Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996239089958622569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576286177867675672.post-48838681730845147272024-03-01T15:27:00.004+00:002024-03-07T13:36:16.686+00:00An Easter basket for Egg Hunting, Upcycles and my socks<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR07xz4Hx0h9Ys38SLCmKszrcIuJiZuhlflG6gNjpVOM9MwBwv6GYx45k9nVB5zT1o6JInOayH1RSGvAvnCcSRFbNd9jZ78jlnNVlJiz6NCJWWc5oFzGjpl3pa992B-Ynf8xtU1TPr7HutTD_iWzTVw32VqNAZdesshgl6N0p0xlLW9uk2qJkYfB1ET1jU/s2040/20240301_142619.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR07xz4Hx0h9Ys38SLCmKszrcIuJiZuhlflG6gNjpVOM9MwBwv6GYx45k9nVB5zT1o6JInOayH1RSGvAvnCcSRFbNd9jZ78jlnNVlJiz6NCJWWc5oFzGjpl3pa992B-Ynf8xtU1TPr7HutTD_iWzTVw32VqNAZdesshgl6N0p0xlLW9uk2qJkYfB1ET1jU/w480-h640/20240301_142619.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA7uWA9B51SRvqalhfYr66VqdoDn6FK0vky2eRu0aTo4F5lYwQC92kJ3ZRsENFGzzhjofUr8cfYQww5aJZXrIVbYdbRSTpwCkuOPogChia0-Vof1hXv0YApbW3CAITDNY-JXQMzNEahiLwKc54D6remQ2BXgwKEH5IV0Q60AxzsI-nTuqnT79UGUCJsEGS/s8160/20240224_111341.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6120" data-original-width="8160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA7uWA9B51SRvqalhfYr66VqdoDn6FK0vky2eRu0aTo4F5lYwQC92kJ3ZRsENFGzzhjofUr8cfYQww5aJZXrIVbYdbRSTpwCkuOPogChia0-Vof1hXv0YApbW3CAITDNY-JXQMzNEahiLwKc54D6remQ2BXgwKEH5IV0Q60AxzsI-nTuqnT79UGUCJsEGS/s320/20240224_111341.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwBIOunkpDItqcCLbpE8FUc-X5ZtddJC3M-_upLvjbL5vf2WXh6RTxT6srb0N-JOTaBP_Zl2s4Y5fRUGmFSWCpAg2PAhS592jv2Szc4uBIE1Wu_Q11Ysfv0yGFB9DRv7hHoRV8aw7XhcL3IUdqnu0wElhzSGEwzXA4vmgdSeHiCM-YmsX0Zz80_62WdnV4/s8160/20240224_111357.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwBIOunkpDItqcCLbpE8FUc-X5ZtddJC3M-_upLvjbL5vf2WXh6RTxT6srb0N-JOTaBP_Zl2s4Y5fRUGmFSWCpAg2PAhS592jv2Szc4uBIE1Wu_Q11Ysfv0yGFB9DRv7hHoRV8aw7XhcL3IUdqnu0wElhzSGEwzXA4vmgdSeHiCM-YmsX0Zz80_62WdnV4/s320/20240224_111357.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I made an Easter egg hunt basket for a small person I know. Its made
from synthetic and very cheap felt from Amazon. I bought the felt ages
ago meaning to use it for finger pupperts. Well that never quite
happened so its available in my stash and I decided this basket will be needed and why buy
one when you can easily make one.<br /><br /></div>You do not get enough of any one colour in the packs I bought from Amazon to do for example a base from one colour so I did it as quarters and the sides as narrow strips.<p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWZVSw22Ks1spE83Thu6dqHyhJK93zIMluq_XMzV4HAiZgcz0MZjAwDMxJD8oCV3uWoMdeAkAjUNdeWyh7-TGZhmAAxk3VdefVI7iIdQCg2CKKHbwu7oIly8e9iSb4v7y5klYeFi5D5dlpCwQYu6qeDGldoVMNHn8HcFOzKC8mNVkM1drRRQgkMjMx_wCr/s8160/20240224_102155.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6120" data-original-width="8160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWZVSw22Ks1spE83Thu6dqHyhJK93zIMluq_XMzV4HAiZgcz0MZjAwDMxJD8oCV3uWoMdeAkAjUNdeWyh7-TGZhmAAxk3VdefVI7iIdQCg2CKKHbwu7oIly8e9iSb4v7y5klYeFi5D5dlpCwQYu6qeDGldoVMNHn8HcFOzKC8mNVkM1drRRQgkMjMx_wCr/s320/20240224_102155.jpg" width="320" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu6tZHqINHkk471IosU6aysp6JJhmoa2a3ZapyPZ0gyhuwyhLwS51YuyTxM6whrhX2xYaz_O2MOW800zTc_yhJQhcbAR3tpNut6aFCA2petPrUdOuFZyqAl_bD_vKCNTderz3XftmqKecYtVpso8pXfoy0czLjDsZimFd8bYGsvnd2GoWGvkJPr4pIQben/s8160/20240224_102120.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6120" data-original-width="8160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu6tZHqINHkk471IosU6aysp6JJhmoa2a3ZapyPZ0gyhuwyhLwS51YuyTxM6whrhX2xYaz_O2MOW800zTc_yhJQhcbAR3tpNut6aFCA2petPrUdOuFZyqAl_bD_vKCNTderz3XftmqKecYtVpso8pXfoy0czLjDsZimFd8bYGsvnd2GoWGvkJPr4pIQben/s320/20240224_102120.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p> It kept me busy last Sunday morning but did not really take long at all. The base is lined with white cotton to give it a bit of strength and I glued a top layer over this with fabric glue after everythig else was constructed (see below). That makes the inside look nice but is not otherwise needed.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYQdI9KZCk6HIdLm2wo0_F5BEz7OvzXld0qv03baYYrajLDXs6Q_UipC_oH7YhlJpxHFddSo1OGJPleW4IcUI-Qexkt4LYmD3dslByEcqzGsnvQlYDItUR-AdEtbarm64bgOqBbHEfQKF-WXx4dck4l5khLh83BcTK2V0r9lE1w7EJ3fMIPGBZbvpW5bi/s8160/20240224_102152.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6120" data-original-width="8160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYQdI9KZCk6HIdLm2wo0_F5BEz7OvzXld0qv03baYYrajLDXs6Q_UipC_oH7YhlJpxHFddSo1OGJPleW4IcUI-Qexkt4LYmD3dslByEcqzGsnvQlYDItUR-AdEtbarm64bgOqBbHEfQKF-WXx4dck4l5khLh83BcTK2V0r9lE1w7EJ3fMIPGBZbvpW5bi/s320/20240224_102152.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR07xz4Hx0h9Ys38SLCmKszrcIuJiZuhlflG6gNjpVOM9MwBwv6GYx45k9nVB5zT1o6JInOayH1RSGvAvnCcSRFbNd9jZ78jlnNVlJiz6NCJWWc5oFzGjpl3pa992B-Ynf8xtU1TPr7HutTD_iWzTVw32VqNAZdesshgl6N0p0xlLW9uk2qJkYfB1ET1jU/s2040/20240301_142619.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6120" data-original-width="8160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4xtkGwUYKWryqvLyPniApPYvn99j_11IXJtAgii4xL8Htz3GB0zNgaJ5tL85gNxV8g4oqcot0MVuUxM3i1miU7UqLyrh8dUKCHQp5JzPthZvxCJixjbANn1nlZ-G7f8S07ttugJSeOXwR4Djxr7L8HRyWIVckHnIfNl46gONf4FUrEIf-cEDxgfYkNpx_/s320/20240224_105009.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The handle is two pieces of ribbon sewed on top of each other to make the handle reasonably strong. It only has to carry a few eggs though of course.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4dUksJ3Tsv6U00zMtDDbxmRfi5VRQRdYNkhpiq3ENJNfhpYcRcjBKPgSUB800t9zwzek6OryuNLM7lZWdVbkuAiy0I8Vrvasa7KrKAHCGGcRV6DCbAlqd66bPr_rS2U14Dl6m2hAz4YZs8mQK4K0DuRzQKl3WYYVDBXNxK8VbXVM17Cd_GluRd8L2uBUS/s8160/20240224_110726.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4dUksJ3Tsv6U00zMtDDbxmRfi5VRQRdYNkhpiq3ENJNfhpYcRcjBKPgSUB800t9zwzek6OryuNLM7lZWdVbkuAiy0I8Vrvasa7KrKAHCGGcRV6DCbAlqd66bPr_rS2U14Dl6m2hAz4YZs8mQK4K0DuRzQKl3WYYVDBXNxK8VbXVM17Cd_GluRd8L2uBUS/s320/20240224_110726.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVJzDly1ON8OAULH3uESNPBNL5zrmS8XWD4w5bXAQwqdWdXufuea9OFZ5S7dKErrTEKyNcv-smWLcmlrfQOLYGn8NAPqfkq2g0RiBAc8rr_W2hLdxwxAiG4_83XYqlRE3_ZCJYBJJXn2I9LzN6YWDTFwtTZn8BfGJQjKMj0l8jFZxich1RvEhUzsyzsyPC/s8160/20240224_110921.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6120" data-original-width="8160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVJzDly1ON8OAULH3uESNPBNL5zrmS8XWD4w5bXAQwqdWdXufuea9OFZ5S7dKErrTEKyNcv-smWLcmlrfQOLYGn8NAPqfkq2g0RiBAc8rr_W2hLdxwxAiG4_83XYqlRE3_ZCJYBJJXn2I9LzN6YWDTFwtTZn8BfGJQjKMj0l8jFZxich1RvEhUzsyzsyPC/s320/20240224_110921.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Top is edged with ribbon folded over and sewn down. That will stop it stretching.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZLl9tKFAsvZzRrzl2WssdwHfYOUm-KFWmv5i_ZiqZE3junjDPykSHkuvq31hnv4UB_GaYbfS70riPN9JTXD5X_QK4SzCEStsm7HC29hcqlFbimXbCOzYeJXNcr9G3cfzaU0YlLZ4F7KEMbHXFh1ew-E8v5etUNwz8JJLqhwFvyMmkKxHMPG0dbDrQ2aP/s8160/20240224_110926.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6120" data-original-width="8160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZLl9tKFAsvZzRrzl2WssdwHfYOUm-KFWmv5i_ZiqZE3junjDPykSHkuvq31hnv4UB_GaYbfS70riPN9JTXD5X_QK4SzCEStsm7HC29hcqlFbimXbCOzYeJXNcr9G3cfzaU0YlLZ4F7KEMbHXFh1ew-E8v5etUNwz8JJLqhwFvyMmkKxHMPG0dbDrQ2aP/s320/20240224_110926.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD168FQWzhNacg6jZiYNWo5W8DIObiC7346AdqFUVRq57iepfYeP8lygbS4OdjeObON4XMH-JHLCYfjkscLx9lmEUjAvtd5OmXGbXKtQakP3dGnsrl3T4x18QELg1yeciQg6HbtSd32TTlA5TT6c-YcWMFfsR0HgWNd4bGkcgqGhbkOjwr4A8Wp71wgaeI/s8160/20240224_111336.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6120" data-original-width="8160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD168FQWzhNacg6jZiYNWo5W8DIObiC7346AdqFUVRq57iepfYeP8lygbS4OdjeObON4XMH-JHLCYfjkscLx9lmEUjAvtd5OmXGbXKtQakP3dGnsrl3T4x18QELg1yeciQg6HbtSd32TTlA5TT6c-YcWMFfsR0HgWNd4bGkcgqGhbkOjwr4A8Wp71wgaeI/s320/20240224_111336.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Et Voila!<br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR07xz4Hx0h9Ys38SLCmKszrcIuJiZuhlflG6gNjpVOM9MwBwv6GYx45k9nVB5zT1o6JInOayH1RSGvAvnCcSRFbNd9jZ78jlnNVlJiz6NCJWWc5oFzGjpl3pa992B-Ynf8xtU1TPr7HutTD_iWzTVw32VqNAZdesshgl6N0p0xlLW9uk2qJkYfB1ET1jU/s2040/20240301_142619.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR07xz4Hx0h9Ys38SLCmKszrcIuJiZuhlflG6gNjpVOM9MwBwv6GYx45k9nVB5zT1o6JInOayH1RSGvAvnCcSRFbNd9jZ78jlnNVlJiz6NCJWWc5oFzGjpl3pa992B-Ynf8xtU1TPr7HutTD_iWzTVw32VqNAZdesshgl6N0p0xlLW9uk2qJkYfB1ET1jU/w240-h320/20240301_142619.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With glued base<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1aKLUmFycioiwjCDa0CBW7H7-Pt_AE6zX3ZQC2-xoN4wvxCdTcBFFEp3WtAQqr-NytI4Qxw92G6Wg5N2Z_2Cuyj8lVJ8Yq2XCwG8qheHwk4mokuATE-Vjer0ttFDcMHbgCzScpYmGEl6ahr21tRgxgIh_Momw-wZ8ZGpeAXLNnhY25q2ZIzelLhRjU7BJ/s8160/20240224_111345.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6120" data-original-width="8160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1aKLUmFycioiwjCDa0CBW7H7-Pt_AE6zX3ZQC2-xoN4wvxCdTcBFFEp3WtAQqr-NytI4Qxw92G6Wg5N2Z_2Cuyj8lVJ8Yq2XCwG8qheHwk4mokuATE-Vjer0ttFDcMHbgCzScpYmGEl6ahr21tRgxgIh_Momw-wZ8ZGpeAXLNnhY25q2ZIzelLhRjU7BJ/s320/20240224_111345.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOqTWRFBRnVZ0idYkNzCz4S1oHYY66fQ_5L4xIvn42qsUm83mwFwaXjFQzav7bzEDacBrtCSvsk4u2rGRq3rK9zUdv7hHsETNwqXMaVYKDdgvutUJ8KyIHCj453muGATuDHV11rDNxW3z3_L_5Z20HkgO23P1icjQ4QNILBT85HyxXK7yD2i3hq4eca0rK/s8160/20240224_114327.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6120" data-original-width="8160" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOqTWRFBRnVZ0idYkNzCz4S1oHYY66fQ_5L4xIvn42qsUm83mwFwaXjFQzav7bzEDacBrtCSvsk4u2rGRq3rK9zUdv7hHsETNwqXMaVYKDdgvutUJ8KyIHCj453muGATuDHV11rDNxW3z3_L_5Z20HkgO23P1icjQ4QNILBT85HyxXK7yD2i3hq4eca0rK/w640-h480/20240224_114327.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Looking back at my last month's or so's posts I am so aware how rubbish is my new mobile. I use the camera to take the photos - or my other half does. But there is no clarity. They are just rubbish. Its a Samsung A14 and I have to say I would avoid and buy just about anything or just wait until you can afford better if I was you. Its an awful phone. Not at all like my previous Samsung. It often will not turn on - as in the screen stays black when someone rings meaning if they ask me to turn off the call I can't. Or not unless I actually login. The fingerprint recognition works once in 20-30 times - no I am not exagerating. Face recognition is slghtly better but still more times than not it will not work. Its the worst phone I have owned in 10+ years! <p></p><p>I do not have a ton of money to spend on a mobile but this one is particularly bad. I have only had it a few months but it has to go. I usually keep my mobiles 3 years or so, usually until something vital stops working or I drop it once too often and the screen completely messes up. A small crack I will live with for a year or so. I do not upgrade very often because I prefer to be environmentally concious and I think its wasteful doing so. I do not go for contracts either unless its an amazing deal. I haven't found a good deal in a while, so just stick with Tesco Rocket packs which work well for me and I do not feel tied in because I am not. I just hate contracts. Anyway mobile phone rant over, but apologies for the really bad photos. I will sort this asap.</p><p>So this week I feel I have achieved something on the sewing/ crafting front. I actally made another pair of trousers </p><p></p><p>I sewed up my trousers - these are new and <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2024/01/happy-new-year-2024-and-new-start.html" target="_blank">were planned at New Year</a> so
at least I achieved something in sewing this week. I think they will be
great for spring once the weather starts to warm up a bit. Its a
polyester/lycra fabric so warmish but not warm enough for colder weather
and probably far too warm for summer so spring/ autumn clothing, so
perfect for making just now when the daffs are coming out. Hopefully it
will stay around 10DegC for the next few weeks and I may even get to
wear these to go somewhere. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqoqgCbVHN1QI3CLWDcx9aHORnlcSLalWJlu7ad8vulbYYmVhjzFxI0GZLjCU3iINHsyGrLkX8Z28T1GoisfHMmSUmbpL5Huzo7wUUEz7ZFvRsPSKgAVkqV5dFZ7-1oSa4lS_RKcVYRzdwr7icrAQLWdWTwqbSrEnR62DbNhtGMWJc4-1RUIxmFOhuVoSp/s8160/20240225_103129.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqoqgCbVHN1QI3CLWDcx9aHORnlcSLalWJlu7ad8vulbYYmVhjzFxI0GZLjCU3iINHsyGrLkX8Z28T1GoisfHMmSUmbpL5Huzo7wUUEz7ZFvRsPSKgAVkqV5dFZ7-1oSa4lS_RKcVYRzdwr7icrAQLWdWTwqbSrEnR62DbNhtGMWJc4-1RUIxmFOhuVoSp/w480-h640/20240225_103129.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP7ehZjYqWU7q1ky_mCHZcnLfT1typ1VCzHqJ_2h3fL2ZLKB75DC7tsof6IjvehAt81P9oww_8qxoYelTl8slIW5YPuvsPOefrN7wK1X3HcBYT4KQGKez7gPSYyxO9pP-KXgBl3VD_pjVvzyxtef4NJHe-rVASkHY_Tchuf3Ib8tXV73HJk79p2Knp_2Ox/s8160/20240225_103113.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP7ehZjYqWU7q1ky_mCHZcnLfT1typ1VCzHqJ_2h3fL2ZLKB75DC7tsof6IjvehAt81P9oww_8qxoYelTl8slIW5YPuvsPOefrN7wK1X3HcBYT4KQGKez7gPSYyxO9pP-KXgBl3VD_pjVvzyxtef4NJHe-rVASkHY_Tchuf3Ib8tXV73HJk79p2Knp_2Ox/w480-h640/20240225_103113.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmIQstcBj9OoBd52rt0CikxJSmYZElG8dug_V_qOlCgXn58Ndaf9mS_dWrZ8MlBuQFKXx7eGDOT_uWgiMcTqfFLcFS-_m9hiT2MPPl_jlV8C2tBDHWb0zyQEogXhotgya1O7cNqwqrrtf_4UJvYFE0CSTP8HPbgzjOB5j7cxSVWsxoOF6gkBJSUeF0lQ0z/s8160/20240225_103107.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmIQstcBj9OoBd52rt0CikxJSmYZElG8dug_V_qOlCgXn58Ndaf9mS_dWrZ8MlBuQFKXx7eGDOT_uWgiMcTqfFLcFS-_m9hiT2MPPl_jlV8C2tBDHWb0zyQEogXhotgya1O7cNqwqrrtf_4UJvYFE0CSTP8HPbgzjOB5j7cxSVWsxoOF6gkBJSUeF0lQ0z/w480-h640/20240225_103107.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>They are worn with <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2023/02/velvet-loungewear-with-faerie-theme-for.html" target="_blank">my top</a> which <i>is upcycled </i>- kind of. Or at least<i> "updated".</i></p><p><i> </i><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvEwFDyL6_Ut_6dbjZOaRHqfVeiWRW3uV7I60FJ9_b2_P6isFQcL1Tg55-M0noLovjic68g1TOy-hjTntlBFmxdr1owhek-bQp_ChaDNLH78nCuSwMnbt-l1PtwfafmiSfA7wRV3jrzLevPSFpIiHTx4HJJ46poLdC3-vrSC8GcRHvYwo72DdFhdMULXG_/s8160/20240225_103103.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvEwFDyL6_Ut_6dbjZOaRHqfVeiWRW3uV7I60FJ9_b2_P6isFQcL1Tg55-M0noLovjic68g1TOy-hjTntlBFmxdr1owhek-bQp_ChaDNLH78nCuSwMnbt-l1PtwfafmiSfA7wRV3jrzLevPSFpIiHTx4HJJ46poLdC3-vrSC8GcRHvYwo72DdFhdMULXG_/w480-h640/20240225_103103.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Its now a kind of long top/ mini dress:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQROxWhLtSzB5Pzjur8NVa3HKoMEnmt-mgFsQoy0yTSv5vA4_oMJUerEjUM-nCunDZwjWO8hVKZjrpf2Wl-npUxJaZmdd95vLeeH1jmw5k8J5vD8jvYUKJ0wOL0BCTNPXUOf3gS_KfUZs8Adq5nXjz0X-8ykB3bi1uA8Fu8A5NFQeKp-lj8WED2MxOlziX/s8160/20240225_102939.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQROxWhLtSzB5Pzjur8NVa3HKoMEnmt-mgFsQoy0yTSv5vA4_oMJUerEjUM-nCunDZwjWO8hVKZjrpf2Wl-npUxJaZmdd95vLeeH1jmw5k8J5vD8jvYUKJ0wOL0BCTNPXUOf3gS_KfUZs8Adq5nXjz0X-8ykB3bi1uA8Fu8A5NFQeKp-lj8WED2MxOlziX/w480-h640/20240225_102939.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>Probably
best right now with leggings but this has potential as a dress when it does evenyually warm up a bit. When I made this, I
made it the same as several similar tops, but this one just did not work.
The hems kept rolling over - wrists, hem etc, so I have now added
ribbing to them and it does seem to have solved the problem. Since I
love this fabric and the style its good to make it work at last. Though I
do wish I had actually lined the hood. usually with this pattern I do
but I decided the grey inside was OK. That was a mistake I think. Its
kind of slippy which stops the hood working. Does not matter too much
and its too much hassle to completed take it to bits to add a lining, so we will see if I
can live with that. Its much improved now I think anyway. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKuhmu42KWUpoeFKQr7-6YBgJtB54gNZlFjNVN4ZrmcwphzGCx0VwoRLP0lM4myatDs86xbamcDV91HX-bbLrUX5Dqmvg2esj-TSgM8ys7DFoETfOl3Lh89XLOFoWSlgssjhKbBM4rqQgG9LgFN7sd0UXhj3yU87nwAEM4o8nO7AHx5rQrSFwNUHO4WtCe/s8160/20240225_102825.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKuhmu42KWUpoeFKQr7-6YBgJtB54gNZlFjNVN4ZrmcwphzGCx0VwoRLP0lM4myatDs86xbamcDV91HX-bbLrUX5Dqmvg2esj-TSgM8ys7DFoETfOl3Lh89XLOFoWSlgssjhKbBM4rqQgG9LgFN7sd0UXhj3yU87nwAEM4o8nO7AHx5rQrSFwNUHO4WtCe/w480-h640/20240225_102825.jpg" width="480" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This
top also had a pull cord in the neck which I decided I could not get on
with so that went and was replaced with a proper hem. Sewn single
stitched though so not with a stretch stitch, so I will see if it lasts. The original top before alteration is <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2023/02/velvet-loungewear-with-faerie-theme-for.html" target="_blank">here:</a></div><p><a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2023/02/velvet-loungewear-with-faerie-theme-for.html" target="_blank"><img class="CSS_LIGHTBOX_SCALED_IMAGE_IMG" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKW9y8DEHff7lBWfTTQy2wXno_zugwznNvmUydkWDQ727Di-KkSnE_eGfXGWTjOYcdHfdS5coRcrtBPJmpicSGMZ5CA2I25KBYEjoIXh1y2Ur67McXxFa0SY7wpetNajNicga8JI_cbGTHowVf4rm-Upvopi8OOoAznjaO8K3ajRwxTaEOpFpXXI8QNw/s2304/20230204_121043.jpg" style="height: 626px; width: 289px;" /></a> </p><p>You can even see the rolling hems in the original photo. It got so annoying when worn I just stopped wearing this top. I found I was constatly fiddling with the wrists and hems. Otherwise I think this is
still a good top and hopefully now I will wear it. I like it much better now and it would be a shame to just recycle this because I like the fabric very much. So far I have worn it twice without problems so I am hoping I sorted this one out. <br /></p><p>AND I also nearly cleared the massive pile of repairs and upcycling that seems to build up on my sewing table. Much of which I have to say is not even my own mending. Its been this way since I was in my 20s. Girl has sewing machine, therefore she will fix everyone elses clothes for them. I do not mind as it goes, but recently the pile got so large I was really put off even doing any sewing at all. Except for my very much ongoing coat its all gone now so I am ready for a new challenge at last. </p><p>I do feel I have not yet really got back into my sewing after Christmas and New Year and being nearly March thats not good.The Egg basket has helped me a little, but its like I just cannot quite get my mind into sewing.</p><p>Having got to the end of repairs on other peoples clothing, I upcycled my old red dress into a new skirt. I love this but my
partner hates it so we will see how it goes with wearing it. Sometimes (
very occasionally!) he is right. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibd0na9elJEs2BX1ULmNVj_pwBO4asnLCklfW1rCEoXkEAPOPTPnNAXia6BrKSQHoa2vULevqKYM5JIDwW3I12lXNk5utJPRS4mn21uWr7jJiyHIlVD0MmXXsklk2Yj8WgLlap4dICx41-pCUQsWYav5f28l6K36lozsX5eG0dF9vFTr5uKSTpcG-VtuLb/s8160/20240225_103408.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibd0na9elJEs2BX1ULmNVj_pwBO4asnLCklfW1rCEoXkEAPOPTPnNAXia6BrKSQHoa2vULevqKYM5JIDwW3I12lXNk5utJPRS4mn21uWr7jJiyHIlVD0MmXXsklk2Yj8WgLlap4dICx41-pCUQsWYav5f28l6K36lozsX5eG0dF9vFTr5uKSTpcG-VtuLb/w480-h640/20240225_103408.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> I thought the fur was a
great idea but maybe it would be better on a heavier weighted fabric but
the available upcycle was this stretch red skirt made from a dress that
never worked out right -------Oh ages ago now. In fact you can see how
much the blog has changed when you see those old photos!<p></p><p>This "skirt" is not new. I<a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2016/01/13-red-dress-or-long-top.html" target="_blank"> made a really badly fitting and rubbish dress back in 2016</a>. Its sat in my wardrobe being hardly worn since. I suppose really I hung onto this because it was such an early make and at the start when I made this, it was worn, but as time passed its just been there taking up room. I could not bring myself to chuck this. I should have. Then about a year ago I cut the top off. I wore it with an unfinished waist several times as a skirt and so it had to remain taking up room. Then a few days ago I got inspired to add the fur trim to the hem. And because I liked it I also actually added elastic to the waist and its become a proper skirt. <br /></p><p></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg98q38dMeMf-n2H8uW3u4135xTxpCW0sDCUx5406bxe6XIvSqka5pUSonzwR6x3NJdz6rdiy08KZgbdCjMCrljSff9lxDGXY4dTbHCJauLCT_GCUmFzMwXV_Fz0c4MlLGHDyRmDpUmaRxEWXHv6gonqUE4cBqipRlh_sfcs8mbByeZ4lDpJFgTm0pX02fs/s8160/20240225_103405.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg98q38dMeMf-n2H8uW3u4135xTxpCW0sDCUx5406bxe6XIvSqka5pUSonzwR6x3NJdz6rdiy08KZgbdCjMCrljSff9lxDGXY4dTbHCJauLCT_GCUmFzMwXV_Fz0c4MlLGHDyRmDpUmaRxEWXHv6gonqUE4cBqipRlh_sfcs8mbByeZ4lDpJFgTm0pX02fs/w480-h640/20240225_103405.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I think maybe I pulled the elastic slightly unevenly? </p><p>Still it will not be seen and it does look ok when worn.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0AvhC9bV-H6E0TwZSXlZbIJi7-a0MFqh0LMX4Z9jlNgYRQ0pTYmj6oofAnHHYw4DMX8ntHPxy_TG1-LfNrb_YUbC6wHZh7FiftfjteD57DHp6MM55VJf5uIJ5MmRHEXUIuCq1nyEcxl4F7oWYdNFpzEiWfGcOQzJiTfo8Eq6WR7s3VVza00NiyEYfdOMe/s8160/20240225_103357.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0AvhC9bV-H6E0TwZSXlZbIJi7-a0MFqh0LMX4Z9jlNgYRQ0pTYmj6oofAnHHYw4DMX8ntHPxy_TG1-LfNrb_YUbC6wHZh7FiftfjteD57DHp6MM55VJf5uIJ5MmRHEXUIuCq1nyEcxl4F7oWYdNFpzEiWfGcOQzJiTfo8Eq6WR7s3VVza00NiyEYfdOMe/w480-h640/20240225_103357.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>Its worn with <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2023/12/ellie-and-mac-favourite-jumper-pattern.html" target="_blank">my jumper</a>. And I feel they go very well together. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iTJBUlHXnN0/ZeHpP2-OtjI/AAAAAAAATMU/EH3GOnygxzk_Sv3QqJPHIf6dsGaGc1zKACK4BGAsYHg/s8160/20240225_103354.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iTJBUlHXnN0/ZeHpP2-OtjI/AAAAAAAATMU/EH3GOnygxzk_Sv3QqJPHIf6dsGaGc1zKACK4BGAsYHg/w480-h640/20240225_103354.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2kSFkY1cDiv4V08OTvrPGhuEwg-nj5x7mtWA6Y8pEnMr7-CbGSDmoK-Q3eJLVwUcxzAfPhjizAnpJOHUhGUU-7Lu1QNFsw_oDfEKVHMWOZ6PFL1z9jcntNcoeUE-E4uKyw1AicznQd85-gjkGlZUp-RJu1_61syHfQ6KNkrXf9E4V0J6yHLZacJbgYCu4/s8160/20240225_103351.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2kSFkY1cDiv4V08OTvrPGhuEwg-nj5x7mtWA6Y8pEnMr7-CbGSDmoK-Q3eJLVwUcxzAfPhjizAnpJOHUhGUU-7Lu1QNFsw_oDfEKVHMWOZ6PFL1z9jcntNcoeUE-E4uKyw1AicznQd85-gjkGlZUp-RJu1_61syHfQ6KNkrXf9E4V0J6yHLZacJbgYCu4/w480-h640/20240225_103351.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />The the other thing I got round to was I unpicked the <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2024/02/socks-problems.html" target="_blank">first sock </a>------------here is what I have now...........<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF21xXeMfuddEnrX0ifwvVmyy3kdpw5fCW2lZjx8ILYpQo_mJy6-hkjUxEcVYq4TAN7VS-DGoHz1omuIQn5s6qH08E8TVgH_Fc9Vl5p9jJ9kpvMM0Z4y4bsVhcpALl3CcDngv_y_3J1mpaNngQqmo7MYGRDC9-yQm9_21gDHf627oJDmLi2ZzIgLviBIXH/s8160/20240225_141154.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6120" data-original-width="8160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF21xXeMfuddEnrX0ifwvVmyy3kdpw5fCW2lZjx8ILYpQo_mJy6-hkjUxEcVYq4TAN7VS-DGoHz1omuIQn5s6qH08E8TVgH_Fc9Vl5p9jJ9kpvMM0Z4y4bsVhcpALl3CcDngv_y_3J1mpaNngQqmo7MYGRDC9-yQm9_21gDHf627oJDmLi2ZzIgLviBIXH/s320/20240225_141154.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>So sad!</p><p>But my second sock is coming along nicely and I will redo this one later once I finish that one. I actually cast on this sock again the other night but thats all so far. I will finish sock two first then redo sock one. <br /></p><p>It took me two evenings to get it undone because I never spread my yarn over more than a couple of stitches and I weave it in all the time. That makes it very neat on the reverse but it turns out to be absolute hell unpicking it like that. I never had to unpick so much before. Anyway now its just 3 balls of yarn. <br /></p><p>But it will be remade!</p><p></p><p>Other than that I messed up the welt pockets on my coat. I sewed one onto the front of the pocket and the other onto the back! So useless at welt pockets! I cannot get away with leaving them as they are so have to take them appart again which inevitably means one will end up larger than the other. Or thats what happened the last time I did this!<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnTfr3f5WbXk19HY2mKF8YnWQmZdKTs3hvuXamgS1E-9AiZqJJWOAg_UhO4u3g8AEqc_wZHHu61M_mZxp8Q-2KQ22kKudEnCHXuOdEOIIUhE4RxPRy6mP5lcfft0hwsYZ3Cc_ruOKRCQEJQU4Vb30hjeLryM6IyS5rVtN-6ex8acvAEmd8Uuo-PEQNMKma/s8160/20240225_162022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6120" data-original-width="8160" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnTfr3f5WbXk19HY2mKF8YnWQmZdKTs3hvuXamgS1E-9AiZqJJWOAg_UhO4u3g8AEqc_wZHHu61M_mZxp8Q-2KQ22kKudEnCHXuOdEOIIUhE4RxPRy6mP5lcfft0hwsYZ3Cc_ruOKRCQEJQU4Vb30hjeLryM6IyS5rVtN-6ex8acvAEmd8Uuo-PEQNMKma/w640-h480/20240225_162022.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I think I can sort them but we will see. I am really in need of a course actually on making welt pockets. I avoid them usually, but decided the challenge was good. Hopefully I will actually get the coat eventually and not just abandon this. It would be such a waste of decent fabric to throw it away. Its going to have mismatched pockets as it is but I can live with that. I do need to do something about making welt pocket things though. I need to learn properly from someone and preferably in a proper class not on you tube etc. I need the face to face for this one. I might with a bit of luck get to show you the actual coat next week. Its my aim to get this one finished so I can wear it.<br /><p></p><p></p><p>Otherwise, I have a now cleared sewing pile and I am inspired at last to get something made off my New Years list - and that does include the coat!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Have a great week and thanks for popping by and its really time to be visiting a few of other peoples blogs. Isn't the internet wonderful really that we are able to do this so easily. And to know and interact with people from all over our lovely planet. Amazing!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Take care lovelies,<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Bracken</i></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996239089958622569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576286177867675672.post-44232461762634728482024-02-21T16:55:00.165+00:002024-02-27T14:39:25.367+00:00Socks problems!<div>
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</div><div>Looking at this photo don't my socks look impressive?</div><div>Well so I thought too but all is not well with them.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Here I could just do a blog post and not tell anyone what I have done, but whats the point of that? Its not about bragging about "Oh look at this, I made this etc etc" Its about sharing the truth with all the ups and downs that come along with like minded people who understand the frustrations as well as the joys of crafting, even when some do not do the same crafts, most people get this kind of problem.<br />
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</div><div>I lost my 2.5mm needles when I started to knit these. Well no, I began with a straight cast on on 3mm then did the ribbing (mostly) using a Addi Sock Wonder circular. I do not get on with these really. Maybe because my hands always cramp and hurt because I have chronic arthritis but I thought I would try them out, hence paying out loads for both a 3mm and a 2.5mm. Anyway I own them so decided to attempt to knit with them. They are very good if you want to carry knitting around with you - much better than double points for that, but I am slow knitting with them and prefer the double pointed needles, despite every now and then I end up dropping my knitting off one end or the other. </div><div> </div><div>Part way down the ribbing I swapped to 2.5mm double pointed needles. All was well. Then one evening I miss-placed two of my needles. Still have not found the things. So I looked through my stash of needles, many of which belonged to my Great Great Aunts, so very old imperial things. I do not use them usually just keep them because they are "heirlooms" from my familly/ancesters. I used my needle gauge to check the size etc (- its obviously wrong!)</div><div> <br /></div><div>And then I got along with knitting my sock on what are very old, going rusty, needles. The rusty bit is why I decided stuff it and bought two new sets from Love Knitting because it turns out Drops Budget range sell for £1.70 so two sets is sensible bearing in mind I cannot find two of the damned things anywhere. So now I have 10 double points in 2.5mm so that should sort me out for a while.<br /></div><div> </div><div>I carry on knitting with my ancient needles whilst waiting for the new ones to arrive - the last generation to use these died in the early 60s! </div><div> </div><div>Try on sock. Its a bit tight but I assumed I had pulled the fairisle a bit too much and it does fit so carry on. New needles arrive and I swap over to them. Lovely by the way. Drops budget range, I definitely recommend. Nicest needles I have had in yonks. Aluminium so will only suit you if you prefer metal needles. I do.</div><div> </div><div>As I knit I realise the foot part of my sock is much more stretchy than the top. I come to the conclusion my needle gauge I used to check the needles is out and I actually must have knitted with what equates to 2.25mm. According to Love Knitting thats an old size 13 and there is not actually an imperial equivalent to a 2.5mm. <a href="https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/c/article/knitting-needle-conversion-chart" target="_blank">See here</a> if you need the chart. I never realised there was no imperial needle to match a 2.5mm till now so this is all a learning curve. <br /></div><div><br />
