Recycling Pillow Covers into a Cushion Cover

Helllluuuuu! :)

I recently scored at one of my local thrift shoppes and 

got this amazing vintage wicker patio set.

I was thrilled to say the least! 

It needs a bit of work and repair but I was pretty sure I could manage that :)

First order of business was to cover the old cushion!!

Here is a tutorial detailing how I put the new cushion cover together :)

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#1 & #2 ---> Clay pots don't exactly convey the "granny chic" look I am going for ;)

#3 ---> I found these lovely large quilted pillow case covers at another

thrift store for a mere $3.00 and knew I was onto something.

#4 ---> I thought if I got rid of the green & white borders on the sides

 of cases these I could make it look like a small quilt cover instead.

#5 ---> I  folded the edges under to create a center front seam 

and I switched up the direction of the points to make it a bit more interesting.

Aaaaaand, also if my corners and seams didn't match up 

perfectly it wouldn't be so obvious. You know, creative license ;)

#6 ---> Pin the seam down carefully matching up edges and corners

#7 ---> Top-stitch the seam down with a long stitch length.

( I use a long stitch length for top-stitching as I think it looks nicer and neater.

Also, if you need to pick out a seam, you aren't picking away at a million

teeny tiny stitches. Nothing worse. Nothing!)

#8---> I pinned back the green and white border edges in the center

 front as well as the original pillow back openings.

I then slipped stitched these seams down quickly with

large stitches by hand. This keeps the edges in place, flat and tidy. 

#9---> You could use anything fairly sturdy for the bottom of your cushion. It should be washable

and durable. I had this piece from a  vintage chenille bedspread which I knew would

pull the pinks out of the pillow cases.

#10 ---> A center back zipper opening makes it easy to get the cushion in and out of the cover

for washing. 

#11 ---> I used two dress zippers bc I didn't have anything longer. This way you still

get a nice long opening so you don't have to cram the pillow into a tiny opening.

#12 ---> I marked in 3" from the edge for the zipper. No specific reason

for the large seal allowance, just a personal preference.

#13 ---> I stitched about 8" from the fabric edge down on the both 

ends to create the opening for the zipper.

#14 and #15---> Place the tops of both zippers at the center of your pillow back ( see arrow)

Pin the zippers in all the way around the edge. Turn the zipper tape ends under and back to keep

 the meeting of the zippers tidy. (see arrows)

#16 --->Stitch all the way around the zippers back stitching across each end to

reinforce and keep secure. Open the zips a tiny bit so you have an opening for later on.

#17 ---> Place the right side of the pillow case up with the cushion on top of it.

Then lay the back of the cover right side down on the cushion.

This way you can pin around the cushion and create a stitching line for yourself.

I trimmed the pink fabric back so I could see the front cushion edge to help

makes things less fussy and easier when sewing.

#18 ---> I pinned the ends of our new cushion cover together so that the pins are placed in 

the original seam line between the white and green borders of the original pillow case.

 This way the stitching line will be very straight and you will only see the original

white border and none of the green. I used my fingers to feel for the seam and checked

to see if the pins and original seam where matching on the back.

That is way the pins in the ends on up and down.

( BTW- this is only a concern bc I a using a quilted pillow case. If you

have to regular pillow cases without borders and edges to keep straight

I wouldn't matter at all. I like to make things more difficult ;)

#19 ---> Pin all the way around pulling the fabric snug around the cushion.

I also used my fingers to feel for the seam of the front pillow cases along the sides.

Again, I used these seams to help keep my stitching straight and not veering of course.

Remove the cushion from the cover ( this why it is good to have the zippers

opened a bit at this point. Makes getting the cushion out easier ;) I can't

tell you how many times I have forgotten to leave the zip

open a bit!!! ) Stitch all the way around your cover.

#20 ---> I used a pink bobbin thread so you can see my stitch line 

and how I tried to match it to the seam on the original pillow case.

#21 ---> I serged my corners but if you don't have a serged a quick zig zag around

 the edge will help keep things from fraying during the wash.

And, if you don't have a zig zag stitch...don't worry about it :)

#22 --->Clip your corners, turn it right side out. 

Place your cushion back in the cover...this is where the long

zipper opening comes in handy ;)

#23 ---> I put a little white ribbon tab in the seam at the back so I know

which is the front and which is the back for the best fit.

