Crochet Trim

I've been following a discussion about crocheting trims for jackets over on the Nancy Erickson thread at http://ArtisansSquare.com.

Here is one I finally settled on. This combines single crochet with a stitch that Bonnie Triola demonstrates. I'm planning to use this on an ivory cotton-rayon texture.



Details:
Blue: Lion Brand CottonEase (50% cotton, 50% acrylic) Color 110 Lake
Brown/gold sparkle: who knows -- from stash
Ivory: Louisa Harding Yarns "Merletto" ( 46% viscose, 34% polyamide, 20% linen) color 1
Insertion: Denim trim from Nancy Erickson (trim on right)

Crochet hook, size G

Chain blue & brown together for desired length(multiples of 3 + 1).
Row 2: Drop brown, single crochet.
Row 3: Change to ivory. Chain5. Half double crochet in ninth stitch. Chain 2, Half double crochetevery third stitch (Same as Bonnie Triola's pattern, except using a half double crochet instead of double crochet).
Row 4: Bonnie Triola's instructions for row 3, more or less. I am pretty sure I added an extra chain between cluster stitches.

Something new

At long last, I have finished some spring/summer sewing.
This suit is made from a linen-lycra blend. I'm not showing you the wrinkly pants!

The main pattern pieces of the jacket are Nancy Erickson's 1945. Pockets and sleeves are from McCall's 5817.

Here is how it looks

Starting a wardrobe for a new professional

My DD, a first year law student, started working in a professor's law office last week. I made this jacket for her from NE's 1945 pattern, shortened about 7-8 inches, and with no pockets or sleeve vents. The fabric is a very dark navy wool, with an ottoman-type texture. I got it in a bundle from Michael's about 3 years ago.

Fall 6PAC

Some separates for wearing to work -- pencil skirt, vest, and twin set are Nancy Erickson patterns.

A dress for going out, from a vintage 1970's pattern:

August WIAW capsule view

August WIAW - Gettin' Ready!

My fabric choices for August WIAW

Top to bottom:

Heathered navy blend bottom weight, from a Michael's Bundle

Taupe rayon-poly lycra, from Nancy Erickson

Light taupe jacquard - lightweight crepe, from Mood

Silk georgette print, from Metro Textiles

Sheer silk with woven plaid lines, from Metro Textiles (probably will not use this -- it is SO sheer -- but it would make a very cool wrap)



Pattern choices:

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Left to Right: NE 1961 (taupe RPL), S 5914 (Silk print), LH Bergman, S2614 (Taupe silk, red silk) ,NE 1962 (heathered navy)