It’s hard to believe, but today I actually have something sewn to show and nothing crocheted ;-)
However, it is a quick & dirty work that was created in 2021, the Archer Vest with the matching Archer Wrist Warmers.
And no – I haven’t forgotten how to sew, it’s just all going a little slower than I’d like.
I hope I can make another update soon and show more :-)
Yours,
The vest is warm, but light and with enough freedom of movement to be worn during traditional archery. In addition, in terms of appearance, it also goes very well with medieval and fantasy costumes ;-)
You can also combine the vest with the Archer Wrist Warmers very well.
Photos: Eric Aisling (2023)
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I took the pattern from a very nice mesh vest of a friend. I always find it very difficult to take patterns from finished garments, but in this case it was quite worthwhile – the pattern is just really great!
So it was clear from the start that I would use this pattern multiple times. Therefore, the first project is a small, quick one with deliberately unclean, external seams, all of which are sewn exclusively with the overlock machine. The two sides of the fleece have the nice effect that the collar stands out from the rest. To reinforce the upper back there is a strong cotton fabric underneath.
Completed: 2021
Status: in my Klamottenkiste and I wore it for the first time in 2022 at the Area 51 in Kiel with my Obi-Wan-dress :-)
It couldn’t be faster or easier: Just messy with the overlock machine and not even serged on both sides and the wrist warmers were done. Nevertheless, they are warm and nice to wear under arm guards in archery :-)
I made the gauntlets to match the Archer Vest.
Completed: 2021
Status: in my Klamottenkiste and I wore them for the first time in 2022 at the Area 51 in Kiel with my Obi-Wan-dress :-)
Photos: Eric Aisling (2023)
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Again today I only have little stuff to present, while in the background I continue to work at a snail’s pace on my next major project.
So here it is, my sweet little Shrug in Beige.
See you soon!
Yours,
Such a small shrug makes a tank top or dress look a little more dressed. In this color, it goes particularly well with light or brownish, more playful outfits.
Photos: Eric Aisling (2023)
Earrings: Sandra
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After I was so enthusiastic about the QUINTY crochet pattern from the BernioliesDesigns Etsy shop with which I made the Gothic Shrug I immediately bought another crochet pattern from the same shop. This one is called HANAKO there. I didn’t change anything on this pattern either, because I like it the way it is, but it’s a bit firmer and less stretchy than the first pattern. If I did it again, I would enlarge it a bit ;-)
Completed: 2022
Status: in my Klamottenkiste
The work on my current project is progressing very slowly, there is a lack of time and energy – but I’m not giving up ;-)
Meanwhile, I still have a project from last year to present with pictures also from last year: The Camouflage Net Top!
As soon as spring comes, I’m looking forward to finally being able to wear this :-)
Yours,