#24 --->Looking good!! My edges are nice and clean and straight w none of the

green fabric from the other side of the border showing thru. Hurrah!!

No matter how much sewing I do...straight clean seams still make me very happy.

Looks pretty good if I do say so myself!

I am very happy with it :)

Now, to learn how to repair the caning around the legs....stay tuned!

Hope you enjoyed the tutorial. if you have any questions please

feel free to ask :)

Chat soon!! Luv Weezi xo

Elastic in Pants Makes Me Happy

Hellllu Pussycats!

Pant shopping for a lot women can be a trying experience

of epic proportion. Many of us have to try on ooodles of pairs

to try and find just one or two that might look good.

*sigh*

There are loads of jeans out there but none of them seem to fit

well. The waist is too big and the thighs too skinny or the zipper

is SO short it barely covers my "whooo-haa" ;)

Heaven forbid if you are like me and want high waisted jeans.

(And by high waist, I mean that they go to or over my belly belly button...

not to my hip bone as one salesgirl at Guess tried to educate me.

Please! If the zipper is less than 7" it isn't high waist. sheesh!)

I have a few issues issues going against me that qualifies me

as "fit-challenged". I am very short, I have big thighs, a fairly 

substantial butt and combine that with a sway back, you have

a recipe for disaster and the overwhelming desire to wear things w elastic ;)

The people who design jeans do not take these things into account.

I swear that they do their fittings on the back end of a giraffe.

So frustrating.

Anyhow....I gave up trying to find jeans for a long time.

 If I was in the right mood I might try a few on at a thrift store

but that usually resulted in a case of low self esteem mixed w

anger and the need for some peanut butter cups.

Then one day I was in a children's shoppe and saw a pair 

of pants that had an elastic running along the inside

of the waistband so the pants could be adjusted on the child.

Talk about a light bulb moment!

Elastic!! Yes! This could be the answer to my waistband blues.

I could add elastic to the back of the jean to help pull in the waist

and give me a better fit. Why didn't I think of this sooner???

---> A quick side note about a sway back. It isn't a horrible affliction

like it sounds. It just means that my back has quite a curve to it above my 

tailbone. It sort of looks like like someone "scooped" out part 

of my waist at the back. My spine and back are perfectly OK.

It is just how I was built. It can have a great effect in a pencil skirt but

a huge annoyance to fit in todays jeans and pants.

***

So, let's just say this story has a happy ending! The elastic trick works

and I have been doing it for years. The only time I can't do it is if

the denim or material is too thick. Then it just puckers, pokes into 

me and is very uncomfortable. 

Elastic in the waist has gotten a bad wrap for years with its association

in polyester stretchy pants and the things that little old lady's like to wear.

But honestly, I am all in favour of  elastic at the waist. 

So comfortable and it makes so much sense. 

Besides, who am I trying to impress? The Queen?? I bet she has elastic in her pants too ;)

Ok, so let's get down to business.

Here is a quick tutorial about how I add the elastic to my pants :)

#1. These floral jeans actually had a very small gap in the back but it was enough

 to make the pant feel like it didn't fit. And! I hate feeling the breeze from the gap.
I am SO over the days where i suffer for fashion. Give me comfort ;)

#2. I usually go out about an inch to an inch and a half from the center

back on both sides. I marked it w pins.

#3. Cut open a small slit just slightly smaller than the width of your elastic.

Make sure you only cut open the inside of the waistband.

Don't cut thru both sides or you are in trouble! Feed the elastic thru. 

Your waistband now becomes a sort of casing in the back.

#4. Make sure you pin the one side down before you pull the elastic.

Sounds like an obvious thing, but you'd be surprised how many times I was in a hurry and didn't

*palm plant to the forehead*

#5. Create a small amount of gathering and sort of eye ball what might be enough.

I usually sew down the one side before my first try-on.

This way the elastic won't pull out on you if a pin slips out AND! there is one less 

pin to prick you during your fitting ;)

#6. I use a small amount of Fray Check on the elastic to prevent fraying.

Don't use too much b/c it can dried hard and be scratchy against your skin.

#7. After a quick try on, this was how much I needed to pull the elastic and have 

the jeans feel comfortable.

#8. I zig zagged over the raw edges of the slit and over the elastic to prevent fraying.

