“Kwazy is a difficult word to say in anger. But I think I made my feelings clear.”

by chuckofish

Why yes I did quote Captain Holt for my blog post title. The other option was to quote Detective Medavoy and have the blog post title be, “Obviously, we’re all overwrought.” I thought I’d go with the lighter TV show about the New York Police Department.

Anyway, my mother recently blogged about us going to an antique mall/junk shop in St. Louis. While there she made the astute remark that it was the kind of place where you might find something “accidentally.” And I did.

I got this sa-weet vintage McCall’s pattern for a $2. It is from 1973 and includes patterns for three slightly different jumpers. You might not realize it, but sewing vintage patterns is very hip in the sewing world. And I am nothing if not hip…right?

The pieces were all there and (bonus) already cut out. The lady who had this pattern before me, presumably in the 70s, had left notes in it about her alterations etc. It was a pretty simple project–but did require some techniques I had not tried before. It also had some odd finishes that I suspect were the way things used to be done before people had fancier machines and were more likely to have a serger.

I really enjoyed sewing this jumper and only wish I’d had some groovy braid to put on the pockets like the pattern called for. Here is the finished result for dear Katie!

I used adorable Rifle Paper Company fabric that I just love. It’s a pretty timeless piece.

I am off to Maryland on Thursday morning to visit Sweet Katiebelle and her parents before heading to Washington, DC for 36 hours for a conference. I will report back next week if the dress fits.