tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70924037386483555222023-11-29T07:41:13.930+00:00Buttons and bobbinsGinnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440657867854218687noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092403738648355522.post-36948622606912437462013-09-03T10:27:00.003+01:002013-09-03T10:27:30.941+01:00On the needlesWell, knitting those few<a href="http://buttons-and-bobbins.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/tiny-knitting-with-baby-mitts-pattern.html" target="_blank"> tiny things</a> seems to have eased me back into knitting, and got me thinking about my other on-the-go projects. I have a couple of things that need finishing off that I'll be glad to see the back of. I've imposed a rule on myself when it comes to knitting, that I can only have one project per person on the go at any time i.e. one for me, one for Little One.<br />
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*Apologies for the crap ironing-board photos. My table is currently covered in bits of motorbike seat!<br />
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First up is the one I <i>really </i>want to finish soon. I started this at the end of last winter, and it just needs another sleeve! I adapted it to have long sleeves, as there is a major gap in my wardrobe where long sleeved jumpers should be! It has taken a considerable amount of time to knit due to the fine wool and lots of cables. I've really enjoyed making it but I'm looking forward to being able to wear it this winter.<br />
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For Little One, I'm currently making a cardi in this beautiful colour. It's insanely hard to photograph (and describe) but it's a sort of dark jade/turquoise/aqua kind of shade. Its the bottom left design, with the heart-design lace panels. Hopefully it should be a quick make- it's in DK.<br />
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Added to the one project per person rule is one more thing for my friend's baby: a blanket, of course! I wanted to do something quick and easy, with multiple colours but no seaming of squares. I settled on a zig-zag blanket, and used <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zig-zag-baby-blanket-2" target="_blank">this one from KnitCulture</a> as a guide, though I changed the number of stitches cast on. I'm about half way up it now, or possibly less. I can't decide how many repeats of the stripe pattern to do. Three repeats will make a fairly square blanket, but four would make it longer than it is wide. I think I'll have to measure the width more accurately once I get to the end of the third repeat and make my mind up then.<br />
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The book has a couple of pages each dedicated to a total of 54 films released in the previous year, with black and white and colour images. There are screen shots, studio portraits and promotional images. I've picked out a selection of my favourites to show you.<br />
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Ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440657867854218687noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092403738648355522.post-81564560019251941092013-08-02T12:05:00.000+01:002013-08-02T12:05:00.589+01:00Tiny Knitting, with baby mitts patternI haven't done much knitting recently. It's not exactly a summer activity, especially in the weather we've had recently! It's cooled down a little now though, and we've had a week of much-needed heavy rain, so my fingers have been getting a little twitchy for the needles.<br />
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Luckily, I have the perfect excuse to do some small projects to ease myself back into knitting. My best friend is currently expecting, with her bundle of joy due at the end of September. I've been putting together a gift bundle for her in time for meeting up in a couple of weeks- our first and last chance to see each other in a long time, as we currently live at opposite ends of the country.<br />
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First up I made this little jacket in aran weight wool/acrylic blend. It is a very simple<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ribbed-baby-jacket" target="_blank"> pattern from Debbie Bliss</a> that knits up very quickly. I've now made it twice as gifts for people!<br />
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This set of hat and mittens are done in acrylic double knitting weight. The hat is the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pointy-hat" target="_blank">Pointy Hat</a> from <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Craft-Library-Knits-Stunning-Designs/dp/0600623777/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1375369538&sr=1-1&keywords=cool+knits+for+kids" target="_blank"><i>Cool Knits For Kids</i>, by Kate Gunn and Robyn Macdonald</a>. I made the 3-6 months size. Again, it's a very simple make, and is knit flat then seamed which is a bonus for me. I'm not fond of knitting in the round. I didn't use a pattern for the mitts: I did a quick bit of maths then made it up as I went. The pattern is below. I haven't written in the colour changes: I worked two-row stripes, changing to the grey after row 2 (the first purl row).<br />
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With 3.5mm needles and DK yarn, cast on 28 stitches.<br />
