February in Review...

Sewing

Vogue 8939

There hasn't been much sewing this month because the brutally cold weather and cold season has been playing havoc on my sewing mojo.  I did manage however to pull off one dress before this head cold had a chance to overstay its welcome. Actually this cold was never welcomed.  

I made big plans this month, forty chemo caps to be donated to Manitoba Cancer Care. I've managed to gather up my fabrics. And I have the pattern that I wish to use. But that is it. I really must get moving on this project. A co-worker of mine has offered to help out with cutting. How sweet is that--and totally appreciated now that I am behind schedule. 

Vogue 1521 Spring coat pattern

Most of my pre-Lent season sewing has been on the vintage Vogue coat. Lots of hand-stitching and behind-the-scene stitching. I can't wait to finish this project and wear it in the spring.

RTW Fast

I stumbled this month.  Do you remember when I saw this sweater?  

I picked it up and brought it home to measure and plot out my own version in a cotton knit. Well, I did return it only to be tempted by it once again when this cashmere sweater was further reduced down to 75% off. I'm justifying this RTW fast fail with the fact that it has been very cold this winter, it fits and of course, I'm weak. And surprisingly, I can live with myself. 

Yeah, it hasn't been a good month for sticking to the plans.

Sewing Supplies	Used from Stash	Additions to the stash
Basting Tape	1.12 metres
Bias Tape
Buttons
Chain		1.3 metres
Elastic
Fabric	12.4 metres	13.8 metres
Interfacing	0.35 metres
Lace
Lining
Needles
Hooks and Eyes
Pattern	2 previously used 3 new	6
Ribbon		7 metres
Serger Thread
Sewing Machine Needle	1
Snaps
Spools of Thread	1
Velcro
Zipper	1 - 22” invisible 1 - 7”  invisible

  

Items	Totals-to-date
Tops	0
Pants	0
Dresses	3
Sweaters	0
Coats	0
Jackets	0
Skirts	1
Hats	0