So I've purchased a few patterns and last night I made a shrug from Simplicity Pattern 3533 view E. I used some material that my Mamaw gave me a few weeks ago, a mocha brown colored double knit. I didn't put the elastic in the sleeves though, I just hemmed them. I like the look much better and will post pics when I can. Of course, my seams are wobbly and the bobbin nested up several times, but I finally found the right tension and the right direction for the bobbin and knocked it out pretty quickly. It's to go over the dress I'm wearing to my brother's wedding on February 21.
My Mamaw gave me a ton of fabric she was never going to use and I'm excited to try out some other patterns. She always bought a lot of double knit because she made all her pants in it.
I know I should have checked Burda Style before buying any patterns, but I was there and grabbed them on a whim. I will browse through and see if anything catches my eye now though.
I've already started my next project, a vest from two different fabrics from the 'Mamaw stash.' A black double knit and a black and white printed cotton. I've got tons of buttons in my stash too, so hopefully I can find some really nifty ones for this vest! Though I am worried about attempting button holes!
