26 April 2012

KCWC Day Three: Old-Manligan


 

Taaa DAAAAAAAAA....

If I was going to try and wean myself off Manligans, the pep talk would go something like  'Hey girl, don't you think it's time for a new gig, does anyone really need to see another Manligan?'.  I doubt it would work, I'm too attached to the Darling Cardigan pattern. The possibilities for fun re-fashions are endless and once you've made a couple, you can start ignoring the instructions and take shortcuts. 


 The challenge was in getting all pattern pieces out of this ladies argyle sweater, including the ribbing. You need quite a bit here for cuffs, waist band and the front placket which goes all the way around the neck. Sometimes re-fashions have a magical way of working out especially when you make use of the already hemmed parts. I used the existing sleeve and cuffs from the sweater to save some work. The bottom band of the sweater then became the front placket and waist band for the cardigan.


Let's just hope no-one was in earshot to hear 'that's it darling, climb into the suitcase for mummy'. He's not silly. And made sure I knew it..


...with his best cantankerous old man face. 

13 comments:

  1. Hehe!! So perfect! I definitely need to try some of these in the fall!

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  2. I love the Manligans! Don't stop!!! And that cantankerous old man face is just killing me. So cute.

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  3. So cute! I love Manligans! I really want to make some for Vince

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  4. He is so awesome. As is manligan #76 :)

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  5. Oh my too cute for words. Love, love, love the suitcase shot!

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  6. "Hey girl, I don't mind seeing ANOTHER manligan." ;) C'mon... with a cutie like that? I don't mind a bit. Good job, Sophie!

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  7. i was just looking at this and the shirt in the post below in the flickr group. amazing! i love them both!

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  8. I never tire of your manligans OR your adorable little guys! Keep 'em coming!

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  9. You're wee beautiful baby in that cardigan that makes him look like the youngest, most sophisticated english dandy gentleman is making me rethink my whole "I'm probably not going to have any babies" resolution.

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  10. I bought the pattern because of your amazing Manligans, so don't stop. I love this version and that is such a great expression on your little boy's face.

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  11. Thanks so much for stopping by my little ol' blog and for your lovely, encouraging comments. I'm really impressed by your skill level and the lovely finishing touches you put on your garments. I wish my skills were this good! By the way, I just went and bought that cardigan pattern off etsy! My boy needs some Manligans in his life! I just noticed the comment about me - I think Owlybaby better start paying you a commission!

    Keep up the beautiful work! Jenny x

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