</div><div>Well I reckon I can live with a slightly tighter sock top so continue anyway. I can get it on and even wear a thinner pair underneath which is important to me because I have Raynauds Syndrome so will need two pairs a lot in the UK. </div><div> </div><div>I start sock two.</div><div>Disaster!</div><div> </div><div>If you look at the photo here you can see my problem:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtmoY8y1RYuj0-9iAj25KCzSdzst3TozYx0Xm-H8KqafDcWWK1P1um7Kk8SNVhCCDxVz4deZTvJQuqlW4rIdn9twrfI4BsIhZXiPtqZsx9rldz6ijoricMg4-InZ-jsfvD3Msy9KiWgIe3DX39WWVOo-eQZiVKWPpIJZEEvYygXOVm4uSwVcRCWYNqnYz0/s2040/20240222_110035.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtmoY8y1RYuj0-9iAj25KCzSdzst3TozYx0Xm-H8KqafDcWWK1P1um7Kk8SNVhCCDxVz4deZTvJQuqlW4rIdn9twrfI4BsIhZXiPtqZsx9rldz6ijoricMg4-InZ-jsfvD3Msy9KiWgIe3DX39WWVOo-eQZiVKWPpIJZEEvYygXOVm4uSwVcRCWYNqnYz0/w640-h480/20240222_110035.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div> I have 8 rows of diamond patterns ( or 4 if you count actual repeats rather than patterns etc) to get to the heel, but on sock two to get the same size I only need 6 rows of diamonds (or 3 total repeats). You can also see relatively clearly the tension is totally different on the two socks. The right sock is much much tighter knit with far smaller stitches. I realised for sure what was wrong about 10pm (22:00) last night. </div><div> </div><div>Though the above really demonstrates how changing a needle size changes stitch size and shows very well how to alter your tension to fit a pattern should you want to. I unfortunately checked the tension at the start before I lost my needles! <br /></div><div> </div><div>
</div><div>So all is not well here. I am not going to knit sock two with my imperial 2.25mm ( 13s) but instead opt for a more comfy sock and undo and reknit sock one. </div><div>On the upside I should finish sock two faster than sock one - unless I make it a bit longer, which I might do actually, but thats not following the pattern. But then the KAL finished weeks ago now so it really does not matter because I am far behind everyone else anyway. I love this pattern though, must admit. Its a bit tricky but thats a good thing. </div><div> </div><div>And in the end its not about being in a race to make socks as fast as other people do. I know one person doing the Kal completed 3 pairs in the time it took most people to complete just one pair. Well me - I will be taking considerably longer! </div><div> </div><div>But the aim is to complete a nice wearable comfy pair of socks and make them well so thats what I intend to do so yes sock one has to be undone. And knitted again on the right sized needles. </div><div><br /></div><div>Once you accept a problem it actually becomes easy to rectify it. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have been considering un-doing these from the top, but I know thats difficult. For some reason the stitches twist on the ribbing so unless I cut off the ribbing and just undo the body of the top of the sock, it will not work and I might just as well just undo the entire sock and start it again I think. And make it right - I have yet to decide which way I am going here I must admit but experience tells me you have problems if you undo it from the cast on edge. <br /></div><div> </div><div></div><div>And of course here I also learn a very valuable lesson. Besides having the patience to wait just 2 days to get some more needles its really not a good idea even if you have a modern needle gauge to check by, to use unmarked, very old needles. Its just a waste of time and effort. I should have waited for the post to arrive with my lovely new needles. </div><div> </div><div>On the upside I now know not all imperial needles have a metric equivalent and I never realised that until now. It might come in useful with some of the very old imperial patterns I own should I decide to knit them.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well have a great week and if nothing else I hope you might take this blog post and see how other people ( in this case me!) have such silly disasters and maybe it might make someone smile knowing they are not alone in stupid behaviour and should carry on knitting/ crochetting or whatever else because you can get there in the end and its all about learning. That has to be good, to keep on learning. And I will finish these socks I promise.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Take care and thanks for reading about my problems with knitting socks,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a great week</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Bracken</i><br />
</div>Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996239089958622569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576286177867675672.post-3744269556839557592024-02-14T13:34:00.001+00:002024-02-14T13:34:33.824+00:00Book Review: Sew Lingerie by Maddie Kulig<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-KeqhF8tICJbMSTyRMlGNkjhWM4SAawSmQutmCL2KG45TYVWorCKNxrSKJLzezpYnsfxZH25paxpaFeD9YYXaODgcLBCXS-IlTIb7QSHRKQqaO2AUgP6R2RQmQVT_4tzdVONdHAq0QnxMQeqzXGOon-u_mv_JnfRVpT1t2zpZVrzDdrXF1gl7P53gjcOc/s8160/20240214_121557.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-KeqhF8tICJbMSTyRMlGNkjhWM4SAawSmQutmCL2KG45TYVWorCKNxrSKJLzezpYnsfxZH25paxpaFeD9YYXaODgcLBCXS-IlTIb7QSHRKQqaO2AUgP6R2RQmQVT_4tzdVONdHAq0QnxMQeqzXGOon-u_mv_JnfRVpT1t2zpZVrzDdrXF1gl7P53gjcOc/w480-h640/20240214_121557.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>At last the book I have been waiting for arrived! <br /><p></p><p>I paid for a pre-publication order for this last year. I read about it on the website <a href="https://madalynne.com" target="_blank">Madalynne. </a> </p><p>I
used to follow Madalynne's blog for years and years when I first began
sewing and even before I ever sewed a single stitch myself. At least
this time round in my sewing journey anyway. I had a previous
incarnation back in the 80s when I sewed everything but I stopped
abruptly one day when first my sewing machine broke and then I was
illegally evicted by my landlord. Becoming a homeless person precludes
things like sewing because its hard enough just surviving let alone
having any hobbies. It was nearly 3 years before I got a flat and then a
long time after that to afford a new machine. If you become homeless
you pretty much lose all your possessions. </p><p>In fact I suspect thats why I am such a terrible hoarder - in particular of stashed fabrics!</p><p>In effect it means beggining all over again. Well I did begin again.</p><p>Now back to this book:</p><p>About a year ago in fact I bought the pre-release edition of this. It
was due last October but never came out. No explanation from Amazon but
I carried on waiting. </p><p>And yes I can say it was worth waiting for this book.</p><p>So the book :</p><p>There are sections for panty projects and bra projects and sections on swim projects and body suits.. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIW5hgByqhQqjUAp4P3j7Tl7LwRhG9-DXjUSxiVr8VP15Z3DSQNZi1_oohdwY2kMqdhjbSFlenl4eW_LLfgXzaui8_gXc1DqBpHkTmG8Q_cZUB1M8B1E7aD6kgvMHPwe3_XZ_RDh5jNJ1eBhy7f6haVUbnvWI83ODmGQzL4l2V1rBO4zVt-EJEpLYxBZGZ/s6638/20240214_120640.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5488" data-original-width="6638" height="530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIW5hgByqhQqjUAp4P3j7Tl7LwRhG9-DXjUSxiVr8VP15Z3DSQNZi1_oohdwY2kMqdhjbSFlenl4eW_LLfgXzaui8_gXc1DqBpHkTmG8Q_cZUB1M8B1E7aD6kgvMHPwe3_XZ_RDh5jNJ1eBhy7f6haVUbnvWI83ODmGQzL4l2V1rBO4zVt-EJEpLYxBZGZ/w640-h530/20240214_120640.jpg" width="640" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjUhVXXJ4DqSVsnIdaF728KVYFc8yXozvtOXCLvSKzM3JTor6Mf9aDSiXMPrCEBWFOt5iczOeRg_fIUkXrMaDk4X-hiaw5-PRLuwuFcwsVGgDBdgbqj5-9DY0uGZgW_f-KgdhU2y_4e5OJx17-2RYjITWvUpK1JBUXpLwp2De1EjHbGB-5iOwj41VhZYAf/s8160/20240214_120718.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6120" data-original-width="8160" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjUhVXXJ4DqSVsnIdaF728KVYFc8yXozvtOXCLvSKzM3JTor6Mf9aDSiXMPrCEBWFOt5iczOeRg_fIUkXrMaDk4X-hiaw5-PRLuwuFcwsVGgDBdgbqj5-9DY0uGZgW_f-KgdhU2y_4e5OJx17-2RYjITWvUpK1JBUXpLwp2De1EjHbGB-5iOwj41VhZYAf/w640-h480/20240214_120718.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br /></p><p>There is a small section on maternity/ nursing and mastectomy bras which personally I think should perhaps have been a little larger. There is not much there and I remember searching for maternity stuff and finding very little so this I think is a bit lacking but then if you were needing nursing bras this would help you make them and you could of course make loads similar but in different fabrics so it would work. Nursing is also for most women only a small section of life. Mastectomy though would mean a greater need for patterns but there is again information on adapting patterns and I suppose that would allow for experimentation here as well. At least both are included!</p><p>Its quite infomative on for example types of bras and types of knickers:</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkOerbMBlBqJv-jT3mqYfTIJKAkVJscIed_7DGdfwk2KPHUzHwMYIyTpoT8pVRc4q3BZb60F43LrfS9YCpG-cg2YSVIrf5jl5Z48Lk_QT_JoRZcBd0knr_f8-aIoYVqoItwukfo9uvpgu9bzuxsIcnFTQgvhdGjDwbCfacaxRZcUh8doBLQZvMATR6qlAn/s8160/20240214_120738.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6120" data-original-width="8160" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkOerbMBlBqJv-jT3mqYfTIJKAkVJscIed_7DGdfwk2KPHUzHwMYIyTpoT8pVRc4q3BZb60F43LrfS9YCpG-cg2YSVIrf5jl5Z48Lk_QT_JoRZcBd0knr_f8-aIoYVqoItwukfo9uvpgu9bzuxsIcnFTQgvhdGjDwbCfacaxRZcUh8doBLQZvMATR6qlAn/w640-h480/20240214_120738.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCICIOewMP3B_LUvtomnb0HGIDklg8XpSLYorz78q7G7wjok7Commxf3iBxsdRu7cQXTm04yDiuqkVDDJKqz9yPhOPNxKMhL02q0bPBeA_-Rm1uX8woGWtuB30c4G8j4NQ8iZERa3DBvU1f_0xf5kB92IvQp9PmMAQkZtqtPt6VyMKmOf7Mek_OusHmphW/s8160/20240214_120732.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6120" data-original-width="8160" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCICIOewMP3B_LUvtomnb0HGIDklg8XpSLYorz78q7G7wjok7Commxf3iBxsdRu7cQXTm04yDiuqkVDDJKqz9yPhOPNxKMhL02q0bPBeA_-Rm1uX8woGWtuB30c4G8j4NQ8iZERa3DBvU1f_0xf5kB92IvQp9PmMAQkZtqtPt6VyMKmOf7Mek_OusHmphW/w640-h480/20240214_120732.jpg" width="640" /></a>I personally want the swim section so will be using that at some point. <br /></p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ZtQq5avYYbaX9RpTR5ZhrTsgcDPOX3oC7QmXWqsfFqn2Wwv63sJ-XnFZ1ztnMhtK0JHMiCdnrkoUm7bM2r_KK6labcSv5O8XJ1noqB71-EzdlfgG7I_g8hq-TdGbRimlFNcSzIFFs7AlMEo1qnWFccTlofE_zfxIPpNt9RJL5kjXHAPiy86wrfELM21_/s8160/20240214_120749.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6120" data-original-width="8160" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ZtQq5avYYbaX9RpTR5ZhrTsgcDPOX3oC7QmXWqsfFqn2Wwv63sJ-XnFZ1ztnMhtK0JHMiCdnrkoUm7bM2r_KK6labcSv5O8XJ1noqB71-EzdlfgG7I_g8hq-TdGbRimlFNcSzIFFs7AlMEo1qnWFccTlofE_zfxIPpNt9RJL5kjXHAPiy86wrfELM21_/w640-h480/20240214_120749.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p> Sorry all the photos I took of these pages came out rubbish! I need a new camera or better phone!<br /></p><p>Well I have yet to make anything from the book because it only arrived a few days ago, but I have previously made several of Maddie Kulig's free patterns. If you know them, these new patterns are very similar, and yes maybe if I was good at pattern cutting ( and had the hours to spend!!!) then I could take her freebies and make something similar to these but its not just about the 11 patterns included with the book. Notably the Noelle pattern has two variants here so if you are a fan ( I am) then you would probably like the Ryanne which is on the cover and the Kennedy sports bra both of which are similar to the Noelle. I intend to make both. I love the Noelle! <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyss59Mp6c-a-tGreDApDoPHOEtkqkLaZX6jCRkwoaZCHGsodpVqtWNyKjt7WfEYdxR1pZMQ2NKPLYn2Mdrt4Ef_GFqnem8HX4cwiG_UyCpNl8oep8UOCkgDuEtPlE45gz8sj2wqxV4qc3z6qt7fNK6cTZZH0cMa8aS8XPW3PAC_oTiXdiEC24g8XUFM-r/s8160/20240214_131834%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyss59Mp6c-a-tGreDApDoPHOEtkqkLaZX6jCRkwoaZCHGsodpVqtWNyKjt7WfEYdxR1pZMQ2NKPLYn2Mdrt4Ef_GFqnem8HX4cwiG_UyCpNl8oep8UOCkgDuEtPlE45gz8sj2wqxV4qc3z6qt7fNK6cTZZH0cMa8aS8XPW3PAC_oTiXdiEC24g8XUFM-r/s320/20240214_131834%5B1%5D.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2mkp6_msuOG7noFrpCtzilBCI7bjlNQsA-v77RRZduMA-8NR2YjI7UORe8iqfEPjlpjDIQujiUxAps17vyNYygvH8fXAbarX1SnYxYqvy2sRZHEuv6mg6n3sOtxkd9JHzpCJCFLxZbvVhsJ5DZVy02tpPAF4ARuBFkm9zhnkSrqPYrInqnsZ-NEDEtM67/s8160/20240214_131827%5B1%5D.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2mkp6_msuOG7noFrpCtzilBCI7bjlNQsA-v77RRZduMA-8NR2YjI7UORe8iqfEPjlpjDIQujiUxAps17vyNYygvH8fXAbarX1SnYxYqvy2sRZHEuv6mg6n3sOtxkd9JHzpCJCFLxZbvVhsJ5DZVy02tpPAF4ARuBFkm9zhnkSrqPYrInqnsZ-NEDEtM67/s320/20240214_131827%5B1%5D.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />The Ryane is a segmented version of the Noelle hence if you are ok with pattern cutting you could make it from that pattern. The Kennedy is also very similar. Both could be nice as cropped tops as well if thats what you like. Its the way I like my undies - more like cropped tops than bras. We all have preferences and generally mine are for comfy tops rather than underwired corset types of "bra's" as such. And I have been this way since the day I left home and no longer had my Mother controlling what I wear. Mind you I still intend at some point to get round to making a corset. A proper old fashioned "nasty" heavy corset.<p></p><p>Anyway this book is crammed with info on things like different fabrics and notions and I have already learned things I never knew just from flipping through it. Its going to be a valuable resource for me I think. </p><p>One thing I think is particularly important its very inclusive and has all sizes. Nowadays thats becoming more common but for me personally I used to find it quite upsetting when the likes of companies like Unilever went on about "Real Women" and yes they showed photos of lots of average women but they missed out people like me. I feel the larger world is now very included but what about those of us that are very skinny as am I? <br /></p><p>Its not that I diet. I have never ever controlled what I eat. I am just skinny and thats the way I am. I use to find it impossible to buy clothes that fit because I needed childrens clothing but most kids are not 5 feet 7 inches tall ( about 170cm). I often ended up buying boys aged 14 jeans which were too big round the waist but they were long enough and smaller than a size 10 uk womens. Nowadays size 8 is easy to buy and even many shops stock smaller than that so I am no longer considered too small and basically excluded from the RTW sizing ranges. Sad all of my younth was spent in too big RTW clothing really. But thats why I like sewing. Its also easy when you make your own to make things that not only fit but make you look proportionally ok. Everyone wants to look good after all. But I did find Unilever's Real women campaigns very upsetting.<br /></p><p></p><p>So anyway, I reckon this book is well worth reading/ buying if you want to make undies. It has loads and I mean loads of info on fabrics, construction, techniques etc etc. Far more than you would get in a paper pattern or even on most websites. I am really happy with my purchase. </p><p>Though I will read this, from cover to cover, before I even attempt making any of these patterns. Its taken me a few days just to download them, though its really easy to do. Its just my life is very busy and I could not find free time to do this. Today I am at home and have finally got my patterns. I will probably go ahead and print them because I do not trust digitals much having had lots recently get corrupted. I usually though have multiple hard drives with them saved so not totally bad news but it was a pain trying to locate things - my rubbish filing system!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Anyway have a great week and see you next week, Thanks for popping by my blog</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Bracken</i><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><p></p><p><br /></p><br /><br /><p></p>Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996239089958622569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576286177867675672.post-61402893005829849602024-02-09T14:04:00.002+00:002024-02-09T14:04:38.154+00:00Red flares<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJdRMiHPfnMGpMtMRhLTMFfIxBjQwPetVL35GbUbzBj67nap6ErSPEKihyphenhyphenyEpxX8VLv4MRq1_PUzbXIsVvfZUp35eOqLn9eFL-crIKEHmBX3p6i4kPYEAVkJ5h3xw1rX_-NiKRuuqon2bnzvqimlQTVEpwi7sQY-yUQXKqgexplj4bTlG_Qen7ix7M4YNh/s8160/20240128_143451.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJdRMiHPfnMGpMtMRhLTMFfIxBjQwPetVL35GbUbzBj67nap6ErSPEKihyphenhyphenyEpxX8VLv4MRq1_PUzbXIsVvfZUp35eOqLn9eFL-crIKEHmBX3p6i4kPYEAVkJ5h3xw1rX_-NiKRuuqon2bnzvqimlQTVEpwi7sQY-yUQXKqgexplj4bTlG_Qen7ix7M4YNh/w480-h640/20240128_143451.jpg" width="480" /></a> </p><p>This is another pair of flares made, in this case, in a very warm
almost coating fabric which was sold as faux angora. The fabric has
amazing drape and I think is going to be very enjoyable to wear as an
outfit. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhzFTvmWF2yGcO5X4V9WVSSKimUNd8wpzTAeXC5dl1YrpWUh4KoEm-XuzRqYuoQfV9IY-rzO6iIA-NEyKGbw3jTEnTOloJRI1qzQnNta-4NYhwVnp6Dh3G31Xvtvs6RFPRz8XWuEJTGlsW2H391zhbsuF6X1A5r-vWDKfZnloiIIw_ORCOVIm4eLCtLdb_/s8160/20240128_143411.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhzFTvmWF2yGcO5X4V9WVSSKimUNd8wpzTAeXC5dl1YrpWUh4KoEm-XuzRqYuoQfV9IY-rzO6iIA-NEyKGbw3jTEnTOloJRI1qzQnNta-4NYhwVnp6Dh3G31Xvtvs6RFPRz8XWuEJTGlsW2H391zhbsuF6X1A5r-vWDKfZnloiIIw_ORCOVIm4eLCtLdb_/w480-h640/20240128_143411.jpg" width="480" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2q19hQ8i8Ou40oDmVE92fi_Gw3GuhZqDFQRTU35UhzfTBB8n069PTfxgkEyocdJ1AHgm_N4RoiALLe8tq3Q6Sv3f0ccRLc_VDOVVW6ACDplej-HIKxWBHdPwZu9Z8cm2kuMuhyphenhyphenXM66Hlztj-PXRaDvMvQ_tQ3aK_agDtlFwc6f7oK04HNsCNBzc_sI_iS/s8160/20240128_143419.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2q19hQ8i8Ou40oDmVE92fi_Gw3GuhZqDFQRTU35UhzfTBB8n069PTfxgkEyocdJ1AHgm_N4RoiALLe8tq3Q6Sv3f0ccRLc_VDOVVW6ACDplej-HIKxWBHdPwZu9Z8cm2kuMuhyphenhyphenXM66Hlztj-PXRaDvMvQ_tQ3aK_agDtlFwc6f7oK04HNsCNBzc_sI_iS/w480-h640/20240128_143419.jpg" width="480" /></a></div></div>Shame <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2024/01/red-jacket-top.html" target="_blank">the top</a> came out a little large but I can wear something under it so its not the end of the world. And I am more sure than ever it never needed that neck zip - <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2024/01/red-jacket-top.html" target="_blank">see previous post</a> for details on that one. Its definitely a size too big. Mind you I do like the extra length on my sleeves. When its really cold outside this is a comfort to wear.<br /><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQa6QOkmCNB7H9YIs0hLZ9cBpET0avJb7GWE3eMCa8OBKqpYVCHeqhSDpTStqgh8BRuVyrbqTkgxw21m8HqGtenaaORUHk98wM3lFXpCFdgdseImqGsLCtsMWlFWwDfBgMPQv6jZ1u_-1y08pPWHcQu6A2R5NIDIbJ8hVwi_xyuwsXO-HIw5mzEY3M2cXh/s8160/20240128_143406.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQa6QOkmCNB7H9YIs0hLZ9cBpET0avJb7GWE3eMCa8OBKqpYVCHeqhSDpTStqgh8BRuVyrbqTkgxw21m8HqGtenaaORUHk98wM3lFXpCFdgdseImqGsLCtsMWlFWwDfBgMPQv6jZ1u_-1y08pPWHcQu6A2R5NIDIbJ8hVwi_xyuwsXO-HIw5mzEY3M2cXh/w480-h640/20240128_143406.jpg" width="480" /></a> <br /></p><p>This pair, unlike <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2024/02/soft-cozy-warm-flares.html" target="_blank">the grey pair,</a> have a proper waistband. I actually
toyed with adding a yoke here and maybe I should have because this pattern is low waisted, but in the end I
went with a basic waistband with elastic in a casing - sewn down so it
will not twist. The fact these are low waisted would make it very easy to add a yoke. I do like low waisted but sometimes its just nice having a change.<br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilLtxp-zaSKN6qvevKYP43RceWC90CnhVFKR9tiCs2ePECra8JkTTms0OFtzP4jJYxAWHNDZxG69IpwBOYbA6SdCm84Vs1GmbNezijgcA-xnZNE1WMnR_c419-DsbLVC19gsHD2hTrDS5rLI9CUwELVIWQvFg8LVg_6Sppvwk5l1_MOxeZI_P0H35wZwgZ/s8160/20240128_143455.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilLtxp-zaSKN6qvevKYP43RceWC90CnhVFKR9tiCs2ePECra8JkTTms0OFtzP4jJYxAWHNDZxG69IpwBOYbA6SdCm84Vs1GmbNezijgcA-xnZNE1WMnR_c419-DsbLVC19gsHD2hTrDS5rLI9CUwELVIWQvFg8LVg_6Sppvwk5l1_MOxeZI_P0H35wZwgZ/w480-h640/20240128_143455.jpg" width="480" />T</a></p><p>These days I sew one side of the waistband to the top of the trousers -
sew elastic into a circle then to the outer edge of the now sewn on
waistband, fold over twice, so its completely encased, and you cannot
then feel any elastic when wearing because I hate having elastic next to
my skin. I never used to, but making my own clothes has made me more
aware of this kind of thing. Then I sew that folded over waistband down
with a twin needle which means the elastic is completely encased and
stays put and never twists. I will try and get photos of this for the
next time I do it because its far better than adding the waistband and
then threading the elastic trough. That works, but I always seem to end
up with my wide elastic twisting or folding over and by sewing into the
waistband itself the elastic just stays where you put it. </p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOQCmeQGH_j8WGidwVMBB0qfUwTG_JfCTDDEdm389D7ZiyWlnm1D6rvaNnbisAXK67OwYlF0YswOz_Zn-j8IyxDf2E4OUhX6cHSlfiIidcr5rRlNg76zB9z54TR-1WyPNdtUQPpgYqWzPQwgqQ01qcpY2dYDI4tSR7Nnv80yPdp1ouP-mqi5oKM0eZAjCr/s8160/20240128_143414.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOQCmeQGH_j8WGidwVMBB0qfUwTG_JfCTDDEdm389D7ZiyWlnm1D6rvaNnbisAXK67OwYlF0YswOz_Zn-j8IyxDf2E4OUhX6cHSlfiIidcr5rRlNg76zB9z54TR-1WyPNdtUQPpgYqWzPQwgqQ01qcpY2dYDI4tSR7Nnv80yPdp1ouP-mqi5oKM0eZAjCr/s320/20240128_143414.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrB0YuZiX2tdzKEOEeQybuy-Ufs8zQbVP0YFJniWlaqeV4l3kAu_aOYllsC2yEL32m1zcR_wl8vjiQlpdl95SKWN0N29GATqdu4IOSPH6kp57q8Gu2DkxoAMxTh5gC3pyfD0znfYdv1unw9sgrX8G8VpRpVqCV9h5rnwibAvyTR6Vf1lCMlsRu5ew_aHxl/s8160/20240128_143423.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrB0YuZiX2tdzKEOEeQybuy-Ufs8zQbVP0YFJniWlaqeV4l3kAu_aOYllsC2yEL32m1zcR_wl8vjiQlpdl95SKWN0N29GATqdu4IOSPH6kp57q8Gu2DkxoAMxTh5gC3pyfD0znfYdv1unw9sgrX8G8VpRpVqCV9h5rnwibAvyTR6Vf1lCMlsRu5ew_aHxl/s320/20240128_143423.jpg" width="240" /></a></p><p>The side seams are also straight on this pair which is reasuring after the last pair had twists. </p><p>Anyway I diverge from what I am meant to be saying- here are the rest of the photos:</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJhA0FqyhIBAGiGFmsQsHV9ugy_kETYB3XlPaQSf1S03FTSExThgJGobRJgOyi97Q9unlUQcEf5m-Ei2DxTZrQbVoeclhblGFIAGzDa4S-FtG-rpVKtUsnXJ7JRMRgX6P8mBwdlCLlQLAoDEfca2VTGB0ol1gX6xCKkAzkvRRQHLh20f-i-x9HMgXXEwIO/s8160/20240128_143408.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJhA0FqyhIBAGiGFmsQsHV9ugy_kETYB3XlPaQSf1S03FTSExThgJGobRJgOyi97Q9unlUQcEf5m-Ei2DxTZrQbVoeclhblGFIAGzDa4S-FtG-rpVKtUsnXJ7JRMRgX6P8mBwdlCLlQLAoDEfca2VTGB0ol1gX6xCKkAzkvRRQHLh20f-i-x9HMgXXEwIO/w480-h640/20240128_143408.jpg" width="480" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3v08zeH8u0ff-36_WAdCLM8J6NwvoJ1gZKukdBhn_9hYs9FU2KnjnJ_fIZm_5Luu9rgIAPuyiShLq-SEwRf7g8_2JFreZ-OlpejDuqNOyLwDWXm0I7TYXKHlv899q3R8p59-YZXcOGT7k6hwHVkamKKQL4m2v7ArzxOJeWZDhZmj2BRHdhjfFBkjRAUfS/s8160/20240128_143449.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3v08zeH8u0ff-36_WAdCLM8J6NwvoJ1gZKukdBhn_9hYs9FU2KnjnJ_fIZm_5Luu9rgIAPuyiShLq-SEwRf7g8_2JFreZ-OlpejDuqNOyLwDWXm0I7TYXKHlv899q3R8p59-YZXcOGT7k6hwHVkamKKQL4m2v7ArzxOJeWZDhZmj2BRHdhjfFBkjRAUfS/w480-h640/20240128_143449.jpg" width="480" /> </a></p><p>The jacket defo looks a bit too big. I will cut the smaller size next time I make it for definite. </p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqd9EJS-4Cl2jn_SKHn9Lmm1IoZpiPKuQpn0J26FyVHDcx7G5DI3SipohIgQDYOlXwQ56-15mKuHstNjsBgpkECOrrvN0WMqdceDHCUz3pDUiptlArWn0vzLDL0zz7JmwdAWmrjeHG6qTUdsceRQ9JP_i4BOXO9fAaDjjy-NdiJnLre7WY6fxz8lRCZHpX/s8160/20240128_143426.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqd9EJS-4Cl2jn_SKHn9Lmm1IoZpiPKuQpn0J26FyVHDcx7G5DI3SipohIgQDYOlXwQ56-15mKuHstNjsBgpkECOrrvN0WMqdceDHCUz3pDUiptlArWn0vzLDL0zz7JmwdAWmrjeHG6qTUdsceRQ9JP_i4BOXO9fAaDjjy-NdiJnLre7WY6fxz8lRCZHpX/w480-h640/20240128_143426.jpg" width="480" /></a></p>But this is going to be a nice warm outfit for this winter and into Spring, so I am still happy enough with this. I suspect I will never be perfectly happy with any of my makes. There will always be something I could have done better! <p></p><p>Ah and I made a matching hair band too:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuN9I-SmzkoTR4GmrzVvYzwOOxPKUChcy9SimTyqkAc37XEDJl1ky7uug8SLk1zhqAtFGKkmG3brHOi6da2vLO-nFVUAJc7baW5f0ESgKhcEWj4hCCJNH235Q-NS9Uly_hRPSM-VhyphenhyphengI4uLG2ULplDlriNBXoDNEhBki_ut9u8SxmDoBsSzn2fyOu8RAxZ/s8160/20240128_143433.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuN9I-SmzkoTR4GmrzVvYzwOOxPKUChcy9SimTyqkAc37XEDJl1ky7uug8SLk1zhqAtFGKkmG3brHOi6da2vLO-nFVUAJc7baW5f0ESgKhcEWj4hCCJNH235Q-NS9Uly_hRPSM-VhyphenhyphengI4uLG2ULplDlriNBXoDNEhBki_ut9u8SxmDoBsSzn2fyOu8RAxZ/w480-h640/20240128_143433.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Have a great week</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Bracken</i><br /></p><p></p>Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996239089958622569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576286177867675672.post-16641529733733043692024-02-04T10:41:00.000+00:002024-02-04T10:41:00.214+00:00Soft cozy warm flares<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAIcbaUNs_6SeTm9nGZ9juhQNk_4DgJG3zrHGwjLPsP05o5OOU4TWcXqo6VxoX2gST9QnHqCHbVJ1Twn7uOK8iGQYmurSCqLDI4t2B4EV8YDcqMSo7UenAlria2OK9os0je6SYbbNxFilCRvkpRfizrZKY8oQzS4Est3hiFB66G8sZK_3EMCTTXCp-3iEr/s8160/20240128_142953.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAIcbaUNs_6SeTm9nGZ9juhQNk_4DgJG3zrHGwjLPsP05o5OOU4TWcXqo6VxoX2gST9QnHqCHbVJ1Twn7uOK8iGQYmurSCqLDI4t2B4EV8YDcqMSo7UenAlria2OK9os0je6SYbbNxFilCRvkpRfizrZKY8oQzS4Est3hiFB66G8sZK_3EMCTTXCp-3iEr/w480-h640/20240128_142953.jpg" width="480" /></a></p>As I had planned, at New Year when I made <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2024/01/happy-new-year-2024-and-new-start.html" target="_blank">my 2024 list of sewing aims</a>, I decided to cut out some nice cozy warm and soft flares from the fabrics I have recently used to make <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2023/12/ellie-and-mac-favourite-jumper-pattern.html" target="_blank">my Grey Jumper</a> and <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2024/01/red-jacket-top.html" target="_blank">my Red over top/Jacket</a>.<p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Tu8j436rk_rB8zgkMuVP_C1HpWYVkh1Mgei7pzbwyUIYf1VpCSFoCPlB4R0GhWDd0oyO1hTFjDScJKdHcBC9FDK_k_D9qK5q-QevHfxgd7XeiLUjr-N6QM6BlY-5svCfXeE2SnWrSWpQpWSZopwNO-eaD2BsTpVTmcBfgYrQVbzoQg00LoUGJsEIUUNI/s8160/20240121_105632.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6120" data-original-width="8160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Tu8j436rk_rB8zgkMuVP_C1HpWYVkh1Mgei7pzbwyUIYf1VpCSFoCPlB4R0GhWDd0oyO1hTFjDScJKdHcBC9FDK_k_D9qK5q-QevHfxgd7XeiLUjr-N6QM6BlY-5svCfXeE2SnWrSWpQpWSZopwNO-eaD2BsTpVTmcBfgYrQVbzoQg00LoUGJsEIUUNI/s320/20240121_105632.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRSWV4MyBMwlu21Cdgq8qZtHNOqWGHZmvARLfiIlL1gAlCRjsaLscIZaH3Szi9NK6C_Htdei3JO-Ymwef0ItYDpzAZmuBJfXuGOoz5pd-P4KIs96QR1YKEl4Yqjp-Dt8vN4ANzuj3GevFnC9HBN_hsmqhAkJkPiuL4D_maqAZGIJ97aKtUlW3PMtGSVdOF/s8160/20240121_105932.