Wednesday, 5 June 2013

Recipe for ecstasy

After posting about P's pants problem I discovered I was getting some blog hits via Google searches and let's just say the folks who were looking for boy's butt crack probably weren't hoping for a review of a sewing pattern that may solve the problem!

So, let me make it clear right here that my recipe for ecstasy may not be what you're looking for, but here it is, and I imagine there'll be an audience for whom the blog is intended who'll be nodding their heads in agreement.

Flashback Skinny T + Overlocker + Walking Foot + Twin Needle + Compliant Toddler = Ecstasy


Straight up size 3 with a bit of extra length in body and sleeves to make it last! (I really should measure first though as I've overdone it a bit)



With ruffles!


And more ruffles! And bless my darling little girl she held her hands just perfectly to cover the jam tart marks from this morning's post-kindy-drop-off secret coffee stop (don't tell P!)

I'm feeling really pleased with my knit sewing considering my first attempt was only quite recently. For all those whose ideas and advice I've stolen or taken, thank you. It seems that tools are everything. I can't say how glad I am I finally bought a walking foot, and the overlocker and I, well it's true love I think.

But mostly I just love this kid....
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9 comments:

  1. kristin5 June 2013 at 14:16

    Oh VERY cute; those ruffled shoulders are great! So retro. And yes, being a recent convert to the double needle myself, I kinda wish I could sew EVERYTHING with it. Makes me happy when it works out!

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    1. Lightning McStitch5 June 2013 at 17:28

      Thanks. I'm so glad I finally decided T-shirts were worth making.

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  2. Unknown5 June 2013 at 14:34

    I want to go make one with ruffles...right now...

    I love the twin needle, and I'm a very recent new walking foot user myself. I agree about the tools when it comes to knits- they are rapidly becoming my preference to sew on!

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  3. kiwinerd5 June 2013 at 18:50

    Cute. Those ruffles are very Star Trek! You've done a great job on the tops, and the kid!!!

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    1. Lightning McStitch5 June 2013 at 22:12

      That's exactly what I thought this morning as miss Spock had her breakfast.

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  4. J Wo5 June 2013 at 21:37

    These are great and I may have to borrow your ideas to use in my own sewing.

    And is there just a hint of purple or lilac in amongst these pics?!?

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    1. Lightning McStitch5 June 2013 at 22:15

      There's a long story behind that skirt and how the fabric came to be in my stash and it was by error, but I guess twixt that and the mauve pink top I'd have to plead guilty. :)

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  5. Cindy7 June 2013 at 06:28

    I adore the ruffles! And it looks like you have mastered the knit sewing.;)

    Cindy

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