SCARBERIAN FASHION LOVER

The one good thing about not getting enough sleep is that you get more things done...well...some days.... Here are two of my latest "creations":) They're actually second versions of items I have made before! 1) Boxy sweater (pattern by Joji Locatelli) This is the lighter weight version of this sweater . I actually started this sweater back in June and just finished it. Because it's a finer yarn and called for smaller needles, it was one of my longer-term projects. Boxy sweater, jeans from Target, Vans slip ons Oh my gosh! My photobomber is a ninja! Didn't even know she was there! 2) Elisalex dress  (pattern by By Hand London) This is the sleeveless version of this dress . I made it for an upcoming wedding we're attending. Guys, this is upholstery fabric from Ikea! Teehee... Elisalex dress (front) back Lined the bodice with this leftover (also)Ikea fabric In progress: These patterns have a special place in my crafting...

I wanted to sew a new outfit for an upcoming trip, so I thought a jumpsuit would be perfect:) Pattern: Tilly and the Buttons Marigold Tilly and the Buttons Marigold jumpsuit worn with Birkenstocks In progress: A closer look: Speaking of trip, I will be taking a short hiatus from the blog, you guys. We're going away on a family vacation, so no posts for awhile. I will post some pics on Twitter though, so you can follow me here . Can you guess where we're going? We're leaving this weekend...squeeeee! So long for now, everyone:)

Here are just a couple of stuff I made over the summer to get ready for the colder months. 1) I love how this sweater turned out, and it was an easy knit to boot. Pattern can be found here . Worsted Boxy sweater  2) My sister-in-law bought this DMC Top This hat kit for me to knit for the little one. This was another easy project with such a cute result:) 3) My husband rarely requests anything, but one thing he did want me to make for him are boxers coz these are items he buys a lot of. I thought I'd give this pattern from Diana Rupp's Sew Everything Workshop book a go, and it worked out great. I didn't bother matching the fabric pattern as this was just a test, but next time for sure:) The Foxy Boxers In case you're curious, this is me when I knit.  The husband jokes I'm  Peg Bundy except I knit and eat chips instead of bonbons when watching my TV shows/listening to podcasts. "Oh, Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal!"

The latest dress I sewed...one of my faves to date:) Dress pattern is McCalls 6886 .  The dress in progress: The dress in action: shopping at the Saks that just opened in downtown Toronto Are you a fan of orange? I'm really loving this colour lately!