Knit Headband...

 Today's scrapbuster project is a knit headband.  If you have long pieces of leftover knit that is at least 4" wide, this project is for you.

This headband is knotted on top.  So if you want a different type of knot, you might need more length.  The tutorial for the knit headband is here.

Hope you are inspired to use up those bits and pieces you can not toss.

Happy Stitching!

Corduroy Skirt...

 My last two projects have been shirts.  I am actually tired of making shirts so I decided to move on the Itch to Stitch Taroko Skirt pattern.  Here is the line drawings of the skirt:

I made a muslin of the skirt last year and actually wore it a lot.  So, it is time to make another one.  I looked for an appropriate fabric hiding in the stash and found this great corduroy:

The corduroy is a navy blue.  It should fit well into the current wardrobe.  This is one of my little helpers.  The corduroy must feel nice to the kittens because I have found both of them either laying or rolling around on the fabric.  Here is the finished skirt:

I know solid, dark fabrics are hard to see and hard to photograph.  My impromptu skirt turned out nice and I am looking forward to wearing it.  

I decided to reduce the bulk in the zipper area by using a shirting fabric that somewhat matched:

I also pulled out the manual for my Bernette B77 and looked to see if there were any built in stitches that might be helpful.  Here are the stitches that I found:

This basting stitch is 5.0 mm long.  Nothing special to it.  Just pick it out.  This stitch will be used again.

This is the Bartack Stitch.  Yep, instead of you figuring out the stitch width and density, there is a dedicated stitch.  It works well.  However, it used the buttonhole function which means that the buttonhole foot is used.  Visibility is limited with the buttonhole foot.  Practice before using so you understand how it stitches.

I do not know if you can tell from the picture above but there is no button at the waistband.  I had to sew on a hook and eye as the B77 just would not stitch on the waistband.  It stitched every test buttonhole beautifully but on the actual waistband it stayed in one place.  I might sew a button on the outside of the waistband just so it looks like it is suppose to.

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Happy Stitching!

Neckerchief Scarf...

 Here is another scrapbusting project.  It is similar to the last scarf stash buster but a little different size.  This project is for smaller scraps pieces.  Think fat quarter size.  This is a tutorial for a neckerchief scarf.  This scarf also requires a light weight, drapey fabric.  Here is the link to the neckerchief scarf - here.

Happy Stitching!

2nd Classic Shirt...

This is the third item from my September plan.  I decided to go for it even if I was not super happy about the fabric.  Here is the fabric:

If I decide that it is too light weight for cooler weather, I will make it short sleeved.  Of course, it could be a great layering garment.  Back to the fabric, I ironed the fabric to check for flaws or just weirdness.  I did find one spot that looked funny.  With luck, I will cut around it or maybe put it into a seam or hem.  I still have kittens to deal with as well.  For whatever reason, some of the pins are super interesting.  No and redirecting just is not helping the situation.  Any additional ideas would be great.  I really do not want them to get hurt.

Here is the final shirt:

I am fairly happy with the way the shirt turned out.  There are not too many mistakes.  I can say that I am very happy for having Fray Block and Collins Wash Away Wonder Tape.  

If you have not tried this pattern, you really should.  It is a great basic shirt.

Happy Stitching!

Neck Scarf...

 Let's do some scrap busting.  I know when I purchase fabric online I almost always purchase more fabric than needed.  Why?  Because the fabric is usually cut in 1 yard increments.  Sad but true.  So if you have a large piece of left over fabric like 30-inches by 30-inches, you can make a neck scarf.  This will need to be something lightweight and drapey. 

Here is the link for the tutorial on making a square neck scarf - here.   

Now, remember not all scarfs are square.  Some are oblong.  Watch for additional tutorials in the future.

Happy Stitching!