Greetings Unravelers!
On Sunday, I had 3 sweatshirts and a skirt that were all ready for the sewing… and this morning, I just have one last sweatshirt to go!
I have sewed both versions of Sew House Seven’s Toaster Sweater and I love both of them! The directions are clear, concise, and with their usual tips for a more professional finished product! I really love their patterns!
Version One is the more sweatshirt-ish of the two and the fit is fabulous. There is a collar, but it is not tight or restricting… and it has super generous cuffs! I got a couple of traditional sweatshirt fabrics that have a nice weight but are not stiff feeling at all.
Version Two is the dressier version, which I made with French Terry. I was not sure about the neckline, but it works! It is relaxed but not sloppy looking at all. The only thing I will change on the next one I sew is to make the sleeve a tiny bit wider at the cuff.
I also sewed Sew House Seven’s free Cosmo Skirt and I tried it with a somewhat sturdy rib knit. I was worried about the fit on a slim, straight skirt, so I took *many* different measurements and graded the pattern accordingly. I was skeptical about this fitting well… it is a super simple construction – two side seams and a waistband. It worked better than I expected, but I don’t think it would have with a lighter weight fabric (or at least not on my body!)
I have one final sweatshirt to sew and I will finish it up this morning! I have barely knit a stitch, but I did manage a few rounds on the second Red Sock (and since I took the picture, I managed a few more rounds and am about to begin the heel flap!)
On the reading front, I bailed on Tomorrow X3… I know many of you loved this book, but it was not for me… which is fine, there is not a shortage of books for me to read, so I moved on to a book that President Obama loved, After Lives by Abdulrazak Gurnah and it was the perfect book for me right now! I have about an hour to go (I am listening to it) and both the story and the narration are very good!
At night, I am still (yes, still!) working my way through The Covenant of Water, but I am close to completion… and it is getting better (although it is still LONG! IMO, it could use a good bit of editing) but the story has picked up, and I am again eager to see where this all ends up!
That is all for me today… back to the sewing machine for me! What about you? What is commanding your attention this week?
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Those sweatshirts and that skirt are fabulous! I’m always impressed with your sewing and these pieces are no exception. I’m off to look up After Lives and I hope you have more sewing machine fun and success!
Those sweatshirts are gorgeous! I can’t get over your proficiency… Will those items be packed for Presque Isle? Such fantastic staples to add to your wardrobe…enjoy, enjoy.
Those sweatshirts look amazing — so comfy and so much nicer than any sweatshirt you’d buy in a store! Gurnah was the first speaker in the Ten Evenings series this year, and though I haven’t yet read the book, it sounded good and he was a really interesting person to listen to.
Such progress! They look fantastic.
LOVE your sewing Kat. Everything looks so comfortable and cozy (and will be perfect for Presque Isle!!). The color of the French Terry sweatshirt is gorgeous. Well done you. I have not heard of After Lives – going to check that out now. Thanks! I am finishing up Trespasses and hope to start something new soon.
That Toaster Sweater pattern (both versions) is one of my favorites. Yours look GREAT, Kat. And the skirt looks fab. I’ve always wanted a long sweatshirt-skirt . . . maybe I should try one for myself??? I always find it best to abandon books I’m just not into — no matter how many other people love them (looking at you, Lessons in Chemistry). 😉 We like what we like, and sometimes things just don’t hit the mark for us, y’know?
Love the sweatshirts! You continue to amaze me with all of your creativity skills 🙂
I am very impressed that you can sew that tricksy fabric. They look very comfortable to wear.
Those sweatshirts look AMAZING!!! Lovely finishing. (I really need to make one!) I bet that skirt is cozy… it’s chilly & rainy here today and I’m into cozy. haha.
Wow Kat! What professional sewing on the sweatshirt and skirt. They both look very wearable. I also see a bit of a cast-on there. Pretty yarn.
Wow – I LOVE all the sewing you’ve done. I am so amazed by people who can sew garments with such skill. Well done, Kat! I hope you are able to get a ton of wear out of them!
I’m happy to hear that your book is picking up and you’re invested in the story. Happy stitching and reading!