Work 6 rows of k.1 p.1 rib.<br />
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Work even in stocking stitch for 12 more rows.<br />
Row 15: K2tog, k.11. Work a double decrease- slip 2 stitches together, knit next stitch, pass 2 slipped stitches over together. Knit to last 2 stitches, k2tog.<br />
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Row 17: K2tog, k9, double decrease, knit to last 2 stitches, k2tog.<br />
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Either cast off on the next row, or knit across half the stitches and do a three needle cast off, which I did. Seam the side. I used a mattress stitch which is almost invisible.<br />
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I'd wanted to make some socks or booties to complete the set, but as I already said about the hat, I hate knitting in the round, especially on tiny things. Of course, I <i>cannot </i>find a two needle pattern suitable for DK yarn. Can anyone point me towards one?<br />
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<br />Ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440657867854218687noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092403738648355522.post-63661861533216215532013-06-26T10:34:00.000+01:002013-06-26T10:34:04.272+01:00Service Announcement! Blogging may be a bit hit and miss for a while around here, possibly for the next couple of weeks or so. "Why?" you ask. Well, yesterday afternoon this happened:<br />
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Yep, that's my machine with her heart ripped out! For the first time in my seven years of ownership she's in need of some major maintenance. The last couple of months she's had some major issues that I just can't ignore any longer. She'd lost speed control on the motor, having intermittent spells where a light touch of the pedal produced full speed with nothing in between for a few hours of sewing, followed by twenty minutes of normal sewing, only to return to her pedal-to-the-floor speed. On top of this the drive pulley (the little wheel at the top of the second picture which the drive belt goes around to make the handwheel move) has been slipping on its shaft when sewing at high speed. Oh, and there's an awful lot of carbon dust lurking around on the motor and in its housing, so chances are the carbon brushes are worn down and need replacing. It had got to the point where it was annoying me so much that I didn't even want to sew, so I guess that's as good a time as any to take her off the table!</div>
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If all of this technical stuff has gone right over your head, don't worry! It all basically means that I'm off to buy a new foot pedal, the most likely cause of the lack of speed control, and spend some time tinkering with a very grotty motor. </div>
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I'll try not to let it get too quiet over here. I have a couple of unblogged things I could share, and no doubt I'll have to find something crafty to keep my hands busy. If I get desperate, there's always boyfriend's mum's sewing machine!</div>
Ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440657867854218687noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092403738648355522.post-53726041392540766292013-05-14T12:23:00.000+01:002013-05-14T12:23:12.239+01:00MMM '13, Day 13: Leopard print and new shoesEvery girl needs a bit of leopard print in her life. Luckily, I've gone a bit mad with it lately!<br />
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I made this dress a couple of weeks ago from the pattern supplement in one of my French magazines; Votre Mode from May 1956. You can see pages from this magazine <a href="http://buttons-and-bobbins.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/votre-mode-10th-may-1956.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Featuring on the cover, the pattern is a classic '50s shirtwaist. The pattern is given for the upper half of the dress (with the option to lengthen it into a blouse). The skirt is cut as rectangles and gathered or pleated into the waist seam; I did a gathered skirt this time. I think one thing to note is that the collar is <i>much</i> wider than in either the illustrations or the photo. I think I'll trim it down on my next version; it's a bit excessive.<br />
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I used the leopard print cotton poplin I bought just after Christmas, and the large ones of those swirl buttons. I used the sleeves from Gertie's shirtwaist dress. This pattern has two sleeve options: straight fitted or puff. I wanted a puff sleeve, but the one with the pattern (on the cover) is hugely puffy, so a little too much volume for a day dress.<br />
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The dress buttons to the waist and has a lapped side zip. I also added side seam pockets to the skirt, so the zip continues down behind the pocket on this dress.<br />
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I also got new shoes! It's been years since I had any summer shoes that really worked for me, other than the flat ballet slipper type. I don't do heels well, and a half-size difference between my feet means that a strap of some sort or a high vamp is a must or the shoe falls off the smaller foot! I spotted these when I was doing the food shopping a couple of weeks ago and loved them. I was waiting until I could afford them, but Boyfriend's mum decided to treat me instead. So now I have a lovely pair of summer wedges with a nice '40s feel.<br />
