Adventures in Vintage Resales... fka adventures in baby-sewing

despite my having been sick now Mike is sick. I have begun hand quilting the Broken Dishes wallhanging. I am about 1/2 done with the interior blocks. I was going to machine quilt it but got cold feet. I wanted a primitive look with those wonderful colors. I have shelved the McCall blouse for a few days, need to work out some fit issues, it about fits, but not quite. I think in the double knit it will work but the woven, it's a bit confining. That could be me, though, as I wear mostly knit tops. I am constructing a NL jumper, bought the pattern at the thrift store for 10 cents, from 1995. Actually quite cute with princess lines on the bodice and an A-line skirt, which I lengthened about 4 inches. I am not used to above the knee skirts. I can always trim it later. I am using a bargain table microfiber from Hancocks, in a grey. I have the skirt about done. On another note, last night my oldest was saying her prayers and the baby echoed "Amen." Then they both star...

Ok, so far so good, the pattern muslin seemed to fit as a straight 18, taking the larger hip sewing line. I did add to the pattern 2" to the overall length so the top will hit lower on the hip. I have the front and back together and sewn at the shoulders, one sleeve put in flat with the million pins method, which works well, by um way. I had one small pucker, which was quickly ripped and re-eased, very nice method as shown by Ann and Summerset. I think they do theirs in the round, but I chose to sew it in flat construction to "see" the curves and pins better. Then, like knits, will sew the sides in one swoop. I have a small slit marked on the back to make the opening, won't cut until I am ready. So far, this pattern may work very well with some Sophia rayon double knit. I chose a poly blend linen look from Hancock which I have 5 yards of to make version 1. There is plenty left over for a dress, skirt or whatever I may choose, trust me. I couldn't cut in...

I have started the new year out slowly, working on B's quilt (has it really been a little over a year since I started, procrastination is bad) but she finally paid me for the fabric so I need to finish and will be soon. I have also bought M 2818 an older Palmer Pletsch pattern to make a basic shell top. Now I abhor blouses that are buttoned up the back, so I read reviews of it and may amend it to one button at the top of the nack in back. I muslined it and found I needed to lengthen it a bit for personal taste. I also have another Simplicity 2473 in black sophia double knit cut out. That's all I am cutting out for now since I have UFO's into infinity to finish (well, maybe I am exaggerating a bit, but there are alot).