Hooray for Headbands headband from Heather Bailey. A sweet, simple little summery project (but don't look too closely at my pic or you will see that all my details are sloppy). This was a great project for a beginner like me.
And a little tote bag from (*gasp*) Sew Fast, Sew Easy. As a knitter, I should be ashamed of myself. But I bought this book before I really was a knitter, and long before I realized the SFSE folks were trying to sue Debbie Stoller (of Stitch 'n Bitch fame) for copyright infringement (for using the ubiquitous and very old phrase "stitch 'n bitch," which the SFSE folks seem to think they invented). The second pic of the bag shows the pink lining and the little inside pocket. It also shows more sloppy detail work, so avert your eyes from all but the pocket, and even then try to let your eyes go out of focus a bit so you miss how I messed up the pocket details too.
All in all, I'm fairly pleased with this set. I love the fabric, though I think it looks better as a headband than as a tote. It turns out I am terrible at reading sewing patterns. It takes me several readings before I really get what's supposed to happen. Also, I tend towards sloppiness, which I already knew.
Am still learning how to take pictures of inanimate objects. I know natural light would've been better, but I was too excited about finishing these to wait till daylight.
Next up: I'm going to make a bear for Baby J from Hillary Lang's wee wondeful put-together book. And then I'll do kitties for my boys. Have you seen leilalu's kitties? They are absolutely completely precious.
4 comments:
That bag is great - pink and brown (along with polka dots) are some of my favorite colors together. The headband is adorable - I may have to make one for me!
I love the pink and brown colors. It's so classy/mod/cute.
I think that looks great! I'm afraid my laziness with details will make me a not so great sewer, but we'll see.
Love the bag..I love pink and black!
Your list is wonderful.
Post a Comment