Happy St. Patrick's Day

Viva says Happy St. Pat's day - and if you don't give me a treat I will zap you with my laser eyes!

In the spirit of the day, here is my green.  I am so happy to have finished yet another UFO!

This fabric is supposedly Chanel and I have had it in my stash for probably 10 years.  I started this vest last year, and as par usual for me, by the time it was almost completed it was summer and too hot to wear.  I kept with the raw edge theme of last spring and the bow is detachable.

These buttons are hand made by a gal in GA.  I purchased them at an Expo several years and they were the impetus for the blue T underneath.

I love to add a little something to the back, hence the tiny bow and waist band.

Close up of the back.  I like a vest that is cut in a razor back style.  I believe it to be more flattering on narrow shoulders than the standard back.

Shown with large flower in place of the bow.

This is a better representation of the true color of the fabric.

Happy Sewing,
Michele P

Up-Cycle Sweater

Do you have an item or garment in your closet that for some reason you just can't let go of it?  This sweater was one of the garments that I just could not give to Goodwill.  Now I am glad that I kept it!

This vest started out life as a long 'boy friend' sweater. You know the one for the 80s, to the knees and long dropped shoulders.  I was inspired by an Anthropology sweater and remembered this sweater in my overflow closet.

The fiber content is 100% Shetland wool so I knew it would felt.  I washed the sweater and it felted to just a little longer than a vest.  (I wish I had taken a before pic) I then cut the sleeves off and felted them again.  I used the felted sleeves to make the flowers.

I had this 100% cotton fabric in my stash and it is a perfect match!  Just another reason to have an overflowing stash!  Note that the edge is serged; this is how I know that I have pre-washed the fabric.  New fabric only goes into my stash if it is pre-washed and serged otherwise I know it is dry clean only. 

Playing a little to see how the blouse will look.  I am going to cut it out today and will post when complete.

Happy Sewing,
Michele P