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRSWV4MyBMwlu21Cdgq8qZtHNOqWGHZmvARLfiIlL1gAlCRjsaLscIZaH3Szi9NK6C_Htdei3JO-Ymwef0ItYDpzAZmuBJfXuGOoz5pd-P4KIs96QR1YKEl4Yqjp-Dt8vN4ANzuj3GevFnC9HBN_hsmqhAkJkPiuL4D_maqAZGIJ97aKtUlW3PMtGSVdOF/s320/20240121_105932.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Tu8j436rk_rB8zgkMuVP_C1HpWYVkh1Mgei7pzbwyUIYf1VpCSFoCPlB4R0GhWDd0oyO1hTFjDScJKdHcBC9FDK_k_D9qK5q-QevHfxgd7XeiLUjr-N6QM6BlY-5svCfXeE2SnWrSWpQpWSZopwNO-eaD2BsTpVTmcBfgYrQVbzoQg00LoUGJsEIUUNI/s8160/20240121_105632.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRsZjjhAQ5yrbVWBceTiz0JSTX5uk5oKyj9wH8FSDHr0jNAhjaaoayKawnrohmeCSA0fd19KDlgEKqvHUmKvSFgGTwgc8OxMMDWQfHEiEPY7rrij8dI5g_C88PqOXKVIcEk2PiisZ0nfUD_xVRRZISs9R5sIjw3MdJxR0reaGCfHPBspO9x0ZDln7Y52rM/s8160/20240121_103838.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6120" data-original-width="8160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRsZjjhAQ5yrbVWBceTiz0JSTX5uk5oKyj9wH8FSDHr0jNAhjaaoayKawnrohmeCSA0fd19KDlgEKqvHUmKvSFgGTwgc8OxMMDWQfHEiEPY7rrij8dI5g_C88PqOXKVIcEk2PiisZ0nfUD_xVRRZISs9R5sIjw3MdJxR0reaGCfHPBspO9x0ZDln7Y52rM/s320/20240121_103838.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I have not yet sewn the red trousers but I did finish the grey ones. Thats partly because I (stupidly!) decided to again try to get along with a comfy yoga band. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEismL-DCwZC7-seYQ8Kn-3wXxYZ-5BPsv27A1BgGLi3SpA8pAzflGoRA57S1D01Q6zy9hPK6UoBM4R_fSqrMk3ZAWnJSuC-8PVNvXoO9sOQqJqGs_TDZM2MkTU_6NUNQLQ-evNHEROSdd-esT2a4RIxREytzqB-laUDSDGuioUcAdpe7xVy9fpQjzkxPGqy/s8160/20240128_143027.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEismL-DCwZC7-seYQ8Kn-3wXxYZ-5BPsv27A1BgGLi3SpA8pAzflGoRA57S1D01Q6zy9hPK6UoBM4R_fSqrMk3ZAWnJSuC-8PVNvXoO9sOQqJqGs_TDZM2MkTU_6NUNQLQ-evNHEROSdd-esT2a4RIxREytzqB-laUDSDGuioUcAdpe7xVy9fpQjzkxPGqy/w480-h640/20240128_143027.jpg" width="480" /></a> </p><p>Well of course they now fall down all the time so I will have to alter that soon. The red ones will be having a normal elastic waistband instead.<br /></p><p></p><p>I wore these when I went swimming with my son. Well my son did not find it cold, but I was freezing. I do not think the swimming pool was actually that cold, it was just me.</p><p>When we got out I was so happy to have worn my grey suit because I felt cozy immediately I had these clothes on. I was not a particularly cold day but after swimming I always feel the cold. Its January but I tend to feel cold at swimming baths even in July.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6s3TDBjg9VuYdnsjoQnEWHey0A8y8iOZ7HVmAVMajVd7n3_txfKy7bQR21qMMpNQxAGc-ph3PRxhnO-YdM3PZcF8Bikt-QBIo6eY6Mgno3s34SrthRmSLk8RRw1fvm2-FmefeaUk39FX53FLoFX6y54TDaWanHeP3STgp5VhTu8YUI9iOLf2Mlxk8zz5l/s8160/20240128_142955.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6s3TDBjg9VuYdnsjoQnEWHey0A8y8iOZ7HVmAVMajVd7n3_txfKy7bQR21qMMpNQxAGc-ph3PRxhnO-YdM3PZcF8Bikt-QBIo6eY6Mgno3s34SrthRmSLk8RRw1fvm2-FmefeaUk39FX53FLoFX6y54TDaWanHeP3STgp5VhTu8YUI9iOLf2Mlxk8zz5l/w480-h640/20240128_142955.jpg" width="480" /></a> <br /></p><p>I did not actually make them for after swim but since my intention is to swim regularly then that could mean its a good outfit for the next month or so until it starts to warm up. Even in summer, on a hot day, I will not wear shorts when I go swimming. I have lovely cozy warm clothing for after-swim.<br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb82cuhqCNX33SIu9Bo8noGI_hiCDcg5F72GH_waukTlzOqnMVuTzuoUTcUJ3cum6fBlTzU36IDgHA-QQKEj8v0Qdj238w_pqAHOpX61J77i5rGnMvqkFz8zJqb7kdTXCLQHQ3Ky1TMcoSsqPh0hq6B7-Fp1aOcVG9Fma8bssrgiQs9a0GuoXYlRIh1L-L/s8160/20240128_143000.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb82cuhqCNX33SIu9Bo8noGI_hiCDcg5F72GH_waukTlzOqnMVuTzuoUTcUJ3cum6fBlTzU36IDgHA-QQKEj8v0Qdj238w_pqAHOpX61J77i5rGnMvqkFz8zJqb7kdTXCLQHQ3Ky1TMcoSsqPh0hq6B7-Fp1aOcVG9Fma8bssrgiQs9a0GuoXYlRIh1L-L/w480-h640/20240128_143000.jpg" width="480" /></a> <br /></p><p>And yes very cozy and comfy these are too.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQC65VVfuQ1EjKzDHdZG_Or_HAlbjqHeT8wskNIa75lS8dEtQawHl0VKnF1EBEbRK90tuCJwwlpbwbuxukgaI-TFITbrIWl1y9wGvfA29JwyvWlFz_3hNzUUdyKo6bVx9-xs5pgTyrzbNPGSNbhcmahyc-cHfNlOIX6d4Dh_rFAyTHCZXlhQW17TWrBQB-/s8160/20240128_143002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQC65VVfuQ1EjKzDHdZG_Or_HAlbjqHeT8wskNIa75lS8dEtQawHl0VKnF1EBEbRK90tuCJwwlpbwbuxukgaI-TFITbrIWl1y9wGvfA29JwyvWlFz_3hNzUUdyKo6bVx9-xs5pgTyrzbNPGSNbhcmahyc-cHfNlOIX6d4Dh_rFAyTHCZXlhQW17TWrBQB-/w480-h640/20240128_143002.jpg" width="480" /></a> <br /></p><p>Interestingly the pattern on these trousers is straight. I tried so hard to get that right. I took ages over lining it all up because when I made the jumper it all came out slightly at an angle. I don't mind because its still a lovely cozy top but it was frustrating. </p><p>I actually measured the pattern against the selvedge for the top using a ruler and lining up the SG arrows. That did not work. So this time I went with how it looks for the trousers and that has worked except for one small problem. The side seams twist a little. I have had this with RTW but it really annoys me. My partner tells me you cannot see this but I notice when wearing them. <br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIY6K1AwSYOHfWUagpGm3BFSXLLxM9yYMhTMShyphenhyphenDnbCgTn1ruDTHPs_oi7h3tDAqH3YReHo7suMjDvSd0bmd3TRWgSYTKVpEni5zpiWoOnZcIZSSvcAiR6i-zLGUBskRgYfAVB9tY9op1ICFgoe_lZVdM1zNP4kLxMNHJ1KWllPRUMvm2xOlHAv5CBF40D/s8160/20240128_143006.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIY6K1AwSYOHfWUagpGm3BFSXLLxM9yYMhTMShyphenhyphenDnbCgTn1ruDTHPs_oi7h3tDAqH3YReHo7suMjDvSd0bmd3TRWgSYTKVpEni5zpiWoOnZcIZSSvcAiR6i-zLGUBskRgYfAVB9tY9op1ICFgoe_lZVdM1zNP4kLxMNHJ1KWllPRUMvm2xOlHAv5CBF40D/w480-h640/20240128_143006.jpg" width="480" /></a> <br /></p><p>So: I have a top where the seams are perfect and everything is straight but the actual pattern is off. </p><p>Or I have trousers with perfect looking pattern and the seams twist. </p><p>I am coming to the conclusion the fabric is just naff thats why it was so cheap. Its a very soft lovely fabric and was seriously cheap at £5 for 3m. I assume thats why!</p><p>Still the downside sometimes of buying offers and cheaper lines is you get imperfect fabrics. The seller should say this but often they don't. Never mind. For the rest of this winter at least I will be warm and cozy and I felt good wearing this so thats what counts.</p><p style="text-align: center;">It feels stylish as well as warm. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Have a great week,</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Bracken</i><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996239089958622569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576286177867675672.post-80055476038183042582024-02-01T14:07:00.003+00:002024-02-01T14:07:28.908+00:00Treasure socks progress<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1VKISQY7N3n4NP1DO0kzhTJDHyeZGWGll4kve6jqqV6QYEPr0Ee3u3vG1yGB4K0CrQduCJOarP1S8W3gmLiw6bQJeZsM4Yzpt06dnB67SbJWQg2VTaYV58Hwh73aUg9NwFfc-z740rvFquHa17_U7DSnnFfeoO8-MZZgwLRcs7eBXtd58u2IcJ6siKLEv/s2040/20240201_134518.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1VKISQY7N3n4NP1DO0kzhTJDHyeZGWGll4kve6jqqV6QYEPr0Ee3u3vG1yGB4K0CrQduCJOarP1S8W3gmLiw6bQJeZsM4Yzpt06dnB67SbJWQg2VTaYV58Hwh73aUg9NwFfc-z740rvFquHa17_U7DSnnFfeoO8-MZZgwLRcs7eBXtd58u2IcJ6siKLEv/w640-h480/20240201_134518.jpg" width="640" /></a></p>As you can probably see I am almost up to the heel. I have I think one or maybe
two repeats to do first if I go for the length I usually go for. Its a
good length so probably best to stick with it. I reckon this evening
assuming I manage to knit I will get to the heel and maybe if I do well
actually start the heel itself. <br /><br />I have found these surprisingly fast to knit - so far anyway. I am still on sock one but really I think often a slightly more difficult pattern, or maybe rather a pattern that does require some thought and concentration, meaning you do not get bored, is often faster to knit than a basic pattern. <br /><p></p><p>With socks mostly I have to concentrate anyway so I tend to find them an easier knit than a basic jumper which is just boring.</p><p>I
actually started a basic jumper around this time last year and still
have not finished the back of it. Its something I should go back to. Its
sat in a bag next to my usual seat in the lounge for nearly a year now
and not grown a single row. I have made several other items during the past year, but not
finished the jumper. It always gets bumped down my list of to-dos.</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsVZk4pIbuAyec_aA1BS3GXJVVJjZ4GBRzMup-f5FDY0vkbwgC4yIk3o4cg7ckgwyDvQOckeJ1qUfhj4F26Sl7xPtPvshbUNWQov8021ORIWQy-HEIvKrpVty4YOHrgQrif_3l2GhPI-oKvipKq1MBugUK68j1mc1p3XQpaV_SUser6qcstOWyNPSEU19N/s2040/20240201_134512.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsVZk4pIbuAyec_aA1BS3GXJVVJjZ4GBRzMup-f5FDY0vkbwgC4yIk3o4cg7ckgwyDvQOckeJ1qUfhj4F26Sl7xPtPvshbUNWQov8021ORIWQy-HEIvKrpVty4YOHrgQrif_3l2GhPI-oKvipKq1MBugUK68j1mc1p3XQpaV_SUser6qcstOWyNPSEU19N/w480-h640/20240201_134512.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">Anyway the Treasure socks are growing nicely and I am liking how they are looking.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Take care and thanks for visiting my blog,</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Bracken </i><br /></p><p><br /></p>Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996239089958622569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576286177867675672.post-191275207430562252024-01-26T15:00:00.002+00:002024-02-01T14:11:13.966+00:00Update on my Treasure Socks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for popping by my blog,<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">See you soon,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Bracken <br /></i></div>Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996239089958622569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576286177867675672.post-34382255935089434972024-01-18T11:22:00.001+00:002024-01-18T11:22:07.341+00:00Red jacket /top<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxEIul41Xhyphenhyphen3Ol53eQaSjHjeXvlkVwnmYcFsFodgpNvQn9DFG0ayBn8VXQD4hexlFrxCHuEYHw3zQM-XgLTUhMtd0wkbSWcqNq2NTPVgr8KFfatmc1cJYSm0MIeW7VjYyHqDbprIbbREFmRuKrGBPaAuyxVdRKgetj1rT2QXFu92w6xG-E5gsRI7WEGQo7/s8160/20240114_145153%20-%20Copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxEIul41Xhyphenhyphen3Ol53eQaSjHjeXvlkVwnmYcFsFodgpNvQn9DFG0ayBn8VXQD4hexlFrxCHuEYHw3zQM-XgLTUhMtd0wkbSWcqNq2NTPVgr8KFfatmc1cJYSm0MIeW7VjYyHqDbprIbbREFmRuKrGBPaAuyxVdRKgetj1rT2QXFu92w6xG-E5gsRI7WEGQo7/w480-h640/20240114_145153%20-%20Copy.jpg" width="480" /></a> <br /></p><p>When I came to write this post I realised I did not have a decent front view of this top so its been slightly delayed being posted while I sorted that out. Still another delay does not really matter.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVAaBbNTrV9KaCkVsaHovwISbADSn64TRcEc-7xbfZos18pHAH_qejwPgxKxRPMbtCfRoS4WxzZivxat_Vly0seeFVdiOZ3HD1xGmVma3jlXP1BswoZUC_hoeVTerW7xzbxzEDaPhi6rgSDrM5dx3ofgBLHZnmkeEhG2UzZfwGM-KYwrPKgKHsyeubf-GQ/s8160/20240116_125906%5B1%5D.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVAaBbNTrV9KaCkVsaHovwISbADSn64TRcEc-7xbfZos18pHAH_qejwPgxKxRPMbtCfRoS4WxzZivxat_Vly0seeFVdiOZ3HD1xGmVma3jlXP1BswoZUC_hoeVTerW7xzbxzEDaPhi6rgSDrM5dx3ofgBLHZnmkeEhG2UzZfwGM-KYwrPKgKHsyeubf-GQ/w480-h640/20240116_125906%5B1%5D.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>This jacket/top is actually very "dressy" so I find it needs <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2021/03/smart-wool-mix-work-trousers-burda-7122.html" target="_blank">smarter trousers </a>than my favourite joggers and combats. Its very warm and cozy and works surprisingly well with <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2021/03/smart-wool-mix-work-trousers-burda-7122.html" target="_blank">my wool mix office trousers</a> so I suspect this is worth the time its taken to trace and make this because its going to be worn for work as well as play. Probably more for work. Its not as I intended but its actually really good for my wardrobe because I tend to make more casual clothing and its a fact most of us spend far longer working than at home.<br /><br />This is the top done up -with no extra layer underneath it. Ignore the stupid face!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga3fqbkcw4Wjhw2TqxzS5kdvnAibR0KHJg4ecXVqIU07JJoj7psEiR0jbslNt_FtxXKkGfDH-_K87S51acPzRMfhXLggPYwKlPmIgn83Ql7W9p8YqCuUmr-WYSzI8AkMehbirtgCJmeLWhEY9ID2Y29GowHT1jEhLSPYmR4-zzPgxVrPw0uFDcPljZwIIG/s8160/20240116_125857%5B1%5D.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga3fqbkcw4Wjhw2TqxzS5kdvnAibR0KHJg4ecXVqIU07JJoj7psEiR0jbslNt_FtxXKkGfDH-_K87S51acPzRMfhXLggPYwKlPmIgn83Ql7W9p8YqCuUmr-WYSzI8AkMehbirtgCJmeLWhEY9ID2Y29GowHT1jEhLSPYmR4-zzPgxVrPw0uFDcPljZwIIG/w480-h640/20240116_125857%5B1%5D.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I started this before Christmas and it had me stumped for a while. I think being forced to stop sewing over the holidays was really good this time because it gave me time ( enforced!) to consider how to make this. </p><p>The top is not so easy to make as I was expecting until I realised a couple of things. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAtkZXc08kV9I_QwcOwa3MUJca795uwRB-XOJ61tNIGRqp398mzGqoQOQPxHE_R9KbicoYoJqoI96V3Q1gIuQKdee_2VTX1N9lVenk6GmhiIwePv6UThRcT1DnLj0tOlj4uQwSwctz1x6aaRplfV4MNjhjTSdrQDQWUOA92Z-jH6TFkY9myW0wRNISRqqd/s8160/20240114_145200%20-%20Copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAtkZXc08kV9I_QwcOwa3MUJca795uwRB-XOJ61tNIGRqp398mzGqoQOQPxHE_R9KbicoYoJqoI96V3Q1gIuQKdee_2VTX1N9lVenk6GmhiIwePv6UThRcT1DnLj0tOlj4uQwSwctz1x6aaRplfV4MNjhjTSdrQDQWUOA92Z-jH6TFkY9myW0wRNISRqqd/w480-h640/20240114_145200%20-%20Copy.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>With extra underlayer its even warmer.<br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>You actually do not need to add the neck zip. <br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAJzYdcES9OaM6678JhSqu2wWxCSrviFINPIu2ME1afo76dzdwGi9GAJkd1QHLfVtBvSE2ZK6sOhNyecy3Sjm4GfqnO5-R_DHzN7TS6gxIENygrjb6E80u-0yEE8TtYbzbqwmVZ8dDzZMqZ9fhq5y5TY87_npJsHd1P8L2Kz3B6zxMU35i8agp-sGoFGZ5/s8160/20240114_145205%20-%20Copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAJzYdcES9OaM6678JhSqu2wWxCSrviFINPIu2ME1afo76dzdwGi9GAJkd1QHLfVtBvSE2ZK6sOhNyecy3Sjm4GfqnO5-R_DHzN7TS6gxIENygrjb6E80u-0yEE8TtYbzbqwmVZ8dDzZMqZ9fhq5y5TY87_npJsHd1P8L2Kz3B6zxMU35i8agp-sGoFGZ5/w480-h640/20240114_145205%20-%20Copy.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>Ignore the hair. I was having hag day that day!</p><p>Personally I want the zip done up, but maybe thats because this is a bit bigger than I expected when I cut it out. Not sure though, because I suspect I would leave it done up if it fitted perfectly - or was smaller because this is actually ok when I am wearing lots of layers and thats now in the UK because its really cold and frosty though still sadly no snow as yet. So really this is perfect for a frosty day out and about when I want to leave my Ski jacket at home.<br /></p><p>The zip is a nice addition, yes, but you can very easily pull this top on without opening it so I am not sure as yet if I will bother to add it on my next version of this top. I think the zip is really more for looks than needed shall we say. I will make on of these in the next few weeks - another maybe in something like fur because I have currently lots of faux fur zebra print ( velboa ) fabric. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjet0dTFCmm5r_2Gql4zrU7iXL85RmWBEVOCMkYIurr0J3k_oWgSYA2QqouzjfmSBQAQNxSWc_ZkPz5uAZ1fY_GToQBtEJzjYPDZh38nyFriDmywshKQdGZKZv1T1bHnorNBdChMBRcRrcNgCOZ6nptkyT-zm5a8pvxzLj_Lcps-V3nGstNq98_6rIKKEZf/s8160/20240115_165752%20-%20Copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6120" data-original-width="8160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjet0dTFCmm5r_2Gql4zrU7iXL85RmWBEVOCMkYIurr0J3k_oWgSYA2QqouzjfmSBQAQNxSWc_ZkPz5uAZ1fY_GToQBtEJzjYPDZh38nyFriDmywshKQdGZKZv1T1bHnorNBdChMBRcRrcNgCOZ6nptkyT-zm5a8pvxzLj_Lcps-V3nGstNq98_6rIKKEZf/s320/20240115_165752%20-%20Copy.jpg" width="320" /></a> <br /></p><p>I want to use some of this tiger velboa to make a lining for a cape coat but will not need all of the 7m I have of this. Why did I buy 7m? </p><p>Well thats a good question because I only actually needed 3m max, for
what I wanted and that would still give me spare fabric, <i>just in case</i>, because
usually I do buy extra just in case I mess up. This was relatively cheap
but even then, 7m? </p><p>I honestly cannot give a good reason for
buying so much. Well it is lovely fabric and as a teen I really had an
obsession with velboa fabric jackets which possibly had something to do with me buying so much of this. It would, in fact, have made
better sense to buy two different patterns in this fabric but I didn't. I
bought 7m of zebra so I must use it up somehow. <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkXy1aIT22XazP9oaVCVbKsrWQNu5cC5URGqDn0QcxolGiVyl2p62SQFQYllbTZtHYk9pL8mgyxNao9iKK6AmRac40I69NY3rUOSzMZk_8yS4fz3iT7Pps8wPCtDv-OQtpGTVI2VvKspO5Mq0bhPbV1lZKdF6H3dRGg6hcJSsooekr8TQkupyiNIvkHDNw/s8160/20240114_145144%20-%20Copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkXy1aIT22XazP9oaVCVbKsrWQNu5cC5URGqDn0QcxolGiVyl2p62SQFQYllbTZtHYk9pL8mgyxNao9iKK6AmRac40I69NY3rUOSzMZk_8yS4fz3iT7Pps8wPCtDv-OQtpGTVI2VvKspO5Mq0bhPbV1lZKdF6H3dRGg6hcJSsooekr8TQkupyiNIvkHDNw/w480-h640/20240114_145144%20-%20Copy.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> I did not top stitch the seams. I now think maybe I should have. The fabric is very stretchy though and I was not so sure I could achieve a decent finish without stretching the fabric as it got top stitched so I left it but it might have been better had I done it.<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzP-NvYuXiERYewR4MlsfbwjBsBhmEmWG_jfnG3wGuFjwj7E4kZtrmrvx1Gi7r3DMdMcz2pWBMuZ8vzl_PjC_2mJqStz0T6sOiHTF1cANWFhcIL-2Xe1RlwXapmXBUTmZpTmt5oG0Dmq5TVUOXMCN8F4nT0bDTIaoMLDY7uHO29AW5zdo9Q04FUwa2uaaF/s8160/20240114_145209%20-%20Copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6120" data-original-width="8160" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzP-NvYuXiERYewR4MlsfbwjBsBhmEmWG_jfnG3wGuFjwj7E4kZtrmrvx1Gi7r3DMdMcz2pWBMuZ8vzl_PjC_2mJqStz0T6sOiHTF1cANWFhcIL-2Xe1RlwXapmXBUTmZpTmt5oG0Dmq5TVUOXMCN8F4nT0bDTIaoMLDY7uHO29AW5zdo9Q04FUwa2uaaF/w640-h480/20240114_145209%20-%20Copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Anyway this top: If you have ever made a Gyspy type of top or Burda
would call it a Carmen top its easy. Its just took me a while to figure
that out. Its does not quite appear to be a Carmen top but, yes it is.<br /></p><p>What you have in fact is a Carmen top on the bottom
part - wide shoulders and raglan sleeves, with a wide yoke and cowl on
top of it. You make the yoke-cowl first then make the Carmen part and
then attach the two together and I was so happy when the yoke exactly
fit the bottom Carmen bit. No messing or adjusting needed. Well done
Burda because the pattern is dead on. <br /></p><p>In fact Burda seem
rarely to have a miss-matched pieces in patterns which is why I like
Burda so much. The so called Big Four often have a pattern piece that is
way off and is either far too short, which is very frustrating when its
something like a facing and it doesn't fit so you have to cut a second
one and try to work out what size it should be. Of course its far better
though if its something like a facing than if its a main pattern part. I
have had both. A facing can of course always also be cut in a different
fabric but not so if its part of the main garment itself. Anyway I
digress. Burda is usually perfect for this. The sizing can though be off
with Burda. I cut my usual size from this time but its come out quite large. No so terrible when its an outer garment but there is no way with will work for summer when I wear less layers. Several items I have made from Burda Style magazines have come out huge on me but at
least everything lines up. I am confused with Burda sizing to be perfectly honest. 9 times out of 10 they work for me but I seem to get the odd item that is massive. This top is one of those odd items. I used my usual seam allowance etc so its not that. I am not sure as yet because if I make my next version for winter this might be the right size but if I want to wear in summer I might want a
size smaller.</p><p>But for a jacket worn with layers in winter its probaby better to be
the size I made it. </p><p>It does look like the magazine photo so maybe this is meant to be large?</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVb97l2SIwe16RmyYgmL3asW3qMPUd6lDajElByKBw8XbzdCZhtm7m7slcG1UVP4NAvrHFKUG3oIlqkgWhHdAOc7w5nbaIj8FPqZAJv0CfgJxzVX1H4In5G-ouLGTTcuTbw_M_oBQxdNHEHN5gUekpacKJvEU3LCeKA63x2XyjTcl-KW7PaQYbuLFWj-17/s2040/20240104_110622.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVb97l2SIwe16RmyYgmL3asW3qMPUd6lDajElByKBw8XbzdCZhtm7m7slcG1UVP4NAvrHFKUG3oIlqkgWhHdAOc7w5nbaIj8FPqZAJv0CfgJxzVX1H4In5G-ouLGTTcuTbw_M_oBQxdNHEHN5gUekpacKJvEU3LCeKA63x2XyjTcl-KW7PaQYbuLFWj-17/w640-h480/20240104_110622.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Jkj0o18pWR01miGw9PUrDCOYIqo6Ehkor1Rrt_zCpIL1klBd79Yl1l59cd8PRQ_AG2RJyPUA48NLMtdr5HPkACUssKrTJrsTLMnSdmxyzVqgQgUX3TI0RT4t736QV_4DUeXIPqSBts66TTH4-kGRVQHko-wAg4fnVzpJuVD3JFPyNssA_D6sgpjJLZxb/s8160/20240116_125920%5B1%5D.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Jkj0o18pWR01miGw9PUrDCOYIqo6Ehkor1Rrt_zCpIL1klBd79Yl1l59cd8PRQ_AG2RJyPUA48NLMtdr5HPkACUssKrTJrsTLMnSdmxyzVqgQgUX3TI0RT4t736QV_4DUeXIPqSBts66TTH4-kGRVQHko-wAg4fnVzpJuVD3JFPyNssA_D6sgpjJLZxb/w480-h640/20240116_125920%5B1%5D.jpg" width="480" /></a> </p><p>I wasted quite a bit of fabric because I followed the magazine instructions but it was pointless with my fabric to do so. It tells you to cut the front and back pieces on the cross but thats really because Burda used a textural fabric. With my fabric you really cannot tell so I would not do that again for this kind of fabric. </p><p>I am intending to make some simple flared
yoga style trousers to go with this because this fabric has wonderful
drape as well as being so warm. Its a fake angora according to Pound
Fabrics where I bought it. I wish they would get more of this fabric
back in because I would like to buy more and in other colours. Still I
must be grateful for what I do have. Its lovely fabric. </p><p>So also
this jacket is a tick on my New Years list. And if I manage to make them
so will the trousers be so hopefully I will stay on track a bit more
this year and actually make what I wanted to make.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Thanks for visiting my blog</p><p style="text-align: center;">Have a great week,</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Bracken </i><br /></p><p><br /></p>Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996239089958622569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576286177867675672.post-15752509301100642212024-01-15T18:00:00.001+00:002024-01-15T18:00:18.426+00:00My new socks for 2024<p> <br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFJ8uvnRfpiEXF3NsccUEzKKw3PUR1qhvy7HIbJtGsCKab8HKBwBABfBGzIuiPWB5TLcdkBlep4ZRE1y-Y6wY5zHMJ5z55FU82D6CfUAY0i7fkH4hTjR_xvM0JXUCQG3L-n-QCPT5rvzKeyX0BgUubzPybHX3_bKxuZ3SSpcwMGqZpRJxuyJp6jf7F-iD/s8160/20240115_161922.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFJ8uvnRfpiEXF3NsccUEzKKw3PUR1qhvy7HIbJtGsCKab8HKBwBABfBGzIuiPWB5TLcdkBlep4ZRE1y-Y6wY5zHMJ5z55FU82D6CfUAY0i7fkH4hTjR_xvM0JXUCQG3L-n-QCPT5rvzKeyX0BgUubzPybHX3_bKxuZ3SSpcwMGqZpRJxuyJp6jf7F-iD/w480-h640/20240115_161922.jpg" width="480" /></a> </p><p>This
is the West Yorkshire Spinners Christmas yarn from a couple of years
ago but was for sale this Christmas so you can probably still buy this
now. Its "Fairy Lights" and is glittery. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmTqTopcbt92MuRzv_AkyvZmkG27E5rixMKAIehKiwWaUF6lnzZnPZNckNIXXCG17ZvUPAzmSaRm_ctGBV47hTEaUZi91avAKFZNQICvIDMmtim7flJNTp6EQplCpV6TxAmC3C3lobcXDL9YQjc5q3MIp4BfCaKKzUCcdBPydnQjfisziPJWA2DrxzcMQD/s8160/20240115_162035.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6120" data-original-width="8160" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmTqTopcbt92MuRzv_AkyvZmkG27E5rixMKAIehKiwWaUF6lnzZnPZNckNIXXCG17ZvUPAzmSaRm_ctGBV47hTEaUZi91avAKFZNQICvIDMmtim7flJNTp6EQplCpV6TxAmC3C3lobcXDL9YQjc5q3MIp4BfCaKKzUCcdBPydnQjfisziPJWA2DrxzcMQD/w640-h480/20240115_162035.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p>Just at New Year I had only begun my second sock</p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnTVBmnUDC_zc-tToE42lt_YXz2P-KG7IQj46g3oYaQauv9Or-Mv6r7MO7MRx2Wrn_kEdCf7vB4DZbgwhCizSI662yGByIwrCN0ptX8THEhCLeJLWaORkEntzyVLGtuCopL9uZsS9SUlVORCZrDz9ffS3Cihsk4hbNOvFrfgM5B3LDYS1LTTZBtzh3HWSZ/w640-h480/20240104_113922.jpg" width="640" /> </p><p> and was desperate ( seriously I was/am) to join this years Winwick Mum Knit Along 2024 otherwise known as the Winter Haven KAL 2024. </p><p>This year there is a new pattern called <i>Treasure Socks</i> and its a colourwork pattern so hopefully that will suit my usual liking for fairisle types of knitting. nyway I got these finished ;last night - almost anyway. I have yet to sew up the little gap you get when you cast on with straight needes - you can just about see the gap here. </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijBjoj4ABFDjO9epCJ5XU9m3ttNcOX3USuKjEm6kODW6H3RXZLZju36RuNznbPnnh1gyYxMdajDg-ePkA9EoUZEg-5BTiK9vXZA0EmoVA9ZvEeU7pSzoImHCIn2J0lAeZP5mcW5-rlKJzxdbOxu1aTzwRSvmkvjXJmmVhLdUEHYAnY7mwgUyBkJmQmXmxu/s8160/20240115_162000%20-%20Copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6120" data-original-width="8160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijBjoj4ABFDjO9epCJ5XU9m3ttNcOX3USuKjEm6kODW6H3RXZLZju36RuNznbPnnh1gyYxMdajDg-ePkA9EoUZEg-5BTiK9vXZA0EmoVA9ZvEeU7pSzoImHCIn2J0lAeZP5mcW5-rlKJzxdbOxu1aTzwRSvmkvjXJmmVhLdUEHYAnY7mwgUyBkJmQmXmxu/s320/20240115_162000%20-%20Copy.jpg" width="320" /></a><p>I will sew it up soon though because I want to wear these. After all they took me most of 6 months to knit!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFJ8uvnRfpiEXF3NsccUEzKKw3PUR1qhvy7HIbJtGsCKab8HKBwBABfBGzIuiPWB5TLcdkBlep4ZRE1y-Y6wY5zHMJ5z55FU82D6CfUAY0i7fkH4hTjR_xvM0JXUCQG3L-n-QCPT5rvzKeyX0BgUubzPybHX3_bKxuZ3SSpcwMGqZpRJxuyJp6jf7F-iD/s8160/20240115_161922.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFJ8uvnRfpiEXF3NsccUEzKKw3PUR1qhvy7HIbJtGsCKab8HKBwBABfBGzIuiPWB5TLcdkBlep4ZRE1y-Y6wY5zHMJ5z55FU82D6CfUAY0i7fkH4hTjR_xvM0JXUCQG3L-n-QCPT5rvzKeyX0BgUubzPybHX3_bKxuZ3SSpcwMGqZpRJxuyJp6jf7F-iD/w480-h640/20240115_161922.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />I started these back in the summer because I wanted them for Christmas but then I decided to knit several baby items and I also started a jumper for me - that is still unfinished but I will go back to tht later. For now though I need these so managed to knit sock two in just a couple
of weeks. The tension is slightly tighter ( though also more even) than sock one but hopefully
that will mean I am in sock mode for the Winter Haven KAL and will be
able to get going now with that and if possible make a second pair of
