#HandMadeWardrobe

Oh, how I love the idea of being able to hand make a wardrobe...or even simply be able to mend my clothing with finesse. I'm a hand sewer. My sewing machine has been dormant for some time (you can see the post in which I finally opened the box and showed my older son how to use it last year). After moving it...no progress.

Sadly, I can't knit all standard garments necessary and that would take quite a bit of time. I have a super fun sewing book that I really want to dive into. It starts with some simple patterns and progresses to skirts and dresses.

There are some garments that I'd really like to add to my wardrobe that seem completely functional. Cardigans and sock weight shells seem to be easy additions. I'm hoping to make some small, thin accent scarves to add to color to my mostly black and neutral tone wardrobe. I can make up the accent scarves :). Maybe they'll be interesting enough to share.

Here is a great short list of what I'd love to tackle for my knitted/crocheted wardrobe:
Comfort Fade Cardi from Andrea Mowrey (casual cardigan) - dk weight
Free Range Kimono from Jesse Coppom (casual drapy short sleeved cardigan) - worsted weight
Carbeth Cardigan from Kate Davies (chunky cropped cardigan) - bulky
Maia Tee from Francois Danoy (beautify tank/shell) - fingering weight

Here is my fade idea for the Comfort Cardi. What do you think?

I was shopping last weekend (for clothing...for me!) and thought of how amazing it would be to make my own garments. I wear primarily business casual with some suiting requirements. I bought a literal shiny new suit! The sheen doesn't show up well in pictures but the suiting has a nice silver shine. Such a lovely neutral that can be dressed up or down...let's see how long it takes me to stain it.

Yarn Over New York, an indie dyer and pattern designer, will be starting a KAL with prizes next Saturday, August 18. The Angels Flight KAL has several options. I'm hoping to knit the socks :). Join the Facebook Group to learn more and for a discount code!

Here is a little taste of some lovely hand dyed yarn from yarn Over New Yarn:  Stormborn.

If you're in need of fibre in your YouTube subscriptions, check out Potion Yarn's channel. Johanna is doing a series on different kinds of wool. I also like her spunky attitude and gorgeous yarn. Check out her shop too :). She dyes hair and yarn for a living.

Here is just a peek at at Johanna's colorway Pamplemousse. It's my favorite :).

Ok, working on a new design idea...have a stitch pattern charted...onto swatching. I'm also continuing on my test knit.

Happy crafting and have a great week.