( I normally don't do this b/c I like to keep the stitching on the back to a minimum.
 However, b/c of the floral pattern and the jeans are white based

I decided that you couldn't really see the stitching so it was Ok)

And that is as they say...that. Done!

#10. This time I did something that I don't normally do and added a piece from

the hem that I cut off onto the back.

You will notice that sometimes when you add the elastic to the back this is a slight

downward curve in the waistband. The elastic can pull the waist in and down as well.

I tend to be a bit neurotic about these things, but I don't like the feelings of

the waist banding dipping down in the back. It feels like I always need to pull my 

pants up in the back to have them sit where it is comfortable.

So, I experimented this time and added the piece to the back to avoid

the feeling that the waist was "dipping" at the center back.

It worked! It wasn't too bulky and the pants were perfectly comfortable :)

#11. Looks a little odd but that is OK w me. 

They fit nicely now and that is all that matters.

If you have issues with your pants sticking out at the back

waist, I highly suggest you give it a try.

Just remember, not on bulky fabrics.

If you have any questions, I am happy to try and help.

Chat Soon! Ta for now,

Luv Weezi xo

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Hem a Skirt at the Waist- A Tutorial :)

Helllu Pussycats!

This post today is another clothing alteration that I thought
might be useful to some of you.
You see, I am always having to alter my clothes because
I am short. Not just kinda short....I am quite short.
For arguments sake let's say I am 5 foot tall.
That is my story and I am sticking to it :)

I have always been sort of tiny...not slight or slim but short
and small. I didn't get the super cute, pixie genes.
I got the "short-kinda stocky-big thighs-thanx to my Ukrainian heritage" genes ;)
I often forget that I am short until I see my reflection in a window.
I am like: "Oh yeh, I am not 5 9"..damn!"  Hahahaha!

I also forget that I am short until I go shopping for clothing and
then it becomes painfully obvious. Gaaaaa!
Everything needs to be hemmed and shortened.
I often lose so much detail on sleeves and hems b/c I have
to cut everything off. So annoying :(

Skirts can be especially troublesome if there is some lovely trim
around the hem. I have a little trick I use if I can, to salvage the hem.
I "hem" the skirt from the waist :)
It is easy to do and usually doesn't take too long.

I found this pretty cotton skirt at the GoodWill and knew it would be a good
candidate to hem from the waist.
I pulled it up to where I wanted the hem to sit, turned the
waist over and pinned it down.

#1. I measured down from the top of the skirt how much I need to cut off.
I don't need to add seam allowance to the top b/c I am going to use seam
binding to finish off the waist.

#2. I am not going to keep the belt loops b/c I won't wear anything tucked
into this skirt. Make sure you mark evenly around the front and the back.

#3. At this point I carefully removed the zipper.
 This skirt is lined so I pinned the outer skirt to the lining and then basted
around about 1/4" from the edge. Then cut on your marked line to
remove the excess at the top.

#4- #6. At this point you will need to open up the center back to make room for another zipper.
*** At this point try the skirt on again and make sure that it fits as
snug around your waist as you like. You may find it a bit loose b/c we cut
down close to the hipline. If you need to take the waist in a bit, you can
 do this at the center back. Fold under the excess at the back, press and
 trim leaving 1/2" seam allowance. See here if you need more help w this.

You will need an 8" skirt zipper so make sure you have an 8" opening from
the very top of the skirt down. Backstitch at the bottom of the opening to the keep
the seam from pulling open on you. Next, line up the lining and the outer skirt at the
center back and stitch the two layers together about an 1/8" in from the edge.
Give it a good press to try and iron out old stitch marks.

#7 & #8. Next you will add seam binding tape to the raw edge. It just folds over the
edge which is why you didn't need to add seam allowance at the top.

#9. Leave about 1/2" edge at the center back on each side to be folded
under when you put the zipper in.

 #10. Pin your zipper in making sure that your edges meet nicely in the middle
and that the top edges are even as well.
Again, you can check here if you need more info on this zipper application.

#11. Give it a good press.

#12. Ta da!!! You are done! :)

You can see in the first pic that the skirt sits nicely where I like it. You can also see
that I need to wear undies that sit higher and not create a line under my belly button :)

The second photo shows the skirts now falls just above my ankles...perfect!
I didn't lose any of the lovely frill or detail at them hem. Hurrah!! :)

This is easy and doable for beginners. Just remember to go slow
and always double check before you cut.
If you make a mistake, don't fret...I still make mistakes all the time!
If you have any questions about this technique please
feel free to ask.

