So instead I made accessories for my home, a set of napkins to match my newly painted kitchen.
I used three yards of printed cotton fabric that came hemmed along the selvedges. This made the project a very quick sew indeed! I measured the yardage into even lengths then simply pressed and hemmed the last sides.
They match very well with my mint walls, red microwave and breakfast bar, and white vintage appliances. I made six total napkins, and I have found that they wash up very well.
The Challenge: Accessorize
Fabric: 3 yards of printed cotton
Pattern: none
Year: 1940s
Notions: White thread
How historically accurate is it? Very, cotton fabric and thread, made as vintage books instruct.
Hours to complete: .25 hours total
First worn: Used on July 17th
Total cost: 15$
I also finished knitting a sweater for my sister, to me a good cardigan is the ultimate accessory!
I used Andi Sutterland's Miette pattern, but modified it quite a bit. I lengthened it, removed the lace repeats, used farrow rib on the hems and cuffs and seed stitch on the button bands and collar. I also faced the collar in stockinette stitch, moved the below bust decreases to the sides and reinforced the button bands.
The Challenge: Accessorize
Fabric: 4 skeins Malabrigo sock yarn in Ochre and scraps of quilting cotton.
Pattern: A heavily modified Miette, by Andi Sutterland
Year: I'm not sure, it came out quite classic, I'll say between the 1930s and 1940s.
Notions: Six vintage buttons.
How historically accurate is it? Maybe 50%, the pattern is modern, but I used vintage finishing techniques.
Hours to complete: Far too many...
First worn: Soon, it just reached her in Vermont!
