Knitting!

So, January 2010 was the month I learned how to knit. I know, not at all exciting, but I really wanted to learn and am glad I did. Here's a couple things I've made so far:

Feather and Fan Slouchy Beret

And a simple ribbed scarf and hat for my wee nephew

Love LOLs

I found this online today and thought it was too cute not to share:






Thank you icanhascheezburger.com!

'Tis the season for holiday dresses!

With my company xmas party approaching, I'm in need of something to wear, so I decided to make myself a dress.
Simplicity pattern 2549, view B with the bow from view A. Rather than making the dress all one tone, I decided to make the underbust band and bow in black to add a little something extra. I made good progress today and hope to have it done in the next couple of days so that I can make a crinoline to wear underneath.

New skirt completed :)

I finished the skirt Thursday :) however, did not end up wearing it on Friday. But YAY! New skirt!

I sewed up the side seams and top stitched the seams,finished off the waistband (stitch in the ditch) and finally hemmed and added a button/buttonhole.

Step two of new skirt

Okay, so I'm making really good progress considering the time constraints I'm working with.

Today, I got the skirt back assembled and top stitched. And I've decided to do something I've never done before.

Rather than sewing front to back and then attaching the waistband, I've decided to attach the back waistband to the back, and the front waistband to the front prior to attaching front to back at the side seams. The main reason I decided to do this is to make my life easier for when this skirt needs to be taken in (if it should ever require taking in).

Now for some rest. Maybe tomorrow I can get it finished.