Kimono

Kimono
Originally uploaded by catscluttercrafts

Here it is the kimono top I made without a pattern. The shirt has 2 full front panels and has a hidden tie inside on the right. The fabric I used for the ties is still from the huge scrap pile my neighbor gave me. I cut many of the pieces to size myself! It was a little tricky since I don't quilt but I don't think you can tell. The sleeves are in 2 parts. The first time I made the shoulder it was too small. So I remade the upper portion and just added the quilted strip to hide the seam.
Now that I know what I'm doing. I'm going to do some alterations mainly at the neck and shoulders. I wanted it to b e more fitted and it's sort of too wide for her. Plus the hidden tie, I may add button instead!

Ruffled Capri's

Ruffled Capri's
Originally uploaded by catscluttercrafts

Look I actually made something this week. It feels like I haven't made anything in so long. Even though I did finish my mystery project too, but that will be posted next week. I have to work all weekend and clean too. My SIL is coming to stay with us this week because she's taking a class in a town near by and didn't want drive an 3 hours from my MIL's house everyday.
So back to the capri's. Made from vintage 1970's fabric that my Aunt gave me. They were supposed to be shorts but I worked on them when I was tired this week and made them way too long. Opps! So I still have enough fabric and will be making shorts plus maybe a shirt to match. The shirt will probably out of green fabric.
I realized that I have a ton of posting to work on. I still have all the pictures from the show of my favorite artist's/crafter's. Plus my 125 things about me post is done but needs to be put up. I hope everyone has a great weekend! It's going to be hot here but I'm working in super cold AC and will be dressed like it's winter!
On a totally off note, I received a snail mail scam saying I won $75,000. I'll scan it in because it certainly looks real.