Learnin' new stuff

[susandennis]

Today I made a shirt that went right into the Goodwill bin but was a huge success.

I tried out a new pattern which I tweaked with measurements and my dress form. Successfully. It fits nicely! And I made my first ever shirt placket and it looks nice. I'm thinking about making a knit shirt that snaps down the front (instead over just over the head. I finally figured out a Henley-is design might work. Just extend the placket all the way to the hem. I think it will fine.



I didn't totally finish it (didn't hem it or finish off the sleeve ends) because the fabric really isn't wearable. It's another sheet but a really thin one. But, that's why I use those jersey sheets - to work out patterns and give me confidence for cutting into the good stuff.

Next up - good stuff.

I also finished off another doll and I think she's hot.



It's the last baseball weekend. I'll sure miss it but the first Spring Training game is in March and pretty soon I'll be bitching about how hot is is getting to be outside.

Comments

[siobhan63.livejournal.com]

Do you not ever watch any of the play-off games then? I still tune in, even if the Jays aren't involved. I might not watch the games from start to finish -- depends which teams are involved, but since I like the sport, I try to follow right to the end. It's also more enjoyable / less stressful when it's not the Jays! It's also interesting from year to year to see if I end up sort of cheering FOR a team to win it, or cheering against a team -- you know, not caring who wins, as long as it's anyone but team X. This year, it's a anyone but Cleveland situation-- because of their racist logo. I'll probably cheer for Houston as I've always liked the Astros, going back to the days when they were in the National League and had those really colourful jerseys.

[susandennis]

Some years I do. And some years I don't. I will, probably, watch a bit of it and, if it grabs me, maybe, but, I don't know. This year, I'm kind of done and ready to look forward to next year.

[v4mpyrekitt3n.livejournal.com]

I tried knitting .. my late friend tried to help but all I can knit are theses shapeless globs of knitting.... I love your dolly. She's pretty. :D

[susandennis]

Thank you.

[v4mpyrekitt3n.livejournal.com]

Your dollies have personalities. <3

[v4mpyrekitt3n.livejournal.com]

I tried making plush toys and dolls ... I even made those weird pantyhose dolls? I forget how to make the toys but I loved trying it out.

[sweetmeow]

I particularly love that doll - so cute ... so tropical ... so happy! :)

[susandennis]

Thanks!

[fflo.livejournal.com]

That Henley placketage is suh-weet.

Also personally I love when the dolls have glasses. B-)

[susandennis]

Thanks and I'm with you. I used to think that it was over doing it to make too many with glasses but no more. The next one is going to have glasses and hijab!