I've found this pattern which will be perfect to make for my hols, but, a) it's OOP, and b) the ones I have found, have had ridiculous postal charges.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Home-Kitchen/McCalls-Pletsch-Classic-Pattern-4007-Lengths-8-10-12-14/B00C88NFO0

So, if any of you have this pattern and would like to sell, or know where I can find it, please give me a shout.

Jessie

Totally random project started when my Vogue dress project stalled.

I've wanted to do a Very Hungry Caterpillar blanket for our new GS (due soon), but I couldn't find a pattern I liked. 

So, a C to C blanket has been embarked on - I know, I've done a few! 

This time however, my intention is to add a sort of hood, with the Caterpillar face on it.  Mainly white, with four primary colours - red, yellow, green and blue, with the hood in red.

I tried to crochet a caterpillar motif, but I couldn't find a decent pattern and my own efforts were a disaster.  I did find a lovely one, but the website is relatively new, and Ben hasn't had chance to put patterns up yet, as he is travelling.  Here's a link though, worth a look: https://www.crochet-hombre.com/crochet-hombre-works

Any suggestions will be gratefully recieved!

Jessie

Or something else completely? ....

I've made a few garments lately, and tbh, getting a bit disheartened by the results.  Sometimes the shoulders are huge, sometimes the body looks like a ship in sail, sometimes the sleeves are too tight, sometimes too long, sometimes too short...

How do I figure out what is ease, what is just too big, and what is a design feature?

On one pattern I made recently using my measurements, I was a size 16, but the shoulders were about 3" too wide.  I've just measured up for a Vogue pattern, and that is coming up as a size 22!  Go figure!

Any tips for getting a good looking garment?

Jessie

I was soooo daring last night!  I cut out this pattern, instead of tracing   

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Simplicity+1561+sewing+pattern&safe=active&client=firefox-b&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjP79GIlJzUAhXMCsAKHUrcAGQQ_AUICygC&biw=1109&bih=809#imgrc=nieloWecRhAbCM:

It only cost me £1, so I wasn't too bothered.  There's a nice gathered top on it, (these seem to be all the rage) which I thought DD would like, so last night I made a toile.  Finished it at 6 this morning (rough sleep), and just need to insert the elastic, then I can check the size.

I had an idea that I could alter this into one of those tops with the frill around the top, - I made one for myself several centuries ago

Anyone made anything off this pattern?  It seems very easy, and lots of nightwear variations.

Jessie

Second iteration of this T shirt for me, quite garish, but I like it.  I added some length, as I found the previous pattern a bit short, and I curved the back.  I also added piping at the shoulders, but I should have used matching fabric.  As it was, I used some I already had cut, and it's a bit 'off', same with binding, but no matter, I like it. 

One thing I forgot to do, was to make the armhole larger, so I had to make a small gusset piece under the arms.

Jessie

I clicked on one of the links on the Bernina site, and it led me here: https://veravenus.com/diy-things-to-make-tutorials-patterns/

Lots of free Vintage inspired freebies!

Enjoy!

Jessie

This came through on my Youtube, and I thought it may be of interest. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndhRnABTteU

It's from Stitchless TV and I'm not usually a fan.  She calls it Vivetta Style, looks like a loosely based Schiaparelli homage.  Could be fun though on a plain shirt.

Jessie