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Plus, they happen to match the dress!<br />
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<b>Dress:</b> Leopard print cotton, <a href="http://buttons-and-bobbins.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/votre-mode-10th-may-1956.html" target="_blank">Votre Mode 10 Mai 1956</a></div>
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<b>Knickers:</b> Blue viscose jersey midis</div>
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<b>Belt:</b> New Look</div>
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<b>Shoes:</b> <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/womens-shoes/wedged-sandal/G004163591,default,pd.html" target="_blank">George at Asda</a></div>
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Ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440657867854218687noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092403738648355522.post-43042494023438282872013-05-12T15:30:00.000+01:002013-05-12T15:30:09.600+01:00FPF: Cap Sleeve ClassicAgain, sorry for skipping a free pattern weekend back there! Life does get in the way sometimes, heh.<br />
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Ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440657867854218687noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092403738648355522.post-60646508488169992872013-05-07T14:24:00.002+01:002013-05-07T15:01:32.599+01:00Butterick 5895 Pants: MMM '13 Day 7As I mentioned in my recent <a href="http://buttons-and-bobbins.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/spring-sewing-plans.html">sewing plans post</a>, one of my new patterns is <a href="http://butterick.mccall.com/b5895-products-44972.php?page_id=147">Butterick 5895</a>. This is one of Gertie's newest patterns for Butterick released for summer. The cropped trousers have a nicely vintage high waistline, with side front pockets and fasten up the back with a zip.<br />
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I went stash-diving and pulled out a length of pinstripe stretch cotton sateen that's been lurking for a good 5 years. I think I originally planned to make a blazer-type jacket from it but never did. I used a small bit for a bolero last year, but had just enough left to squeeze this pattern out. It wasn't looking like getting used for anything else, so not the end of the world if it turned out they didn't fit.<br />
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No such worries though! After a quick tweak of the back darts to fit into my hollow back, these fit nearly perfectly straight out of the packet! I cut the size 20 to account for my wide hips and thighs and got a pretty good snug fit. I like this style to be very fitted on the legs. I need to take a small amount in on the centre front seam below my tummy to eliminate a few drag lines there (a sort of reversed full-abdomen adjustment) but only a half inch.<br />
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Pretty happy with the fit of the back after taking those darts in a little. Also, I did my first invisible zip in about three years on this pair (mostly because it was the only short black zip to hand) and I think I got it as near perfect as I ever could! *happydance*<br />
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I think I found a new pattern love! My black denim is already on the way for another pair, which you'll doubtless see within a week. And no, this blouse isn't from the pattern, but shop-bought. Evidently it was in my subconscious when I got dressed this morning though!<br />
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<b>Fabric:</b> Cotton lycra sateen, leopard print cotton poplin (pockets)</div>
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Cream vest: New look</div>
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Cherry print tie-front blouse: Internacionale</div>
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P.S. Apologies if you read this post with no photos. A certain small somebody hit the publish button while I was out of the room!</div>
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Ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440657867854218687noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092403738648355522.post-32251802688936681682013-05-01T11:40:00.000+01:002013-05-05T19:24:25.680+01:00Spring Sewing PlansNow that the weather has finally perked up, it's time to start Spring sewing, and sewing for a new season starts with new patterns! I've got a few new lovelies to work with this season.<br />
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First up is something I'm quite badly in need of: a short coat! I scored this little beauty on eBay for a couple of pounds: Vogue 7146. It seems this pattern is a little more rare than some: I could only find one other mention of it online, and it wasn't on the Vintage Patterns Wiki! So I created a page for it <a href="http://vintagepatterns.wikia.com/wiki/Vogue_7146_A">here</a>.<br />
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It's also my first ever Vogue pattern, new or vintage, which for some reason I find stupidly exciting. I plan on making it up in a red and black checked wool, probably this wool/poly boucle from eBay:<br />