Take Care!!
luv Weezi xo

Take In Skirt Waist and Replace the Back Skirt Zipper

Helllu Pussycats!

I found this fabulous skirt at a favourite second hand shoppe 

and I luved how full it was but the waist was too big.

 I got it anyway b/c I knew

it would be easy to take in the waist and replace the back zipper.

I am going to show you a simple procedure to take in an unlined skirt

and that even a beginner can manage this alteration.

Don't be intimidated!! Just go slow, use a bigger stitch length

incase you have to pick out a mistake

and double check that things match up.

You will do great :)

#1. I measured in at the center back how much I need

 to take in the skirt for a comfortable fit.

I removed the zipper and opened up the center back seam.

#2. I marked the backs evenly on both sides the total amount

to take in with pins.

#3. I folded the skirt center back where the pin marks at the waist.

#4. From that point at the top I folded over roughly 

the same amount all the way down the center back.

I folded back at the top  1 3/4" and then 

about an 1 1/2"- 1 1/4" all the way down keeping

the center back seam as straight as possible.

Do the same on both sides.

***

#5. Press your new center back seams down.

Mark in 1/2" seam allowance from the folded back edge

all the way down the back of the skirt on both sides

and then cut and trim along your pencil or chalkline.

#6. Finish the edge with either a serger or a zigzag stitch

to prevent fraying.

***

#7. You want to line up your waistline and the yoke seams

to make sure that they will match and are the same length.

#8 and #9. Turn your skirt and carefully pin with right sides together 

still matching yoke seams and waistline.

#10. Line up the hemline matching ends perfectly and pin there too.

***

#11. Line up your zipper with the back and pin where

your seam will start down the center back.

( Tip: This is a very high waisted skirt and i am using a 

23 cm zip instead of a regular skirt zipper. You need the extra

 room in the zipper to get in and out of it because of the high waist )

#12. Stitch from the that point down to the hem,

 back stitching at the opening so it doesn't pull open.

#13. Line up the top of your zipper with the very top

of the waistline. Have the zipper stop ( little metal piece)

right at the top and pin the zipper in place at the waist.

***

#14. Stitch that side first (the left side of the zipper) down from top to bottom.
Just do the one side for right now.

#15. Do the zipper up to just above the yoke seam. Mark 

where the yoke seam is on the right side of the zipper with a pin.

#16. Stitch the other other of the zipper matching the

 pin placement with the yoke on the right side of the skirt.
***

#17. With your needle down at the the yoke seam double

check that your zipper's metal edge is right the top of

your skirt waistline and pin at that point.

You will see that my zipper is bulging a bit and is a wee

bit longer then the length on the skirt between the

yoke and waist. Not to worry!

#18. From the top of the skirt, give it a tiny pull towards you

(keep the needle down or skirt will wiggle all over)

and the zipper should ease down. Finish stitching while continuing to

pull a tiny bit on the zipper and the skirt. Back stitch at the

 top of the zipper at the waistline.

#19. Turn the top of the zipper tape down, fold over to the right side

of the fabric and pin.

#20. Do up your zipper and check one last time that the yoke 

and waist lines match. The mark of a great alteration is that

everything matches :)

***

#21. Lastly, you can pin the skirt onto the zipper on the right side

of the fabric to keep everything in its place while you top stitch 

the zipper down. Back stitching again at the top on both sides.

(sorry about the blurry photo!!! )

#22. Admire your work :)

I hope this will help encourage you to alter 

a skirt that might be too big.

If you have any questions about this procedure 

please feel free to ask me :)

Happy Sewing Pussycats!!

Luv Weezi xo

Culottes! I Should Have Thought of This Sooner :)

Culottes Saved the Summer

Hellu Pussycats!

As I had mentioned in my previous post, I have

been blessed with big thighs. And, as much as I 

have come to accept my thighs as they are, the summer

heat can often bring about certain challenges.

I love wearing skirts in the summer. 

I live for this time of the year when I can throw on a 

flowy cotton skirt, tank top & flip flops. Heaven!

I think shorts look silly on me and I don't mind capris

but skirts are my favourite.

