As soon as I'd read about Carefree Clothes for Girls, I put it on my Amazon Wishlist. When I made the big Christmas gift order, I left it on the order as a gift to myself. I love this book translated from Japanese pattern designer, Junko Okawa. Even though the patterns do not go up to Eva's size, I figured, in my naivety that I could just add a few inches here and there. My hubris served me well for the first attempt, making the adorable apron that is shown on the cover. I used a Japanese fabric I purchased at the Senior Center yard sale. Good thing I got to much of it as I made several mistakes cutting out the pieces but soon enough Eva was sporting the apron that matches the kerchief I made her months ago, from this book also, just in time for lice to hit first grade. Eva is never without her kerchief.
Oh, Jan. I finished the sewing portion of Eva's sweater almost as soon as you left, and only have the edging to complete. BUT, I tried it on Quinn first, and nothing looked right. The shoulders seemed too wide and stiff, and the arms too short. I was really discouraged, and am now torn between starting another one altogether, or finishing the first project without a lot of hope that it will turn out as I want.
ReplyDeleteThe book you mentioned looks darling, and right up Emily's alley.
So did you get one for Emily's birthday? Em will be all over this book.
ReplyDeleteOh, what are you going to do about the sweater? I have an idea for a little design based on a things Eva wears...
ReplyDeleteWe're supposed to get doused with another big snowfall this weekend, so I'm hoping for time at the sewing machine. I will finish up the first one, and make another bigger one, too. If sweater #1 turns out to be too short, maybe it will fit Zoey or some other San Francisco girl.
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