Sunday, July 4, 2010

Too Much Knit to Quit

This is Simplicity 3536 as a dress. I've made almost every view of this pattern and after wearing the top today I decided to make a dress using one of the first knits I purchased this summer.

I know it's July, it took that long for me to decide what to do with this fabric, I knew I wanted a dress but couldn't decide on a pattern. Of course I lined it, with a very thin knit from Hancock 1.95/yd.


I felt it was a little plain so I made the fabric flower, it probably took me as long as it did to finish the dress to get it right.


Nothing says summer like a new bike, last Sunday I got my GS a new huffy, he was thrilled. Yep, I'm definitely in the running for Grandma of the year.



I know I was supposed to be working on the Sandra Betzina pattern but I think I may do something different with that fabric, every woman knows it's our prerogative to change our mind and that's certainly true with sewing.

I hope everyone has a fun and safe 4th of July weekend.

7 comments:

gwensews said...

Nice summery dress. Good sewing! You are definitely a most cool grandma! I have 2 small grandsons, who I spoil and don't care!

Karin van Dam said...

Spoiling is allowed for grandmothers and you sound like a wonderful oma :-) The dress is great, perfect for these hot days!

knitmachinequeen (KMQ) said...

You're absolutely right. You can change your mind!

Carol said...

I love that picture of your GS. You can see the concentration on his face!

Jada said...

Cute dress! Thats what Grandmoters do spoil.

Adrienne said...

Very cute!

Jackie said...

I like your dress. Cute & carefree for summer.