This little corgi is waving the flag for Great Britain. I had stitched three of these, and made two into place mats for my corgi owning grand-daughter as a Christmas gift a couple of years ago. Why I stitched the third one, I've got no idea. But I found it hiding in a basket full of stuff recently and thought it was time I did something with it.
So I decided to make myself a new apron and use the corgi stitchery as a pocket. I've got lots of aprons, but some are getting rather tatty and should be replaced, so a new one is a good idea. Full disclosure, I'm a messy cook, and always use an apron when I'm cooking.
Included in a recent parcel of donated fabric was a length of red and navy checked fabric. I would have preferred to make the apron a little wider, but was working with what I had. A simple sew, with the pocket stitched on the right hand side, and purchased red tape for the straps.
My new apron
Another recently finished project was a winter cowl neck top, made from cream stretch fabric with a little wool in the mix. Many years ago I used to do "Knit Wit" stretch sewing, it was very big here in New Zealand and Australia in the 80s and early 90s. I'm not sure if this franchise made it's way to overseas countries as well. There must be former Knit Wit ladies out there, I'm sure. Luckily I had some stretch machine needles to use, and remembered to pull the fabric slightly while sewing.
New winter top
When my grand-daughter pulled down some crates from the loft for me a wee while ago, there were two full of stretch fabric that I had almost forgotten about. Some I will use, there are a couple of pretty lengths to make new summer nighties, some I have already sent to the Op Shop, and goodness knows what I will do with the rest. Years ago I got rid of most of my patterns, just have a couple left.
The Polar blast has moved away, the temperatures are slightly warmer, but it is still winter here, of course. Rain is forecast now. Winter weather is not so bad for retired people who don't have to brave the winter weather too much, and at much more civilised hours than workers. But I can remember my working years, out of the house by 6.30am, travel by bus and train from Upper Hutt to Wellington, work all day then repeat the trip home. Always traveling in the dark during the winter months, and coming home to a cold house, light the fire, cook a meal, and repeat. Life is certainly so much simpler now.
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Knitwit was popular here too. I never did learn how to sew with knit fabric at all. I wish I had. Your apron will be well used.
Great way to use your corgi embroidery. I use an apron when I cook too. I remember my mother taking a sewing class about sewing with knits when I was a child. Nice winter top. It looks cozy!
What a cute Corgi stitchery! You used it to good effect on that apron. Funny… though I have one apron, I rarely wear it (once a year?) because I seldom cook. Happy to have a hubs who likes doing all that. Cleanup though… I pay my dues. Ha, ha. Your cowl top is great. Practical, and doesn’t look homemade. I was a sewist first, and have not heard of Knit Wits. Perhaps it was only on your side of the world. I too recall working days. In the winter I trudged through snow to frigidly wait at a bus stop for an often late-arriving bus. Work. Repeat. I’m glad those days are behind me.
Good on you for making your new items. I never got into stretch sewing. Your apron looks good with the corgi. It suits the fabric.
Lovely little corgi apron--I always need to wear an apron while cooking, too--messy me, too:)))
That cowl blouse is really pretty, Jenny--I've never heard of Knit Wit here, but then I haven't sewn any clothing for ages...
Still waiting for my batting order to arrive so i can finish up both Jelly Roll Jumble and also Posies...I am trying out "Quilters' Dream Request--an advertised as "thin" batting...Hopefully I'll like it...usually a Warm and Natural user.
Hugs, Julierose
I like to use an apron, too, Jenny! I really like your new one - that's a great way to use the cute corgi embroidery. My mom and I took classes together on how to sew with knits using a method here called Stretch and Sew. Maybe it's similar to what you've done. Your winter top is lovely!
Oh yes. I didn't like getting up in the dark, back in the day. I tried to be at work by 7.
This is really cute!
yes it is nice at our age that we don't need to get out at early times and make our way to work and then home again in the chill of winter and almost dark. I never got into making things with the stretchy knit soft fabric and I don't have the right needles for it either - I tried to do a hem on pajama pants and about ruined it with the needle I used it was pulling it every which way and puckers.
Yes, those working years were hard, no hobbies, no spare time at the weekend, rush out the door every day, I so enjoy the relaxed days now, even if the energy of youth has long gone. Much warmer yesterday , I hope it continues. Last week I was at a friend's to celebrate her birthday.She was wearing an apron her grandmother has sewn out of a flour sack, and embroidered it, no doubt without a pattern. A special Memory.Bright red, lovely colour to show off the flag.
in Colorado we had Stretch and Sew patterns and classes - my mom and i went to the classes together and then made t-shirts and sweatshirts for EVERYONE, whether they asked for them or not ... the eXMan's dad liked the shirts i made for him cuz they fit his barrel chest (and, later, his belly - ha ha ha) without looking like maternity tops ... i hadn't thought of that in a long, long time...
Great use of your corgi block .
Nice new cowl windcheater you made.
I am so glad to hear the Winter blast is moving out. Staying in and working on lovely projects is a great way to spend those cold winter days. Your little corgi is as cute as a button, Jenny.
Your apron turned out lovely, Jenny! I use aprons all the time too in the kitchen, and they’ve saved my clothes from stains many times! I grew up in California and we had Stretch & Sew. I enjoyed it and made lots of knit t-shirts for my husband and two boys. For me I made rompers and swimsuits.
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