socks for this winter. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-BBmg6Rt73kAN4lB8SS1qoRQhLgY-EfkGnGhczWaQQC-qNFreO1v11s_aC86VdMHORSiVGzwKk6g2tMdpM8lXlj8ihRXq7WrsiV9emT-JW4KEX6k7JqYiWdEFXTtFUbF3eiFFdVioGK0VmIlTqwhPc2zSpFn-hkZ87ks3-uSFs_VuHjyMWp1ChMHYoYkY/s8160/20240115_162044.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-BBmg6Rt73kAN4lB8SS1qoRQhLgY-EfkGnGhczWaQQC-qNFreO1v11s_aC86VdMHORSiVGzwKk6g2tMdpM8lXlj8ihRXq7WrsiV9emT-JW4KEX6k7JqYiWdEFXTtFUbF3eiFFdVioGK0VmIlTqwhPc2zSpFn-hkZ87ks3-uSFs_VuHjyMWp1ChMHYoYkY/w480-h640/20240115_162044.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p></p><p>They were really meant to be Mosaic Pattern socks ( Also a Winwick Mum Pattern that <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2022/02/my-mosaic-socks-and-january-2022-kal.html" target="_blank">I attempted previously</a>), but the cherry red is not the best contrast with the Fairy Lights so I abandoned that and ripped them right back to the ribbing which meant reknitting the leg of the first sock. Possibly thats why its taken so long really cos I wanted to do a different pattern and then it did not work and it put me off for a while. But in the end these work and will be really nice to wear. They have the heel in WYS cherry too.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ZNfOeWXcj8Bv0LRJjfQVMRVFwSdwBzy6Z0SDkkvS8N6r2iSTlzc8B9EjORz5LSftXN5aQdM0M0cP8jTlIzIcHTh4hWyRlKktRtyjUmsae10ltWsTFYfipH2rvgtG-jfpApXg1ZDzpiHR0uIJFLdNpzAMr2ZnyTkRGL9kibwtyKy0j4DWhsE5y9cgBcZa/s8160/20240115_162150%20-%20Copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6120" data-original-width="8160" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ZNfOeWXcj8Bv0LRJjfQVMRVFwSdwBzy6Z0SDkkvS8N6r2iSTlzc8B9EjORz5LSftXN5aQdM0M0cP8jTlIzIcHTh4hWyRlKktRtyjUmsae10ltWsTFYfipH2rvgtG-jfpApXg1ZDzpiHR0uIJFLdNpzAMr2ZnyTkRGL9kibwtyKy0j4DWhsE5y9cgBcZa/w640-h480/20240115_162150%20-%20Copy.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br /></p><p></p><p>I started the Treasure socks very late last night and so far have only a couple of rows of ribbing done. This colourway is also Christmas glitter yarn and is Silent Night which is dark shades of blue and kind of random rather than the WYS stripes from what I can see online. I am though going to do the Silent Night as the main colour and do cream as the contrast so its going to mean my sock is the negative of the ones on the pattern. I do not have a WYS yarn in cream but do have some drops Alpaca/wool/nylon which is sold as sock yarn so thats what I am going to use. So here is the start of my Winter Haven KAL 2024.</p><p>And I am only just over one week behind everyone else so not the end of the world and I will ultimately end up with two pairs of new socks!</p><p>Thanks for popping by my blog. I will show you how these progress as I go along. I am now knitting seriously every evening whilst listening to Audible which is my preferred way to relax and something I have not done for quite a while which is maybe why my knitting stopped. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Have a great week, </p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Bracken</i><br /></p><p><br /></p>Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996239089958622569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576286177867675672.post-47461728605224246702024-01-03T16:07:00.231+00:002024-01-04T12:10:16.778+00:00Happy New Year 2024 and a New Start<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</a>I called this post NewYear and New Start because that's my aim. Its not actually where I have got to as yet. I am hoping to actually completely change my life this year. That includes move to a different country as well as everything that will go along with that but I will not bore you with these details just yet. The house move though is yet another reason to keep this list concise this year. It needs to be achievable.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For now its New Year and I do hope you had an enjoyable New Years Eve. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the end we spent ours with familly and friends. I have to say my days of queuing at the bar are long gone and these days we still like to celebrate with just close friends rather than at pubs and clubs. <br /></div><div> </div><div>Normally, I start the new year each year looking at <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2023/01/my-2023-new-years-musings.html" target="_blank">my aims from last year</a> and what I actually managed to achieve. It kind of works but I know on last years to do list I had a few things still left from the same list the previous new year so the 2022 and 2023 list had the same aims. And I still have not made some things even one year on. A couple of these I am carrying forward for the third year!</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div>I suppose tnot making some of the items partly comes down to to the fact several of the items on last year's (and the 2022) list are they are luxury items and not really needed. If I need something eg. a pair of trousers then it gets made. If I am cold I make a warm top etc. etc.</div><div><div> </div><div>I am intending to still carry a couple of these items forward - dresses and skirts but see below for more info. That is if you want to continue reading, because this post is more for me than for readers. I need to get my aims down in a recordable way because otherwise I seem to lose my sewing mojo so to speak, and kind of drift into dreaming of sewing not actually doing it and that is why this post is for me so very important to my yearly sewing. Its a round up but really it sets my intetions for the rest of this year. It makes me think of what has not worked well and what I should possibly repeat. <br /></div><div> </div><div>Then there's the aims to make things like the basic vest tops and also legging. We'll yes, easy to make, very needed, but I will only make from offcuts which limits the chance to make what I need. I hate though to cut into a large piece of fabric that would make a sweatshirt say and then waste the excess because all I made was a tiny vest. Really its not financially a viable make. So I keep leaving the vests and they stay on my list of things I am intending to make. This past year I could have made some but made some very useful baby clothes instead. I do not regret the choice but possibly I should have more realistic aims this year about how long it actually takes to sew things. </div><div> </div><div>In the end in 2023 I ended up buying black leggings, not making them, because it was actually much cheaper to do so. I also got them instantly and they have a fleece lining. I cannot buy the fabric to make them myself, so would have made thinner versions. I have the past few years been obsessed with totally making my own clothing but I have decided this is actually not always a clever thing to do. </div><div> </div><div>Black leggings are practical, but boring to make. I need them but why pay more when making them yourself (and that's not including effort and time) when they are so cheap to just buy. I never bought such items since around 2013 so for 10 years I have made my own but it was actually nice to just buy them and I saved £1.85 a pair on what I could make them for. Not including time or the thread to sew them up that is. Or the elastic for the waistband. So really they were even cheaper!</div><div> </div><div>That's made me think quite a lot about my sewing, because shouldn't I be concentrating on making the stuff I cannot buy, either because its unusual, or because its very expensive to actually buy? Like everyone I have limited time for my hobby so why waste it making boring stuff I can buy quite cheaply?</div><div> </div><div>So a small revelation for me really. But it will from now onwards change the focus of my sewing slightly I expect.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I also need to take much more time inspecting my fabric before cutting and cut it if possible right side up. I recently made a jumper cut with right side down. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVtb1eXAJ5RnUgLTEosnLKYsUKWZEQkaDBszDzQmTJp2EOzLVOF0rCX-Jq-QdmU7HqpZfefRt2nePUIX_sQSG6-DG_7wYjR3XZYV7zbvSDr_ZVg2MBpOvCl0PT8jCCOqmjt-S6_cVoNzm-rdFVJYxzcvsPgAsqLAU5X1ox8YmBXG5stVjOhiT-kZx3JUVf/s640/20231231_155922.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVtb1eXAJ5RnUgLTEosnLKYsUKWZEQkaDBszDzQmTJp2EOzLVOF0rCX-Jq-QdmU7HqpZfefRt2nePUIX_sQSG6-DG_7wYjR3XZYV7zbvSDr_ZVg2MBpOvCl0PT8jCCOqmjt-S6_cVoNzm-rdFVJYxzcvsPgAsqLAU5X1ox8YmBXG5stVjOhiT-kZx3JUVf/w480-h640/20231231_155922.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>If you look closely you can see the angle of the pattern is a-cock. I carefully lined in the selvedges and tried so hard to cut on straight grain. We'll looking at the knit on the reverse of the fabric, yes it's on straight grain ( or looks to be), but if you look at the pattern on the right side, it's at an angle. Probably only I know, but it really bugs me. </div><div><br /></div><div>I read about this phenomenon years ago on some blog or other- so sorry not to credit that blog but I do not remember who it was said that - sometimes with knits, lining up the selvedge does not work, because the fabric can stretch and set the pattern at an angle. It's the first time it's happened to me with knits but not the first time I never realised I had cut off pattern-wise that is. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2018/05/new-fashion-top-from-costume-pattern.html" target="_blank">I made this skull top</a> a long time ago now. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3z-O9bT_CtCZItDdzDnjjaZPsvGQ3lvoGce8wOWnQGmdb_Cfjv9iSgyTs4mnJ1c6SdCbSq36O1zN5Ae-wQ3nJFJqEDOSXHRTRUs-pUWjvJQxMrkf6JEe29Ryx_kciwMwkpa3f-feFHH5PmOC9CsqZTZ2IDMy4Eogcf8_Z_FhHa9V7NHaSG8lzylj0KeEU/s1600/WP_20180510_13_41_06_Pro.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="898" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3z-O9bT_CtCZItDdzDnjjaZPsvGQ3lvoGce8wOWnQGmdb_Cfjv9iSgyTs4mnJ1c6SdCbSq36O1zN5Ae-wQ3nJFJqEDOSXHRTRUs-pUWjvJQxMrkf6JEe29Ryx_kciwMwkpa3f-feFHH5PmOC9CsqZTZ2IDMy4Eogcf8_Z_FhHa9V7NHaSG8lzylj0KeEU/w360-h640/WP_20180510_13_41_06_Pro.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br />I still wear this often in summer despite the fact the skulls are cut at an angle. I did better when I used the red piece of fabric in the<a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2018/08/red-skull-dess.html" target="_blank"> summer dress</a> but I still live with the top I cocked up.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfCwEZUYMgTtrePzZU91OmiIzu_tmZyw0LTNcrkMMw9Gjj4iTVs1vKnJ4aP98CDuPEyjlvbaJfhyphenhyphencnPhIIwnrH1pYHL8u3KDOyYodyEyo5booLgdYC9eKoWSpuQQpZbqBdfy0nJW0j9uAqYYnpmd67j9ju_C3BQ6qMaRfvaKI7wD1SkjHozI3cX80llGPp/s963/WP_20180818_11_37_09_Pro.jpg1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="963" data-original-width="544" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfCwEZUYMgTtrePzZU91OmiIzu_tmZyw0LTNcrkMMw9Gjj4iTVs1vKnJ4aP98CDuPEyjlvbaJfhyphenhyphencnPhIIwnrH1pYHL8u3KDOyYodyEyo5booLgdYC9eKoWSpuQQpZbqBdfy0nJW0j9uAqYYnpmd67j9ju_C3BQ6qMaRfvaKI7wD1SkjHozI3cX80llGPp/w362-h640/WP_20180818_11_37_09_Pro.jpg1.jpg" width="362" /></a></div>I could recycle the blue top. Eventually I will, but the tops still in nice condition and sometimes it's still worth keeping something even when you made a mistake. Especially when it rminds you to do things better!<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>So for this year I really need to double check what exactly I am cutting before I do the first cut.</div><div><br /></div><div>Ok so to my plans for 2024:</div><div>Right now I need some nice warm trousers that can double as work and loungwear. I had thought this impossible but the fashion for knitted flares will mean I can do this and enjoy the fact that I can get away with comfy semi-smart trousers even at work. Being knits they probably will not be work worthy for long but they should get me through winter, so I aim to make 2 to 3 pairs of flares similar to<a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2023/02/loungewear-flares.html " target="_blank"> these</a> but in more boring fabrics. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3RclYyf98mz7mGg36OBA9G2eQ87PsV0WH8N7Fao3ZqNCzzAWiuJxRmdKlTMOcdUnf-h4rkykI5Xuckj2sWBzAS4QGfmugKSf3iQ5XNnuieoVf6-WKr6GXST5f5MxTg7yLX4FztAXEDqEXbOBBYj7QuwHxf9398CWITaTSmRg8C__Vg4pY0kgdBKsX-m1I/s640/20230219_152650.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3RclYyf98mz7mGg36OBA9G2eQ87PsV0WH8N7Fao3ZqNCzzAWiuJxRmdKlTMOcdUnf-h4rkykI5Xuckj2sWBzAS4QGfmugKSf3iQ5XNnuieoVf6-WKr6GXST5f5MxTg7yLX4FztAXEDqEXbOBBYj7QuwHxf9398CWITaTSmRg8C__Vg4pY0kgdBKsX-m1I/s320/20230219_152650.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Much as I love pretty velvet prints I have to be realistic and I need some basic greys, creams or blacks right now. </div><div><br /></div><div>One pair I will make from the rest of <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2023/12/ellie-and-mac-favourite-jumper-pattern.html" target="_blank">my jumper fabric</a> because it contains lycra so should work for winter trousers too and will make a lovely cozy pair of trousers. Not too sure of the other fabrics as yet. Hopefully this will work!</div><div><br /></div><div>I also have a half made winter jumper/top so will complete that ASAP. <br /></div><div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHuVOJPJjgX1aeGhPlJ6zfH19tlP_sTwI7EG7zYkY4TKhI9E2cSEqIleXHbb8G5GNrd8McChNN_UdcH9JO8bGLY9Yng1QAWuJr2KdKv8pBWsnGmPzPWPZWIQX8KFe0flZBpHcPyn1neud9jw7FGG9uOJN3O4s3YQiedJdlP8HS9h5Uet_GayEEXabfEjzv/s2040/20240104_110622.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHuVOJPJjgX1aeGhPlJ6zfH19tlP_sTwI7EG7zYkY4TKhI9E2cSEqIleXHbb8G5GNrd8McChNN_UdcH9JO8bGLY9Yng1QAWuJr2KdKv8pBWsnGmPzPWPZWIQX8KFe0flZBpHcPyn1neud9jw7FGG9uOJN3O4s3YQiedJdlP8HS9h5Uet_GayEEXabfEjzv/s320/20240104_110622.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div>Its from this 10/2015 Burda Style magazine and will hopefully be completed soon because I need it and I want to cut out a coat.<br /></div><div>Maybe a second pair of trousers from that fabric because I have quite a lot left. Its a dark red fake cashmere with 4 way stretch and the most amazing drape. I bought this last January sales and had no idea what to make and I should have bought more in other colours. Its a lovely fabric but they sold out. Still it's always easy with hindsight! </div><div> </div><div>I will show you this top assuming it all works out soon. Its harder to make than I expected though and having Christmas ( sewing shut down for me) in the middle of making has seriously slowed me down. I still have no table to sew on today. Hopefully that will be sorted soon but we have a familly birthday party tomorrow, so I need to get that done with first. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>That will also give me two outfits I can look good in for work or play. And since I will have whole outfits it will make it easy getting dressed this winter when I really find it hard to get out of bed in the morning.</div><div><br /></div><div>Last year I traced a hoody from a Burda mag that has zips at each side of the neck. I really want to make this but might use some cheap sweatshirting for the first (muslin) version rather than risk a nice piece of fabric until I know if I am up to making this particular top. I cannot currently find that magazine so no picture of that one I am afraid but its still on my list. This is from the<b> </b>Burda UK website:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg22MTbDrC00HFhgM5w9m0qQh8zpKAtu43B9UtFV-t_em8zLF88x44vWdzzu2qw7Q-iri9-aFWc0OAh0_91HeTUUynptwu1wMJBpmIp9oI6d7NEWui2taR4gipyuCwFJYFGeN_lO7QxSZfjpqvQ0EyBM45dSswuuUCF9FGAG5D_XUa1HOVtHnq948sVKBk/s560/1170x1470_BS_2016_02_121_Auswahl_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="420" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg22MTbDrC00HFhgM5w9m0qQh8zpKAtu43B9UtFV-t_em8zLF88x44vWdzzu2qw7Q-iri9-aFWc0OAh0_91HeTUUynptwu1wMJBpmIp9oI6d7NEWui2taR4gipyuCwFJYFGeN_lO7QxSZfjpqvQ0EyBM45dSswuuUCF9FGAG5D_XUa1HOVtHnq948sVKBk/s320/1170x1470_BS_2016_02_121_Auswahl_1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div></div><div>I find this a hard choice then because I have several pieces of very nice sweatshirting bought in sales. These bits of fabric cost about the same as the more ordinary every day polyester stuff but I cannot replace the nice bits for that amount of money so best I just go with the cheapo everyday stuff first maybe? </div><div> </div><div>The thing is it's not all about cost. Buying a nice fabric in a sale can often mean you match a cheaper fabric in price but it's not a match really. The nicer fabric is a bargain that usually cannot be replaced for the same cost and often it cannot be replaced at all because it gone out of fashion and no one has it any more.</div><div> </div><div>This is the kind of dilemma really slows down my making. Risk my bargain bit of fabric and get something lovely - if it works first time? </div><div> </div><div>Or just make a cheaper bit of fabric up so I effectly make a wearable muslin first?</div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>Of course the trial/muslin is best because then if I need to adjust or it just will not work or its the wrong size I can still make another, using my lovely fabric, and it should work second time making. But financially both the lovely one and the boring everyday version cost the same because my nicer fabric was bought on offer, so then I am just delaying using my nicer fabric. </div><div><br /></div><div>The trouble with diving straight in with the nice fabric can be seen with this top I made ages ago. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbFx0ui7Fu5sI-8LQGXrdPXbICzfM8Td2HRrle8axTDxn95Ki6Pgb3deWVsA9_ija1ILFU-Y-66Fh0EC0rSjbg1pmZ38CfeI-VeP1l8zXhLRikjCGd-Qct51cZlNIapCm85Lk82hF-z5fNsvKANuhfY2ydXQxOM4dbwnPjwMWu6YkaBKCQHw9TJl8Q8dIT/s640/WP_20170824_07_33_30_Pro.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="359" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbFx0ui7Fu5sI-8LQGXrdPXbICzfM8Td2HRrle8axTDxn95Ki6Pgb3deWVsA9_ija1ILFU-Y-66Fh0EC0rSjbg1pmZ38CfeI-VeP1l8zXhLRikjCGd-Qct51cZlNIapCm85Lk82hF-z5fNsvKANuhfY2ydXQxOM4dbwnPjwMWu6YkaBKCQHw9TJl8Q8dIT/w360-h640/WP_20170824_07_33_30_Pro.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>It came out really really small, weird shaped and even when I added wide bands onto it it still never fit me. It was awful!<br /> </div><div></div><div>Anyway, it just did not fit. I loved that fabric and wasted it. The top went in the bin and I never used that pattern company since, but that did not get me back that piece of nice fabric, so I will probably go down the safe make a trial (muslin) first. And end up with two tops. But really that's not so bad. Better by far than wasting a nice piece of fabric.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Otherwise for 2024, I need a nice baggy cape type coat. I know what I want to make. Its from a Burda I bought second hand. I actually have 2 copies of this magazine one I was given in German and one in English. I originally thought I would have to translate but then realised I also have the English copy. Thats good because this may be harder to make thn expected ( like my top above thats ongoing!). This cape coat is from Burda Style 12/2002 number 128:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiSQmvMsnx_lbTo1_JJyN_lVrJ5KCulQ-BURWtYeto434Uig4dk2yRn0OBld2__Wf7eD9sKrRT3cxIxMPUqT0YUa111AkD3gs-heV9NtHSAYBTpvQB_VwIEH7R6UYP1fDziJmniAa3SpRREPg9LwoiPPm9Q8do7vU6lF2BZHpM0k4AAabDuVnJWfkTpvJH/s2040/20240104_112803.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiSQmvMsnx_lbTo1_JJyN_lVrJ5KCulQ-BURWtYeto434Uig4dk2yRn0OBld2__Wf7eD9sKrRT3cxIxMPUqT0YUa111AkD3gs-heV9NtHSAYBTpvQB_VwIEH7R6UYP1fDziJmniAa3SpRREPg9LwoiPPm9Q8do7vU6lF2BZHpM0k4AAabDuVnJWfkTpvJH/w480-h640/20240104_112803.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> I bought the fabric which is a black speckeldy wool mix and I am adding a tiger striped furry lining so assuming it works it should be very cuddly to wear and to sit in in an office environment at a desk wrapped in it when its just freezing. and just need to do this before the snow comes. It usually does in the UK, though last winter was relatively mild, but we do get that here in the UK. A mild year then loads of snow next year. Not sure it's got anything to do with global warming either because even in the middle ages before the industrial revolution we had these changeable winters in the British Isles. It was documented as far back as the 11th Century. </div><div>I suspect sometime in January or February we will get snow and probably the ice will come in the next couple of weeks. We had some already but although it's wet and warm at around 4 to 7 degrees C right now it's likely to change and I want a blanket coat so even at a desk I can wrap up and keep warm if I need to. I kind if feel I should keep a blanket at work - have considered this for years. It makes sense rather than sit there freezing but I think it would be highly frowned upon, so I have never done it. It was certainly a good thing about covid and working from home I could wrap up in a blanket when needed but in a work environment its a big no no, so I will make a huge coat that works in the same way this year instead. I suspect this coat is going to take me a few weeks to make - probably all ir most of January so I need to set myself less to make and maybe I can then achieve it.</div><div><br /></div><div>So this is going to be a short list this year( I think the list gets smaller each year as it goes, as I become more realistic about what I can really achieve!)</div><div><br /></div><div>2 to 3 pairs of basic winter flares using the free pattern with my flares made wider - as on my previous velvet versions.</div><div><br /></div><div>Cape coat- as above<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Ballet style dress(s) - on my list for the last two years!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP3M4t5ZjVFUXU8HIjjIllTWmYU7cGvzOTESIO2BmJJb1KTp9gVZ1aGPzK24EcdkqkrJNkYZHDJ390Tx0giUTflTu88oRbbuKjrb26Zssv8cOwdvu1ldpi3i5a6ahJDRH4w2-8zpPLFoYgZPZJUR9Nrvh3ZRnwq_XN6VQJEykXdHZHk4Ynpu6kdKLdr61H/s1024/Burda-3-2019-line-drawings-4-1024x538.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="538" data-original-width="1024" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP3M4t5ZjVFUXU8HIjjIllTWmYU7cGvzOTESIO2BmJJb1KTp9gVZ1aGPzK24EcdkqkrJNkYZHDJ390Tx0giUTflTu88oRbbuKjrb26Zssv8cOwdvu1ldpi3i5a6ahJDRH4w2-8zpPLFoYgZPZJUR9Nrvh3ZRnwq_XN6VQJEykXdHZHk4Ynpu6kdKLdr61H/w640-h336/Burda-3-2019-line-drawings-4-1024x538.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> I really want to make the two dresses and have fabric for both versions so this should be quite easy. After all I bought the pattern even if it was years ago. I also, in both
cases, bought the fabric, so I do need to try to make these. </div><div> </div><div>Though I have previously got very stuck on a skirt with a twist front that I abandoned around a year ago. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiarPKSsB-QsyEzB4iyWBUkWz8F_xIHObWrKwgPfh5XmSXnQZagUxz4TG5Nq1Bdydm_NI8F9H8j7FPN3ybuykrRHnijGn4YjkEpJOP6s7juBkSyzZfmlgynoHzb9v6CQ8c9jQM9v9sJWCrbJmOnoFy_WkE3SxHGqLv8KMOwvGFBUIWJ2szZ-zxiW1bSflum/s560/1170x1470_BS_2017_11_107A_Auswahl_4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="446" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiarPKSsB-QsyEzB4iyWBUkWz8F_xIHObWrKwgPfh5XmSXnQZagUxz4TG5Nq1Bdydm_NI8F9H8j7FPN3ybuykrRHnijGn4YjkEpJOP6s7juBkSyzZfmlgynoHzb9v6CQ8c9jQM9v9sJWCrbJmOnoFy_WkE3SxHGqLv8KMOwvGFBUIWJ2szZ-zxiW1bSflum/s320/1170x1470_BS_2017_11_107A_Auswahl_4.jpg" width="255" /></a> <br /></div><div> I may have to give that one another go as well just to see how to do the twist. Its currently half made in the UFO's box with a couple of coats I also could do with going back to. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Hoody as above with zips at neck. <br /></div> </div><div>A short winter weight mini skirt - no pattern decisions as yet but I do have some bright orange check boucle I want to use for this. <br /><div><br /></div><div>And for now that's all I am aiming at sewing-wise, because if its like every other year I will add this or that top or dress to this list virtually every week anyway. By keeping this list short I may even get to tick a few items off it as the year progresses. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Knitting though- well that's another thing. I began <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2023/06/christmas-knitting-in-june.html" target="_blank">these socks</a> last June. They were intended to be my Christmas socks. I didn't like the contrast I chose because it was not enough of a contrast and looked rubbish so in August I took them right back to the ribbing. That took about 3 days because I am not good at picking up stitches in 4ply so did it very slowly. Then I decided to just knit basic socks. In the meantime I knitted a baby aran and some baby socks. That took all my knitting time and at best I am a slow knitter. So Christmas comes and I have done the one sock. Not working for a week meant I have got sock two on the go but yet to turn the heel etc so really I am half way through sock 2. Never mind I will finish these socks but it might be at the end of January but to be honest that's fine. </div><div>This is where I am at today with these socks as at 12pm UK time today:</div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKKuYUxSspRVyfotqTYY57Mqittb9ffBOQgN_dskskJvIRKl2Dk-SuUyeDHrjmjjYajN6XZex4LDY-FO1fKEeUDyisd333a60ut5ysXgHwSQxmoW1kWb8OW99vSed1_IYr7JlHMnYMAkq0M0XYk58zrQ3Nsw1OeAYpnMch9Asu0Ndw8N5igMONJlRhmOHB/s2040/20240104_113922.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKKuYUxSspRVyfotqTYY57Mqittb9ffBOQgN_dskskJvIRKl2Dk-SuUyeDHrjmjjYajN6XZex4LDY-FO1fKEeUDyisd333a60ut5ysXgHwSQxmoW1kWb8OW99vSed1_IYr7JlHMnYMAkq0M0XYk58zrQ3Nsw1OeAYpnMch9Asu0Ndw8N5igMONJlRhmOHB/w640-h480/20240104_113922.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I have one and a bit stripes before I start the heel flap on sock two and turn the heel then its the home run to finish them. </div><div> </div><div>And if at all possible, assuming I get these finished, I want to take part in this year's Winwick Mum Winter Haven Knit Along (KAL). I will see what the new pattern is and maybe get these finished asap and start that as well. Two new pairs of socks for 2024 would be wonderful.</div><div><br /></div><div>I also want to try and get a knitting pattern published this year so I am trying to learn how to write understandable, reliable knitting patterns. I have interest from a publisher but have to actually get going and do this. And this is a huge aim for 2024 and my main New Years resolution. I will keep you posted on this one as I progress it.</div><div>So from me at the moment for my aims for 2024 that's it. I am hoping keeping it concise means I actually complete this year's list.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Take care and thanks for visiting my blog,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy 2024 </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Bracken </i></div></div>Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996239089958622569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576286177867675672.post-38681724157722312372023-12-31T17:48:00.001+00:002023-12-31T17:48:23.087+00:00A wrap cardi for New Years Eve 2024<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRlZ1W7xothahUBfL7OOk4ziJFAVUYV4kzain1X7c-IjpcfLlDk7MSGrU6Uijx-WAkpJsFxJn6m6r7wojzwNOzYBj-JjAgvR3T3m5Sl6Fx6_grk_pIKlNvrBYhXMkkcbOqK6xupl_QtJd97yyuQwGlkU3a8Q_b77BTK07_reIehaLBv58LpwcfnVm8j3x-/s2040/20231231_155925.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRlZ1W7xothahUBfL7OOk4ziJFAVUYV4kzain1X7c-IjpcfLlDk7MSGrU6Uijx-WAkpJsFxJn6m6r7wojzwNOzYBj-JjAgvR3T3m5Sl6Fx6_grk_pIKlNvrBYhXMkkcbOqK6xupl_QtJd97yyuQwGlkU3a8Q_b77BTK07_reIehaLBv58LpwcfnVm8j3x-/w480-h640/20231231_155925.jpg" width="480" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM-dtoXoZ5LktUHom537llMSbVRYEd5eNH69-RuNY50rx5JDP3MZ_1aMILLUpqknU_hEQbn0Y6stI2cYolG60M_Kl-ukkr7wSGaHBnUqVDb2vWRxaBDMj8-WDh8ECH6yMQjHugDNs8d0d5p0wjczCKiDvl5xAxgKF9PsflMGB3XyeMZ7uB3lDxYBx15D-f/s2040/20231231_155950.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>You can see the lighting is horrible here. Its been raining most of the day and its a grey dark dismal day and behind me you can see where the road has started to flood. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKtZ22mpfP5VhDk38mVzevHkPCstcGw2YJyMdS5_fi_JPoWWjjXdQ-d5PkAKAsvhXqX8i1Xk1a4muB3zpQFnSp808qJ_KRHrW71dQatQMQx-P0P4eJWyjw9J2HaZ_YPTck36hFH3gGvOeK-uh5jnj7dsgkZbknCJPdBmRNSeUDt_P2H9byB407uApMvvqx/s2040/20231231_155943.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKtZ22mpfP5VhDk38mVzevHkPCstcGw2YJyMdS5_fi_JPoWWjjXdQ-d5PkAKAsvhXqX8i1Xk1a4muB3zpQFnSp808qJ_KRHrW71dQatQMQx-P0P4eJWyjw9J2HaZ_YPTck36hFH3gGvOeK-uh5jnj7dsgkZbknCJPdBmRNSeUDt_P2H9byB407uApMvvqx/w480-h640/20231231_155943.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>Well its 31st December and its New Years Eve. We had a crazy busy day
visiting relatives again. Sometimes I really wonder about the holidays
and if its worth all the rushing around. Well its nice to see people of
course but so much rushing and so much stress.<p></p><p>But then I suppose when otherwise do we all get to see our famillies?</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7h1I0TMWcDAisL7qnnk4T3sSGV_8FymPAWw54FjmaIuy8mRwo26bhcC0Y810N9HdYJgcWBG60FtoyjQy7tONMic2yIm0esxtway36BLAvBsrwyQskE_7MAN84k6-ssillM-wUCoPGXJYTv1unu53Xhp_ZNyXzLM0j3tGvFc_6SZtB0_DhHO4OBK8CoNLm/s2040/20231231_155939.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7h1I0TMWcDAisL7qnnk4T3sSGV_8FymPAWw54FjmaIuy8mRwo26bhcC0Y810N9HdYJgcWBG60FtoyjQy7tONMic2yIm0esxtway36BLAvBsrwyQskE_7MAN84k6-ssillM-wUCoPGXJYTv1unu53Xhp_ZNyXzLM0j3tGvFc_6SZtB0_DhHO4OBK8CoNLm/w480-h640/20231231_155939.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>The hat is the Isolation Hat and I really love it so should maybe make it part of my New Year resolutions to knit a new one in a different colour. My hands were freezing. I should have worn gloves.<br /></p><p>Anyway this top was literally whipped together just to use as a light
weight cardigan. I will wear it again later with a long skirt when we go
out so this is a very quick post because its New Years Eve and I am going to have fun. </p><p>This top was sewn up from very
forgiving scuba - that of course is also warm. I do not much like scuba
but I had it in the stash and want to get rid of it so its top of my
