Finish unfinished

It seems this year is going to be the year of finishing unfinished projects and using materials from the stash.

This week I finally finished the cardigan I have started three years ago.

The pattern for this cute beige cardigan I have downloaded from Japanese craft book few years ago.I can’t even remember from where.

Yarn:100% combed cotton from Mirabela-Unitas 

 Hook size: 2,5mm

Alternations: I made 3/4 sleeves.

I did not have enough yarn. :)

This is my mom's brooch. It is bijouterie over 50 years old, but with great sentimental value for me.

Big pumpkin

Did I said in my previous post: I hope I will not become a pumpkin? Well, I am a pumpkin, big orange pumpkin.
I moved to Zagreb a month ago, and haven't organized my sewing place yet. So, I'm crocheting these days.

The pattern is from Japanese book.

The yarn is from my stash: Marina by Dalmatinka (Sport / 5 ply) 100% Cotton.

Hook size: 3mm

Video tutorial for popcorn stitch here.

 I also made one more organza fabric rose brooch.

 :)

No waist dress

Well, I know the fall is already here, but I have to show you one more dress I have sewn month ago. This is one more easy, simple and cheap project. Since I got few kilos in past four months I am not wearing anything with accentuated waist. It seems that this season the waist is must have, so in that case I have to go on a diet.Well, I have never had hourglass body, but now I become an apple. I hope I will not become a pumpkin.:) So, until I loss few kilos, no waist dresses are my choice.

This pattern I have already used for this dress .

It is self drafted pattern, but at Burda Style 6/2011 you have similar.

Used fabric: chiffon lined with cheesecloth.

Easy,cheap and quick

Since I haven't sew garments for a long time I decided to start with something quick and easy. Probably most of you  sewed this lovely maxi dress from Mimi's tutorial.

I used rayon fabric from my stash, and  I am so satisfied with the result.

Maybe next summer I will repeat this pattern with some knitted fabric.

I  also made multi strand crocheted necklace from brown cotton thread and wooden beads.

This is easiest, cheapest and quickest outfit I ever had.

You can see more crochet jewelry at my Etsy shop.

Ottavio Missoni-Master of Colors

Last night I was at the opening of the exhibition of drawings, graphics and tapestries of the world-renowned fashion designer and artist Ottavio Missoni. 

One of the  interesting facts is that he was born here in Dubrovnik. 

As the title of exhibition says he is the master of colors, but also designer, artist, top athlete and businessman at the same time.

So, the exhibition is divided into three parts. It shows Missoni as an artist, businessman, and athlete.

 

 

 It was an enjoyable and inspiring evening.