You may recall my frustration at trying to get someone to put in a zipper for this sweater. I have zero (or, one might say, "zip") sewing skills. My mother was a former home economics teacher who taught me the importance of attractive plate presentation and making sure that all cookies were uniform in size. However, when it came to sewing, I didn't ask and she didn't tell.
I had a little problem with the bottom part of the zipper, which is kind of leathery. How are you supposed to hand sew into that? I'll ask at the knitting meetup this weekend. Thanks to all who helped me with this, especially the knitters at the meetup and my sister, Susan, for machine-sewing the steek. I couldn't have done it without you.
As I finished this afternoon, the temperature was 91 degrees Fahrenheit. Time to pack the sweater away until January...
It looks FABULOUS! Good for you for learning the zipper.
ReplyDeleteThis sweater looks really nice. You need to move someplace cold where you can wear your sweaters all the time. I'm glad the zipper ordeal turned out all right. I still don't understand why there was so much trouble. The solution, as I told you, may be summed up in two words: Far East.
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Uncle C
Nicely done! Now, don't you feel all empowered and all? So, what's next? Cables, have we done cables yet? Maybe a nice Gansey for next winter as well.
ReplyDeleteit came out great. glad you finally got through it. looks like it was worth the wait.
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic! Well done!
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