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Another gap in my wardrobe is basic button-down blouses, particularly with longer sleeves. This Wheldons pattern came from the same seller as the Vogue jacket. It has three-quarter length sleeves and a classically '50s smooth winged collar. I've been lusting after a black and white gingham shirt, so I think that may be it's first incarnation!<br />
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I'm very excited about this next pattern too: <a href="http://butterick.mccall.com/b5895-products-44972.php?page_id=147">Butterick 5895</a>, one of Gertie's newest patterns. I've always worn cropped jeans in summer until my last pair dropped to bits last year. This pattern has the high waist I've come to like as I've been wearing more vintage styles. The blouse is a style I like too- I have two shop bought tie-front blouses that I wear regularly, so that will be a good staple pattern for my summer wardrobe. A big thank you to my sister Kally of <a href="http://kalandrajane.blogspot.co.uk/">Millinery and Musings</a> for getting me this pattern as part of an offer from <a href="http://sewdirect.com./">sewdirect.com.</a><br />
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I'm working on a pair at the minute to test the fit, which I'll blog soon! A plain black denim pair will be the first proper pair from this pattern, but I'm tempted by this red snake-print cotton drill. Mmm... trashy!<br />
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Last up is a new dress pattern, <a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/patterns/36152">Simplicity 2444</a>. I treated myself to a copy of <a href="http://www.sewmag.co.uk/">Sew magazine</a> which this came free with. I love the unusual dart placement and bow collar of this pattern. Again, I'm already working on my first version of this.</div>
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And thanks to taking part in Me-Made-May you will actually see some of the results of my planning. I'm aware I write an awful lot of "I'm going to make..." posts then never show you all the results. I'm trying to change that. Honest!</div>
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Ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440657867854218687noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092403738648355522.post-24784105965793381792013-04-23T12:16:00.000+01:002013-04-23T12:16:05.601+01:00Vintage Design Workshop: A Book ReviewFor my birthday this year my mum gave me a copy of <i>Vintage Design Workshop: Knitting techniques for modern style, </i>by Geraldine Warner. This book is a fairly new release, written by the owner of <a href="http://www.skiffvintageknittingpatterns.co.uk/">Skiff Vintage Knitting</a>.<br />
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This book differs from many vintage knitting books in that it does not contain actual garment patterns, but rather detailed techniques about working with vintage patterns. The book is divided into two main sections, 'Updating Vintage Patterns' and 'Retro-styling Modern Patterns', which are in turn divided into smaller chapters as follows:<br />
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The back of the book had good lists of resources, a needle size conversion chart, glossaries, a thorough index and instructions on making knitters graph paper for charting!<br />
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This book is beautiful throughout. While there are no garment patterns in the book, there is a wealth of images of inspiring vintage patterns and advertisements, as well as reproduced garments.<br />
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The chapters dedicated to the more mathematical aspects, such as resizing and pattern adaptation are clear and concise, with written instructions and diagrams for clarity. The author also includes case-study style working examples to show how the numbers work.<br />
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The author uses one pattern as a continuous example throughout the book, this Bestway "Tea-Time Jumper". This gives a good visual example for many of the aspects covered in the book, particularly the effect of yarn choice.<br />
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The 'Elements' section with the patterns is a lovely addition in the book. The patterns are all written for double knitting weight yarn on 4mm needles. The sleeve types included are short set-in, short puff, short pleated cap, box top, and fitted long sleeves. The collars include peter pan, pointed and tied. There are instructions for various pleats and pockets, as well as cuff styles and hem treatments.<br />
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This book is ideal for those of you who, like me, love the vintage styles but want or need to make a few changes. One issue many of us may be familiar with is sizing issues. Vintage patterns so often come in a single size, often in sizes smaller than you may need. A 34 or 36 inch bust seems to be most common in my collection, but that's no good for my 40 inch measurement! This book takes you through the necessary steps for making a pattern fit, and brings to light things you need to consider when making alterations that may not seem obvious until you run into trouble. For example, what would happen to the points on this jumper if you simply cast on more stitches without considering the stitch pattern?<br />