fabric list to be used. Topping that is its also black. Perfect!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhYRckqFAxrP_pUfo2qz89Flku6gEYC0KO7dXzLJYUNPHB5i1RDIsN9TJnFY5bn8OfBrW416Eq9wPKdFVgtesi0XSvbmOgRCmax5mK7R-TBvu5OqMfGifJLVX-I2k3dt3Dbh_mdbPK-HaxPnXQQEEMDM82wIg2BkogsZnPzUCIKwEPbZiUHovxgA9SBmZE/s2040/20231231_155922.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhYRckqFAxrP_pUfo2qz89Flku6gEYC0KO7dXzLJYUNPHB5i1RDIsN9TJnFY5bn8OfBrW416Eq9wPKdFVgtesi0XSvbmOgRCmax5mK7R-TBvu5OqMfGifJLVX-I2k3dt3Dbh_mdbPK-HaxPnXQQEEMDM82wIg2BkogsZnPzUCIKwEPbZiUHovxgA9SBmZE/w480-h640/20231231_155922.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Its worn over a <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2022/03/steam-punk-robo-circuit-board-fabric.html" target="_blank">short dress </a>and ( shock at least for me!!!) RTW leggings. Well they were cheaper to buy than make so this year I bought 6 pairs of these black leggings which are from H&M and are fleecy on the inside so perfect for winter. At £7.99 a pair I could not make them for less so it was sensible to just buy and of course that also allows me more time to make more interesting items. They are my first RTW leggings since 2013. Maybe I should see how much their basic sleevesless vest tops are as well? </p><p>Anyway I made <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2022/03/steam-punk-robo-circuit-board-fabric.html" target="_blank">the dress</a> ages ago but still like wearing it and its was perfect for a daytime visit to relatives where I end up crawling round on the floor with small children.</p><p>Tonight is time for a party though so we are off out later. Just time for a quick blog post!</p><p>Pattern is the same pattern as for <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2019/10/black-velvet-wrap-top-burda-style-116.html" target="_blank">my velvet wrap top</a>.<br /></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9d_SjXRwL0Vyh996w7uEe9rraqWsGuMREOHcyoTqmLMvupJpdu0P-DihdC8TwvHxSR5qS3Vk1cxVH-GXsY1g-Ck7Y5Lr2ql2ZOHlXr8cAk0SjyqnFIblAOwJxzmSMb1nQrgTcpn8k_2n1mDnNShM1F2BW4wmwawjML6bUPobmWw55dGzd9jBwL732I6Ka/s2040/20231231_155941.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9d_SjXRwL0Vyh996w7uEe9rraqWsGuMREOHcyoTqmLMvupJpdu0P-DihdC8TwvHxSR5qS3Vk1cxVH-GXsY1g-Ck7Y5Lr2ql2ZOHlXr8cAk0SjyqnFIblAOwJxzmSMb1nQrgTcpn8k_2n1mDnNShM1F2BW4wmwawjML6bUPobmWw55dGzd9jBwL732I6Ka/w480-h640/20231231_155941.jpg" width="480" /></a></p>I wish you a very Happy New Year and all the best for 2024 and heres hoping the world has Peace and Love for 2024.<p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Take care</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Bracken </i><br /></p><p><br /></p>Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996239089958622569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576286177867675672.post-2930636082623913122023-12-24T11:55:00.001+00:002023-12-24T11:55:00.179+00:00A second wider A-line skirt<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg262ChRZu2akuLVCSk_7HFPMAZjJWzVRlwQOBfAit0rl2-n2vvRl41T_x4EbbD4ddKMKic0L2C6lv4TnjEdfZeXIuD6Zcq4VQoqrluE6w8D_utX2Mt7QCGGzFPxhVDulTkv3QDQSzvMylAF-8u0m4EA8B-b4vbJGVozGAJVXp5tAiqRJ_0c1HyOPwEqp7/s4080/20231222_121526.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg262ChRZu2akuLVCSk_7HFPMAZjJWzVRlwQOBfAit0rl2-n2vvRl41T_x4EbbD4ddKMKic0L2C6lv4TnjEdfZeXIuD6Zcq4VQoqrluE6w8D_utX2Mt7QCGGzFPxhVDulTkv3QDQSzvMylAF-8u0m4EA8B-b4vbJGVozGAJVXp5tAiqRJ_0c1HyOPwEqp7/w360-h640/20231222_121526.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>This skirt is made from the second piece of fabric I was miss-sold -
though I ended up keeping for free, so I really cannot keep complaining
about this. I still would never buy from the company again but
still..............this will be a very wearable skirt for Christmas and
New Year. This version has more fabric and therefore more movement than the previous two did.<br /><p></p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU-8ZckuqpKbDn5rw3BCySCTivAVUnrHDM7Jeame1DUrYUstVi9FqMpzCl839spFXp-Wfpa0HsRDlqAH9JF0PGM5yB-Yufhxm625PPXsBtRfnQGoS4GZOKc-awvgRomy8fX08OI2jDXMEJHSGCSewQqAmB1i-28oTAL58tyexT0gYjRG3pIgJ6Aa8DwC2-/s4080/20231222_121545.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU-8ZckuqpKbDn5rw3BCySCTivAVUnrHDM7Jeame1DUrYUstVi9FqMpzCl839spFXp-Wfpa0HsRDlqAH9JF0PGM5yB-Yufhxm625PPXsBtRfnQGoS4GZOKc-awvgRomy8fX08OI2jDXMEJHSGCSewQqAmB1i-28oTAL58tyexT0gYjRG3pIgJ6Aa8DwC2-/w360-h640/20231222_121545.jpg" width="360" /></a></p><p>The patchwork print is nice and I even had someone compliment this
when I wore it to a large department store the other day while shopping
for presents so I was very happy with that. I never told the woman I
made it myself. I also have the scrunchies I made from this fabric and
was wearing one to match when I was shopping. And she noticed!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0rOLDyk-pn1ydnGbW5Adz_X7bkh7XyLNkGBO55FwhAaVMdOeo0bdEcqJk5DqJPchH1YOT39vfpnmW1jqi3RTxiUg0z1esvAEdIHfCj4OFVaJ1tKiv-Q0TYTCGTj_Psn-k_4zt_ESF0UGUx6iJW9vRtpKGidM2n9FOuqElAEkbPpi43zhe_5vnHFqeJhWs/s4080/20231222_121530.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0rOLDyk-pn1ydnGbW5Adz_X7bkh7XyLNkGBO55FwhAaVMdOeo0bdEcqJk5DqJPchH1YOT39vfpnmW1jqi3RTxiUg0z1esvAEdIHfCj4OFVaJ1tKiv-Q0TYTCGTj_Psn-k_4zt_ESF0UGUx6iJW9vRtpKGidM2n9FOuqElAEkbPpi43zhe_5vnHFqeJhWs/w360-h640/20231222_121530.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br />Anyway its the same Burda pattern as I used for the
last two skirts but I added width to the CF and the sides to make this
more flowy and it seems to have worked.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjHF7HhQQp-bDqDOHuzJikDt0N25euvPBiHcJ47FLL5CphTdSSwp34QhVE5Hsxbguhfe8Id3kGmpHvJysbEtiQPzo_M95dl8UnPd8In76FgWGXqmjFo_LUaF6Jr1Ob_EEb3KGtXarJaK01VfQtwIv6ZLMPXAcdAedAxneWdeQw32rfh7mzQnItGQ3U9xb5/s4080/20231222_121554.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjHF7HhQQp-bDqDOHuzJikDt0N25euvPBiHcJ47FLL5CphTdSSwp34QhVE5Hsxbguhfe8Id3kGmpHvJysbEtiQPzo_M95dl8UnPd8In76FgWGXqmjFo_LUaF6Jr1Ob_EEb3KGtXarJaK01VfQtwIv6ZLMPXAcdAedAxneWdeQw32rfh7mzQnItGQ3U9xb5/w360-h640/20231222_121554.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>You can see the last two skirts <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2023/11/bias-silky-skirt.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2023/12/velvet-long-skirt.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Gu2bEEW-qVPuMFNjt3gUrYUv2RwaQJI76t0MVSih4kGks67cAkmvfa_rO-4jFXP6V4QvQBJF8P8EcnsGpBIJp6lHmg4UUGPhpjizyoK4k0BS584ZeLNl42lliHTrgV0MJlOyRUPBBfua8HOgr04CPCYaBDdG8E15O1MzBX4cMoX3ukf1jomE9pUc2G73/s4080/20231222_121514.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Gu2bEEW-qVPuMFNjt3gUrYUv2RwaQJI76t0MVSih4kGks67cAkmvfa_rO-4jFXP6V4QvQBJF8P8EcnsGpBIJp6lHmg4UUGPhpjizyoK4k0BS584ZeLNl42lliHTrgV0MJlOyRUPBBfua8HOgr04CPCYaBDdG8E15O1MzBX4cMoX3ukf1jomE9pUc2G73/w360-h640/20231222_121514.jpg" width="360" /></a> </p><p>The waistband is just flat and has elastic but since it actually fits the waist you do not need to stretch the elastic other than to put on or take off the skirt so the waist has no gathers and no zip which makes it a comfortable garment for holidays when your waist probably is going to expand a little due to all the feasting. Its the same as one I saw in a high street shop a few weeks back. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOsj2X2AfUX6noYF8l7hWe-HH12WEqIgkdug2jm9aDJ26OcMwAjqLZP8fFfZhjtcNtR_cBcC_jKEl0QdVPDxuszGJcXoYGUCUsiDcRyUTER7VZm4T6_ty92QMIsDpyp9Ki7agPCiV0qn5rTInST-zHH_bXZ2LdaSW23GSlppaI12Ww39MKYnSBFtruESv2/s4080/20231222_121608.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOsj2X2AfUX6noYF8l7hWe-HH12WEqIgkdug2jm9aDJ26OcMwAjqLZP8fFfZhjtcNtR_cBcC_jKEl0QdVPDxuszGJcXoYGUCUsiDcRyUTER7VZm4T6_ty92QMIsDpyp9Ki7agPCiV0qn5rTInST-zHH_bXZ2LdaSW23GSlppaI12Ww39MKYnSBFtruESv2/w225-h400/20231222_121608.jpg" width="225" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnH9mNYhX17nkP96rOk-XpVCn7vINt0oQKSa7Z_n9R5Irq8VaHwThAM3RjM42Q346-TwpMw-0w0yrZFWNOOCJ0fXqq1vgFkRFWFXPVWdMpb_SeSEefLsAelikzTheWaVnoFxCeieIXdi2YHDo_xULQPG1n8Thp72vXfAEz_iHlwrHtTPXjq6rnbohuByrh/s4080/20231222_121549.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnH9mNYhX17nkP96rOk-XpVCn7vINt0oQKSa7Z_n9R5Irq8VaHwThAM3RjM42Q346-TwpMw-0w0yrZFWNOOCJ0fXqq1vgFkRFWFXPVWdMpb_SeSEefLsAelikzTheWaVnoFxCeieIXdi2YHDo_xULQPG1n8Thp72vXfAEz_iHlwrHtTPXjq6rnbohuByrh/w225-h400/20231222_121549.jpg" width="225" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOsj2X2AfUX6noYF8l7hWe-HH12WEqIgkdug2jm9aDJ26OcMwAjqLZP8fFfZhjtcNtR_cBcC_jKEl0QdVPDxuszGJcXoYGUCUsiDcRyUTER7VZm4T6_ty92QMIsDpyp9Ki7agPCiV0qn5rTInST-zHH_bXZ2LdaSW23GSlppaI12Ww39MKYnSBFtruESv2/s4080/20231222_121608.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></p><p>I have <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2017/03/1987-vintage-belt-fixed.html" target="_blank">a wide vintage belt</a> somewhere that I repaired a while ago and <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2018/10/corset-belt-tms-indie-pattern-month.html" target="_blank">a corset belt</a> I made. I will have to find them out for my next wearing of this skirt because I think it would look good with either of them. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfEuDQ2ZlZes8FWu9c0d-4BrEpj1cAApoKoJLBkkq5qFxz74oy7fLyNWLW0yAIH9FdAG_JUzNm4CfVLD7P2MGAUM_KsrGufO01LTlndlDKv0JMzcZl4Fd6uhyoaIgINRx7i9wMdb75_6t3JNw451zyJgp7LSoLw2j56TBSjF8X-qNMkWTYNOWKjYYHA01x/s4080/20231222_121610.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfEuDQ2ZlZes8FWu9c0d-4BrEpj1cAApoKoJLBkkq5qFxz74oy7fLyNWLW0yAIH9FdAG_JUzNm4CfVLD7P2MGAUM_KsrGufO01LTlndlDKv0JMzcZl4Fd6uhyoaIgINRx7i9wMdb75_6t3JNw451zyJgp7LSoLw2j56TBSjF8X-qNMkWTYNOWKjYYHA01x/s320/20231222_121610.jpg" width="180" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUkTeMA9wY0hnrxfJepVJp2PjJHv_pjEruuRszmtKNQbA33O12GAQGlaW__0SHElV4iDiTVsPuIqAGl0WIfd1b2XI3dof0iqm0wHPtGmvimL6fKRh0MxaXLt7yEMOybpUyxF8Z2vBjn7N57UnVfTyUOtPRcHzRNcoAYngMyb858iiuuGz_DzeBTBCn_Jlj/s4080/20231222_121603.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUkTeMA9wY0hnrxfJepVJp2PjJHv_pjEruuRszmtKNQbA33O12GAQGlaW__0SHElV4iDiTVsPuIqAGl0WIfd1b2XI3dof0iqm0wHPtGmvimL6fKRh0MxaXLt7yEMOybpUyxF8Z2vBjn7N57UnVfTyUOtPRcHzRNcoAYngMyb858iiuuGz_DzeBTBCn_Jlj/s320/20231222_121603.jpg" width="180" /></a></p><p>Its worn with my <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2021/10/basic-black-ballet-top-mccalls.html" target="_blank">scuba top</a> so the entire outfit is very cheap fabric that actually I probably would never buy again but it works and its best I think to use up what you paid for even if you do not like the fabric. I do not like scuba but having paid for it its going to be worn. It does also make for warm winter tops. I am unlikely to buy more scube unless its to make wetsuits from because its the stuff they use for the side panels etc hence the name but these days its mainly used it seems for clothing. Ayway I have tried making clothes from it and I am not a fan so will probably not buy any more. I have a bit left over from this top which I actually made some time ago so I intend to make another top of some sort from it to keep me warm this winter then after that I am done with scuba as a fabric.</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0aqDxc1oJTKq-91zK9cVgF0tu32k2tvVVJDjnkGEiBDg4kvxzC7aPJAPVmm93rtSpnoykuruZUgu3EtOPF3p09hRceQLewcdFUeU7mbBp5oIQXhMq61etHfM7rMETXPzcRGgZdKHXgL7TGwcsMRY7InaJVrZMnt9Dc_jKcST5ymHB2x0dzk1YW0L2lWz/s4080/20231222_121601.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0aqDxc1oJTKq-91zK9cVgF0tu32k2tvVVJDjnkGEiBDg4kvxzC7aPJAPVmm93rtSpnoykuruZUgu3EtOPF3p09hRceQLewcdFUeU7mbBp5oIQXhMq61etHfM7rMETXPzcRGgZdKHXgL7TGwcsMRY7InaJVrZMnt9Dc_jKcST5ymHB2x0dzk1YW0L2lWz/w360-h640/20231222_121601.jpg" width="360" /></a> </p><p>Ok so anyway I now have 3 new skirts for my holiday wardrobe and mixed with my existing clothing they will definintely make me feel a bit more in the mood to party.<br /></p><p>Have a great Christmas and if you do not celebrate then enjoy the time anyway and wishing everyone everywhere joy and peace for the holiday period.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_JJh-vXXKYdNd55HVWKUDJTHGECaT192FyFv1cKCcfswkMQ1L2wlMAIw4iS61T9RP7ilSHKaq5sKjZcrda6N-GJcAMsBA0MYwP8EJ4Du_-pdZPQ8XanoYKnBdIkVqIePgXP-eCK_5X5B-VbBQm5063RRS8KC1z3kqxeA1vaudE784JfcEpPKRyTfk4PX/s4080/20231222_121536.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2296" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_JJh-vXXKYdNd55HVWKUDJTHGECaT192FyFv1cKCcfswkMQ1L2wlMAIw4iS61T9RP7ilSHKaq5sKjZcrda6N-GJcAMsBA0MYwP8EJ4Du_-pdZPQ8XanoYKnBdIkVqIePgXP-eCK_5X5B-VbBQm5063RRS8KC1z3kqxeA1vaudE784JfcEpPKRyTfk4PX/w360-h640/20231222_121536.jpg" width="360" /></a> <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Take care and Happy Holidays<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Bracken</i><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996239089958622569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576286177867675672.post-42059563895724264332023-12-16T15:48:00.001+00:002023-12-16T15:48:00.137+00:00Tidying the work space<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPx05e8Na66jQz72cRrfDgYTFhO1SwD9eBWeehdqAATVyrnJn24Y0t_0fpEX9W81XiKlN3LrzMqD_zkH0tB0hNGZ852vr15wpcmBUhzosr3QMPVBZdyl3rSv-b3XN3iaULWMKMESjBn1rmqvHz_y8L547yQqNGayurMAfsUwsN_TerRmoC3f9gEfh9qjSf/s2040/20231214_105243.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPx05e8Na66jQz72cRrfDgYTFhO1SwD9eBWeehdqAATVyrnJn24Y0t_0fpEX9W81XiKlN3LrzMqD_zkH0tB0hNGZ852vr15wpcmBUhzosr3QMPVBZdyl3rSv-b3XN3iaULWMKMESjBn1rmqvHz_y8L547yQqNGayurMAfsUwsN_TerRmoC3f9gEfh9qjSf/w640-h480/20231214_105243.jpg" width="640" /></a>I have done quite a lot this week but not much thats really challenging. The objective was actually to tidy up a bit so I can have a familly Christmas in a few weeks, and I had stuff absolutely everywhere where we want to have the dinner, so I need to get it all under control. I have done quite a bit of sewing this week, if you add it all together as part of this tidy-up. But its all smaller stuff. It was all fun though and thats half the point really.</div><p></p><p><a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2023/12/velvet-long-skirt.html" target="_blank">The skirt</a> I made left me with lots of weird shaped scraps and I do not feel inclined to make anything thats difficult or needs to be hard wearing like tops or leggings due to the poor quality of the velvet fabric so I decided to make some simple but useable scrunchies. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHugW0o8g3GdDzCEUYEadv_d7EtPLfLE4o1ZZeDj2uwDfZKOHTd4eCoKx0dGe9gsEJS0GtavJuIG4kzdkLELgAjXYEB-_-CLE-Z0yRNy9u_slXvgjQytnte6zf1UGbug9LSc7Cul3Fyp5Q37k1x91igLhNnQ3OdYB7In9rF43A1ZUIla0GyQB89PCgaQV9/s2040/20231214_110136.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHugW0o8g3GdDzCEUYEadv_d7EtPLfLE4o1ZZeDj2uwDfZKOHTd4eCoKx0dGe9gsEJS0GtavJuIG4kzdkLELgAjXYEB-_-CLE-Z0yRNy9u_slXvgjQytnte6zf1UGbug9LSc7Cul3Fyp5Q37k1x91igLhNnQ3OdYB7In9rF43A1ZUIla0GyQB89PCgaQV9/w480-h640/20231214_110136.jpg" width="480" /></a> <br /></p><p>That got rid of some of the fabric. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtNRKAQahGfuajIK4P36MHnQwEhDbN2IfLDNt9cuSIQgwtwHtx6emq06sO5gTPe7eeDA3dnbz95CTaV9qONmYlbOLnycE8h9q53iBAIegibgJN6O0xA_TX1uY-68Ajl7Ni7zAsDl7nT9wq56mV8eY66byzqhyOq3525td6dh5wdIfbUdGpI_dGM5JaTzUQ/s2040/20231124_081901.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtNRKAQahGfuajIK4P36MHnQwEhDbN2IfLDNt9cuSIQgwtwHtx6emq06sO5gTPe7eeDA3dnbz95CTaV9qONmYlbOLnycE8h9q53iBAIegibgJN6O0xA_TX1uY-68Ajl7Ni7zAsDl7nT9wq56mV8eY66byzqhyOq3525td6dh5wdIfbUdGpI_dGM5JaTzUQ/w480-h640/20231124_081901.jpg" width="480" /></a> <br /></p><p>I also got given a dressing gown ( to cut up) a few weeks ago but to be honest I did not want it since I have loads of stashed fabric and do not wish to add to it right now, so I was going to donate, but a familly member asked if I could whip up a small blanket for the kids in the car. </p><p>So...........</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu49Ug7xJh9zlXF181jSv3YxuJnWaxQmnPTf4DW7sWP7LgITpBJ3i7-oq3EwTeoJgLqebusumPJaZY8sSRrGe1VYSF4Zya-XdlFDKWrlkg0cgsvMP1rQX4q8Q59LEHUgAp6ROmoY-5GcBRTX79t9FbjObDePoWzgkCdi0qG7ivw8v7L6FXdrDGE3CBDqqx/s2040/20231214_104703.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu49Ug7xJh9zlXF181jSv3YxuJnWaxQmnPTf4DW7sWP7LgITpBJ3i7-oq3EwTeoJgLqebusumPJaZY8sSRrGe1VYSF4Zya-XdlFDKWrlkg0cgsvMP1rQX4q8Q59LEHUgAp6ROmoY-5GcBRTX79t9FbjObDePoWzgkCdi0qG7ivw8v7L6FXdrDGE3CBDqqx/w640-h480/20231214_104703.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p>This is made from the back panel of the dressing gown and a patchwork of pieces of <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2023/12/velvet-long-skirt.html" target="_blank">velvet from the skirt</a>, for the front panel. I reckon it should be warm and its cost nothing since really its just an upcycle. Have to say I am dead pleased how this one worked out. I will find out if they like it tomorrow.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIkCUsDknoCdGqQBjge31TcO_9HTsk3Jg0dEaC-0-kDb-T1AKS58JpV7KMRAlBryf9GO8hsPsadVDq7BV19KyjmTpWNhzWQWqZ7A0nysstFEjol8M_pZRow6puHXQHNuqGZJ-4QtP4yGkHPITGUS8XT6WjFrFvnw9BQwCURgrldAmsGuZnltpWqPE-RPYY/s2040/20231214_105255.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIkCUsDknoCdGqQBjge31TcO_9HTsk3Jg0dEaC-0-kDb-T1AKS58JpV7KMRAlBryf9GO8hsPsadVDq7BV19KyjmTpWNhzWQWqZ7A0nysstFEjol8M_pZRow6puHXQHNuqGZJ-4QtP4yGkHPITGUS8XT6WjFrFvnw9BQwCURgrldAmsGuZnltpWqPE-RPYY/w480-h640/20231214_105255.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>Then I spent ages sewing up parcel bags. Well no, this is not original
because <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2022/11/sustainable-fabric-christmas-gift-bags.html" target="_blank">I made some of these last year as well</a> and then it was a new idea, but I
needed more, having given them all away and we only had the two we used
to gift to each other last Christmas. Maybe we might get some of them
back this year? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSBVfWBzf9rwqKx23eJSCQHIL_cx_UKTu-uIdZfeVLwNtjIJ2kBgA8-thcHzjjglAIdlaKXiO0qTVJDVUWMFSaJaONWlzTGLJatZd0gCyZhVu374f5JD87D8PrZzIkEXckgJtPQ65Sh38XAg_jMljL_qWvBeoRFgOonJSlkFppHdvwysHhaIXwGJMqlyid/s2040/20231214_105300.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSBVfWBzf9rwqKx23eJSCQHIL_cx_UKTu-uIdZfeVLwNtjIJ2kBgA8-thcHzjjglAIdlaKXiO0qTVJDVUWMFSaJaONWlzTGLJatZd0gCyZhVu374f5JD87D8PrZzIkEXckgJtPQ65Sh38XAg_jMljL_qWvBeoRFgOonJSlkFppHdvwysHhaIXwGJMqlyid/w480-h640/20231214_105300.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5_97MNFOog0hp-p81YZVfFXoAzMrMKUaO08b1__rOCTCRz4UdFetkKWHFPfyaRTv7ccNKApyavfMe6paJDounrAB9hnFcC_1nHnTXbD6VwTvP9kXcDGS9lwdx-wRhoNFabovDZaLR_5CdFIXEfDcigAuKz6TgRzYESzoynBRmV6dSGFiwFoaltLggG1o2/s2040/20231214_105308.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5_97MNFOog0hp-p81YZVfFXoAzMrMKUaO08b1__rOCTCRz4UdFetkKWHFPfyaRTv7ccNKApyavfMe6paJDounrAB9hnFcC_1nHnTXbD6VwTvP9kXcDGS9lwdx-wRhoNFabovDZaLR_5CdFIXEfDcigAuKz6TgRzYESzoynBRmV6dSGFiwFoaltLggG1o2/w480-h640/20231214_105308.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>We will see. I know some of my older relatives just disposed of them as they would wrapping paper, which did annoy me, but they are over 80 and do not seem to get the idea of living sustainably. This year they will get normal paper wrapping.<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzLeWGtXrj8PpbEeef68C8PvcKkwn6mEf1FsY3FLq8vMn-GZSPOOZM6N78CYi1bUantS4MXIoIAUxRHdA4YK8TFWrkt04wYtZzf4C1pKENePokYyp30Xo1dWjSTM1cyARV9HJDqIMB3Q9ViHYxdA_GAT6zijrKSbzcjdf_m0SarSRYNXpI32Y6Ahv2u1J5/s2040/20231208_155959.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzLeWGtXrj8PpbEeef68C8PvcKkwn6mEf1FsY3FLq8vMn-GZSPOOZM6N78CYi1bUantS4MXIoIAUxRHdA4YK8TFWrkt04wYtZzf4C1pKENePokYyp30Xo1dWjSTM1cyARV9HJDqIMB3Q9ViHYxdA_GAT6zijrKSbzcjdf_m0SarSRYNXpI32Y6Ahv2u1J5/w640-h480/20231208_155959.jpg" width="640" /></a>Talking of which I bought this wrapping paper from Tesco and yes great they have got rid of the plastic wrapper but by using paper stickers to "control" the roll they actually achieved total wasteage of the end 20cm-ish which is terrible and surely the complete opposite of sustainability, because this 20cm of wrapping paper will never even get used. Its completely impossible to just remove these stickers to use the end of the roll so not only have they ripped every one off they have wasted resources as well. </p><p>Terrible Tesco!</p><p> </p><p>After all could they not have used cellophane ( which is made from plants) and just add a couple of small rings to each end so you can use the whole of the roll?</p><p>So anyway I have been busy this week but have nothing that impressive to tell you about. I do, now, have a much tidier area though, and by next weekend when I finish clearing up my crafting mess we will get the table ( and the bit under the table) back for the Christmas dinner. And I am of course cleaning as well! So thats two jobs done towards the holiday.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Have a great week,</p><p style="text-align: center;">Thanks for popping by</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Bracken</i><br /></p>Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996239089958622569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576286177867675672.post-31436348056838613162023-12-09T16:32:00.001+00:002023-12-09T16:32:00.138+00:00Velvet long skirt<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9j3oECK4LPiEM8frH18Mbre9DA8Md5KEIClH6uMwydI9RqDGjccVYY85PPlnePxJidLyOQis9M8CpkzhGW3eU5_g9A-LPAbA4hMIQ7ZSLQew_bqN_HwijH6ZbuqPqbFYQHxS4Fp2ZtigR1L7FsY7B86D2MfjF9Mm9ArWJpzyLSTsF2cXkKYTIPr2RPHiU/s2040/20231203_125746.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9j3oECK4LPiEM8frH18Mbre9DA8Md5KEIClH6uMwydI9RqDGjccVYY85PPlnePxJidLyOQis9M8CpkzhGW3eU5_g9A-LPAbA4hMIQ7ZSLQew_bqN_HwijH6ZbuqPqbFYQHxS4Fp2ZtigR1L7FsY7B86D2MfjF9Mm9ArWJpzyLSTsF2cXkKYTIPr2RPHiU/w480-h640/20231203_125746.jpg" width="480" /></a></p>I decided because I liked <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2023/11/bias-silky-skirt.html" target="_blank">my bias cut skirt </a>so much I would make a
second version. This is also bias cut which was quite difficult on my
small table and with this velvet fabric but I think its reasonably on the bias.
It seems to hang ok anyway.<p></p><p>I also decided <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2023/11/bias-silky-skirt.html" target="_blank">my first bias skirt</a>,
while being very pretty, and definitely it belongs in my wardrobe, but its
not really warm enough for winter. I will probably wear it between
Christmas and New Year, but not to go out in. Even in doors in the warm, I
will need leggings or tights underneath that skirt, so I want a second
versio I can wear out and about and not totally freeze whe I do that. I think this
will also still need warm undergarments/layers but it should be much warmer
than the snakeskin silky version. <br /></p><p>The fabric is just about the worst quality cheapo velvet you can ever
get hold of. I bought it from Pound-a-Metre (UK) and was completely
ripped off because it was described as being dancewear fabric. In fact
Paypal gave me the money back and I ended up just keeping this fabric. So ultimately this is a free skirt -other than time making and thread to sew it up. I
have not ever (nor will I ever in the future) bought anything from
Pound-a-Metre since then because this was not the first time they ripped
me off. It was just the time I decided enough is enough and fought back. Keeping the fabric is a bonus - just to clarify they told me to keep it.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg65n97fk3i6cyEOUv00r51ZyGVWG_Be1I3RBGj9aSRVawVaK75zEa8bdD2CGjdfdf3qBhq43MZZUZSwpITWiXEFozf5xVdVcE3N8WJ0PGxxh372ITusgNv6E1rS2gzXFQV94DcdYPC3AyhQk6Kp0mqL5hwnp2Isrwyz_OjA6ZJUwCyazxJypKGkXgnkwSw/s2040/20231203_125633.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg65n97fk3i6cyEOUv00r51ZyGVWG_Be1I3RBGj9aSRVawVaK75zEa8bdD2CGjdfdf3qBhq43MZZUZSwpITWiXEFozf5xVdVcE3N8WJ0PGxxh372ITusgNv6E1rS2gzXFQV94DcdYPC3AyhQk6Kp0mqL5hwnp2Isrwyz_OjA6ZJUwCyazxJypKGkXgnkwSw/w480-h640/20231203_125633.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Nowadays I buy from Pound Fabrics - not much is actually £1 ( though
actually neither was this fabric I am using for this skirt) but it is
exactly as they describe it. It arrives fast ( Pound-a-Metre used to
take 3 weeks to send it out let alone for me to receive it) and its
always perfectly cut - so far. So I am very much a fan of this Pound
Fabrics company and no, I do not get anything for saying this. Its just
what I feel. </p><p>Anyway this fabric and a second colour of this as
well is still hanging round in my stash and its time to use it and I
think for this project it should work ok. Also because its such a low
quality and I only want this skirt for the holidays this year it does
not matter too much if it just goes totally out of shape. It has zero lycra and virtually no recovery as well as being a knit which stretches loads so I have very little hope of this lasting long but it seems criminal not to make something from the fabric. So long as I
get to wear it a couple of times that will be worth the time and effort
to make the skirt. Especially since I already traced the pattern.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9F4a_NhyphenhyphenxZfKKZLBnz7bbydfR3GQZ6L-aGi6-hXZVm0v54KJZzqphPOHjIOWSVhh8wJKDeq_W6ng9CooNwrbt7zrq7DfF2ARgdreM7Wp9sjZEi4UeINiiQexWD59t4tmN_VS5btNdo2zux4FhO042guaimWZFp05wc-jmcltGJesp-Wxiyc-YFG1CovSe/s2040/20231203_125630.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9F4a_NhyphenhyphenxZfKKZLBnz7bbydfR3GQZ6L-aGi6-hXZVm0v54KJZzqphPOHjIOWSVhh8wJKDeq_W6ng9CooNwrbt7zrq7DfF2ARgdreM7Wp9sjZEi4UeINiiQexWD59t4tmN_VS5btNdo2zux4FhO042guaimWZFp05wc-jmcltGJesp-Wxiyc-YFG1CovSe/w480-h640/20231203_125630.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>So I used the <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2023/11/bias-silky-skirt.html" target="_blank">same pattern as for the previous snakeskin version</a> and made
it 93cm long. Thats a bit too long really. It was supposed to hit just above the ankle bone! </p><p>Its cut on bias despite its a knit, which in this case was easy since I have a
full 3m of this fabric.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqofo4AAkGpM_SBn5m6YBUsmv0e4JjGfR73M-M25-_Lb9-J2dM9UzuNs10gr-WiveSRjzyhb3LelLW3ZhOwwMfeY8o4vL9vQLWjlzqa-Op3OBNAj9ghxxcmz-0_rLyuL8WQse-H9WvGk8Z_mCT1jG2ZDJadq1Sng0VfqN56Uf4vPT4W9JQvIz1ZmtqfisW/s2040/20231203_125742(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqofo4AAkGpM_SBn5m6YBUsmv0e4JjGfR73M-M25-_Lb9-J2dM9UzuNs10gr-WiveSRjzyhb3LelLW3ZhOwwMfeY8o4vL9vQLWjlzqa-Op3OBNAj9ghxxcmz-0_rLyuL8WQse-H9WvGk8Z_mCT1jG2ZDJadq1Sng0VfqN56Uf4vPT4W9JQvIz1ZmtqfisW/w480-h640/20231203_125742(1).jpg" width="480" /></a> </p><p></p><p>It was not actually that easy to sew but maybe its down to being a knit cut on bias? Once sewn its actually quite a nice skirt and I will be wearing it. Well
when you see a fabric like this piece to be honest, even if it works, its
not defiite it will be worn, but yes I like what I made from it.</p><p>Its worn with the "<a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2023/12/ellie-and-mac-favourite-jumper-pattern.html" target="_blank">Favourite Jumper</a>" I made a couple of days ago and yes I think it will be a favourite jumper despite my dislike of the actual pattern I used to make it.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Take care and have a great weekend</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Bracken</i></p>Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996239089958622569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576286177867675672.post-26351013825507831312023-12-06T17:17:00.002+00:002023-12-06T17:17:11.111+00:00Ellie and Mac Favourite Jumper Pattern<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRqJu35ePneRlDodQUyxfa1dMko-bR2AVdqGm3bP7QjkqtDfcsdBHcJFb99ZCWeJParPOANt0U1IAAUm3ZrlIyx7DEbt7Ls3erVWdpLpSBDkbxDt1LmWq-r4xEEzM2gZJFzv4Ia6WcXidgsvh1Kqs4SLx9H1kMGmONLVp_UzIRxeFFGBnZFVDWlKn_tfXC/s2040/20231203_125511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRqJu35ePneRlDodQUyxfa1dMko-bR2AVdqGm3bP7QjkqtDfcsdBHcJFb99ZCWeJParPOANt0U1IAAUm3ZrlIyx7DEbt7Ls3erVWdpLpSBDkbxDt1LmWq-r4xEEzM2gZJFzv4Ia6WcXidgsvh1Kqs4SLx9H1kMGmONLVp_UzIRxeFFGBnZFVDWlKn_tfXC/w480-h640/20231203_125511.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> I bought this pattern when I came accross it about two years ago. I
bought the fabric shortly after to make this jumper but I never got
round to actually doing anything with this pattern until now and having
finally got my Brother overlocker up and running as its supposed to I
decided its time for this top.<p></p><p>First the pattern is a bought pattern from an indie company - as in yes I paid for this and
to be honest until I put it together I had no idea how badly its
designed. Its not like any other pattern I have ever bought and this is
supposed to be an actual compay who sell patterns. Well its less
professionally designed and harder to put together than many free
patterns that amateur sewers around the world give away for free and I
