DIY Midi Dresses

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Hi there, Happy Friday 🌸🌸 Today's update is about two new dresses that I made to wear on special outings. The sleeveless orange midi dress was made in October and the long-sleeved dress was made at the beginning of this month.  Both patterns were self-drafted, and the dresses had ruffles at the bottom tier. And to complete the look, I added a removable bow and pinned it to the neckline.  For the sleeveless midi dress, I used a linen blend fabric a souvenir from my trip to Bangkok and the fabric was enjoyable to sew. As usual, the sewing process started with pinning and sewing the darts and then attached the facings to the front and back pieces right sides together. I pinned it around and then sewed it, but I left a few centimeters open to sew the shoulder lines. I love this method, the finished facing looks clean and neat. I closed the opening area with hand sewing. I gathered the bottom tiers and then sewed them to...
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Seed Stitch Cowl

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Hello, I finished my second cowl! It was a very slow work but I am happy with how it turned out :) As I mentioned on my last facebook post, I have to start the new cowl because my first one went wrong. I didn't throw the yarn but I removed the stitch and rolled again for other purpose.

Well, before I explain more, here I am wearing it with my yellow sweatshirt. Once again only for the photos :) Finally the weather is getting colder but not yet cold enough to wear a very warm cowl.


Materials:
4 balls yarns, 2 in white and 2 in light cream. Both are pure new wool
Circular needle size 7 mm
Tapestry needle

Pattern:
Seed Stitch Cowl with Stefanie Japel Shown here on the video
The cowl was using double stranded,
Cast on 101 STS and join to work in the round.
Round 1: *K1,P1*K1
Round 2: *P1,K1*P1
Repeat rounds 1 and 2 until the size I want
Bind Off in seed stitch and weave in ends. Done!

Here is my process, it was a very slow work and I don't remember how long it takes :) Also, I learn a new technique to attach a new yarn "The Russian Join". I followed the tutorial from VeryPink Knits and I love it :)


And here are the final pictures of the cowl, I hope you can see the mixing yarns in the second picture :)





Happy Knitting!

@Hana

Comments

  1. MaryDecember 11, 2015 at 11:26 PM

    Oh, I like this. The yarn is gorgeous and your stitches are very even.

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsDecember 12, 2015 at 6:00 PM

      Thank you, Mary :) The yarn is pure new wool and it is easy to work with :)

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  2. Nancy DDecember 12, 2015 at 12:42 AM

    Seed stitch has such a yummy texture! It's worth the extra fussing in the knitting. Love that creamy white with your sunny yellow top!

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsDecember 12, 2015 at 6:01 PM

      Thank you so much Nancy :) I love the seed stitch texture as well.

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  3. The Winter~QueenDecember 12, 2015 at 7:11 AM

    So cute! Love that seed stitch. Perfect for many outfits :) x

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  4. LisaDecember 12, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    Gorgeous! Love the way you blended the white and cream yarn. And your stitches are perfectly done! :)

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsDecember 12, 2015 at 6:05 PM

      Thank you, Lisa. I am still new in knitting and I need to practice a lot :)

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  5. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]December 12, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    So pretty.. Love that yellow shirt too.

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  6. UnknownDecember 12, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    Very nice work, it looks very good.
    Have a nice weekend!
    LG Carolin

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsDecember 12, 2015 at 6:07 PM

      Thank you dear Carolin :) Have a nice weekend to you too.

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  7. FröbelinaDecember 13, 2015 at 1:26 AM

    What a beautiful cowl! I really like the color and how cozy and fluffy it looks, well done!

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  8. SewingfunthingsDecember 13, 2015 at 1:54 AM

    Yes, it's that time of year. It's a great color so you can really enjoy it.

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsDecember 13, 2015 at 10:04 AM

      Thank you, Dorothy. My hand can not stop and working on another knitting project :)

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  9. Sew, Jean MargaretDecember 13, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    Such a lovely textured stitch. Beautiful work.

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  10. PaisleyPirouetteDecember 14, 2015 at 12:57 AM

    I like your cowl! It is so nicely made! :)

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