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I've already used this book to help with adapting the sleeves on my current knit from short to long sleeves, using the instructions on page 115.<br />
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All in all a highly recommended read for those who want to widen their knowledge in this area, and divert from following patterns to the letter. This book is great if you have the essential knitting skills but aren't sure how to go about making changes to patterns. I know I'll certainly be referring to it often as I rarely follow a pattern directly, mostly due to the sizing issues I already mentioned. This book opens up a world of opportunity for adapting and designing knitting patterns exactly as you'd like, and will be an invaluable resource for me.<br />
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Thanks Mum!<br />
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<br />Ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440657867854218687noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092403738648355522.post-25450903150524583632013-04-13T15:51:00.000+01:002013-04-13T15:51:43.355+01:00FPF: Bestway Feather and Fan summer sweaterThis week's free pattern is for this lovely late '50s short sleeved jumper by Bestway, in a sweet lacey feather and fan stitch pattern.<br />
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The pattern is in two sizes, for a 34 and 36 inch bust. It is worked in 4 ply yarn on old UK size 10 and 11 needles.<br />
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This week's free pattern is for seven crocheted edging designs, by Coats. Although written for lighter weight crochet cotton, these could be worked in pretty much any weight with an appropriate sized hook. As always, right click > View Image (or open in new tab) to view full size.<br />
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Ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440657867854218687noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092403738648355522.post-33168310754314448732013-02-20T15:18:00.000+00:002013-02-20T15:18:20.742+00:00Free Pattern Fortnightly: For Early SpringWhoops! I was due to post this at the weekend- sorry about that!<br />
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This installment of my free pattern series is one that I genuinely want to knit soon if I can find a colour that catches my eye. From the January 1958 edition of Stitchcraft, this pattern is for a cute short jacket perfect for the "in-between days" of spring. It would also make a nice cover-up for summer evenings made in a colour to complement your summer frocks.<br />
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It is knit in a simple mini-cable rib done by crossing stitches, with plain ribbed collars. The tension is equivalent to 23 stitches over 4 inches on UK old size 7 needles (4.5mm), knitted in double knitting yarn. Instructions are given for two sizes: 33-35 and 36-38 inch bust.<br />
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I might just go for a simple black version that will go with everything, and maybe add some sequins or embroidery on the collars for a bit of sparkle! A nice light colour would be lovely for summer wear- an aqua or pale yellow perhaps?<br />
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<br />Ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440657867854218687noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092403738648355522.post-66731923104686465582013-01-20T16:02:00.000+00:002013-01-20T16:02:34.256+00:00Free Pattern Fortnightly: Sirdar Sports SweaterThis is the first in a new regular feature I want to introduce: Free Pattern Fortnightly. This year I want to try and blog more regularly, and have written a proper blogging schedule for the first time in the year and a half since starting up this page! My collection of vintage patterns is not as large as I'd like, but I do have lots and I'd like to share them more often with you all. I will try and post a range of patterns: it might be knitting, crochet or sewing; for men, women, children or home.<br />
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This week's pattern is actually one of the first vintage knitting patterns I bought, quite appropriately. Here in Blighty we're in the middle of a cold snap, with a lot of the country under snow (not that we've seen more than a few flakes here on the coast). This early 1950s sports sweater from Sirdar would be pefect for colder weather and knit up quickly in thick wool:<br />
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In three sizes for a 34, 36 or 38 inch bust, this sweater uses thicker wool and a tension of 4.5 stitches per inch. It is knit in plain stocking stitch with deep ribbing at the waist and cuffs, with a ribbed shawl collar.<br />
