I've been working on new garments so far this year and working away at my stash. Let's just say I have a lot to work with.
My first knitting project of 2009 has been this modification of a vintage knitting pattern downloaded from Vintage Purls in New Zealand.The main modification was the selection of lace pattern. I went with a slightly rippled 'fir cone' that did justice to the nubbly texture of the wool silk mix. I changed the shaping a little which meant that I still have the hour glass look of the original without extreme shaping.
I sewed this long skirt with a heavyweight cotton from Ikea and a piece of vintage barkcloth. It's a very straightforward piece so I think next time I'll be more adventurous in using small pieces of fabric in a larger garment.
Once I've finished my latest sewing project, a 1940s housedress, I'm going to jump in and do some real refashioning. I've been picking out some great pillowcases in op shops and they're just right for summer tops.
