Snake Dress

June 23, 2017June 23, 2017 ~ ghostfaceknitter ~ Leave a comment

Another selfish sew! Look at that face! That’s someone who was super excited about some more new clothes.

I found this snake fabric on Etsy a month ago and loved it. Only in hindsight I’m sure it’s kids fabric but still I love the colors and and how the design was. I love the weight of the jersey fabric too – generally jersey is pretty see-thru but this was so thick and not see-thru. Since it was sturdy material I didn’t even use my serger as there was no tension issue.

This was less than an hour project as I almost got thru 1 hour of the Roosevelt’s Doc from PBS. I love that documentary – I’ve seen it probably 4 times all together. I think I love it because it so radically changed my perspective on so much about that family. I especially love watching it now since our political climate has changed so severely.

I used this Pattern from McCall’s:

Specs on Time/Cost

Total Time: < 1 hour
Total Cost: $1.99 Pattern + $24 for 2 yards of jersey fabric on Etsy

Supplies List

2 yards jersey fabric from Raspberry Creek Fabric on Etsy
McCalls M6886 Dress Pattern
Gütermann Polyester Thread

Random Comments about pattern:

Have you ever bought the wrong sized pattern? I did here lol whoops! But i just shorted the smallest size by 2inches and aimed for 10-12. I didn’t want this one to be skin tight since I wanted to wear it to work, so I think it worked out perfectly.
Pattern was super easy.
I’ll be making the V-neck and the long sleeves for sure.
I only used 1 3/4 yards of fabric.

Ghostfaceknitter Etsy Shop COMING SOON!

July 18, 2014 ~ ghostfaceknitter ~ 1 Comment

I have been quite the crafting fool lately. I have had several custom orders from people through Instagram and now with that momentum I have decided to open an Etsy store as Ghostfaceknitter!

Huzzah! I’m guesstimating in the next two/three weeks I will go live with that store – and you all will be in the know when I do – have the confirmed timeline. Let’s take a look at some of the items I’ve been stock piling, custom making for you lovely lovely GFK supporters.

What do you think? I’m think about cowls, sunglasses cases, different skirts/shirts/dresses, and of course more cakes! 🙂

toodles
xxx
GFK

Burda-spiration

January 22, 2014 ~ ghostfaceknitter ~ 2 Comments

Well after my Amy Butler Gumdrop Pillow , I’ve been inspired to sew some things. I did a small pair of shorts, I’m going to make some jersey tees for the cats (since one of them *ahem* VLADIMIR *ahem* always takes his knit sweaters off). Anyways, if you aren’t familiar with Burdastyle, it’s a wonderful sewing website with patterns, inspiration, seminars, classes, and forums. I have recently found some amazing patterns that I think would be perfect for me to gain more confidence in garment sewing. Shall we take a look? *clicking on the photos takes you directly to the Burdastyle pattern page*

Foot down, pedal to the metal.

xxx
GFK

Finish Chevron Meh Cowl – Sewing Projects On Deck

September 24, 2013October 1, 2013 ~ ghostfaceknitter ~ 2 Comments

Another craft update! I finished the Chevron Pop Cowl. I’m not sure if it’s the colors or what, but I feel ‘meh’ about it. I wish the yarn was a little more structured as well, so I’ll try that with the next one I make because I loved the pattern it was so simple and fun to knit. I’m wearing it today to work. I would say that would tell me what people thought, but my co-workers are not really observant about this kind of thing.

Last night after I finished the Chevron Cowl, I took Mister Lee out and saw that I had several goodies arrive! First, I got a Starbucks Gold Card – which is long overdue, but I only started registering my gift cards a few months ago! (D’oh!) Second, I received a BUNCH of patterns I ordered on Thursday from McCall’s because they had a $2.99 pattern sale last week. (I HAD TO HAVE THEM!) Third, I ordered the most adorable ‘cut and sew’ witch named Winnie from Ebay. I’m excited to put her together – I love little cut and sew panels they are my favorite – check out a bunch here on Etsy. I laid all the flare out to get a picture and of course my Baby Boris got right in the shot – how cute! He’s like “MOM! I’m new and fun too!” I have noticed I’ve had to spend extra time loving on each of them, because they let me know when I’ve been crafting ‘too much’ for them.

I have a few other small sewing projects I’m going to do this week that I am excited for. I need a few hours away from knitting just to re-charge. I still need to finish the sock portion of my baby moc-soc set that I have in progress. I just needed to step away from that little project though. It’s really small and I kept dropping 1 tiny stitch over and over and over. I hate when that happens!

Anyways – what are you all working on? Any holiday/season inspired crafts?

Your Stereotypical Fall Praising.

September 18, 2013October 1, 2013 ~ ghostfaceknitter ~ 5 Comments

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We have had our first few days of fall-esque weather here in Chicago and I love it. Fall is my absolute favorite time of year. The holidays, the cinnamon smells, and of course the CRAFTS! make it really entertaining and fun for me. I also love the wardrobe change and all the knits that come out. Here are the things I’m wearing/doing/loving this fall! (That photo above is from last Fall in Denver and possibly the best photo I’ve ever taken of Leopold.)

My Fall Style

All Saints Char Boyfriend Sweater

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I really have been in love with Black Salt’s clothing too especially this dress:

(buy it here)

Pumpkin Spice Coffee – from An Edible Mosaic ; because I don’t eat sugar anymore or dairy.

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Harry Potter Knitting – Yes, I bought this. Yes, I will make it all.

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Off Limit Architectural Tour – Usually off limits areas are open to the public. I’m really excited about this now that I’m discovering Chicago fully.

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Margaret Cho! I have tickets to see her in October and I cannot wait! I just love her and her comedy and I just love her (did I say that already?) BECAUSE I LOVE HER. Check out if she’s coming to your city here.

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Then, Lois will be in town for Design Harvest. “This one of a kind fest features Chicago’s best local furniture and home accessory makers, vintage and antique collectors, and local retailers of home design.” I’m pretty excited I’m sure there will be some great finds here.

Opening the Vaults Wonders of the World’s Fair! I feel like I should shout this when I say it like an old timey announcer. This should be very interesting as this fair shaped so much of modern day Chicago.

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Fall is FUN!