would not buy a second pattern from this company at the current time.</p><p>Sorry Ellie and Mac but this was a big disappointment!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Bz6fNVn0L9tzXKmWNyeBR-pX-s3MvCh4EJ240vjFjqajKx2jiCKUap7wktm4S9GghpJYDwpQX1Je5VqR5L_pdEEiOS0bXUxvX3xQam1JD7eIHZ3rJDhFak7u4_0s-9nwBMpkMjLeXpu_HcDrtXCxCy90afyW7D-G76bcA8XK03dniYUEXr0SUUCUhr5c/s2040/20231203_125516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Bz6fNVn0L9tzXKmWNyeBR-pX-s3MvCh4EJ240vjFjqajKx2jiCKUap7wktm4S9GghpJYDwpQX1Je5VqR5L_pdEEiOS0bXUxvX3xQam1JD7eIHZ3rJDhFak7u4_0s-9nwBMpkMjLeXpu_HcDrtXCxCy90afyW7D-G76bcA8XK03dniYUEXr0SUUCUhr5c/w480-h640/20231203_125516.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>You can see here that it does kind of go together but its hard to
line the bits up and if you had never ever put togeher a downloaded
atter this would be difficult. I have put together loads and it still
was not fast and usually they are easy to just line up with arrows or
dots or some kind of shape to match to know you have the pattern piecec
dead on. Here there is a grid but its all very vague and not very
professional at all for a so called pattern company. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkA07G5AJhDHwB-IqMcTI2b9cvnKMABd15d_kdjls9CcVaW6oHGQ6v3ww5bL0Lv8iAHF-QUkWUFGvYsQJ7dV8-TQFORTtzXQStg0jpmDdyUMBOEROiPB67pj70RhqxKSG2r72nZgpEqqtEnySuOo9CC7R1tBRAItPT4TEI-925cFzYa7kgcYgKl-zXO7Xl/s2040/20231116_134010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkA07G5AJhDHwB-IqMcTI2b9cvnKMABd15d_kdjls9CcVaW6oHGQ6v3ww5bL0Lv8iAHF-QUkWUFGvYsQJ7dV8-TQFORTtzXQStg0jpmDdyUMBOEROiPB67pj70RhqxKSG2r72nZgpEqqtEnySuOo9CC7R1tBRAItPT4TEI-925cFzYa7kgcYgKl-zXO7Xl/w640-h480/20231116_134010.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>It does not seem to have layers and you end up wasting paper - though I can cope with that one and often use bought and free patterns with no layers. But it does take a while to put together and it feels hit and miss as to where you attach the next sheet so you are constantly guessing if its positioned right.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBgG7R03d6D-O2R2VQ75sowF4wp48ljpLXkx1cPCmb6nF75MP-a4rRn40tNDje1v9MOH9vHkT_US8jfl9JVicFYKisotSbEKQRSIAB25GvtWhU8as68kLb1TnWXb5XxGODDdsnbivGBU9dFoqbhNHYgrQLp4ziZRppVyVLk8i4AeoUpbse6RUjpAS0qNeM/s2040/20231116_135816.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBgG7R03d6D-O2R2VQ75sowF4wp48ljpLXkx1cPCmb6nF75MP-a4rRn40tNDje1v9MOH9vHkT_US8jfl9JVicFYKisotSbEKQRSIAB25GvtWhU8as68kLb1TnWXb5XxGODDdsnbivGBU9dFoqbhNHYgrQLp4ziZRppVyVLk8i4AeoUpbse6RUjpAS0qNeM/s320/20231116_135816.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>However, I do like the end result.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIlGDYZRsLL7qzBiGPi10WNXTF46PB1Ceo8RzWjnQX4F__9o7nFEUXOqnpMEtLVN6adG1u5DJfSZZL8SzW_VeNnleUtqxbHJ4pqIcWRZ9Bu7NMEzMbP6yAdhj0__tBc4P9rpO14K8npeJH3fS2o-4hKl53usvkTezq_uW3uyxrmUdOZtIZ5NSj9wbV5Eb4/s2040/20231203_125513.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIlGDYZRsLL7qzBiGPi10WNXTF46PB1Ceo8RzWjnQX4F__9o7nFEUXOqnpMEtLVN6adG1u5DJfSZZL8SzW_VeNnleUtqxbHJ4pqIcWRZ9Bu7NMEzMbP6yAdhj0__tBc4P9rpO14K8npeJH3fS2o-4hKl53usvkTezq_uW3uyxrmUdOZtIZ5NSj9wbV5Eb4/w480-h640/20231203_125513.jpg" width="480" /></a> </p><p>I added the cuffs onto my sleeves to extend them and sew as one piece because I did not fancy the cuff effect so my sleeves are Uber long and in one section. I overlocked and hemmed the edges and missed out the band at the bottom as well and just hemmed the edge there too. <br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQDk5yDj_1qCNNqiWyNt8o-gcYl2Ja4iXriy2QXrXrYXVFogqdqgQzoYAV6Yygfq2Mdez2uZyJrTUGlqtgeEkAgZPBQUrxxSRxJf-Vyz1JOpJCtgTPjDzbhI1-tc3xenNu2nksAwETBn371J-OCzSqtSltASgR51PaK0XsHIX5zRgd-iEfKW38y4wpsoU0/s2040/20231203_125522.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQDk5yDj_1qCNNqiWyNt8o-gcYl2Ja4iXriy2QXrXrYXVFogqdqgQzoYAV6Yygfq2Mdez2uZyJrTUGlqtgeEkAgZPBQUrxxSRxJf-Vyz1JOpJCtgTPjDzbhI1-tc3xenNu2nksAwETBn371J-OCzSqtSltASgR51PaK0XsHIX5zRgd-iEfKW38y4wpsoU0/s320/20231203_125522.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiycOABTWwWAupHo8Dt8v7S_FLN1BftlosMoU2K9HzkVwrO7DY1F6a02Cktkoda6NemLTxhKM0j1j_ksP-vuSonxbSqOVEopYklXeY3rhGys0k51__65s2sHQd7s1_GVDNINghlOR4xlCkU-k1lKuDKweJxLRwogXOXat_k33F5URktfOGr9YkAaRCN40wY/s2040/20231203_125520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiycOABTWwWAupHo8Dt8v7S_FLN1BftlosMoU2K9HzkVwrO7DY1F6a02Cktkoda6NemLTxhKM0j1j_ksP-vuSonxbSqOVEopYklXeY3rhGys0k51__65s2sHQd7s1_GVDNINghlOR4xlCkU-k1lKuDKweJxLRwogXOXat_k33F5URktfOGr9YkAaRCN40wY/s320/20231203_125520.jpg" width="240" /></a><br /></p><p>But and its a massive BUT I had to hack the neck because its awful. I paid for this because of the neckline yet ended up with a top I could have made using several previously owned and used patterns. </p><p>I actually wasted quite a bit of fabric cutting the cowl neck out twice in different directions to make it work. It did NOT work!</p><p>In the end I chopped it down and made a tube and sewed that on to the neck but lets face it any reasonable sewer can do this with no pattern. All you have to do is ensure the neck fits the neck hole and sew.</p><p>So I ended with a wide band at neckline which has side seams. Usnally these kind of sweater necks do not. They are one contiuous piece but I had already cut the annoying thing out twice and wanted to avoid wasting more of my fabric because I really like this fabric. I think I have enough left to make some matching flares but thats just an idea right now.</p><p>So here is my version of the Ellie and Mac Favourite Jumper Pattern. </p><p>Its a very warm and stylish winter top and has already been worn so I know its going to be a big part of my look over the holiday period but other than Ellie and Mac give away loads of freebies, I have to say I will not be buying from them again at least not in the near future.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTKmMTuNHZjWjyl19Rk9jOLrF0b678rYIcEyt5Hq5Hm3Mj40dVHX4Y-FzKtSNW-s46BDF96sid-kBQIMJyLVgsmutLNbbjY1Vy6-jgAP97TWuCu-UuaC_iH1UCy3gb5DvBHzHruzhyiwfUTAhe1ynwwTFdpjsrouQGs0xt2mEp7DQhqaEFW0ojI8xfe9yp/s2040/20231203_125638.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTKmMTuNHZjWjyl19Rk9jOLrF0b678rYIcEyt5Hq5Hm3Mj40dVHX4Y-FzKtSNW-s46BDF96sid-kBQIMJyLVgsmutLNbbjY1Vy6-jgAP97TWuCu-UuaC_iH1UCy3gb5DvBHzHruzhyiwfUTAhe1ynwwTFdpjsrouQGs0xt2mEp7DQhqaEFW0ojI8xfe9yp/w480-h640/20231203_125638.jpg" width="480" /></a></p>Have a great week, See you soon..........<br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Bracken </i><br /></p>Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996239089958622569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576286177867675672.post-12458148447549567992023-11-30T10:52:00.004+00:002023-11-30T10:52:27.101+00:00Update on my Brother overlocker<p></p><p><img class="CSS_LIGHTBOX_SCALED_IMAGE_IMG" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLXr1t0imgqL9z5fWYr5fGRzYPGtLmsioBeyeLYALLLJT6xtBqjZQZXOUUmbiycAbANeVNLeMW9rCp6SN0pm-ky7OWyyJmqb4lNTF_DdeoznXIqI2eCYRJ2wGAR5Sk18B8WCUyPZUN-EXolwwuL3XBZcPmArzsccG7SIRviPggkwz4hdSepJKLznfSMqpW/s2040/20230927_160810.jpg" style="height: 641px; width: 481px;" /> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> I got <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2023/10/review-of-brother-4234d-overlocker.html" target="_blank">my overlocker back </a>as they said exactly 8 days later - they said 7-10 days. So thats good and Brother were ok with timing. They also replaced the defective part so I now have a needle threader that works. I do not know why it did not thread because they said if the wire goes through the needle it should do the job and it did go through. I even got good photos of that and they tried it and agree it did but they apparently also agree it did not work so I suppose I will never know why it did not work but its worth noting if you buy such a machine and it does not thread the needle as it should that for some reason some parts must be defective. </p><p style="text-align: center;">You can read my original review and the various pros and cons of this machine here:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2023/10/review-of-brother-4234d-overlocker.html" target="_blank">https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2023/10/review-of-brother-4234d-overlocker.html</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Anyway I am now going to spend the rest of today ( or as long as I am able anyway without familly interuptions) playing with the overlocker and see if I am able to make something to test it out. More on that later when I have tried sewing with it.<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">So today is looking up for me,</p><p style="text-align: center;">Have a great day</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Bracken</i><br /></p>Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996239089958622569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576286177867675672.post-57408602508423521012023-11-28T10:45:00.005+00:002023-11-28T10:45:58.928+00:00Bias silky skirt<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitIjfVz_1kk1Ff72S7bjvL4B0XMkiCi5JwHd2-Qw2x3zCzt7cbqZASBlfznJlCoDSXZEnVhcNzBeW6fDaGsgkzmTo9wN-X9W3-ecoAeSxGNahxCuTfs_3IzqtUXh85lb4rWcmLszyVEVqfYtFE4cHnLVcXSjN8Bdmt_fPVN49WjFfkmKt0AWtLnubRzAyN/s2040/20231125_154626.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitIjfVz_1kk1Ff72S7bjvL4B0XMkiCi5JwHd2-Qw2x3zCzt7cbqZASBlfznJlCoDSXZEnVhcNzBeW6fDaGsgkzmTo9wN-X9W3-ecoAeSxGNahxCuTfs_3IzqtUXh85lb4rWcmLszyVEVqfYtFE4cHnLVcXSjN8Bdmt_fPVN49WjFfkmKt0AWtLnubRzAyN/w480-h640/20231125_154626.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> I was widow shopping in Rugby as I like to do every now and then. It keeps me on track with whats going on in street fashion and also gives me ideas on what to make over the next season.<p></p><p>I saw this silky bias cut skirt in one shop thoguh I never noted which - probably H&M or New Look or River Island. </p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCVVGktOB47yIMs4mZ2D5lRZzt3Uws9XxNFUzFbKmvhg8RfzKL_jrfXcAwT0pGrVlcnx9GcGtXGXcZRQvgnl-jEhqg6AcNXUxgvCUJVCG1tWS6i1C8MGFYTT61aFfHY4oinYs1FCGwD-1NsVO2Hv05o6ipQB-qEF5y9_dVmqY-EG2f7rEF8fJLu0m3v1vx/s2040/20231110_120002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCVVGktOB47yIMs4mZ2D5lRZzt3Uws9XxNFUzFbKmvhg8RfzKL_jrfXcAwT0pGrVlcnx9GcGtXGXcZRQvgnl-jEhqg6AcNXUxgvCUJVCG1tWS6i1C8MGFYTT61aFfHY4oinYs1FCGwD-1NsVO2Hv05o6ipQB-qEF5y9_dVmqY-EG2f7rEF8fJLu0m3v1vx/w480-h640/20231110_120002.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />The hem looks A-symetric but it is not. Its straight and just looks like that the way its been worn on the model. Waistband is elastic. Hem: narrow hem with overlocked edge.<br /><p></p><p>I remember these types of skirt from the 90s and early 2000's I did not ever own one or even consider wearing one then, but now; I am considerably older. I still wear short skirts which was my choice then, but not so short as I used to do, and I kind of fancied trying out this look but I do not want to spend £28 to do so. Thats what this skirt was up for, and that, as far as I can find out is cheap. So more than likely this is in H&M. After all I might wear it once and decide its not really me and thats just a waste of cash which I have very little of. Also pale grey satin is lovely but not very wearable for me in every day life. <br /></p><p>Then I went away and considered for a bit because the one thing I do not want to do is buy fabric for something when I don't even know for sure I can achieve the making of it. Also I have no grey satin in my stash but I do have lots of satin and similar silky types of fabric. Generally these become nice linigs but they will work fine as a bias skirt.<br /></p><p>In the end I found this 2m of a snakeskin print I bought last summer for just £2 so thats probably the cheapest I will find to make this. Its not really grey being a bright pink colour but to try this bias cut skirt look out will do for me. Especially since having worn this just the one very cold, rainy day at the end of November, that was not yet even that cold being just the start of winter, I will now keep this for Christmas indoor parties or next spring when the weather warms up a bit. So yes the pale grey satin is lovely but I am glad not to have wasted money on it because I would not wear that either. Far too cold.<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirario3KaUucDrfWj1fnvyzI_xXXp3OcZOAdsIDqMDYi45sjPgRsdx-GByxZyzn0O341Hh-I9tqtQGpXPN_lGXgOBdyMU6T4sApWFTwZZ6DCm5Fv6CjOcGZ0glJPZnSI6dsdoGjHhBvGn_iKLVWNNZnQdMvItjm3LenXe7lNc6_HDdC4SG8VMqwmo_PMRz/s1110/20231125_154536.jpg1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="1059" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirario3KaUucDrfWj1fnvyzI_xXXp3OcZOAdsIDqMDYi45sjPgRsdx-GByxZyzn0O341Hh-I9tqtQGpXPN_lGXgOBdyMU6T4sApWFTwZZ6DCm5Fv6CjOcGZ0glJPZnSI6dsdoGjHhBvGn_iKLVWNNZnQdMvItjm3LenXe7lNc6_HDdC4SG8VMqwmo_PMRz/w610-h640/20231125_154536.jpg1.jpg" width="610" /></a></div>I found a skirt pattern I thought I could possibly use for this despite
its for an A-symetric A-line skirt from the early 2000's (Burda World of Fashion July 2003, 114#) but the basic
skirt shape is similar. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA6plUh-_OIicptxlScguPg_JJ6l3zTOtMrNXB-qkA49VBypYYZe01jzNbhYZgaMa4Rv1GWREMbXlY1JtntEomEfsdKlh9yiSuV3mma8i5zfXhw64d6cX09cFLnS2ShCufiKFv3wFuTjBCN2Ulmzabo4gZkiZ-zGlWb_Z8Oe2KyqE2j_C1jf4EN9UcaF9D/s2040/20231128_101915.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA6plUh-_OIicptxlScguPg_JJ6l3zTOtMrNXB-qkA49VBypYYZe01jzNbhYZgaMa4Rv1GWREMbXlY1JtntEomEfsdKlh9yiSuV3mma8i5zfXhw64d6cX09cFLnS2ShCufiKFv3wFuTjBCN2Ulmzabo4gZkiZ-zGlWb_Z8Oe2KyqE2j_C1jf4EN9UcaF9D/w480-h640/20231128_101915.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp-QvYgZTXJCIsqdQJJvzXLqPntVF-txwSDsKxf8C_PZLon-QsUHC5UmSRpiTUiMHN5sE5OPhXpPzW_DNTQjkmDZhOEeBKNpa-z80cGj3NEcVkjq5wW50O-c9Va_DB2NWw0StV3vqMOBxpya1As8BbeyvAf4vTzhK5EHuririAwBzpMkgAQmcrCUVN-rhf/s2040/20231128_101906.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp-QvYgZTXJCIsqdQJJvzXLqPntVF-txwSDsKxf8C_PZLon-QsUHC5UmSRpiTUiMHN5sE5OPhXpPzW_DNTQjkmDZhOEeBKNpa-z80cGj3NEcVkjq5wW50O-c9Va_DB2NWw0StV3vqMOBxpya1As8BbeyvAf4vTzhK5EHuririAwBzpMkgAQmcrCUVN-rhf/w480-h640/20231128_101906.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I traced the skirt then extended the sides to make
this 93cm long which when my partner measured me was what we thought it
should be. However, its a bit longer than I intended. I wanted the hem
to hit just above ankle. Never mind. I can always shorten though I may
just leave it as it is and make another. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikeYIaEOFOmxUebXxpLwmmw-c5npnqcsiFWeGkO-ntxRRubaTc0f9uxvPvBddRWr0nY8YBB86s8-N-LlND9g-o29J78JKQ8TM6JIXMhx-9AdIRoyAYJ_1vN6xzJHthYBvLtc3iIX74s0uvdjPru4vEMEuwGVPsO6fQt5CjmFf5nd8sNiRnM1heVuuvJxGF/s2040/20231125_154541.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikeYIaEOFOmxUebXxpLwmmw-c5npnqcsiFWeGkO-ntxRRubaTc0f9uxvPvBddRWr0nY8YBB86s8-N-LlND9g-o29J78JKQ8TM6JIXMhx-9AdIRoyAYJ_1vN6xzJHthYBvLtc3iIX74s0uvdjPru4vEMEuwGVPsO6fQt5CjmFf5nd8sNiRnM1heVuuvJxGF/w480-h640/20231125_154541.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Sorry about the rubbish photos. As I said its a nasty, cold, rainy day and we managed to get a lull in the rain to take just a few photos and then it began raining again. Ahhh England (Scotland, Wales, Ireland!).<p></p><p>Getting this cut on the cross ( bias cut so it stretches across the
width despite having no stretch or lycra in the woven fabric) proved
difficult and I actually cut each piece opposite ends of the piece of
fabric so had this print had an obvious direction I could not have made
this from the 2m I had. The fabric is slightly shiny but not a bright satin though is silky like a satin but luckily ( because I really was unsure) it doesn't look different on the back and front so the shine does not have direction like satin often does. </p><p>When I came to cut I decided; well although I like the fabric it was only £2 and I really need to do a tester for the pattern anyway because really I have no idea if I am even doing this bias cutting correctly. I thought I am, but with no guidance and never doing this before I was not sure and the original from Burda is not actually bias cut but just A-line. I am sure if I kept searching in my vintage patterns I must have at least one bias cut pattern but after 2 days of searching when I have a spare minute I was sick of it and ready to just go for it. Otherwise it will be June before I get round to making this and I want it now.</p><p>I tend usually to find a pattern I like and make it, not look for a similar pattern to something I have seen so this is a slightly different make for me. I have done this before with <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2019/07/river-island-pencil-skirt-copy-tutorial.html" target="_blank">these skirts </a>and <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2018/07/orange-dress.html" target="_blank">the dresses</a> I made a few years ago but its not for me a norm.<br /></p><p>But its worked and it does stretch. I am
not totally sure its perfectly on the cross because with my small table
this got quite complicated and confusing but it seems to work and the
side seams came out straight so thats fine by me.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcUzy6yVE0WM4Ls7yin27KurFlZfV5gGwJ2sBjtLgb-G0IPI5EG02c6q3IYpLzw6dUWZYgynflIhTJlP-SLosS3bgHFLayr-zJOoFD8DrMIB20A-xYXF7vG4uOcpv8KG6MD0t7H65rQ8jTUazrdbBMQtJkVMbOy-JCdtO8LrnalBYH4-Ys_QErjySWaQmG/s988/20231125_154626.jpg17.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="988" data-original-width="961" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcUzy6yVE0WM4Ls7yin27KurFlZfV5gGwJ2sBjtLgb-G0IPI5EG02c6q3IYpLzw6dUWZYgynflIhTJlP-SLosS3bgHFLayr-zJOoFD8DrMIB20A-xYXF7vG4uOcpv8KG6MD0t7H65rQ8jTUazrdbBMQtJkVMbOy-JCdtO8LrnalBYH4-Ys_QErjySWaQmG/w622-h640/20231125_154626.jpg17.jpg" width="622" /></a> <br /></p><p>I probably ought to iron the hem flat but thats a minor issue. Its a fabric that does not require ironing hence I was a bit slack here.</p><p>Waistband has 3 inch elastic around it so about 7.5cm. But this was sold as 3 inch hence I am calling it that. Must admit my brain struggles a bit with inches but thats my age and on this occassin I am too young not to old! </p><p>I top stitched around the waist to make it neater but perhaps should have sewn closer to the edge - the shop one was made like this so I just copied it.<br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbWSwM93EImJJ_d9mgBNUE1BOxmknO3Cm888NpAYyCjenoSMvb7yOWPFq8VEYPrh56U5UGeEK4eI4qWTDANGchMq1rROCwHU-5DJVhK7M7d1VSVWuGmK0LT19DDbt1Aw9bLnN0PvHe-fLVgUJ0a4JhVD4_hc2sPDBlavh0Xwcym0V9qsJSZMLoJyC3Lmid/s2040/20231125_154549.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbWSwM93EImJJ_d9mgBNUE1BOxmknO3Cm888NpAYyCjenoSMvb7yOWPFq8VEYPrh56U5UGeEK4eI4qWTDANGchMq1rROCwHU-5DJVhK7M7d1VSVWuGmK0LT19DDbt1Aw9bLnN0PvHe-fLVgUJ0a4JhVD4_hc2sPDBlavh0Xwcym0V9qsJSZMLoJyC3Lmid/w480-h640/20231125_154549.jpg" width="480" /></a><br /><br />This skirt has a defiite feeling of movement and swirliness despite its actually not that wide:<br /><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC6TWukQk8G8klv0GU4fgHQARRZGHKmTczNx7KunQEqv04TM8HL3VHYh3l3KYFjgXToxhFPO83a6QsLGMZGuY5oOJ11f8ZXhkBJ2iLHBSPwXDL9yUe5VFAfBttW7cPWj7Q7zZ6eS80w_0D1D4YCXNY4CRBaXUzPNcuHCOsiEJ40-BT6NhyphenhyphenT_8aK9Obd-5b/s2040/20231125_154634.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC6TWukQk8G8klv0GU4fgHQARRZGHKmTczNx7KunQEqv04TM8HL3VHYh3l3KYFjgXToxhFPO83a6QsLGMZGuY5oOJ11f8ZXhkBJ2iLHBSPwXDL9yUe5VFAfBttW7cPWj7Q7zZ6eS80w_0D1D4YCXNY4CRBaXUzPNcuHCOsiEJ40-BT6NhyphenhyphenT_8aK9Obd-5b/w480-h640/20231125_154634.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQjJwfHug_y8h5iwtpRFmTQ3G1BD5wxa4_74PQsSfIgDt6cI4rzt6BhlRzCJ-I-bBK1YKek01dr1QM5KMn0bTmhyRXI4oDwHwQBEy8VEFf9Mbh8g7xLLwFZP8yKNvqoF2T0mYirKM0jlb-uBDwC6Ji7rUG2kxiIpcA1bDurY7nGwQzm_XzufGHEVAVpe6A/s2040/20231125_154637.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQjJwfHug_y8h5iwtpRFmTQ3G1BD5wxa4_74PQsSfIgDt6cI4rzt6BhlRzCJ-I-bBK1YKek01dr1QM5KMn0bTmhyRXI4oDwHwQBEy8VEFf9Mbh8g7xLLwFZP8yKNvqoF2T0mYirKM0jlb-uBDwC6Ji7rUG2kxiIpcA1bDurY7nGwQzm_XzufGHEVAVpe6A/w480-h640/20231125_154637.jpg" width="480" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am actually vry please with this make because this was a very real experiemnt for me and it worked! <br /></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipg37c4cY4VDehMQcE0C5C5TPz4u-SiKarVscRuwyTVDoTu10-DYJ999PK6ck80KHkDL_aFLU7mFAmjKF4cszOYYsnDqwoJkNfMZgFVTpdoUVoxRnSkTp4mS_eSID4uV6xHuItJxWErSzNn_MCo_lC_UczP3gYhBnc_48UDcw23Rcdt1mrgDapFaKM14Th/s2040/20231125_154626.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipg37c4cY4VDehMQcE0C5C5TPz4u-SiKarVscRuwyTVDoTu10-DYJ999PK6ck80KHkDL_aFLU7mFAmjKF4cszOYYsnDqwoJkNfMZgFVTpdoUVoxRnSkTp4mS_eSID4uV6xHuItJxWErSzNn_MCo_lC_UczP3gYhBnc_48UDcw23Rcdt1mrgDapFaKM14Th/w480-h640/20231125_154626.jpg" width="480" /></a><p></p><p>I am now considering a jacket or warm top I can wear with this to Christmas parties. Ofcourse I will have nice warm leggings or tights to keep me warm under it too but this lends itself to a winter party I think. </p><p>The sweatshirt is <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2021/12/navy-glitter-sweatshirt.html" target="_blank">my navy glitter</a> one made a few years back now and really its not warm enough any more so I should replace this one. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Have a great week and thanks for popping by my blog</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Bracken</i><br /></p>Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996239089958622569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576286177867675672.post-88722361727544320472023-11-19T11:04:00.017+00:002023-11-19T11:04:00.130+00:00Faery hoody cowl dress revisited<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS_53gvlI9EgIJZjo_F0uQuA8b1c5pSxm-e9V_-v5h7SAMkdgDE7R8mojFCkpCNiVvI26OYO6l8ocrHJ4T7kqS1lENbV1U0ikEKGM8wPogN9D7-EGkzZ1R0RNWcbJ0uMOMmg5M5qrkE3whW2f7NYG2-91RdDDy2vVxMNNvWWnrRzaxp43VDrZ5ONBnpISa/s8160/20231112_152236.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS_53gvlI9EgIJZjo_F0uQuA8b1c5pSxm-e9V_-v5h7SAMkdgDE7R8mojFCkpCNiVvI26OYO6l8ocrHJ4T7kqS1lENbV1U0ikEKGM8wPogN9D7-EGkzZ1R0RNWcbJ0uMOMmg5M5qrkE3whW2f7NYG2-91RdDDy2vVxMNNvWWnrRzaxp43VDrZ5ONBnpISa/w480-h640/20231112_152236.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Its so far rained for the last two weeks and I have just not managed to
get any better photos of this so this is what I have to work with. These are not the best photos but its chucking it down with really heavy rain outside so I will go with what I have here until I can get better. According to the weather forecast I just looked up we can expect around another 2 weeks of rain in the UK Midlands where I live at the moment. Wonderful British weather!</p><p>It really makes you think when my neighbours and familly say "do not move to Scotland because it rains all the time". Really? That much more than here? It was raining here the last twice I was in Scotland and not there. They do have colder winters but I actually prefer snow to rain. Constant rain!</p><p>Anyway:<br /></p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKllH9sF-BudEEhNEmqyKDC5UPUTobuezdwRCi6zmH-tT2-Fb1-qUDTjUkLHZE3qFA5Q2ImF3zXXWKEu3u-yD5_2VkWUGMmrraYieBAejrMRstcnaZQAETumbGKpWNifcwaIF2Ioym8lgse7qwF2c_Wco2pgRjCKh0Mz4xP-dtCiqNNtEfSTvTlHStLiFs/s8160/20231112_152245.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKllH9sF-BudEEhNEmqyKDC5UPUTobuezdwRCi6zmH-tT2-Fb1-qUDTjUkLHZE3qFA5Q2ImF3zXXWKEu3u-yD5_2VkWUGMmrraYieBAejrMRstcnaZQAETumbGKpWNifcwaIF2Ioym8lgse7qwF2c_Wco2pgRjCKh0Mz4xP-dtCiqNNtEfSTvTlHStLiFs/w480-h640/20231112_152245.jpg" width="480" /></a> </p><p> I made a new version of a much loved but totally impractical <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2022/03/faery-hoody-cowl-dress-in-blue-velvet.html " target="_blank">hoody cowl dress</a>.</p><p>It looks bigger than the last version - or at least I have lost a bit of weight and I made the same size - well despite that I will probably put the weight back on and its still comfey and this is for me to live in rather than just wear occassionally, because the other one annoys me so much. I do want to be able to wear this next January, when I am likely to have gone back to my normal weight - Christmas eating etc. I still do not have a clue how I came to lose weight either but it seems there is nothing wrong with me and doc says maybe I have just become more active. Maybe. I do not do an office job now so that could actually be it. <br /></p><p></p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOvSNspctnzspVkJJudI_E0cZ7P1g5x9f5PaYcuHcGrS3okd8oVI3GpimywKvoeyQ3UXE-fOBAaZ6XBRDuVNKKlPz9sQIoULZwGRrvL81Z3AyudQ1Z5m8YBlugd8Shd5OEUlkACFAu11DWHJl-Q3tJd5YfbODyjpq-CBHBMQCJ9m2WDV9u3zT7JPMWfqEz/w480-h640/20231112_152248.jpg" width="480" /> </p><p>I really like the original which has a high low hem and flared sleeves: <br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8oCCywM-mtHLOsCDS2sVRwTi-39isyxqXWsNlogLshlK1OP2N2nvlfUHRwUAveX-wb9WSNXvKx12AWHiA5rFYoR9YR1y4A7N7BdQHIFE5fSlOgX_O-WmWgV2-ZCFLEb4lHs5L4Co-s10UQBcXfkfvJkmKY4rKWUrC6INrW8Qgk4xlN16EO2tysZj2XyrM/s2304/20220305_114702.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="1728" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8oCCywM-mtHLOsCDS2sVRwTi-39isyxqXWsNlogLshlK1OP2N2nvlfUHRwUAveX-wb9WSNXvKx12AWHiA5rFYoR9YR1y4A7N7BdQHIFE5fSlOgX_O-WmWgV2-ZCFLEb4lHs5L4Co-s10UQBcXfkfvJkmKY4rKWUrC6INrW8Qgk4xlN16EO2tysZj2XyrM/w480-h640/20220305_114702.jpg" width="480" /></a> </p><p>but it just does not work for real life, and rather than wreck what is a
nice going out dress, by attempting to alter it, I decided to just use
up the rest of my watercolour velvet fabric and make a new and more practical
version.</p><p>The original has lovely flared sleeves and is really very pretty but
the sleeves are totally stupid when you want to do things like washing
up dishes or hoovering or mopping the floor. Annoying!</p><p>This new version has practical fitted sleeves taken from a different dress pattern so yes its a pattern hack really. <br /></p><p> So this is it:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRsvyItrwcZDtPtK15mVSvM24Z8-gsC_RGJu_70HWeasZ7QH0c0IRy-vR0FAUL0b7iDL16Qi6DZtOFsliHBeftlEHOYCUnNvBP8roHrsQWPPSrgE95V1PIdPzLy-ZWU5pZnvp-pdxGbulE8DIuxQ0u1WjSooNOYFVhtFabUGLX4bOkdKWFQ0bvGJmZ4Cl6/s8160/20231112_152251.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRsvyItrwcZDtPtK15mVSvM24Z8-gsC_RGJu_70HWeasZ7QH0c0IRy-vR0FAUL0b7iDL16Qi6DZtOFsliHBeftlEHOYCUnNvBP8roHrsQWPPSrgE95V1PIdPzLy-ZWU5pZnvp-pdxGbulE8DIuxQ0u1WjSooNOYFVhtFabUGLX4bOkdKWFQ0bvGJmZ4Cl6/w480-h640/20231112_152251.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>The hem on this new version is curved at front and back like a shirt style hemline rather than the high low of the original version:</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjnQjaxzc3VjEUWLCv_pr5SPb6j5kTHx3SN3f-CPrKcC35o-PE1EHW1OWWc4zhpPogq18__tOaVKPQRm9zZJAGB0wNmPfpUJbEUeKZm6eHZO-Zxya9TuDaFW5kpewBTTH-AX4MEGV3DqkE3MoNGGrqTv-0TfZ_iNG6DfWp-TEdN9MtJas1042oxtCAZUMp/s8160/20231112_152311.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8160" data-original-width="6120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjnQjaxzc3VjEUWLCv_pr5SPb6j5kTHx3SN3f-CPrKcC35o-PE1EHW1OWWc4zhpPogq18__tOaVKPQRm9zZJAGB0wNmPfpUJbEUeKZm6eHZO-Zxya9TuDaFW5kpewBTTH-AX4MEGV3DqkE3MoNGGrqTv-0TfZ_iNG6DfWp-TEdN9MtJas1042oxtCAZUMp/w480-h640/20231112_152311.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p></p><p>Its a nice variation especially now its so cold.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The hood is lined with an expensive powermesh that I had in the stash
and never used. I did consider sourcing something cheaper but as it
turns out its brilliant and will be much less subject to "pulls" than
the lace on the other version so I may use powermesh again on a similar
design despite the cost.</div><p></p><p>And it really is practical because I have worn this dress several times already and it does not annoy me. I ideally would have got round to blogging about
itbefore this but due to the weather and not gettig any decent photos I have wiated until now. In the end it could carry on raining for months. I intend to get some better ones once it stops raining and will then update the blog. Photos are so much better out in nature I find but this dress has turned out to be a really good, sensible, yet glamourous, velvet fae inspired dress, and I will make
more like it I suspect, despite I have a wardrobe full of similar