However, when it is super hot & sticky my thighs

can get really uncomfortable. Oh the chaffe! Booo!

Sooooo....while I was pondering what skirts to sew up with 

 my pretty summer cottons, I was lamenting about the idea

of wearing bike shorts under my skirts. I know lots of gals

do this and it is a perfectly respectable solution.

I was debating whether or not I would have to sew

in linings into the skirts to help hide the bike shorts when

 I had a light bulb moment...Culottes!

Hallelujah!! The BEST of both worlds :)

I immediately started to root thru my many stashes of

vintage patterns in search of a starting off point.

(BTW- Culottes is a word that originated in the French language.

 Historically, "culottes" referred to the knee-breeches commonly worn 

by gentlemen of the European upper-classes from the late 

Middle Ages or Renaissance through the early nineteenth century. )

Voila! I had may base to start from. I decided to go

with the McCall's pattern on the right. I wanted my culottes

to look like a nice full almost circle skirt :)

#1 - 4---> I traced off a copy from the vintage pattern.

I had to make a few adjustments to give me 

a better idea of the look that I wanted for my culottes.

I added fullness to the sides and throughout both the front

 and back skirt. I also added more of a hip curve for a slight

hug over the hips and waist.

#5 ---> I was going to be using lightweight cottons and a rayon blend

for my finished culottes. I chose a fabric for my fitting that would mimic

the cottons I had picked out. I always pick up cheap and "ugly" fabrics from the sale

table or from the GoodWill to use for fittings.

You don't want to use your good fabric for fittings as you will see why

in #8 ;)

#6 ---> A quick tip for beginners: When sewing any item with a crotch, 

the back is always longer than the front. Keep an eye on these so

 you don't sew the back into the front. I admit I have done this many times ;)

#7 & 8 ---> I sewed up my crotch seams and side seams. I tied an elastic around my waist

not only to hold my fitting up but to give my my true waist line. 

You can see trouble right away. There is pulling in the front crotch

and I need to add to the waistline at the center front as well.

#9 ---> I marked the true waist with a marker so I could transfer

that information to my flat pattern.

( This is why you don't use your good fabric for fittings.

You often need to make markings on your fitting and mistakes get made.

 This way you don't ruin your good fabric! ;)

#10 & 14 ---> Back to the drawing board! I added a little bit to the

curve of the front crotch to help ease the pulling in the front crotch.
I added to the waistline at both the front and back. I did take
some of the fullness out as I went a bit overboard with
 how "circley" I wanted it to be ;)

I cut out a new fitting and tied my elastic back on.

I wanted mine to fit right on my true waist above my belly button

so I marked on the second fitting exactly where I wanted the top

of the waistband to sit.

#15 ---> I cut off the waistline the height of my waistband (1 1/2")

so the band doesn't sit too high.

#16 --->I cut my waistband twice the width of my elastic plus 1" for

seam allowance and 1/4" for ease.

#17 ---> Once I had everything sitting at the waist where I liked it

it was time to mark the hem. Looks like a pretty sweet skirt....

#18 ---> Oh wait!!! It it's not a skirt, it is a pair of very comfy culottes!

Hurrah!

***

Here is one of the pair finished :)

I was super happy with the end result. So comfortable
and so flowy!! These are perfect for hot summer days and
no sticky thighs rubbing together :)

---> In the end I put the elastic only in the back waistband b/c

I got carried away with the fullness and added too much.
The elastic all the way around made me look like a balloon.
It would have been OK on a taller gal but I looked ridiculous.

* I took some of the fullness from the side seams but added a few
gathers to the sides while sewing on the waistband.

Hope this tutorial was helpful Pussycats!
if you have any questions , I am happy to help.

Have a great afternoon!!
Luv Weezi xo

Shortening a Long Denim Skirt

Hellllu Pussycats!

I have been wanting a short, full denim skirt for
awhile now. I am not a huge denim fan as a rule
but I find in the summer that a little denim skirt
can be super versatile and comfortable.
It is a nice option especially if the denim
isn't too heavy.
A nice denim skirt can super flirty with sandals
and flip flops or go punk with some army boots
or floral Dr. Martens---> I got these ;)

Dark denim can provide a fun retro look with wedge
shoes, kitten heels or even saddle shoes.
When it comes to full skirts, denim is a must have :)

As per usual, I hit up the thrift store to what gems I could

find in the denim section.

