Baby Cashmerino

I finally knit something. These cute things are for a fellow student, who will have a baby this summer. Because we don't know yet if it will be a boy or a girl I chose a creamy white. The wool is baby cashmerion from Debbie Bliss. It's so soft. It was so much fun to knit this and I learned some new things. The things were also quick to knit, so perfect for a beginner.

The patterns I used were from the first Knittygritty book. I think it's a great book. I already made one scarf from it for my Grandma.

I hope the receiver will like them.

Projects at Ravelry: here and here

Thrifting in Germany

So thrifting is the big (not so) new thing. I think it is a cool thing and always admire the great finds others make. I already buy a lot old stuff online but today I thought I try out our local second hand store. And because it was on my way home I made a short visit. So what should I say, it was a big disappointment.

First the most things they had were not near my size. I especially was on the hunt for cardigans and sweaters, but I only found three things I liked and these were not so special. They mostly had H&M and such stuff. And for this I thought most things too expensive. I ended with this green cardigan which is not my color, but I liked the style and it fitted (and I hope I can wear it with my dresses). One sweater I really liked (red with fair isle) was a bit too small unfortunately. This was the only piece I really liked.

Second they had a very cute fur jacket on display. It was the first reason I visited the shop at all. So I asked for the price and suprise ... it was not for sale. Are you kidding me? I understand that in a clothing shop a decoration like let me say flowers is not for sale, but clothing. Really this is not nice. I had this already at an antique store and it made me angry then (but there the hat in question was in a corner, so it was somewhat okay), but here the jacket is in their window for everyone to see. I feel a bit cheated, like the jacket wants to say "Look we have nice things, but you can't have them". Why do they do this?

So I am a bit upset about this trip. The jacket case outshines the nice cardigan I bought. Maybe I am also a bit more sensitive because I am not feeling so well (my whole body hurts and ballet lessons made it not better). Maybe I am only too picky or I don't have the imagination, but for the prices I really want more. I can get some nice things for the same money if there is a sale at H&M and it's mostly the same stuff, because at the second-hand store they have mostly current brands.

But all in all I think we have not the best options for used clothing here in Germany. Maybe it's better if you live in a city like Munich or Berlin, but also there I think the prices are higher than in the US or UK (where all the great thrifters live). You don't get here a nice 80s dress you can refashion for 1 EUR and I am not willing to pay 15 EUR and more for something I have to refashion. For this money I can buy some nice fabric which is easier.

So I think I will stick to etsy for some nice second-hand pieces even if it costs more, but then I know I will like it. There is one more shop here in my city and maybe I'll try this one in the future. If I do I will report.

So sorry for the rant but I had to get this off my chest.

Turban Headband

To keep my ears warm with this nasty weather outside especially at the days I can't wear my beret (when I have my hair in a ponytail or ballet bun) I thought about making a headband. I saw some of these turban headbands online a while ago, but never got around to make one. But after my ears hurt so much of the cold one day and after I saw a girl wearing one of these at the street, I had to try make one.

Fortunately I had enough jersey fabric at home. After a bit of time and a knot in my brain this was a real quick project. And it's really cozy and looks so much better than a plain headband.

Late Christmas Photos

I hope you all had a good start into the new year. So I know I am really late, but I want to show you my christmas outfit nonetheless. I promise I try to blog more often this year (on a weekly schedule at least). But on to the dress:

I made this dress from a pattern from Gertie's great book. I don't like the shoulder straps so much. They are supposed to sit on the edge, but I am no great fan of this. But otherwise I really like the pattern and it fits well.

The christmas fabric I bought at ebay. It is vintage probably from the 50s. The green one I had already at home.

I had a bit of fun with the christmas tree. It's unfortunately not mine. My flat is not big enough for one.

Hopefully read you soon. I will really try.

Outfit rundown

dress ~ selfmade, (Gertie' new book for better sewing - Wintertime Jumper)

blouse ~ Metamorphose

shoes, brooch, earrings ~ vintage from etsy

Christmas Lolita Meet-up

Last Sunday we had our annual christmas lolita meet-up. It was so cold outside and snowed almost the whole time. But it was nice nonetheless.

We visited the Moritzburg Museum. They have a collection of modern art. Not everything was my taste, but there were also some really great pieces. Before that we were invited to a short organ concert. This was really nice too.

After the museum we went to the museum coffee house. There we all had something to drink and eat and then of course exchanged our presents. My donee got a nail polish, some fabric and a lot of tea. She really liked it, which I am glad of. Sometimes it´s so difficult to find a nice gift. I got a hairbow and a brooche. It´s all selfmade. I really like it, but right now I am not sure with what to wear. But someday I will use it.

My outfit was improvised, because of the weather. But I liked it. It was very cozy. And black and white is always nice. Unfortunately my curls didn´t like the weather. They were so pretty when I undid the pin curl set.

Outfit Rundown:

Blouse - Innocent World
Vest - Mango
Skirt - Metamorphose
 Tights, beret - H&M
Boots - Sencha

1930s pants

I finished these pants already in October. Unfortunately the photos I got did not turn out very well. But I want to show them to you nonetheless.

 

The pattern is from Wearing History, the Smoth Sailing1930s Sport Togs. I saw them on a lot of vintage blogs and it were some of the only pants I really liked. It was the second Wearing History pattern I sewed.

The fabric is a blue jeans stretch. It´s really nice and soft. Working with it was fabulous. The pattern was also great. Everthing went together very easy. I was between two sizes, but decided on the bigger one, but the pants fit so well. I really love them. I wore them a lot in October and November with tights under them. This was so cozy. But I can´t wait to wear them in Spring and Summer with some nice blouses.

I also plan to make these maybe in a nice white/cream cotton for summer.

It snowed