My first project: Rosa's Sleeveless Cardi (Ravelry link) from Emma Fassio Knitting (there's a pdf link to the pattern on the right sidebar). I did have to make some adjustments since my gauge is different, but hopefully it will work out in the end! I'm using a bamboo/wool blend yarn, so this little top should be a great layering piece this spring. Hopefully I'll be able to finish it before July! :)
Do you have any favorite clothing patterns/tutorials/ideas? I remember seeing diy-clothing challenges before, but can't seem to find them now.
Let me know as you keep working on this. I finally got rid of several unfinished projects because I realized I jumped in too deep and didn't have the skills to upcycle as I planned.... but I'm still working.
ReplyDeleteI just found this website: http://www.dana-made-it.com/ WOW!! Her subtitle is Celebrate the Boy 2011. Lots of upcycling and projects galore. I was overwhelmed and had a leave- but I want to make that gnome hat for Alanna!!
My favorite cooking blog (as in, all my new favorite recipes are from this site) just made a post highlighting another blog that has a bunch of DIY clothes modification projects: http://www.ourbestbites.com/2011/02/spotlight-make-it-and-love-it.html
ReplyDeleteI love this! I've seen ponchos and eternity scarves that are just beautiful... I'm sure you'd be great at making clothes to layer
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