I came across this wonderful button front skirt :)

Lots of pleats, elastic back & side pockets.

Perfect!

Except for the obvious. That it is a super duper long

skirt and not at all the sassy little short number I was coveting.

Hence this post! Shortening a long denim skirt :)

#1. & 2. Awww yeah...not a great look for me. 

However, It does fit well in the waist and is very comfortable.

#3. You will notice that I marked with a pin 

just at my knee where I want to cut to shorten.
This spot includes a one inch hem allowance.

ALWAYS remember the hem allowance or you are going 

to be pretty annoyed if it ends up too short.

It never hurts to double check that you have the pin 

exactly at the length you want it.

#4. I folded the skirt in half and lined up the hem of the skirt
all the way around. This is not technically the proper way to
start a hem and it could get you kicked out of fashion school.
But, for the sake of  making it easier for
you and less complicated I say we go with it.
Besides, I will not be marking your work ;)
Just make sure you fold the skirt in half at the center back,
 line up the hem line and the waistline. Smooth it out.
Next, mark where your pin is with chalk remembering that you
have your 1" hem allowance accounted for.
Measure from your chalk line down. (mine was 12").

#5.You are going to measure up that amount up from
 the hem along the edge of your skirt with the chalk.

#6. Cut along that line starting at the back
keeping your skirt flat and smooth.

#7. You need to either zigzag or serge or use pinking shears along
your raw edge to keep the hem from fraying.
Anyone of those will help keep your raw edges from
going crazy and making a mess in the wash.
When you start to pin your hem up, place one
 pin at the side seam and another at the center back.
Next place a pin in the middle of those. This will help
keep your curve nice and even. You won't end up
pushing fabric out of place. This isn't such a big deal with
denim but can be with loosely woven and stretchy fabrics.
Pin your skirt 1" all the way around.

#8. Turn up the hem 1 1/4" at the center front.
When you have a kick pleat or a button front
like this skirt, you want the front
 to be a wee bit longer then the back.
About an 1/8" or a 1/4" is perfect.
If the back longs longer then the front
it looks messy.

#9. Lay the fronts over each other and double check that
the top lays a wee bit longer then the under
one before stitching. Easier to double check then
it is to pick out stitches because your fronts are uneven.

#10. Give it a good pressing.

#11 & #12. Stitch w matching thread or a colour close
 to the original contrast colour. Use a long stitch length with denim.
You don't need a small stitch to hold the fabric. A longer
stitch looks more professional on denim especially if using a
contrast thread colour.
Back stitch well at each end.

I decided to pair it with my pink roses rain boots
when I wore it out for the first time.
I was thrilled with its transformation :)

I am happy to help if you have any questions.
Feel free to email me at lisa@weezi.com
if you need any help with hemming a skirt.

Take care Pussycats!
Luv Weezi xo

What a Great Way to Recycle PotHolders

What a Great Way to Recycle PotHolders

Hellu Pussycats!

I have been all over the place this week.

I haven't really done anything I am supposed to.

I am having a "starting to freak out b/c Christmas is coming" week.

That feeling of I don't have enough, I haven't done enough...

You know the drill!

So, instead of taking photos of the new shoes clips

I made last weekend and posting them on here 

like I should be.....

I am posting this lovely tutorial I came across on FB.

This is so adorable!

How to Make a Pot Holder Rug: tutorial here.

By Jessica Wilson

She shows exactly step by step how to make
this easy little kitchen mat.

What a great way to use vintage and retro potholders.

Go check it out for sure!
The tutorial is here on CraftZine.com
Another fabulous idea for reuse, reduce & vintage!

Have a great afternoon Pussycats!

Keep in touch, luv Weezi xo

I finally finished my plaid coat to take with me to Prague.

Hiddy Ho Pussycats!
I finally finished my plaid

coat to take with me to Prague.
This is for when it is "cold" at night.
I am nutty for purple and red right now.
And- i am sounding like a broken
record with my luv of Peter Pan collars.

I know the plaids don't match in the back.
I was working with barely a meter
and a half.
I had to make some "tough" matching decisions.

My Mum found this piece
of wool in a thift store.
Lucky me!
For once, I am very happy
with what i made myself.

Happy Saturday! Luv Weezi xo