Yeap! My new toy is a knitting machine! I had been looking for one on craigslist for forever, one of those nice brother ones for less than a hundred. But I havent been able to find one in months. So I gave up and used a 50% off coupon and bought the ultimate sweater machine for 100Continue reading “Cozy Sweater Dress and Knitting Machine!”
Monthly Archives: December 2011
To knit, or not to knit?
Its official, I like knitting. I never thought I’d say that since knitting is so slow — you have to make all the pattern pieces first and then join them together. But now I know how to knit cables, I can see why knitting is so fun and full of possibilities. So I am beingContinue reading “To knit, or not to knit?”
Outfit – Bubbly Rider
I had been following quite a few non-sewing fashion blogs lately, and I really enjoy seeing how they throw an outfit together. I had also been cleaning out my closet. For the past few years, I had been reluctant to throw out clothing. As a result, I have a bunch of clothing that I dontContinue reading “Outfit – Bubbly Rider”
Striped Sweater Dress & snap button presser
Its been a while! I havent been sewing much the past few weeks — the husband is back to work and I have less time to tinker in my sewing room. Besides, I got myself another secret machine that I am playing with, anyone want to guess what it is? (Hint, its not a sewing machine.)Continue reading “Striped Sweater Dress & snap button presser”
Baby Sweater
I finally was able to finish this baby sweater. It took a lot more yarn and time than I expected. I used the same yarn as my vintage sweater, and even though this one is for 18 month only, it took 3.5 balls, half of what it took for mine!! I guess next time iContinue reading “Baby Sweater”