Not again...

After almost completing the blouse (only left the lacy panel in front), I realised that the blouse ends up too short. I did follow the pattern as per what those pple at Golden Dragon (LYS) taught me!

What's wrong with me these days? The blouse for Silvia was too short. And now, it's mine!

What should I do now?

1) Should I frog the whole thing and re-do again?
2) Should I pretend nothing happens and continue?
3) Should I try to lengthen it by adding on the stitches?

I'm working on this...

This is what I'm now working on.

Have finished the back part + left side of the front.

I hope I can finish it real soon!

Can't wait to see the end product.

Isabella - Updated

Gave the blouse to Silvia on Friday night. She like it very much. The color and the lace pattern in front. However, we had a problem. The blouse ended up too short. It became a midriff for her...

Now, I have to think of how to lengthen it.

And I present... Isabella

This project took me longer than I expected. Spent one whole month working on it. Worked till my fingers cramp. Not only that, had to frog the pattern many times cos of the lacve part. Had improvised the pattern too. The lace, the neckline and arm hole were all improvised using my own interpretation.

Phew... It's time to work on my own blouse now.

Isabella

I'm back into knitting. Saw Isabella from the spring issue of Knitty and love it much. Am in the progress now. Will show you more pics when done!

I smell rats!!!

Recycling an old bag

This used to be my favourite bag, cos I love the fabric. However, I didn't get to use it for long cos the lining was so flimsy that it gave way after like less than 10 times of use. I was so disappointed at the quality of work.

In order not to let the bag go to waste, I decided to tear them apart and make use of the other good "parts" for making other bags.

And here's what I have:
Magnetic Snaps
Bag handles
Zip
D rings

Now I can use these supplies to create other bags!

More pouches

More pouches for V-Day

IK Spring 2007

It's out! Here's the preview... *Click*

I love the blouse on the cover page, though I don't like sleeves...

I want to see the front of the "Ribs and Lace Tank".

"Tea Rose Halter Top" looks lovely and sexy!

My fav is the "Clementine Shawlette".

The "Keyhole Top"!!! Isn't that sexy? I would love to wear that!

The "Lace Shrug" seems ok too!

There are so many nice projects this round. I hope I will be able to get a copy of this issue!!

Seeing rainbow

Envoples that I've sewed. Ain't they nice?

Rose Pens, this time!

Thanks to Christinacoghill from Craftsters! I've made more roses last night to put on pens! Don't they look cool?

Somehow... The white rose just doesn't look nice. Maybe it's the color? Or is it the yarn?

Anyway, this is a great stash busting project idea!

More pouches and tote

Sharing my hobby

Found that pple nowadays seldom have hobbies. Having the hectic lifestyle, many find that it's tough to find time for hobby.

I had the pleasure of sharing my hobby with my frens. Had taught Silvia how to knit in 2006. She's made a blouse and a few shawls already!

Today, I brought Jocelyn and Hui Sing to Chinatown to buy some beads. The plan was for Joce to buy the beads and I make it for her. I brought her to the bead shop to choose what she wants. It dawned upon me that she can actually make her own, since it's just simply stringing the beads together!

And we spent more than an hour in the shop, choosing the beads that they like. I got them some strings, clasps and jump rings. They were happy to choose the beads. I can imagine how exciting it must have been for beginners like them.

Hui Sing went off earlier with her hubby. Joce and I continued walking around Chinatown. When I reached home, I took a pic of how to use the clasp. I'm surprised that HS had already made her 1st necklace! I felt excited for her.

It's just such a pleasure to share your hobby with pple. Now there's one more thing that we can do together!

Flower Frenzy

As if the brooches are not enough.
I've progress to making roses for vases!
Help! It's too addictive!
I can't stop making them!