The RTW Copied OutFit!

I wanted a new outfit to wear out last night... so I made one.... I even made a leather jeans tag! And I took pictures as I copied the jeans for some of you who requested I do so... I just have to try and put them in order now!

These jeans are copied from the pants below with the leather detail... They have always been a favorite pair but not a pair I can wear often because of the leather... So my copied pair is much more casual... not wild about my denim choice... but as I've complained before... I need a good denim source!!! And cuter rivets.... The shirt also a copied fav.. was really easy to copy.. didn't take that long to make the pattern pieces and it sewed up fast! The original shirt has the lace inset, which I didn't do... again I was trying to make it more casual... The Bald Man says there's nothing casual about my copied shirt. I think maybe its alittle more though.... I love the fabric used for it... 4 way stretch, with a glitter sheen!

Original pants

on the left here... copied pair to the right....

The fit is alittle different in mine because I didn't use stretch denim which is what the originals are... still a good fit though... better than I would have got using a pattern!

I very happy with my results!!! And going through my closet to see what I could copy next!!! Since I started doing this copy rtw thing I look at my existing clothes like they're potential patterns now!!

I have some sew time today... and I might bring out the pattern stash... or maybe a BWOF... don't know.... decisions!!! I have quite a few RTW shirts that I love and would love to have in different colors and fabrics... sewing is just SO FUN!

Tunisian and Tapestry crochet on the hooks

It seems that no matter what or how many projects I have going one is always Tunisian and one is always a tapestry or fair isle type with color changes or pictures. I love this tapestry handbag. It’s going to be The perfect bag for October!! The pattern was included in a booklet that cane with a Simply Crochet magazine from the UK. It’s eating a lot of yarn so Caron one pound yarn is perfect! Cause there’s a lot of it and it’s an easy care for acrylic. Handbags tend to get thrown around a lot so washable with all this white is super important when I was choosing a yarn. I’ll be adding a liner too. And pockets .. I can not have a bag without inside pockets! For oh so long I’ve wanted to try the double hook Tunisian technique. I have Lily Chins dvd on it but she’s way over my head at this point! This simple pattern is in Interweave crochet magazine fall 2018. Great pattern to get started with! The Bavarian blanket is still on a hook and will be a long time because ...

Super squares Saturday: Hobobag and Tunisian sampler squares

Granny square project!! Who loves squares projects?? So easy so versatile for so many different items. Recently in a Facebook group I saw they had started a square along project.. any kind of squares! Being primarily a crocheter I immediately think of the granny square but I don't feel like a granny square blanket... so I disregard starting anything but then I see someone making granny squares for a tote!!! And well,, I always want need a new bag! Perfect! I remembered some cute bags in magazines I have ( I'm hopelessly addicted to magazines!) and here it is. From the magazine For the love of crochet , My squares project.. A hobo bag!! How stinking cute is this bag!? And so simple..Blue denim color yarn with off white and brown tweed yarns! Perfect bag for fall or winter.. should it take me that long to get it done. The holidays tend to slow down 'all about me' projects! I have 8 more white squares to make then I can start the flowers. Need to find th...

Gardens, Costumes and a sad swap

Lovely, beautiful... ahhh, yes... my garden is finally done!!!! After much drama with landscapers... I have a gorgeous garden!!! And below, all sweaty and dirtier than I've ever seen him, is the wonderful Bald Man who thought up the landscape plan... dealt with the hateful "I'm retiring in 2 weeks!" landscaper... and he even put in a soaker hose watering system! Yep, I sure do love my man! Wasn't it nice of the landscaper to leave ALL this compost all over my back yard... a pile of it! What a mess! But, Bald Man is shoveling it up so Brian can put it on the little garden spot up front and so I can use it for more garden projects I have in mind! So its all good!! Here's a not so happy moment... remember on Swap-bot.com how much fun I had when I received my swap??? Jackie went through so much trouble to make sure I had things I would like... the black poodle beanie baby (y'all know I love my poodle babies) sparkly rhinestones I can use for costumes, a pa...

Handworks Crochet and then Some!

Search This Blog