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<br />Ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440657867854218687noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092403738648355522.post-71441858750047211852013-01-13T20:07:00.000+00:002013-01-13T20:07:10.220+00:00Votre Mode, 10th May 1956Today I have pages from another French fashion pattern magazine, <i>Votre Mode</i>, dated 10th May 1956. I bought this one as much for the pattern included, a lovely shirtwaist dress or blouse and skirt outfit. One thing I love about this magazine is the size of the patterns: it is given in continental sizes 44 and 50 (which translate to English sizes 16 and 22), with instructions for resizing that produce a size range from 42 to 52. It is pretty rare to find vintage patterns in a range of larger sizes like this!<br />
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The cover illustration is of the shirtwaist option, with a ruffle-trimmed button placket and puff sleeves.<br />
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The pattern supplement, showing different options including puff or cuffed straight sleeves.</div>
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The magazine includes articles on ready to wear items, as well as home-sewing.</div>
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Beautiful summer dresses...</div>
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Children's wear...</div>
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Embroidery designs...</div>
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And more stunning dress designs. I love the red polka dot number!</div>
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<br />Ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440657867854218687noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092403738648355522.post-86296991294075661312012-11-21T23:22:00.000+00:002012-11-21T23:38:50.664+00:00Don't blinkSo, my two year old is a Dr Who fan. Her excitement at the TV adverts for the most recent series was probably way more than my own, and she knows most of the characters and monsters by name. She's my beautiful mini-geek! For one of her gifts for Christmas, I'm making a set of crocheted Dr Who toys to go with a purchased TARDIS toy. This is the first one, a Weeping Angel. While there are a couple of patterns around, none were quite the right scale, so I wrote this one up myself.<br />
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These directions are written using UK crochet terms. For conversion to US stitches, <a href="http://www.mypicot.com/beta/crochet_symbols_terms.html">this page</a> is very useful.<br />
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dc = double crochet (US single crochet)<br />
trc = treble/triple crochet (US double crochet)<br />
2dctog = 2 double (US single) crochet together: decreases one stitch.<br />
st = stitch/stitches<br />
ch = chain<br />
Rd = round<br />
Where a number of stitches is given, work one stitch in each stitch of the previous row the stated number of times. E.g. 5dc = work one dc in each of the next 5 stitches of the previous row. <br />
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Materials:<br />
Grey DK yarn.<br />
3mm crochet hook <br />
Polyfibre toy stuffing<br />
Pipe cleaner or florist/modelling wire<br />
Grey embroidery thread, slightly darker than yarn. <br />
Large-eyed sewing needle<br />
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<b>Head:</b><br />
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I worked the head in rounds joined with a slip stitch, but work in spiral if you prefer.<br />
Work 6 dc in a magic ring, <br />
Rd 1: 2 dc in each dc (12 st)<br />
Rd 2: (dc in dc, 2 dc in next dc ) to end (18 st) <br />
Rd 3: (dc in next 2 dc, 2dc in next dc) to end. (24 st)<br />
Work 5 rounds even, making 1 dc in each dc of the previous round.<br />
Rd 9: (2 dc, 2dctog) to end. (18 st)<br />
Rd 10: (dc, 2dctog) to end (12 st)<br />
Rd 11: (2dctog) to end. (6 st). Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.<br />
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<b>Body:</b><br />
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Chain 7. Dc into second ch from hook, dc to end. Join in a ring. (6 st)<br />
Follow rounds 1-3 as for head, then continue as follows:<br />
Rd 4: (3 dc, 2dc in next dc). (30 st)<br />
Rd 5: 5 dc, 2dc in next dc, 3 dc, 2dc in next, 10 dc, 2dc in next, 3 dc, 2dc in next, 5 dc. (34 st)<br />
Rd 6: (5 dc, 2dc in next) twice. 10 dc. (5dc, 2dc in next) twice. (38 st)<br />
Work 6 rounds even.<br />
Rd 13: (3 dc, 2 dctog) (31st)<br />
Rd 14: Work even.<br />
Rd 15: (3dc, 3dc in next dc) to end. (45 st)<br />
Work even for 10 rounds.<br />
Rd 26: (4dc, 3dc in next) to end.<br />
Work 6 rounds even. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.<br />
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<b>Base:</b><br />
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Make 6dc in a magic ring.<br />
Rd 1: 2dc in each st<br />
Rd 2: (dc, 2dc in next) to end<br />
Rd 3: (2dc, 2dc in next) to end<br />
Rd 4: (3dc, 2dc in next) to end<br />
Rd 5: (4dc, 2dc in next) to end<br />
Work successive rounds in this manner, doing one more dc before the increase in each round, until your circle is large enough to comfortably fit the bottom of the skirt. <br />
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<b>Wings (make 2):</b><br />
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The wings are worked flat in rows. For each row, work to the end and then turn, ready to work the next row. The first four rows are worked in double crochet, then work in alternate rows of treble and double crochet.<br />
Ch 7. Dc in second ch from hook, dc to end. (6 st)<br />
