I made myself a lovely, new hat to go with my jacket.
Pattern
The pattern is Quincy from Made in Brooklyn.
My gauge was ok when making my test square with the US size 10 and 10.5 needles. But, they seemed too big, when I was actually knitting the hat. My hat would have been too tall. So, I restarted with US size 8 and 9 needles and it worked great.
The pattern is simple, but has ample style. The half band is created by making a rectangle of stitches. Then, the ends are stitched together, while twisting the rectangle. Basically, you end up with a Mobius strip.
Yarn
My hat is very nice. The only thing I might change is possibly lining it. The big stitches don't hold much wind out on a cold and windy day.
Pattern
The pattern is Quincy from Made in Brooklyn.
My gauge was ok when making my test square with the US size 10 and 10.5 needles. But, they seemed too big, when I was actually knitting the hat. My hat would have been too tall. So, I restarted with US size 8 and 9 needles and it worked great.
The pattern is simple, but has ample style. The half band is created by making a rectangle of stitches. Then, the ends are stitched together, while twisting the rectangle. Basically, you end up with a Mobius strip.
Yarn
- Berroco Lodge (47% Nylon, 47% Wool, 6% Rayon)
My hat is very nice. The only thing I might change is possibly lining it. The big stitches don't hold much wind out on a cold and windy day.
In case you were wondering, no, I haven't stopped knitting. Although, all this sewing is definitely slowing me down a bit. I've been working on a cardigan (coming soon) and some My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic hats.
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| Fluttershy |
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| Pinkie Pie |
So far, I've made these two hats. I am going to bring them to BronyCan this weekend in hopes of showcasing my geek knitting skills.
My mom and I got roped into sewing a bit more for my sister - She had me make a jacket and hat (Simplicity 2581) and had my mom make her a vest (Simpicity 2895). This is for her husband's steampunk costume to go along with hers.
The vest turned out quite well. The fabric is from a curtain with a bedsheet used for lining.
I got the pocket to look okay by cutting out the pocket and fusing the opening shut with some interfacing. Nothing that the lining won't hide.
The jacket was already pretty heavy with just the outer layer. So, I used some of the bedsheet to make part of the lining. This large piece is suppose to be all main fabric material, now just the button hole band and lapel area are in the main fabric.
The hat was interesting to sew. I've never made anything like that before. It turned out very well. I told my sister she could reuse it for a Sea Captain costume or something.
The green grosgrain ribbon on the inside hides the final seams.
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| Simplicity 2581 |
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| Simplicity 2895 |
The back is adjustable, which is good since my brother-in-law wasn't around to try it on.
My mom seemed to have fun sewing it. Although, the welt pockets were a bit tricky. Thanks for sewing that, Mom! I had to concentrate on the jacket and hat.
My dad threw on the ensemble to see how it looked. Thanks for modelling, Dad! The welt pockets on the jacket gave me a lot of grief! We used thick twill fabric and it just wouldn't sit right. They look ok now.
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| Outside view |
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| Inside view |
The jacket was already pretty heavy with just the outer layer. So, I used some of the bedsheet to make part of the lining. This large piece is suppose to be all main fabric material, now just the button hole band and lapel area are in the main fabric.
Taking a tip from sewing the hat, I covered the sleeves seams with ribbon so they won't poke out.
The green grosgrain ribbon on the inside hides the final seams.
Here is the costume again. The back of the jacket has a nice large pleat, which made me confident it will fit my brother-in-law even if he couldn't try it on.
That was an interesting project. It had definitely boosted my confidence with certain techiniques (just maybe not welt pockets...). I really can't wait to see my sister and her hubby's final steampunk pictures!
My sister's steampunk plaid costume has a lovely hat!
I didn't make it, but a talented woman in Scotland (Terri Tovill) did. As you can see, she used some of the tartan in the design. Now, I really can't wait to see the whole costume! I better get back to work.
I didn't make it, but a talented woman in Scotland (Terri Tovill) did. As you can see, she used some of the tartan in the design. Now, I really can't wait to see the whole costume! I better get back to work.