designs because when you do love something ..............</p><p>I still have not got my (new) Brother overlocker back or any news on when I will, so had to make this on my old Janome. Still it works. Its seriously hassle to thread after the Brother but even then oh so easy to change the needles! I am now definitely thinking I prefer my Janome to the Brother. And still no news on when I get the thing back!</p><p>After all you chage needles far more than rethreading the entire machine. Ah well I am stuck with it now for a few years I would expect because the Janome requires fixing so often really its worn out. I just need the thing back. They said 7-10 days but its over that already. Not very impressed with Brother I have to say.</p><p>Thanks for visiting my blog and I will be back next week with hopefully some better photos and something interesting to tell you about.</p><p style="text-align: center;">See you soon,</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Bracken</i></p>Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996239089958622569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576286177867675672.post-5301488546231193282023-11-16T10:57:00.007+00:002023-11-16T10:57:43.107+00:00Christmas and More Baby tracksuits<p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLHewAxsxNKIeMMpJMlZlD3NuGu-F2Dw5K2Y92HaaiDQdMxuQAknT9V-lAhiRvmNRP1kUgwPlipXPO-MxPxM4_jYVio5TEho9GYp_G9xDFpr7RMyf9YG8oOmoCpCcNmsh2JO5IXT9a2nht_elkygshFxPM8X-2TFysYrevSxCFBINO1jCMy_tp-ttOPRYk/s2040/20231018_081330.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLHewAxsxNKIeMMpJMlZlD3NuGu-F2Dw5K2Y92HaaiDQdMxuQAknT9V-lAhiRvmNRP1kUgwPlipXPO-MxPxM4_jYVio5TEho9GYp_G9xDFpr7RMyf9YG8oOmoCpCcNmsh2JO5IXT9a2nht_elkygshFxPM8X-2TFysYrevSxCFBINO1jCMy_tp-ttOPRYk/w480-h640/20231018_081330.jpg" width="480" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBBIgMNxbEd4l3wNkUk6Xen-P_fvBRVvQ36S5tXZ08-wWy3gvQrulaXSWVIr1AN0YJZ74tC0HUo76sE64SbBkexakuiFyaw4wDe9X3_VxeyK-Cj67HbQ1Ml1DmWp3t5P5FjKfNODkgBppCGKhEoodU0ktsVTjb4dHCTYQUDeKBd9xGjFQ96m8Rej05ZB4x/s3264/20231018_114752.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBBIgMNxbEd4l3wNkUk6Xen-P_fvBRVvQ36S5tXZ08-wWy3gvQrulaXSWVIr1AN0YJZ74tC0HUo76sE64SbBkexakuiFyaw4wDe9X3_VxeyK-Cj67HbQ1Ml1DmWp3t5P5FjKfNODkgBppCGKhEoodU0ktsVTjb4dHCTYQUDeKBd9xGjFQ96m8Rej05ZB4x/w480-h640/20231018_114752.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p> I made another two baby outfits. </p><p>These were sewn very fast due to my having to send my <i>new</i> overlocker back to Brother to see why the needle threader does not work. I even considered just putting up with it but since I chose that model for ease of threading my other half has convinced me to get it fixed. I think it must just be an adjustment but they say you cannot adjust so I have to wait and see what is actually wrong or is it in fact just me? </p><p>I do hope not. But I need reading glasses these days and it does mean I find it much faster to have a machine that will thread itself rather than do it manually, so if at all possible I do want the thing to work. So anyway unless I fiddle around with my old Janome I cannot currently do any overlocking. Of course this weekend I am fiddling with my Janome because life without sewing just seems silly. I do not actually sew all the time of course but I <i>need</i> the ability should I feel I want to. Not being able is so frustrating. I know the Janome needs a new blade but I bought one for it already so just need to change it and I should be back in business if I feel the desire to sew something.</p><p>So then as well as having to send back my new overlocker, I also crashed my car and wrecked a wheel. This van driver was tail-gating me and making me so nervous. Not sure why really because it happens all the while but then there was an ambulance with its lights flashing trying to get past and I went up a kerb that was too high for my wheels to let the ambulance through ona narrow road and I got a puncture, damaged the wheel rim really badly and I had to get a new tyre. Now I am just waiting to see if the new tyre actually stays up. I am slightly scared of going on a motorway in case I break down but will have to brave that soon really before I need to go somewhere and get there on time.<br /></p><p>So anyway.........tracksuits.........<br /></p><p>The first tracksuit is in french terry and is bright colours with dinosaurs. This is the Made By Oranges "Jacob hoody" with the free pattern for
comfey trousers ( "Comfies") from Sparkle and Roar. </p><p>I do like that Comfies trouser pattern
especially since I also used a BTrendy pattern for the skeleton dino
trousers and I prefer the free one if I am being honest here. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKSApxxxIjtTSwP4evOBw2UqnEeowSWk5Qva6_Cel8uze3ddItbFN8UpCkMPnSZYy1hsK7k-BvnKASZIK4DRd5zV49vNIvVSJNBSRJn60vvVOYjeXQjc0lDzrHbmX7bVDu-bdkmcGNRPvNa7e8_ukNP5Q3mITGo1nLxrc9buuIFx0qgSVbwADYzaGCZO-U/s2040/20231018_081339.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKSApxxxIjtTSwP4evOBw2UqnEeowSWk5Qva6_Cel8uze3ddItbFN8UpCkMPnSZYy1hsK7k-BvnKASZIK4DRd5zV49vNIvVSJNBSRJn60vvVOYjeXQjc0lDzrHbmX7bVDu-bdkmcGNRPvNa7e8_ukNP5Q3mITGo1nLxrc9buuIFx0qgSVbwADYzaGCZO-U/s320/20231018_081339.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig85XvG0jKTvVRAC8sumUPVAFQnBFhQAzcZQCvZDxwg-xm1MqGEVQ_9Bl7qz_LthR_eCsWoE5cbtSHnYd9LMemedoKgdGwxbQuZrEAwnU5cDZ0tY0ss_-c_LZqr0BxKpmau2oisp_0cT_T8D03PF2ws7_4s1lrZw3VEiye7-nFuLCytR7X1kK9p4N2i54s/s3264/20231018_114705.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig85XvG0jKTvVRAC8sumUPVAFQnBFhQAzcZQCvZDxwg-xm1MqGEVQ_9Bl7qz_LthR_eCsWoE5cbtSHnYd9LMemedoKgdGwxbQuZrEAwnU5cDZ0tY0ss_-c_LZqr0BxKpmau2oisp_0cT_T8D03PF2ws7_4s1lrZw3VEiye7-nFuLCytR7X1kK9p4N2i54s/s320/20231018_114705.jpg" width="240" /></a> </p><p>Again this Skeleton Dino suit which is a Tshirt weight fabric is with the Jacob hoody. Now thats a great little pattern. The trousers here have a gusset which the confies don't. That makes for a slightly trickier sew but it all went together ok despite that.<br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBBIgMNxbEd4l3wNkUk6Xen-P_fvBRVvQ36S5tXZ08-wWy3gvQrulaXSWVIr1AN0YJZ74tC0HUo76sE64SbBkexakuiFyaw4wDe9X3_VxeyK-Cj67HbQ1Ml1DmWp3t5P5FjKfNODkgBppCGKhEoodU0ktsVTjb4dHCTYQUDeKBd9xGjFQ96m8Rej05ZB4x/s3264/20231018_114752.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBBIgMNxbEd4l3wNkUk6Xen-P_fvBRVvQ36S5tXZ08-wWy3gvQrulaXSWVIr1AN0YJZ74tC0HUo76sE64SbBkexakuiFyaw4wDe9X3_VxeyK-Cj67HbQ1Ml1DmWp3t5P5FjKfNODkgBppCGKhEoodU0ktsVTjb4dHCTYQUDeKBd9xGjFQ96m8Rej05ZB4x/w480-h640/20231018_114752.jpg" width="480" /></a> </p><p></p><p>One of the big advantages of the free Comfies pattern is these very long turn back cuffs which effectively allow the child to wear them over an extra size range. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Kw9SQOfjUG6K2AKURAWCGJNaZOXmoARoG0FYN8GLRVgCS7tHp6BYpwOGxMJDj7Etq5jdiAmwbt9f2-OX9yKkLt-_44Me3Tp8Wcr9a5tv0D0zkc8SxpumuElZgahCiMvm1UtcZZmqtk5gu70jU-LP2cNWMb-Vdz408yFY_OvKcd82D2R7Lnv2rLOzCHAG/s2040/20231018_081355.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Kw9SQOfjUG6K2AKURAWCGJNaZOXmoARoG0FYN8GLRVgCS7tHp6BYpwOGxMJDj7Etq5jdiAmwbt9f2-OX9yKkLt-_44Me3Tp8Wcr9a5tv0D0zkc8SxpumuElZgahCiMvm1UtcZZmqtk5gu70jU-LP2cNWMb-Vdz408yFY_OvKcd82D2R7Lnv2rLOzCHAG/w640-h480/20231018_081355.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Of course this is such a simple idea it could be applied to any trouser pattern so I will probably add a band to most other patterns in the future - including the Btrendy pattern shown here. Also with something like the Made by Oranges pattern you could actually add the band later and that will allow longer wearing of the hand made clothing - love that idea! </p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe6rj6v1V-75n05Vv-CkzQ43PnARhPw5-WKeXb-owpkOKIV-mq7yEw3X9MQIx_vIH0Bfke6cosS8i1FkdZtciP-fkfZ_cM_vNsxYLtr9gf7S-NkoQwfodrb2EWZ7KQG1F0MAnQUvrZjn2MmfeayjEQEyup2WmAXSq5heuboZhWs66mtdxgEnHWrWH4fx84/s2040/20231018_081402.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe6rj6v1V-75n05Vv-CkzQ43PnARhPw5-WKeXb-owpkOKIV-mq7yEw3X9MQIx_vIH0Bfke6cosS8i1FkdZtciP-fkfZ_cM_vNsxYLtr9gf7S-NkoQwfodrb2EWZ7KQG1F0MAnQUvrZjn2MmfeayjEQEyup2WmAXSq5heuboZhWs66mtdxgEnHWrWH4fx84/w640-h480/20231018_081402.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p>Had a slight problem with my twin needle tension on the zigzag side. The top looks fine ( or at least it passes!) but the underneath is not. Its not seen but if this was an adult garment it would be far more of a problem. The child this is for will probably outgrow it before my stitching gives so I am not too worried. Might be time to service my sewing machine though.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVlHKGPVVWHgyERfTe7YQN2BhzfSJmFe9prB5U1GsCAaHKsJxE4abIwbMfR0NG6vmXSBBxc_0H2n6fGSoROvcQY_xwjSgqrECtl-VJzZFdb6Br_2whrLQ4ZIJZqgvD_dZ4juxjOdA5maxdbYoCQmwu0_3-kxbN9qJd1nmI79_yq2xO8mUeiB5JiP1XiurR/s2040/20231018_081406.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVlHKGPVVWHgyERfTe7YQN2BhzfSJmFe9prB5U1GsCAaHKsJxE4abIwbMfR0NG6vmXSBBxc_0H2n6fGSoROvcQY_xwjSgqrECtl-VJzZFdb6Br_2whrLQ4ZIJZqgvD_dZ4juxjOdA5maxdbYoCQmwu0_3-kxbN9qJd1nmI79_yq2xO8mUeiB5JiP1XiurR/w640-h480/20231018_081406.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br /></p><p>I really like Jacob and expect to be making it for one child or another until I run out of sizes to make it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1f2a1_yJ6pB6JjpwrdKAE0doL-t8gZnHzAq_pEsv1fp9Rz9mwsI2OeM36COgcFQuPDAphgVmbbYsg3wKj2nafkcRDBzk0hJguR7sowE3BDZyGJsMtrAh_VZB8GwXrNxI2VEmyBBZHADHystz8HkGwqUZmEOsoivVXH1bFpHsiu_f-si5Xx-0egxletI7-/s2040/20231018_081311.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1f2a1_yJ6pB6JjpwrdKAE0doL-t8gZnHzAq_pEsv1fp9Rz9mwsI2OeM36COgcFQuPDAphgVmbbYsg3wKj2nafkcRDBzk0hJguR7sowE3BDZyGJsMtrAh_VZB8GwXrNxI2VEmyBBZHADHystz8HkGwqUZmEOsoivVXH1bFpHsiu_f-si5Xx-0egxletI7-/w640-h480/20231018_081311.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxIcjDqBgZRsnjRCIJaTXFWN2UE8Tq5xrhtxjxzjIOHZvn5gqggE9XeNV4ad9ynEUdmeg3x9DYMtAutT6OD12IfdN6HNqMo5XE_1ylDk-H_MtYCHwUGGWd-r-iElJdhfVs3DORmEyr1N26CTdo2deEH2C02scIdrKy6knHkxjQiIk-L9SOpSwHCZL0e-YV/s2040/20231018_081342.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxIcjDqBgZRsnjRCIJaTXFWN2UE8Tq5xrhtxjxzjIOHZvn5gqggE9XeNV4ad9ynEUdmeg3x9DYMtAutT6OD12IfdN6HNqMo5XE_1ylDk-H_MtYCHwUGGWd-r-iElJdhfVs3DORmEyr1N26CTdo2deEH2C02scIdrKy6knHkxjQiIk-L9SOpSwHCZL0e-YV/w480-h640/20231018_081342.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Skeletons:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBCCXdzu5hMCrRW6NEwSmDT-RNkiWVFyHGO0UEK58ZdptZfdlbdD9sZB_Wxo0JJ-uT__WADfCgfcZ5QxtqBc1x7o2rvhS36JNZoekVxvbbCC3oTXQ4hZBGjLOsdQK3BWTCiDb6fSfmaS4sp2X0x5g4dW3L4V6lglTGz3bPTwThmdOxYnGA-B-59nBSG2ox/s3264/20231018_114748.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBCCXdzu5hMCrRW6NEwSmDT-RNkiWVFyHGO0UEK58ZdptZfdlbdD9sZB_Wxo0JJ-uT__WADfCgfcZ5QxtqBc1x7o2rvhS36JNZoekVxvbbCC3oTXQ4hZBGjLOsdQK3BWTCiDb6fSfmaS4sp2X0x5g4dW3L4V6lglTGz3bPTwThmdOxYnGA-B-59nBSG2ox/w480-h640/20231018_114748.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikaXc0Fa8zhyphenhypheniIAzYyh2U9jIrpaSSEHx-AxWQRueO2jyRfc2Rh3IT81Hs4JJboeEfxCg4rkv0oHHfdLKZpUX1FjnODmredBAPEyzS28DYYFTrhj_rAOXQ6cGCLbFnjDnECRexcFsJuFXiamplFI-1jwDJxE92nn9BWEzo2hMf98T_5EhtflM9fMmlywwel/s3264/20231018_114724.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikaXc0Fa8zhyphenhypheniIAzYyh2U9jIrpaSSEHx-AxWQRueO2jyRfc2Rh3IT81Hs4JJboeEfxCg4rkv0oHHfdLKZpUX1FjnODmredBAPEyzS28DYYFTrhj_rAOXQ6cGCLbFnjDnECRexcFsJuFXiamplFI-1jwDJxE92nn9BWEzo2hMf98T_5EhtflM9fMmlywwel/w640-h480/20231018_114724.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I also cut a third set in actual Christmas fabric but did not have time to sew this one up. Might do it on the Janome if I have time because I do not want to end up sewing this after Christmas or it defeats the object and the thing with children is next year it will not fit. I can shelve my own unfinished garments as UFO's but if I do that with this one it will just become scrap and the fabric was not really expensive at £8.95 /m but I prefer not to waste that.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1PS39fy-rD3YNw4BG0tMSNLXdLkDAvObidWT06keeelTko69UUReBbktQ03LHYfu3siEkuQ-T5fbV8Il6n09WkTZiJSveApy6Hb5QR2Z4DLmeBufmitgtspl_QS7izZdIRoFomYtlKTYz9xC8p8Ter9FVtRNDrZOhx9s5GZ8jmgV3Bnac-ghLCVHeNyBD/s2040/20231104_092958.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1PS39fy-rD3YNw4BG0tMSNLXdLkDAvObidWT06keeelTko69UUReBbktQ03LHYfu3siEkuQ-T5fbV8Il6n09WkTZiJSveApy6Hb5QR2Z4DLmeBufmitgtspl_QS7izZdIRoFomYtlKTYz9xC8p8Ter9FVtRNDrZOhx9s5GZ8jmgV3Bnac-ghLCVHeNyBD/w480-h640/20231104_092958.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Thanks for visiting my blog and hope you have a great week.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Take care</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Bracken</i><br /></p><p><br /></p>Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996239089958622569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576286177867675672.post-91838887522173950132023-11-06T15:28:00.003+00:002023-11-06T15:35:41.954+00:00Random makes<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPJ0sNFIOVgwiNfO1cfNHZ9a86gXdxgp0hqgHiurEbii9Bc3xipoh9gu9svWZcafd400yA9BxyDMGgPjov4mLk5bjOoON3CdokrE4u5macS23egZtvNzjSQAWIAY7fY2N-PGwf5zp9wz1TwlA-pZ7pQWMyIf_peYSOTCG8F9Ah1vFfrHMeoTjapZFGM78h/s2040/20231030_173730.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPJ0sNFIOVgwiNfO1cfNHZ9a86gXdxgp0hqgHiurEbii9Bc3xipoh9gu9svWZcafd400yA9BxyDMGgPjov4mLk5bjOoON3CdokrE4u5macS23egZtvNzjSQAWIAY7fY2N-PGwf5zp9wz1TwlA-pZ7pQWMyIf_peYSOTCG8F9Ah1vFfrHMeoTjapZFGM78h/s320/20231030_173730.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8BFuUWyfy7OA6zR-OGK806nlKU4PCfSjc0cKneC18Uk3miu6eyY-1MIzHx2aPfzmUVKKVQUPTrxpjPD9hlousl1BcxffJl-8bOrIYvTrU-N7MlatdhB_6lRKoWCv9o6GJQBN8gFDddUF7UBMUwO4Pm81b5aXzaCTcQQgifZ8Ly8L9aDrY5cjPcxUeCXCt/s2040/20231030_173349.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8BFuUWyfy7OA6zR-OGK806nlKU4PCfSjc0cKneC18Uk3miu6eyY-1MIzHx2aPfzmUVKKVQUPTrxpjPD9hlousl1BcxffJl-8bOrIYvTrU-N7MlatdhB_6lRKoWCv9o6GJQBN8gFDddUF7UBMUwO4Pm81b5aXzaCTcQQgifZ8Ly8L9aDrY5cjPcxUeCXCt/s320/20231030_173349.jpg" width="240" /></a> </p><p>I have a few rather random makes this week. </p><p>Also an <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2023/10/review-of-brother-4234d-overlocker.html" target="_blank">UPDATE on my Review post of my new Brother overlocker</a> -November 4th 2023 so less than 2 months since I got this machine!</p><p>My
Brother overlocker has so far been a let down it has to be said. And to be honest I have so far sewn two items on it both baby clothing so not exactly a very used machine!<br /></p><p>I struggled
to get the needles in when I broke one of them. The needle threader
doesn't work and the Brother customer support say from the photos I sent
them it
should do. The wire goes through the needle but apparently not high
enough to achieve threading. I checked I am getting the wheel that
raises the needle in the correct position and I am so they say its just
weird. Not at all helpful. </p><p>They have said they will look at it though.
When I spoke to them it sounds like despite its a brand new
machine the threader being a disposable /consumable part means I will
probably end up having to pay for them to put a new one on despite I
have never so far used it because it doesn't work.</p><p>I also struggle getting the tension right - never had that with the Janomes! <br /></p><p>So so far I am wishing I bought another Janome! </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8BFuUWyfy7OA6zR-OGK806nlKU4PCfSjc0cKneC18Uk3miu6eyY-1MIzHx2aPfzmUVKKVQUPTrxpjPD9hlousl1BcxffJl-8bOrIYvTrU-N7MlatdhB_6lRKoWCv9o6GJQBN8gFDddUF7UBMUwO4Pm81b5aXzaCTcQQgifZ8Ly8L9aDrY5cjPcxUeCXCt/s2040/20231030_173349.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8BFuUWyfy7OA6zR-OGK806nlKU4PCfSjc0cKneC18Uk3miu6eyY-1MIzHx2aPfzmUVKKVQUPTrxpjPD9hlousl1BcxffJl-8bOrIYvTrU-N7MlatdhB_6lRKoWCv9o6GJQBN8gFDddUF7UBMUwO4Pm81b5aXzaCTcQQgifZ8Ly8L9aDrY5cjPcxUeCXCt/w480-h640/20231030_173349.jpg" width="480" /></a> </p><p>Anyway, on a happier note, I made a Christmas stocking. No pattern so just free-drew this ( free-drawn? I might be british but I seriously do struggle with english, and spelling, as a subject!) and it worked. </p><p>I used a ribbon salvedged from a previous year's Christmas cake though it turned out a bit long for the mantel it will hang from so I tied a knot to shorten it but its still looks fine I think and was well received by the person who it was made for.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPyUgBgreqLijFX2rF2o1EjkRcZ7ZWxIeyK6Wf-XVTVvJ429FDkyjG5AVkUJiIMf6VOvuv5SPRTIX2EH1LEHCozSw0Js7tFDoSFJQXi0GChopwPke0HapkmEAaamks6CcF7KyNdxkOaUjNpE0uN9Lh_XGmsplWc6IBWxRi4QDcIgiJuxftvcpqYIcKMGIu/s2040/20231030_173431.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPyUgBgreqLijFX2rF2o1EjkRcZ7ZWxIeyK6Wf-XVTVvJ429FDkyjG5AVkUJiIMf6VOvuv5SPRTIX2EH1LEHCozSw0Js7tFDoSFJQXi0GChopwPke0HapkmEAaamks6CcF7KyNdxkOaUjNpE0uN9Lh_XGmsplWc6IBWxRi4QDcIgiJuxftvcpqYIcKMGIu/w640-h480/20231030_173431.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br /></p><p>I am going to make a few of these for different familly members but this is my
first so this is my prototype so to speak. The main fabric is off-white upholstery
velvet and the sequins are probably not ideal being stretch sequin braid
but what the hell it works and I am surprisingly happy with how the
first stocking turned out. If I get time I will show you the rest as I
make them but they will all be similar with just an
initial to ID who its going to be for. I toyed with the idea of doing whole names but that
is a lot of sewing and to be honest its not the easiest stuff to sew
onto velvet so I have decided an inital will do. Also not all the familly have short names so it could end up being quite a trial trying to sew some of the whole names - eg Jonathan would take a lot of room up! And an initial works so much better and they will all match as well. <br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQW1uioauzj0jI7kUCANcGHbVsIU6rEAD7DnSnYLlojUn7zHmppBg5BWhsQMhYsF12XfGEpQIV5VxgfRuerQdXfgS4ZshCEwFg58VALh16481lEGwWKCWR0FBl8DQOtYcnvhQT9wFVJFMIWJR8QVNUpycG8oTAX7mf50F9OccxIw_0Fxp2AwZMiA4OANps/s2040/20231030_173848.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQW1uioauzj0jI7kUCANcGHbVsIU6rEAD7DnSnYLlojUn7zHmppBg5BWhsQMhYsF12XfGEpQIV5VxgfRuerQdXfgS4ZshCEwFg58VALh16481lEGwWKCWR0FBl8DQOtYcnvhQT9wFVJFMIWJR8QVNUpycG8oTAX7mf50F9OccxIw_0Fxp2AwZMiA4OANps/w480-h640/20231030_173848.jpg" width="480" /></a> </p><p>I also made some kids clothing. This is a child's dressing gown. Free pattern was from Little Kiwi's Closet and goes from ages 6m to 12 years so brilliant pattern for free and it all lines up etc. Perfect. Thank you so much Little Kiwi's Closet.</p><p><a href="https://littlekiwis.co.nz/childrens-dressing-gown/ " target="_blank">https://littlekiwis.co.nz/childrens-dressing-gown/ </a><br /></p><p></p><p>Though I did slightly alter the pattern since in eg Retail shops dressing gowns for small children have elastic at the back which makes the waist tie shorter and less of a hazzard to strangulation. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFpZvCNxeFjfhCnv16bF04Egyw64I8F4iPuw_FKjyKzF3MjXO9SvvYRWVRjOfWVywtvb-plbysKuhcGkEdmt89zTmgRgC1jzsfF_-qncYmUEm0_hfsVEjN0XJQzzo9xiwQcL3tjSAUY1p7SqC_f9zXIMvxF6B5BiWx5f74VfqN3I4XDOICzkZqGhGgeoQI/s2040/20231030_173625.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFpZvCNxeFjfhCnv16bF04Egyw64I8F4iPuw_FKjyKzF3MjXO9SvvYRWVRjOfWVywtvb-plbysKuhcGkEdmt89zTmgRgC1jzsfF_-qncYmUEm0_hfsVEjN0XJQzzo9xiwQcL3tjSAUY1p7SqC_f9zXIMvxF6B5BiWx5f74VfqN3I4XDOICzkZqGhGgeoQI/w640-h480/20231030_173625.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyTBeAcCWoMI8M12p0pvWmcKZScSkVGxYXVmQvLbUJ-_SaiV1dczexa3_PWvGlEk19Iz4Lr3UEj_CAnyWpRWTTer_xsXiRneMye-uvC7XcNHjmeMzWkERvHLIfoCRPhDgUPzLyl89GGmvXtlwfWA6x-60qh9kmPJiyzMpQDy4z2KxBNmUbJM0BZDHLmv2R/s2040/20231030_173636.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyTBeAcCWoMI8M12p0pvWmcKZScSkVGxYXVmQvLbUJ-_SaiV1dczexa3_PWvGlEk19Iz4Lr3UEj_CAnyWpRWTTer_xsXiRneMye-uvC7XcNHjmeMzWkERvHLIfoCRPhDgUPzLyl89GGmvXtlwfWA6x-60qh9kmPJiyzMpQDy4z2KxBNmUbJM0BZDHLmv2R/w640-h480/20231030_173636.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>This works but actually made the making much more difficult because I could not sew the multiple layers of the fleece and elastic with the overlocker so had to use a zigzag which means its not as neat inside as I wanted. But it works and when I make larger sizes which I intend to then this will not be an issue because I will just add the belt and no elastic or elastic casing.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgwI4hR6QCWbxmUdjwITNWDzmoGlSnCcgE1NR6_i38I7jdfwWUqMpjfRLDYsbSL0WE97eEzhIgkf5Vwmvl9xg_nmMzPRf_lwNij4LQuIeiV2apnBZb93CSg4sfYluyletJ8MpoollN53dfee_0IkKw1e4QEEkiwPHGVwWx0qJq9hgkKPBeZ2_LMoPyOTA0/s2040/20231030_173540.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgwI4hR6QCWbxmUdjwITNWDzmoGlSnCcgE1NR6_i38I7jdfwWUqMpjfRLDYsbSL0WE97eEzhIgkf5Vwmvl9xg_nmMzPRf_lwNij4LQuIeiV2apnBZb93CSg4sfYluyletJ8MpoollN53dfee_0IkKw1e4QEEkiwPHGVwWx0qJq9hgkKPBeZ2_LMoPyOTA0/w640-h480/20231030_173540.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And finally I got a UFO ( unfinished object) sewed and completed which was cut out a year ago and never sewn up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxSPysFR8qey4kMBzrunZ5VFmkJ1cwa4gGxTP8cAfQzc_Zsy84UDcaSRJvJjZLRYNC8wHSp7AYf06Ms1stqM0QftzPDBG_kJ6PnD5AwXtty2cQCTdmckwf08mLjlGReLIYf5wKBfm7CFNj6vO1-tFYcvH9PueYwgco_qFGl2x_060ElZB0I_MsI1v-l4LG/w480-h640/20231106_075321(2).jpg" width="480" /></div><p>This is the same "pixie" pattern I used for my several dresses and tops over the last few years. Really the only thing actually slightly "pixie" about this is the pointy hood and back hem and it works great as a top for real life, but I like it all the same and it should be very warm and cozy with <a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2022/12/festive-pj-trousers-for-mick-me-and.html" target="_blank">my red trousers</a> for winter this year. Also it seems this is an "in" fabric this winter from what I see on the high street. I bought it very cheap when it was not "in" so bonus there as well. The bright red is really a bit OTT for my taste but it will serve over Christmas and through the colder months as loungewear so I don't mind it being so bright then.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiflJabr-qmIQx5HrJ1x-gpbz9M6rmtabXQiOZAQPl4HDh5lzNwJ6Br8DYNaqXG6QsPZptqh-i-bvCWTP9D8FYop1OR3rU0Pzs_B87XxLr2vt2L0hq9KxUqYOdp_y6h55yQ9CuAsx8PrpiMWQbFgmw3I0rtK9FVw0h-x846PWPExEun53xtmdvzeCfWN1yu/s2040/20231106_075309(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiflJabr-qmIQx5HrJ1x-gpbz9M6rmtabXQiOZAQPl4HDh5lzNwJ6Br8DYNaqXG6QsPZptqh-i-bvCWTP9D8FYop1OR3rU0Pzs_B87XxLr2vt2L0hq9KxUqYOdp_y6h55yQ9CuAsx8PrpiMWQbFgmw3I0rtK9FVw0h-x846PWPExEun53xtmdvzeCfWN1yu/w480-h640/20231106_075309(1).jpg" width="480" /></a> <br /></p><p></p><p>This top has inspired me as well. I have a pile of UFO's (literally - each stored in a freezer bag so I keep all the bits in one place to eventually sew them at some distant occasion) so may spend the next few weeks trying to at
least reduce that pile to a reasonable, size if not actually clear it
completely. <br /></p><p>In the meantime I am tracing patterns for coats and
winter jackets and tops (not sure exactly which ones as yet) and this is
not the most interesting thing to be blogging about so I have not so far taken any photos of the tracing. </p><p>Hopefully this is
the year I actually manage to finish a coat off. I tend to start them
and then they become another UFO - maybe something to have a look through the pile of UFOs for in fact and reduce the amount of tracing needed! </p><p>The exception is<a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2022/12/pink-teddy-fur-oversized-hoody.html" target="_blank"> my pink fleece </a>I made
last year but unfortunately thats in storage ready for us to eventually
move house so I do not have it to wear this winter by the looks of
things. Its really not worth my opening loads of sealed boxes and moving stuff around just to find one fleece though right now when I walk the dog I am cold, and its getting colder, so I really have to decide if I am making a coat or not and if not then find one out of storage. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Anyway hope you have a great week and thanks for popping by,</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Bracken</i><br /></p><p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996239089958622569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576286177867675672.post-90628861134520148952023-10-29T11:18:00.001+00:002023-10-29T11:18:06.019+00:00This is not a Halloween top!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD0Od0w-tV0ybOnF_kGohUOSy117-8iqnjyEpmW2MSCvDg7XuIBdAor3Bk9ov24_ufcdQquJ9WTWWnERQH88W9tV8UKZ8C7XRRgoj9IJ_LhwPzN3oOmAWLkhhVUPEVugG-KXeHetZaBXEEV0WlGJH9gB-bl3SSGP8oKLNKlFoNZ7azYIy9-1cwOfO0P6v9/s2040/20231022_142104.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD0Od0w-tV0ybOnF_kGohUOSy117-8iqnjyEpmW2MSCvDg7XuIBdAor3Bk9ov24_ufcdQquJ9WTWWnERQH88W9tV8UKZ8C7XRRgoj9IJ_LhwPzN3oOmAWLkhhVUPEVugG-KXeHetZaBXEEV0WlGJH9gB-bl3SSGP8oKLNKlFoNZ7azYIy9-1cwOfO0P6v9/w480-h640/20231022_142104.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">No really this top is for every day life. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Its just I finally got it sewn up just before Halloween. Still its a bonus I suppose. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguxC8JckxaKPp6wY7Nizda6wQSMubz8NzR_UuiisR2dAQlvnOmgWhbxwmAmQ_CJAg10aFmDlUM7QWFXyEChqY1cT8OwzBvW96uw2-KKRtZggnAAixOARKDnaOW397v3rs5CifKb_2k4xb1S1ZDhknpZZFOXJf7IFbD1Sint9f_glPG-5GPvRrI4yNVAkhh/s3264/20231015_165716.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguxC8JckxaKPp6wY7Nizda6wQSMubz8NzR_UuiisR2dAQlvnOmgWhbxwmAmQ_CJAg10aFmDlUM7QWFXyEChqY1cT8OwzBvW96uw2-KKRtZggnAAixOARKDnaOW397v3rs5CifKb_2k4xb1S1ZDhknpZZFOXJf7IFbD1Sint9f_glPG-5GPvRrI4yNVAkhh/w480-h640/20231015_165716.jpg" width="480" /></a> </p><p>I
bought the fabric which is Oekatex french terry cotton back in the
summer. I suppose though the fabric shops do tend to get halloween
fabric in then to give people time to make things but I bought this just
to wear because its my kind of pattern. <br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_TZYhGaMXXfg7OBPVkd_l6u0N5O_-qkl00J3PhWXbPono_9j9W9y2glqihTmZS3E-ptwXwboA8qyDLQKQefdb0eJGiHH_rhLaH2OhmRrz9RegZMRlrt7vyyH2ylOWqsWzxGR4OUvo2xBmQ7TZBS_hMWihLqDJ99YfuFFVHP-26bLaZA7R6wV9rvAT13ah/s2040/20231022_142101.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_TZYhGaMXXfg7OBPVkd_l6u0N5O_-qkl00J3PhWXbPono_9j9W9y2glqihTmZS3E-ptwXwboA8qyDLQKQefdb0eJGiHH_rhLaH2OhmRrz9RegZMRlrt7vyyH2ylOWqsWzxGR4OUvo2xBmQ7TZBS_hMWihLqDJ99YfuFFVHP-26bLaZA7R6wV9rvAT13ah/w480-h640/20231022_142101.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>The spiders are actually house sinders ( UK ones) because they have that
cross on their body. I do not know the exact species but there is one
living for the last year or so just outside my back door and you have to
be very careful when going out the side gate not to get caught up in
his / her web. My other half who hates spiders really freaks when he
gets caught in it. So far though our resident spider still lives on
despite the web being damaged several times.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq3eBLXnd83VP5vZnVQS7KnTw_jmTefrYg56mdM81wYO4Ro-eCMBQlufzKvxrygNU0DmPQhdYoDyM2u0q6s5BpJaNwS_ni18qzAkfyQ5m52InqT8CuETQ0qQcPLn5ZN2uF0zGh1d5wyTqP7hBeONv3PURg4AEeFG2cgOn5QNFOZR7E9hx3iRkzOnEAWbmv/s3264/20231015_165747.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq3eBLXnd83VP5vZnVQS7KnTw_jmTefrYg56mdM81wYO4Ro-eCMBQlufzKvxrygNU0DmPQhdYoDyM2u0q6s5BpJaNwS_ni18qzAkfyQ5m52InqT8CuETQ0qQcPLn5ZN2uF0zGh1d5wyTqP7hBeONv3PURg4AEeFG2cgOn5QNFOZR7E9hx3iRkzOnEAWbmv/w480-h640/20231015_165747.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Well this top then. </p><p>Its a TNT pattern (McCall,s 6612) and its
made from just 1m of fabric so thats an achievement really. To have the
sleeves long though I had to piece them so added the ruching to make a
feature of this rather than have it look like I ran out of fabric ( as
really I did!). </p><p>I seem to be getting quite good recently at
squeezing tops out of 1m. I managed it with turn back cuffs on my plain
black top and I have used this ruching lengthening idea before as well
and its been worth it, I could get a 3/4 sleeved top from 1m anyway, but
its so much better in wet, nasty, cold UK winters to actually have full
length sleeves, so that tends to be what I aim for.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTch1DPtL7MgVKFx9c45B9Hn_r2V4HbZuP_WXMCk2k0bEQxtnaJjI7CmeZtCuRQPEpSsEAQRtRRdVeZvNqs4pnqQcK1AJJoqFzlgzT14sj6E3HJtVLGNocrl_ztCBuYrwMxSQZ5XnrWAwLPqtNJmJMYZSOzZ_wyW9bl-0RUDMSv4a3PeQU2y9NJeq2lMUL/s3264/20231015_165742.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTch1DPtL7MgVKFx9c45B9Hn_r2V4HbZuP_WXMCk2k0bEQxtnaJjI7CmeZtCuRQPEpSsEAQRtRRdVeZvNqs4pnqQcK1AJJoqFzlgzT14sj6E3HJtVLGNocrl_ztCBuYrwMxSQZ5XnrWAwLPqtNJmJMYZSOzZ_wyW9bl-0RUDMSv4a3PeQU2y9NJeq2lMUL/w480-h640/20231015_165742.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7LZp7V2F89j4ynBFf_AT8hOyG97ojIJ-ZYkAyAImoIERyiNUBWWJ18wRDGryB2Uucqd5VNr-5Z27tg9pK9HaT7D23SZLjdiGzueZLDizvWV7rwol9pvRS2TaNrDJnfXNCziEKll5i7CuQKWPkIEiME33A4ImCiTmzsMnU262uE7PpxA2e0Z5Xx8b9shWL/s2040/20231022_142109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7LZp7V2F89j4ynBFf_AT8hOyG97ojIJ-ZYkAyAImoIERyiNUBWWJ18wRDGryB2Uucqd5VNr-5Z27tg9pK9HaT7D23SZLjdiGzueZLDizvWV7rwol9pvRS2TaNrDJnfXNCziEKll5i7CuQKWPkIEiME33A4ImCiTmzsMnU262uE7PpxA2e0Z5Xx8b9shWL/w480-h640/20231022_142109.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Its a strange one really. I accidentally bought this particular pattern (McCall,s 6612) .