Row 1: 2dc in first st, dc to end. (7 st)<br />
Row 2: dc to last st, 2dc in last st. (8 st)<br />
Row 3: 3dc in first st, dc to end. (10 st)<br />
Row 4: dc to last st, 2dc in last st. (11 st)<br />
Row 5: trc to end, then work 4 trc in a foundationless treble crochet chain<br />
Row 6: dc to end.<br />
Repeat last two rows twice. On the last dc row, continue in dc around the top edge of the wing to give a neat edge. Fasten off, leaving a tail. <br />
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<b>Arms (make 2):</b><br />
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Work 6 dc in a magic ring.<br />
Dc in each st for 10 rounds. Next, shape the elbows: turn, 3dc, turn, 3dc. Continue working even as before for another 10 rounds. The number of rounds for the arms is approximate: check their size aganst your body piece to choose the best size.<br />
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<b>Making Up:</b><br />
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Stuff the head and body. Using the yarn tails, sew the base into the the body. You can add in a circle of card to give a flatter base if you like. Sew the head to the top of the body, and attach the wings to the back of the body. Next, make the hair using the DK yarn. First sew the flat back area of the hair. Take long stitches, starting at the third round from the top down to a central point at the bottom of the head at the back. The stitches should cover about two thirds of the circumference at the top. Next, make loopy stitches to cover the top of the head. For the bun at the back, make a ring of loopy stitches.<br />
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Using the embroidery floss, embroider the face. I just did eyes and a toothy mouth (badly, I admit!).<br />
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To attach the arms, first pass the wire through the body at the level where the arms will go, like this:<br />
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I used a pipe cleaner bent in half and twisted slightly. The overall length should allow for slightly less than the length of both arms plus the width of the body. Thread the arms onto the wire, then stitch to the body all around the arm edge.<br />
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Bend the arms into position, and done! The Ravelry page for this pattern is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dont-blink-weeping-angel">here</a>. I haven't tested this pattern as I wrote it mostly from memory after completing the make, so do let me know if you come across any errors! Ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440657867854218687noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092403738648355522.post-13501459543361416472012-10-29T22:39:00.001+00:002012-10-29T22:39:51.216+00:00Haslam System of Dresscutting: Two Books of DraftingsThese two treasures are my recent covetous eBay win. As much as I am meant to be saving for Christmas buys, these come up so rarely I just couldn't hold back. There were a good twenty plus books listed as separate lots, something for which I am very grateful, and I allowed myself two. I bid on a few of them, but these were the two I came away with: books number 9 and 21. Though they have no dates they will most likely be late '40s.<br />
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If you haven't come across the Haslam systems before, it was designed as a three part drafting system, requiring a chart of your measurements, a special drafting curve/template, and a set of draftings like these. Having finally got to see the draftings for myself, however, you could easily draft these pattern up without the chart or the template, as they are very thorough with the measurements on the diagrams. The original curve templates do come up on eBay occasionally, though they can be hard to find amongst listings as people so rarely know what they are if they are found out of context. Alternatively, I came across <a href="http://ejvc.wordpress.com/2010/11/18/patternmaking-haslam-system-2-chart/">this blog post</a>, where you can download a PDF version to print at home! I love the generosity of the blogging community.<br />
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Book number 9 is for "Lingerie: with blouses, skirts, overalls and maternity wear".<br />
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There are several dressing gowns and house robes<br />
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Nightdresses...<br />
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And lots of lingerie, including slips, bras and different styles of knickers.<br />
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I love the pockets of this skirt, and the blouse is a classic 1940s style:<br />
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There are also some maternity styles including dresses and smock tops. This lovely swing jacket would be beautiful for non-maternity wear too- it looks so comfy!<br />
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Suits and coats. My favourite is the ruffled peplum design on the pink jacket.</div>
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<br />Ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440657867854218687noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092403738648355522.post-12931577922337289532012-10-11T15:03:00.000+01:002012-10-11T15:03:36.396+01:00Le Petit Echo de la Mode, June 1951Today I have images from the 24th June 1951 issue of <i>Le Petit Echo de la Mode</i>. A bit out of season at the moment, so perhaps one for my southern hemisphere readers!<br />
