Last year, I looked in the mirror and was quite disappointed by the violet Cycling Sweater I finished a couple of months before. Do you know those projects that you completed and were actually pretty proud of the result, but over time a few things stand out that could just be better? This Cycling Sweater …
Do you have a fabric stash? Well, if you are somewhat like me, you have one and usually don’t use any of those fabrics. Often they just don’t quite fit the project at hand. But I made it a point to use some of the fabrics I own and make some garments out of it …
The Victorians had quite a fascination for nature, incorporating prints of flowers and animals into their dress. Often even incorporating the real stuffed animal to the outfit. While I’m a little appalled by the latter, I really get the fascination for nature. Since I’m living in the city, I’m dearly missing the sound of singing …
While researching late 18th-century fashion, I stumbled upon a digitized yet original tutorial for a Victorian Cycling Sweater. I have been a big fan of the narrow waist and voluminous sleeves of late Victorian fashion for years. Since I was looking for a knitting project, I decided to make this sweater. The Characteristics of a …