Must have added to basket and forgotten to delete before paying. I tend
to add all contenders to basket then narrow things down, but on this
occassion I bought it by accident, and didn't realise until I received
the order. Postage back was more than the pattern so I kept it, and what
a good idea that was, because I think this actually may be my most made
pattern ever. Just shows you need a few basic patterns how ever boring
they seem on the cover. Most things I made from this pattern look
completely different to the cover versions as does this top. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-WPFlQ9oOSe6mPEHy38U1mu9ZdBk8J543hrDlkwJiBSX_MQYfUQ-MxpBjMKBnPBPH6EGEO0bkwW29t8ZYf6ofkpyLAEpCusMIEWNYQeYuiUL7FUj6m4iXgZPMv9qGvqgr6hCgo-Jh5pgzkoYMnQKtaOv6aGD50_Z5n3fb6uDjj1b1RgHkJlZjBKr9FFYE/s2040/20231022_142112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-WPFlQ9oOSe6mPEHy38U1mu9ZdBk8J543hrDlkwJiBSX_MQYfUQ-MxpBjMKBnPBPH6EGEO0bkwW29t8ZYf6ofkpyLAEpCusMIEWNYQeYuiUL7FUj6m4iXgZPMv9qGvqgr6hCgo-Jh5pgzkoYMnQKtaOv6aGD50_Z5n3fb6uDjj1b1RgHkJlZjBKr9FFYE/w480-h640/20231022_142112.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Here is a close up of my sleeve extension with ruching. You add elastic to the "cuff" first to create the ruching, then sew to the main part of the sleeve before sewing up the side seam. Easy!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnj9VeN1lhbetX2cf16TDaDbL-NZ4ZR-bfDCPjLy8LjDzGXj02LZyRIrhvyg6nASgtnPMiPyUh025WfvwgjL9s4Bu8TFI4FB9umHvq7qFyJsKP94zeRzZ8YYJn1uTXmb5wX6TnlvorUjlitK5QjIUp6VQepnVDxY6qLdr0M3EuvnDdnBQDMrnA0kZqMSlm/s3264/20231015_165747.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnj9VeN1lhbetX2cf16TDaDbL-NZ4ZR-bfDCPjLy8LjDzGXj02LZyRIrhvyg6nASgtnPMiPyUh025WfvwgjL9s4Bu8TFI4FB9umHvq7qFyJsKP94zeRzZ8YYJn1uTXmb5wX6TnlvorUjlitK5QjIUp6VQepnVDxY6qLdr0M3EuvnDdnBQDMrnA0kZqMSlm/w480-h640/20231015_165747.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Its also the first long sleeved top made in french terry that is tight
fitting. This fabric though has lycra and is quite stretchy so no reason
not to use for fitted garments. So why not try a full long sleeved
fitted top? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5cZYhWHIYIKIv0ghs3PGpv8057XKr71tkOISPUbjLygMB_-5xFkQq85ZE-DzjgXHF0WqXLUZy2gXcgShMN2tx6WVEWDhFtHlWeGtUiEyxOapBRIdZij-Xck-qyJ3oD6aRWIfSeK5f1Y-a0yHafChnJ_-wtNVjZjoOYhcjhW53I2xLwRDbtd5JI8TDYC_y/s2040/20231022_142052.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5cZYhWHIYIKIv0ghs3PGpv8057XKr71tkOISPUbjLygMB_-5xFkQq85ZE-DzjgXHF0WqXLUZy2gXcgShMN2tx6WVEWDhFtHlWeGtUiEyxOapBRIdZij-Xck-qyJ3oD6aRWIfSeK5f1Y-a0yHafChnJ_-wtNVjZjoOYhcjhW53I2xLwRDbtd5JI8TDYC_y/w480-h640/20231022_142052.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgus9O44zT61b0giyzbUVuQrQxSgeG8RqOeMX5hkJkVHG_8tBir9gxwT1IodzJYI471Q8Wb_kf-QLp2FIkGO78T30W3nPBO5qpc-VmA467-ltbegpVLtsT_7A5t5Pn94UfI_959qaHBIMCZsp9JfzNYM3-m9ehLRnKA0sTgiWE79w2Bwwma2-NgnDpe1kcO/s2040/20231022_142109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgus9O44zT61b0giyzbUVuQrQxSgeG8RqOeMX5hkJkVHG_8tBir9gxwT1IodzJYI471Q8Wb_kf-QLp2FIkGO78T30W3nPBO5qpc-VmA467-ltbegpVLtsT_7A5t5Pn94UfI_959qaHBIMCZsp9JfzNYM3-m9ehLRnKA0sTgiWE79w2Bwwma2-NgnDpe1kcO/w480-h640/20231022_142109.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGkHsNT-2vwAY8K5yO7n-VDAmL3Mdl6YWw_aytnVraMjZOu4s5eEiZWofmtbZZgzPKfO79vkAAF5hRCVS029m2U1USa_UbOdwKgyYGbmgZcHoWqMB9BU2PY-7Vzd_vg5DcJK82RyMcMnplJTMGHvRyO-5RJRS50YZDec2ewGWe82sq048KyjWi68l3djf5/s2040/20231022_142107.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGkHsNT-2vwAY8K5yO7n-VDAmL3Mdl6YWw_aytnVraMjZOu4s5eEiZWofmtbZZgzPKfO79vkAAF5hRCVS029m2U1USa_UbOdwKgyYGbmgZcHoWqMB9BU2PY-7Vzd_vg5DcJK82RyMcMnplJTMGHvRyO-5RJRS50YZDec2ewGWe82sq048KyjWi68l3djf5/w480-h640/20231022_142107.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />So far I have worn this twice and its looking like a big success so I am very happy with the 1m of fabric I bought for this. When looking back at these photos I found it interesting I had chosen to wear it both times with my rather lovely and very comfy tracksuit trousers which are also made from the same range of french terry fabric. That was not thought out but just happened.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Anyway I wish you all a very Happy Halloween and if you do celebrate it Happy Samhain. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Thanks for popping by, </p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Bracken</i><br /></p>Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996239089958622569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576286177867675672.post-18272593864656545782023-10-19T17:01:00.006+01:002023-10-19T17:04:37.097+01:00Green baby aran completed - size 12 months.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijqcNVh-vZRa_xtUSU2JEleGXj42jc5X8dXjNABW3dL5gjT3McVATZ_sv8uYdCpW3qhQOc_0IWClQwHNIV-K5fhLzq3rNgxn-a3QlRS_zOBbgvrTaAEudBSDuMPOv8-B6-iSJaMLRs2CRq76XtWvVJbXiM0Ul__Awm19Zn29U0dts2VrvuYkZSRmp5AtIs/s2040/20231018_114402.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijqcNVh-vZRa_xtUSU2JEleGXj42jc5X8dXjNABW3dL5gjT3McVATZ_sv8uYdCpW3qhQOc_0IWClQwHNIV-K5fhLzq3rNgxn-a3QlRS_zOBbgvrTaAEudBSDuMPOv8-B6-iSJaMLRs2CRq76XtWvVJbXiM0Ul__Awm19Zn29U0dts2VrvuYkZSRmp5AtIs/w640-h480/20231018_114402.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p> This is an up-size ( is that a word?) of my original baby cardigan/ jacket which was knitted for a newborn. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0dJWxEnuhtI6H7AMbRcb0t21cg2i1TNYJFJ6pXfm0jlKtd6E6BmLCVru4_2hN2wuoQoARsJRtRLB_L3bvuYM4QnV8aAOpIsCDIOk2xCOY5GXuH1dzEtuvh6hmCdt-9IXCtLpxEn4VFNzyi8FQcTwwecxRZOAVThZNxfz7k0waKJbuEtaKQPLN_qF0tSAc/s2040/20231018_114416.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0dJWxEnuhtI6H7AMbRcb0t21cg2i1TNYJFJ6pXfm0jlKtd6E6BmLCVru4_2hN2wuoQoARsJRtRLB_L3bvuYM4QnV8aAOpIsCDIOk2xCOY5GXuH1dzEtuvh6hmCdt-9IXCtLpxEn4VFNzyi8FQcTwwecxRZOAVThZNxfz7k0waKJbuEtaKQPLN_qF0tSAc/w640-h480/20231018_114416.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br /></p><p>You can see the size difference here:</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcWMndVGqFQAzOph7on4bju5x_uEagktoQWWnFtZ0wsgEnfpujkGicTNjBeGg-HAlOlwB6edDfPLo52WDmhjPo4ozTJdx60UNjuY5pXEhBmhEtvOH_pYRbltYNy7erlfbJSx3AnR13f7U8tsrCJQOQ6M169R6MaZ0VDhtYbiHMPwEy8FdM76NbvTe7azYf/s2040/20231018_114449.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcWMndVGqFQAzOph7on4bju5x_uEagktoQWWnFtZ0wsgEnfpujkGicTNjBeGg-HAlOlwB6edDfPLo52WDmhjPo4ozTJdx60UNjuY5pXEhBmhEtvOH_pYRbltYNy7erlfbJSx3AnR13f7U8tsrCJQOQ6M169R6MaZ0VDhtYbiHMPwEy8FdM76NbvTe7azYf/w640-h480/20231018_114449.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0DEwA51B2X9FTsT9SAn7O5iENURVxvrG5h6Ltium1RVll9mRAsy7dt4QDB8GSSreYrjrs1PLpe81iwTyJFjXcd4s3rV78GuuKLiU5nYppGrZBwJS5-IRn8AifnRVKWy_b-5U0PXcCGBl9LtTlhnUTK2f2yQc907uAvqocbPtPQXueYRhwz5KtY40y9jzS/s3264/20231018_114507.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0DEwA51B2X9FTsT9SAn7O5iENURVxvrG5h6Ltium1RVll9mRAsy7dt4QDB8GSSreYrjrs1PLpe81iwTyJFjXcd4s3rV78GuuKLiU5nYppGrZBwJS5-IRn8AifnRVKWy_b-5U0PXcCGBl9LtTlhnUTK2f2yQc907uAvqocbPtPQXueYRhwz5KtY40y9jzS/w480-h640/20231018_114507.jpg" width="480" /></a> <br /></p><p>This version also has a cable down the centre of each sleeve which the original didn't since that would have made it too bulky for a new born baby I think. You can also see there are more panels to make this bigger but with hindsight I should have done a stocking stitch edge on each side not the reversed stocking stitch I used. I think that would have looked better, Maybe I will do that if I knit aother next year though it will have to be in a different yarn due to this being the end of the green. I do have a few scraps left but not enough to make another of these in bright green anyway.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9DT0y1dxyLp9S7KnBeoXnX-QdoMYM1wZ692SMy1wnBeoyxxjTjgq5dDPeUYEAocmQpYEyZmGSxTaURzf_M5rSkA0W8ZXidg18Gh6X677KU512rVYtnNqH4ZKWHgQbAoDfcS7gGyy3F7BWf2LGB2zRib1302mjahyphenhyphenFX3Gfu11j-5Y21kARASFu-T3nNSZ2/s2040/20231018_114427.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9DT0y1dxyLp9S7KnBeoXnX-QdoMYM1wZ692SMy1wnBeoyxxjTjgq5dDPeUYEAocmQpYEyZmGSxTaURzf_M5rSkA0W8ZXidg18Gh6X677KU512rVYtnNqH4ZKWHgQbAoDfcS7gGyy3F7BWf2LGB2zRib1302mjahyphenhyphenFX3Gfu11j-5Y21kARASFu-T3nNSZ2/w640-h480/20231018_114427.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I have not blocked this yet. Its just as fiished being sewn up.<br />I think I have two extra rows on some of these sleeve cables but I am still unsure so left it alone. It will bug me all the next few months when I see baby wearing this I expect. I do not think most people will see it though - thats if I am right and its not quite identical on both sleeves. I am not good at counting rows on cables. I used stitch markers for the front and back so they are correct but I got a bit lazy on the sleeves. Should know better really!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZf2Ta-R6X8Gmi3i8VO4JXn4ML2nZz4vtf7ZAGXDmfuw0TVryc3n2G_z_RjeYq1U0w1UhqS4V7pH6ssM0dJC_v1CiNGcbv57zSXgBbJGWp3mRbjzjFHFxcdhLdvC256xj5FSxyfbimeLeK_mcBQ_yNKb2TkwnyDKmeJEBO9JHPYrHUa9z9IzqI_CQtoFTq/s3264/20231018_114459.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZf2Ta-R6X8Gmi3i8VO4JXn4ML2nZz4vtf7ZAGXDmfuw0TVryc3n2G_z_RjeYq1U0w1UhqS4V7pH6ssM0dJC_v1CiNGcbv57zSXgBbJGWp3mRbjzjFHFxcdhLdvC256xj5FSxyfbimeLeK_mcBQ_yNKb2TkwnyDKmeJEBO9JHPYrHUa9z9IzqI_CQtoFTq/s320/20231018_114459.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>That newborn version actually fitted the child in question
until he was 5 months old. He was born at just 2.4kg though. The latest
version is for 12 month old average sized baby. Both are my own design
so there is currently no pattern for them other than in my own
notebook. <p></p><p>However, I recently bought this book to teach me to write knitting
patterns with a view to publishing them so watch this space for if I
actually manage to achieve that. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicNDvzL18NL4UaWckHxy_HvY3M0kTWfXIH_8DliGePnERFvu_2iG1Y6_OsQLGC8PJxfEJt8TcuA0Wd0Ko3JQZWCLwQj8Tm_CftlVO_Esfydab6jtxWtzlAOsLLV_QrhWNR8lTaTjewN_wH_zPpSTO4pN0sdq3_4srd72CR9LOO2jfF8AHurj69dDKcMB6F/s2040/20231019_165459.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicNDvzL18NL4UaWckHxy_HvY3M0kTWfXIH_8DliGePnERFvu_2iG1Y6_OsQLGC8PJxfEJt8TcuA0Wd0Ko3JQZWCLwQj8Tm_CftlVO_Esfydab6jtxWtzlAOsLLV_QrhWNR8lTaTjewN_wH_zPpSTO4pN0sdq3_4srd72CR9LOO2jfF8AHurj69dDKcMB6F/w480-h640/20231019_165459.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p> What else can I say? </p><p>Its the same green acrylic DK yarn, which came
from Aldi, as the previous version and also as the<a href="https://brackencrafts.blogspot.com/2023/04/no-sewing-week.html" target="_blank"> frog jumper and hat </a>and should go ok with the hat as well which will be a bonus for its
owner. </p><p>This one measures 22 inches or around 56cm ( 55.88
apparently!) around the chest. Thats what most 12m old patterns say it
should measure to I just aimed for that. I have not yet given it to its
owner so I hope this is the correct size.</p><p>Its actually taken me
ages to get this finished. I began it I think in June. The first one
took 2 weeks. But life has just not been helpful to my crafting in the
last few months with various relatives being ill and then my Dad passing
and its just seemed there is no time for mundane enjoyable things like
knitting. <br /></p><p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEQjIyUYqD_0ESZaAZIF71ghHRNNZGUU7WUqzdBug5lhhs1VbSnn1aZXaf7zctMYVgSSai5XlmF7cQyw663oVNpA3lTlhZT18CQkIjhG0rbNhmRVhx9r9ttw1c56NiqkngwjXfjWtmKmzCFQALcwxAlqQrOfOfNhB_Zbd16NOK7sJv7xmlhI9adQyTDsSD/s2040/20231018_114400.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEQjIyUYqD_0ESZaAZIF71ghHRNNZGUU7WUqzdBug5lhhs1VbSnn1aZXaf7zctMYVgSSai5XlmF7cQyw663oVNpA3lTlhZT18CQkIjhG0rbNhmRVhx9r9ttw1c56NiqkngwjXfjWtmKmzCFQALcwxAlqQrOfOfNhB_Zbd16NOK7sJv7xmlhI9adQyTDsSD/s320/20231018_114400.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCGCc60Zo4ALQ6zkWqLolzuigjpHG1n5etqpMnXdN5bQaro7rf1fbBtq_TNtEtgKrs3TGzidEM8p8IbfgqrHStyln42j57rw_Cp0OK6SXS68SHZkePDH9wd4zdrUjP5BZPpYDyR-ULqFAG8ByfG8GU0lSIr9cHhodAQ8LlXVxy1GIbNrgasXPVv75ckqVz/s2040/20231018_114414.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2040" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCGCc60Zo4ALQ6zkWqLolzuigjpHG1n5etqpMnXdN5bQaro7rf1fbBtq_TNtEtgKrs3TGzidEM8p8IbfgqrHStyln42j57rw_Cp0OK6SXS68SHZkePDH9wd4zdrUjP5BZPpYDyR-ULqFAG8ByfG8GU0lSIr9cHhodAQ8LlXVxy1GIbNrgasXPVv75ckqVz/s320/20231018_114414.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />I sincerely hope going forward we have better luck than we have so far had in 2023. Hopefully the ill time has now settled and we can just get back to normality.<br /></p><p>Anyway at least this week I do feel I achieved something just by actually getting round to sewing this little cardi up and finishing it at last. Its also cold now in the UK so I expect it should get a lot of wear over the next few months.</p><p>Thanks for popping by and have a great week won't you. Go and do whatever you really want. Take some time out to be free and relax. Life is just too short for all this working we all seem to do instead of having fun.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Take care </p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Bracken</i><br /></p>Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996239089958622569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-576286177867675672.post-19565623897309984942023-10-10T11:53:00.003+01:002023-11-04T10:35:31.411+00:00Review of the Brother 4234D Overlocker<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLXr1t0imgqL9z5fWYr5fGRzYPGtLmsioBeyeLYALLLJT6xtBqjZQZXOUUmbiycAbANeVNLeMW9rCp6SN0pm-ky7OWyyJmqb4lNTF_DdeoznXIqI2eCYRJ2wGAR5Sk18B8WCUyPZUN-EXolwwuL3XBZcPmArzsccG7SIRviPggkwz4hdSepJKLznfSMqpW/s2040/20230927_160810.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLXr1t0imgqL9z5fWYr5fGRzYPGtLmsioBeyeLYALLLJT6xtBqjZQZXOUUmbiycAbANeVNLeMW9rCp6SN0pm-ky7OWyyJmqb4lNTF_DdeoznXIqI2eCYRJ2wGAR5Sk18B8WCUyPZUN-EXolwwuL3XBZcPmArzsccG7SIRviPggkwz4hdSepJKLznfSMqpW/w480-h640/20230927_160810.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>This is a slightly different type of blog post but <i>is totally </i>related to what I normally post about because this is my new overlocker and since I use overlockers far more than a regular sewing machine ( I think!) it makes sense to get the right one - for you anyway - so I intend to do my very best here to explain the Pros and the Cons of this model.<p></p><p>First of all and I have to say I found this a real plus when I read up on the different models is the fact you can move the lower looper to make it easy to thread and on both my old Janomes this is a terrible problem to the extent I sometimes get so wound up trying over and over again to get the thing threaded I actually stop, give up and wait for a day or two to go back and try again. I also found it is often either luck you get the thing threaded or if its dark and you have no luck that day threading is virtually impossible by electric ight. Even a torch helps little.</p><p>But this model has a bit that moves!! The entire looper bit underneath - sorry I do not have the technical names for this part but if you ever tried to use an overlocker and had to thread it you will kow what I am on about:</p><p>All you have to do is open the front, locate this blue slider</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3L5OzgBcWQit6QpkXSzy2ufb6BnkcXJqwoIyZzY623zsiu8YJJC3uYs-fqCrgyR-ozNr19HKp95QcIs44yeGLj_TcrbSlMwvFvTNWtogPddFGSNmT7TIlONUTsewv7dT2m2O08N2JmHPnfJB_CvT4bQdBhX_D1WZ4bDhazjkCSviruF0q5886AMZqCkfm/s2040/20230927_160906.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3L5OzgBcWQit6QpkXSzy2ufb6BnkcXJqwoIyZzY623zsiu8YJJC3uYs-fqCrgyR-ozNr19HKp95QcIs44yeGLj_TcrbSlMwvFvTNWtogPddFGSNmT7TIlONUTsewv7dT2m2O08N2JmHPnfJB_CvT4bQdBhX_D1WZ4bDhazjkCSviruF0q5886AMZqCkfm/w480-h640/20230927_160906.jpg" width="480" /></a> </p><p> and the lower looper part moves so its really easy to thread it.</p><p>Below normal position:<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW6UD4yfEuVrFRMoPvmA9Zj2pi7rA5I8VFysGr6bMVr88MH_RqCVL4nPt6xh71jvBk7ESmQ0FP0LWeVsDHyjGG5wt5l1BcZlnZd6BGGagIzO5W4R-qntmTLQfoH-CCCnzpT6JyMncPC1dPhs1KHdXU9CUjtpTa0K75_wICJz3KaFjnnexgToInHw0xO8ox/s2040/20230927_160941.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW6UD4yfEuVrFRMoPvmA9Zj2pi7rA5I8VFysGr6bMVr88MH_RqCVL4nPt6xh71jvBk7ESmQ0FP0LWeVsDHyjGG5wt5l1BcZlnZd6BGGagIzO5W4R-qntmTLQfoH-CCCnzpT6JyMncPC1dPhs1KHdXU9CUjtpTa0K75_wICJz3KaFjnnexgToInHw0xO8ox/w480-h640/20230927_160941.jpg" width="480" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Threader part moves accross: <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-75ptv_vi7jukhx4khzOHcAXWQrebgaQJsHVVUGnnRmsebP3CD5vTAII9c_FoHrOQBe60_E5pGABjHu7Q9K1wyjpaZykqr8FP8DVcYpu_aO4X0f-ra80V2BDoIkrkMPJaW6Z4I6XRnjZwc2x3EgTlNNkLXRzoFsgfsEnI9drLc3aUSSvXQTVU1O2n7cOb/s2040/20230927_160945.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-75ptv_vi7jukhx4khzOHcAXWQrebgaQJsHVVUGnnRmsebP3CD5vTAII9c_FoHrOQBe60_E5pGABjHu7Q9K1wyjpaZykqr8FP8DVcYpu_aO4X0f-ra80V2BDoIkrkMPJaW6Z4I6XRnjZwc2x3EgTlNNkLXRzoFsgfsEnI9drLc3aUSSvXQTVU1O2n7cOb/w480-h640/20230927_160945.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKb_q8YdecM35cYYZTZVxT60R-m-0oc3VyODWTXmJWqX7m2uWnwN7SVXwsfMnVJ1QZU9i12OWrYEfxgAxct5jTZPuYHDtXklPM9GpODuxINoeBKAX5DRNLk1YEHD8mNxXKpzpqIZVIYxRFC0EZaVOUE5aK5m3TuvvWuWfFgD_KtQT8x8rmQCSnVvxb-9gz/s2040/20230927_160950.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKb_q8YdecM35cYYZTZVxT60R-m-0oc3VyODWTXmJWqX7m2uWnwN7SVXwsfMnVJ1QZU9i12OWrYEfxgAxct5jTZPuYHDtXklPM9GpODuxINoeBKAX5DRNLk1YEHD8mNxXKpzpqIZVIYxRFC0EZaVOUE5aK5m3TuvvWuWfFgD_KtQT8x8rmQCSnVvxb-9gz/w480-h640/20230927_160950.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p></p><p>Thread easily and push back to where it lives for sewing and Job Done!</p><p>Next possible Pro - I am actually not sure but that could be a Pro. I just need to get used to this one. To lift the needle/foot the lifter lever is on the right not where it usually lives behind the foot:</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBvirTCPnYHJNw8cC-vh3kobtwL5K3_V8fiLqzqO9V3A_RHQwIkx_J6q3VXtLTBivGLCOEmO5cJLPWH07J-NsMc-qCmOw6rMGgltJWjC4fzzsUep9xsP0Bip6otTLvEEN2j7PNVIi0vXBlvKU7WPMvL1a_skZu9VuxCCBKq9KZG1os2a8HbdMxP-XNRSdj/s2040/20230927_160825.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBvirTCPnYHJNw8cC-vh3kobtwL5K3_V8fiLqzqO9V3A_RHQwIkx_J6q3VXtLTBivGLCOEmO5cJLPWH07J-NsMc-qCmOw6rMGgltJWjC4fzzsUep9xsP0Bip6otTLvEEN2j7PNVIi0vXBlvKU7WPMvL1a_skZu9VuxCCBKq9KZG1os2a8HbdMxP-XNRSdj/w480-h640/20230927_160825.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />I am not used to this so its seriously slowing me down but once I get used to it that might actually make it safer to sew with. Not sure TBH. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixk7wC-seWzt7BO3RXpa5zwJJAIgTHiTfrwfpFNdp4fOY0n4yKQsC0Q8JH0qfeCzgZciIdUsS3WEk3ZNqKKXKK0o3uwkQK9iuF1Vtp_ZHq7qYm8Wy6sJHRXat8lukzZkYeAn1er8AJOFDfsHkdI46NvOyI4nHTeJgEmmUusBzytDpeTBbEpQiUC6mQ-vlE/s2040/20230927_160828.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixk7wC-seWzt7BO3RXpa5zwJJAIgTHiTfrwfpFNdp4fOY0n4yKQsC0Q8JH0qfeCzgZciIdUsS3WEk3ZNqKKXKK0o3uwkQK9iuF1Vtp_ZHq7qYm8Wy6sJHRXat8lukzZkYeAn1er8AJOFDfsHkdI46NvOyI4nHTeJgEmmUusBzytDpeTBbEpQiUC6mQ-vlE/w480-h640/20230927_160828.jpg" width="480" /></a> </p><p>Anyway its worth a mention. It might be a Pro or a Con depending on what you like.<br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJA618KJFFW7HKunveOBtPghKmbwkwz_sHzmvLJ67PnhQiiIZjLw6X21JCM3dkfFbnggOwnYEk2CDdCjV0YIMKPL17G6CiRe2uvanlwvVv3to73dir8y5wF3Jvh981umxjknYZdGxVVKoH-n1dkWBQ1vzpc_uduO0TGEeGeT8jPChtUrNXasSsmiofqr1F/s2040/20230927_160841.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJA618KJFFW7HKunveOBtPghKmbwkwz_sHzmvLJ67PnhQiiIZjLw6X21JCM3dkfFbnggOwnYEk2CDdCjV0YIMKPL17G6CiRe2uvanlwvVv3to73dir8y5wF3Jvh981umxjknYZdGxVVKoH-n1dkWBQ1vzpc_uduO0TGEeGeT8jPChtUrNXasSsmiofqr1F/w480-h640/20230927_160841.jpg" width="480" /></a> </p><p>Raising the needles fully is really easy and thats got to be a plus because you have a mark to the highest point where on my other you need to do it by eye. See above there is a centre point which works to show needle up point.</p><p>Now then the weird stuff. </p><p>This is not necessarilly a Pro or a Con just its unusual (for me anyway) to have a machine where you need to thread the left needle first. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigccim4NgNB7hBy3wAJTG4Ojn-0FmQKOE1lNSmpLEg21Hba9B-VAVh_Buz3YqWG-XSLjl3hYeXL5T_mLM76ZgiscnjMu3lppAX0TcWYBCMyv2-jKlSmI6F_l5QTVQGYLEjareCVRWHzoOoP362rVixzY6GYKjhOQqY7tGllWiV4pT7zZhvXOKhSvqlbILC/w480-h640/20230927_161001.jpg" width="480" /></div><p>You have to select which needle to thread by this switch/ lever. Its easy since they are labelled "L" and "R". So quite straight forward.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB9GIcwAfxD1fRUeLRmjoPqV-CGqqrHzfxwID3dtx9_OdYM2enCb7m33C1APOBcioKUpq7qDp4LvN4vxE0acoLV1gUB3GVkRvpqQIpe3BL-b8EC9rUzXXpRMQsQjOCSO3_qB9lyxYQL1Bljlj3kXX105oBIEP2uqvXyRh9sFzIJ5OEXTZS8vtHggCy9GYy/s2040/20230927_161006.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB9GIcwAfxD1fRUeLRmjoPqV-CGqqrHzfxwID3dtx9_OdYM2enCb7m33C1APOBcioKUpq7qDp4LvN4vxE0acoLV1gUB3GVkRvpqQIpe3BL-b8EC9rUzXXpRMQsQjOCSO3_qB9lyxYQL1Bljlj3kXX105oBIEP2uqvXyRh9sFzIJ5OEXTZS8vtHggCy9GYy/w480-h640/20230927_161006.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Thread guide is straightforward for all threads so you just follow etc.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9yPeF17N4Uj1O3po3CKM9WsEl6axhK9sYR2nwsIhNm2ROw38O1s8hSqz6Jjv-dtn7g99Qo_11KS4xirgG3RR64HZiPWRX3x8W_AqCnYQvL9hGjpeIjYVSFvW1MqGZUOUuiViEF_0rBX23Lwi3lsjlM_U0vM_mucJKXIL4KqynoMBQs8mpEi4jLg5RvDH1/s2040/20230927_161014.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9yPeF17N4Uj1O3po3CKM9WsEl6axhK9sYR2nwsIhNm2ROw38O1s8hSqz6Jjv-dtn7g99Qo_11KS4xirgG3RR64HZiPWRX3x8W_AqCnYQvL9hGjpeIjYVSFvW1MqGZUOUuiViEF_0rBX23Lwi3lsjlM_U0vM_mucJKXIL4KqynoMBQs8mpEi4jLg5RvDH1/w480-h640/20230927_161014.jpg" width="480" /></a> <br /></p><p>You can remove the side to make overlocking sleeves easier. Anyway this is sold as a Pro but personally I have sewn a sleeves and I did not find it really any easier than with my old one so not sure this counts really as a Pro but there you know about it.</p><p>And maybe the removable bit on the Left to make sleeve edges easier
might be useful but right now I just sewed a sleeve and left it on. So
Jury is out on that but I will not be throwing that bit away anyway. I
might just leave it on except when I remember its there or actually
need to use it. </p><p><b>Now Cons</b> and this is a biggy<br /></p><p>A MAJOR MAJOR CON!!!</p><p>How the hell do you change the needle if you break it?</p><p>Or if like me you tend to change regularly because they get blunt and the machine just runs better with nice new sharp needles?</p><p>Well I am hoping its just the first time I had this problem because I have only needed to put in a new needle once due to me breaking the thing but I have to say this was hard. It took me and my partner FOUR HOURS to just get a new needle into the slot.<br /></p><p>We did eventually manage to change a needle but I already dread having to do it again. You just cannot get them to locate. I had good needles too not some cheaper Chinese ones which I tend to top up with when I do a lot of sewing. Might not for a while, and just use the expensive ones in the hope they will stay sharp a bit longer. Anyway Changing a needle is a complete nightmare. It certainly wipes out the brilliant lower looper easy threading Pro for me. I prefer to have the normal problems with that and have a super fast easy needle change. I change needle more often than I totally rethread my machine.</p><p><br /></p><p>OK other Cons:</p><p>*This machine comes with a CD which is supposed to give you basics on how to use it. My CD did not play in either CD player, DVD player, PC etc etc. Tried every thinga nd even tried an external CD player on my PC but that did;'t work either. Thanks heaven for YouTube.</p><p>*Unless you know what you are doing this is set up and sold so you have
to call a dealer to help you and pay another couple of £100 to just get
to use the thing. I did't. I have my partner who is used to bailing me
out and fixing the old machines when I reck them and I have the last 9
years of virtually daily using an overlocker to fall back on. Machine cost me £419 so I really did not want to pay another £80+20% VAT call out fee, plus the fee to then set it up on top of that. Bought from Amazon if you want one. <br /></p><p>* Similar to above but worth stating anyway. This machine is not set up when you get it so if you do not have any idea on how to totally set up everything - tension, cutters in right place ( mine had been disconnected), stitch length/width etc etc pay the extra £20-50 and buy from a dealer who will not only set it up for you but also show you what it does. I am still working it out after a month and I am used to using an overlocker that is quite similar.</p><p>* I have always bought an overlocker with a few metres/yards of thread to try it out. This comes with nothing. Yes they never give you much but its nice when you get a new toy to be able to play straight away. I actually used old reels I have to start this one off, but I know it works now, so have ordered new overlocker thread, which yes you have to do anyway, but its a bit like being a kid at Christmas and you get a toy and no batteries. I think Brother should provide a small amount of thread and of course you can then also see easily how to thread the thing. </p><p>Also when you start out the easiest way to change the thread is to knot the old thread onto the new thread and just pull it through. It what I always try to do hence its actually quite rare I have to completely rethread the thing and that nullifies somewhat the Pro of being able to easily rethread the bottom looper.</p><p>*Finally this is sold with a tray to catch the offcuts of fabric and threads. See front tray below.<br /></p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9VS3CUk2JDQ6O2uJIrpHEpPoi7jC6Tq-CQqVXL1Cn_-CVICA9t_ZMKYUIJS2T06X2iL1xYyyI20KBklyvnfZy5pCIF7a0n1ouRtAfKw6pbvGPJZct5EU446jQ23D3fc5qrXULTXE1WFV1OFuvVqZF8PsTgJcUMZ90AOcRKITNnWb6SMvd_bLyrc9z-oQd/s2040/20230927_161726.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9VS3CUk2JDQ6O2uJIrpHEpPoi7jC6Tq-CQqVXL1Cn_-CVICA9t_ZMKYUIJS2T06X2iL1xYyyI20KBklyvnfZy5pCIF7a0n1ouRtAfKw6pbvGPJZct5EU446jQ23D3fc5qrXULTXE1WFV1OFuvVqZF8PsTgJcUMZ90AOcRKITNnWb6SMvd_bLyrc9z-oQd/w480-h640/20230927_161726.jpg" width="480" /></a> </p><p>Years ago I actually started off saving these to stuff cushions. They are fine for eg Floor cushions. I do not bother these days but if you want to avoid sending all those offcust t landfill its something to do with them. Now I use the odd offcut to tie my patterns into tubes to store but otherwise I decided my fabric stash is too big anyway so I just do not want to add any more fabric bits to it so they go in the bin. If you do like to collect the bits or if you hate mess then this <i>might</i> be useful. </p><p>For me it just slows me down and gets in the way. Its not for me a Pro but actually a Con ( because it might be why this machine is £20 more than my old Janomes? I don't know but I am not yet convinced this machine is better really) and this tray will probably end up going in the bin. Right now its a new machine and I have still got it. But I do not like it. Yes having the offcuts go on the floor is messy but they are safe there and don't get caught in my current sewing project and a few minutes of using this extra says to me thats whats going to happen so No Dont Like that either.</p>So heres the overlocker as I am using it most of the time:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGtqyBf9_X9Om_xZo5XDFlBHZYUx3vramXgvT1jxuH0YQKl5LBE9sw6ZWxiO6uu4a5Pa3CCbIXxAQqVfBmh_bQEzzdEHyeuqCyBw8Go-2XDqiEYFTw4JzhzEMZnFm2zVQkdTc35ZdcIv1vT6HQrEVQDrAnxQQ5tsdLAIJXR2ZmqhASpi6uMNYsW2QmXTiT/s2040/20230927_161751.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGtqyBf9_X9Om_xZo5XDFlBHZYUx3vramXgvT1jxuH0YQKl5LBE9sw6ZWxiO6uu4a5Pa3CCbIXxAQqVfBmh_bQEzzdEHyeuqCyBw8Go-2XDqiEYFTw4JzhzEMZnFm2zVQkdTc35ZdcIv1vT6HQrEVQDrAnxQQ5tsdLAIJXR2ZmqhASpi6uMNYsW2QmXTiT/w480-h640/20230927_161751.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I think ultimately there is just one question and I cannot yet answer that because this is new. </p><p>Will it last longer or perform better than the cheaper cousin the Janomes? </p><p>I own both a Janome 8002DX and a Janome 9300DX and I have simply worn them out. The 8002 was new in 2015. The 9003 I think around 2019 so I should know by 2027 because if its similar it will work well for 4 years then be a total nightmare that requires constant fixing to run it and rarely sews even a top without some hitch, adjustment or similar.<br /></p><p>Time and lots of sewing will answer the question and I promise once I have that answer I will be adding it to this post. Ah and this post is going out later than it should for which I am sorry, but this took a lot longer for me to write due to being quite analytical rather than my usual: I made this and this works and this didn't, or this pattern works great and this pattern is rubbish etc etc.</p><p>I hope this helps someone who has the same dilemma I had on what to buy and / or where to buy from - overlocker-wise that is.</p><p> </p><p><b>UPDATE November 4th 2023 so less than 2 months since I got this delivered!</b><br /></p><p>My overlocker has so far been a let down it has to be said. I struggled
to get the needles in when I broke one of them. The needle threader
doesn't work and the Brother customer support say from the photos I sent them it
should do. The wire goes through the needle but apparently not high enough to achieve threading. I checked I am getting the wheel that riases the needle in the correct position and I am so they say its just weird. Not at all helpful. They have said they will look at it though. When I spoke to them it sounds like despite its a brand new
machine the threader being a disposable /consumable part means I will
probably end up having to pay for them to put a new one on despite I
have never so far used it because it doesn't work.</p><p>I also struggle getting the tension right - never had that with the Janomes! <br /></p>So so far I am wishing I bought another Janome! <p> </p><p style="text-align: center;">Take care and have a great week, </p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Bracken</i><br /></p><p><br /></p>Bracken Crafts- 100 garmentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996239089958622569noreply@blogger.com2