Lordy, lordy, will someone, anyone, please cut my lockdown hair! It resembles a horse's tail - all dry, split and unmanageable. Anyway...
I have made a rather funky Linden sweatshirt(number 5 between myself and Heidi)in a bold retro print from graziela fabrics. The fabric is fleecy on the back and super stable.
It was a little treat with some birthday money back in January, in fact it actually felt like a present when it arrived in the post all wrapped in tissue with ribbon and a postcard. I nearly fell into the trap of 'saving' it because it felt so special. However, not sewing fabric I own is not one of my special skills so it was turned into a fab sweatshirt by April.
I'm not gonna lie, I just about squeezed the pattern out of the 1.5m fabric to the point that I had to make an alteration to get the front and back on the fold. I made the front and back pieces shorter and cut hip bands from the remaining fabric. I also used navy ribbing for the cuffs and neck binding.
At least the pattern matching makes up for the alteration and it wears really well at just the right length. There was not a scrap of fabric left over. :)
My sole job next week will be to book a hair appointment. Seriously, the dog has one before me!
Stay safe. I hope you all have hair appointments booked... Jo xxxx
No hair appointments booked yet (booked a dental check-up instead). This is another fabulous make Jo, love how you matched the hem ribbing with the main fabric. I haven't made a Linden yet, it is on my list of patterns to try. Graziela sell some funky fabrics, most tempting. Have a lovely weekend xx
ReplyDeleteNo appointment here as yet but strangely the dog has had a wash, brush and cut. Love sweatshirt, a perfect fit and beautiful fabric.
ReplyDeleteOoo I love this!!! I just went to place an order and realize it’s over in the UK I still may order from it though this shirt is just gorgeous and I think your hair doesn’t look too bad I just had my first hair and she chopped it I don’t know why but it’s a horrible cut
ReplyDeleteMy hairdresser was answering the phone from home when the reopening dates were announced, so I booked an appointment for next week. He must be booked up until June now. I'm glad I didn't wait. I wish my vet was open. Our cat badly needs her claws trimmed but, apparently, that isn't an emergency even though she can barely walk. This year is almost as bad as last year so far.
ReplyDeleteLovely sweatshirt. My hair appointment is May!!!!! CNx
ReplyDeleteJo, you look fantastic in every way, great shirt and great sweater from your last post. Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Meredith - you look lovely! And the shirt if wonderful as well, such a gorgeous fabric.
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Love, love, love your sweatshirt ... have similar hair ... Nx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous sweatshirt! I like your hair long, but that is no use to you if it is driving you crazy. x
ReplyDeleteYour sewing is just amazing Jo......you make so many lovely wearable things and this sweatshirt is great. I think your hair looks lovely actually! I had mine cut today and feel a lot better now!! xxx
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