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ohh okay i just read your pm and felt very confused! Aargh, Kate, that is so lovelylylylylylyly kind of you, but as i hear how annoying it is to make things for others, i wouldn't want to put you through that just for me! :') i feel so honoured.
 

Smuterella

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A couple of questions...

Kate - did you have any problems with the pattern? I've heard dradful things about errors in the book andf so haven't tried knitting anything yet.

also - does anyone have any seaming tips - i've got two projects to seam this weekend and am terrified. both a lace knits and I was wondering if I could use normal cotton rather than the self wool to reduce bulk which will be clearly visible.

Any ideas? tips?
 

Kate O Potato

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Smuterella said:
Kate - did you have any problems with the pattern? I've heard dradful things about errors in the book and so haven't tried knitting anything yet.

I can't recall finding any errors in my pattern. I've seen a couple of them listed on Ravelry, so if I make another pattern in the future, I'll check on there to see if anyone has listed any faults.
 

Miss Tuppence

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Here are some of mine (not recent) ….my recent knitted lovelies are still in a bag ready to be sewn up- icky job!
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bit blurred the last one:D oh, and huge!

more info on me blog!
 

Amie

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Earlier than our era, but just crocheted this. The original 20s pattern was a bed jacket, but I added the sleeves and button. Looks more Edwardian to me.
 

Crafty Doll

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Not knit from a vintage pattern... and I wouldn't doubt if you've seen dozens of different versions of this capelet, but this this little piece will go well with many of my vintage dresses when it starts to get a bit chilly out.

I love that I can use my vintage brooches as the closure. :)

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deadpandiva

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What beautiful things you all are making. I wish I could knit. I crochet a little but the last time I tried my hands ached. I ordered a custom made 40's sweater. If it fits I am going to order more 40's and 30's styles.
 

ZombieGirl

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My attention span is far too short for any type of needlework... I'm a total instant gratification type of girl. How sad is that?
 

de-stressed

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I crocheted a christening dress a few years back that turned out wonderful. I'm not sure if it is considered vintage or not as it did not come from an old pattern but I have to say, around where I live you don't see christening dresses very much anymore. Not sure if others find that as well.
I would post a pic of it if I could remember how to [huh]
I can't knit to save my life but have always found knitted pieces to be much more finished looking in general than crochet ones.
 

Miss Tuppence

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Amie said:
That is gorgeous. Where did you get that yarn?

I’m afraid I bought it in a local charity shop so I don’t know where it originally came from. All it stated inside the cone was that it was mercerised cotton. Sorry I cannot be of more help. :(
 

Puzzicato

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de-stressed said:
I'm not sure if it is considered vintage or not as it did not come from an old pattern but I have to say, around where I live you don't see christening dresses very much anymore. Not sure if others find that as well.

My cousins (almost 6 and almost 12 ) were christened in the Victorian lace dress that their mother, grandfather and great grandfather had worn, but they are the only times I have seen a christening dress.
 

de-stressed

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Same for me Puzzicato, my kids were the only ones I have seen since I can remember to ever wear one.

Ok, here's my dress.. turned out a lot larger than I had planned for it to be and is now safely stored away for who knows when.

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