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This one is a bit tatty, mostly due to the fact that it has no staples so the pages have slipped out of line, but it still has some lovely pages. Hopefully some of you may have use for French knitting patterns, because this issue has lots!<br />
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Ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440657867854218687noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092403738648355522.post-22379206372580295382012-08-20T10:50:00.000+01:002012-08-20T10:50:24.041+01:00Modes et Travaux, June 1953As promised, the other one of these recent buys. This edition comes from June 1953, and is packed with beautiful beach wear, sun dresses and children's play clothes. Is there still time to sew up a couple of copycat items while the weather lasts?<br />
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Changing an outfit with a bolero or overskirt:</div>
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Oh how I love the turquoise striped dress. Yes, I'm still drooling over that colour, particularly when striped with white!</div>
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These embroidery designs are something I will definitely use at some point, as they are included on the transfer sheet. I love the bows and the little kites.<br />
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<br />Ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440657867854218687noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092403738648355522.post-73828180236830745362012-08-14T22:45:00.000+01:002012-08-15T11:33:52.780+01:00Modes et Travaux, August 1952Last week I was lucky enough to get my hands on two issues on <i>Modes Et Travaux</i> (out of the 6 that I bid on), both complete with their embroidery template sheets. First up today are pages from August 1952.<br />
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<br />Ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440657867854218687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092403738648355522.post-72376641220094120662012-07-14T20:43:00.000+01:002012-07-14T20:43:56.206+01:00Free pattern: Greenocks cap sleeve jumperThis pattern was bought in a charity shop just this afternoon. It is for a simple lace-patterned cap sleeve sweater in sizes 34" to 38" bust, by Scottish company Greenock. It dates from the early 1960s, though the style is typically '50s.<br />
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<br />Ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440657867854218687noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092403738648355522.post-50732722315992820762012-06-15T21:26:00.000+01:002012-06-15T21:26:48.758+01:00Home Notes, September 1947- Free patternsThese are a few pages from a copy of Home Notes dated September 19th, 1947, including a couple of sewing and knitting pattern freebies.<br />
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I love the striped dress the girl on the cover is wearing- so bright and cheery!</div>
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Free drafting instructions for a basic short sleeved evening sweater, to be sewn in silk boucle. This pattern would make a great starting point for adaptation to so many forties styles.</div>
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The only coloured printing inside is reserved for these two adverts for mail-order patterns and fabric cut-out kits. The short sleeved blouse is certainly catching my eye!</div>
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And finally a free pattern for a "Two-way Cardigan Jumper", knit in a zig-zag ribbing with a high neckline and choice of sleeve lengths.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The pattern calls for steel grey and white, but I plan on making this one up in a nice bright jade green or light turquoise shade with white for summer.</span> <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What colours would you choose?</span><br />
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<br />Ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440657867854218687noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092403738648355522.post-89277804399234408432012-04-28T00:01:00.000+01:002012-04-28T00:01:49.884+01:00Butterick Fashion News, December 1940 and February 1941<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">These are the last two from this batch of Fashion News booklets, dated December 1940 and February 1941.</span><br />
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<br />Ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440657867854218687noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092403738648355522.post-30681331884709633312012-04-19T17:33:00.005+01:002012-04-19T17:35:03.527+01:00Butterick Fashion News, August and September 1940<span id="goog_378597790"><span id="goog_1797925751"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">As promised, two more Fashion News leaflets from Butterick. These two are from August and September of 1940.</span></span></span><br />
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