Saturday, March 6, 2010

A week's worth of progress...

Follow-up to the bra fitting post ...

crdott & fabricfan asked where I got the new bras. Yes, fabricfan it was at Change. I didn't realize how few stores there are (only 3 in Quebec, I think). They were fabulous and I went back with a friend the next weekend for a couple more, since I needed at least one light colored one (but, of course, bought 2 LOL). My friend also got fitted and was very happy with her new purchase as well.

And, just for the record, I certainly didn't feel bad about the new sizing - my top half looks GOOD !

Now, what have I been doing ?

Just before the Olympics started, I found a group on Ravelry that was going to cast on a project during the opening ceremonies, with the goal of casting off by the end of the closing ceremonies. Well, there was no way I'd get a whole project done in 16 days so I decided I'd try to get my socks completed by then. At that point, I think I still had the gusset, heel and cuff to do. The bind off was done on the bus home Monday, 1 day late, but I count that as a success.


Next up... These are on my radar but are definitely NOT an easy bus ride project - so, I've cast on the next pattern in the SFTTU book - Diagonal Lace in the orange Opal I bought in New Brunswick a few weeks ago.



A bit of sewing has been done.

I'm working on my pants again. The inseam, outseam and crotch seams are all done. The waistband is next. 04-2009-119

My 4th version of M3341 (Basic A-Line Skirt) - Started way back in November - finished last Sunday. Need I repeat how slow I am LOL ? It was a straight 14 with a 3/4in. swayback adjustment. Invisible zip, rather than a centered application. I also added a lining.


Here's the back:

These were the first 3 I made from this pattern.



I'd like to put some more time into the pants this weekend...we'll see...


3 comments:

  1. Love your socks! The "Skew" pattern looks very interesting. I've knitted plain socks for a while now and need to progress to a stitch-pattern. Lace or something.

    Nice fitting skirt! Lucky you have a well-fitting TNT!

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  2. Great colorful socks! I love the top and skirt. I learned to do invisible zippers and just love them, because if your zipper doesn't match, it matters less!

    And I just sewed a skirt last weekend, for the first time since August. Stuff happens and gets in the way of what we want to do!

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