Silversand Cardi

You saw me cut it out, now you get to see the finished product: the Silversand Cardigan! I named it Silversand because of the color of the fabric and the metallic threads running through it.

This was a really fast project and I’m quite happy with the way it turned out – I wouldn’t change a thing! Also, this cardi is quite warm, despite being sleeveless; definitely good for those early spring or late summer nights with a bit of bite in the air.

The pattern I made is a good one for chunky knits with good drape, because it minimizes the amount of bulk covering the front of the body, so I may make a tutorial on how to draft this pattern using your own measurements (or tried-and-true pattern, or favorite shirt). We’ll see!

In the meantime, though, if I decide to make a light weight drape cardigan, I will probably follow the Light Drape Cardigan tutorial by Bored and Crafty. It’s perfect! (And an instant gratification project, too!)

Compactelated

That’s ‘compacted’ plus ‘elated’, because I’m super pumped to show you one of my main Frugal Sewing™ techniques!

Frugal Sewing™ goes above and beyond paying the lowest price. It’s really about getting the most out of the things you buy, find, receive, and have around the house – basically, being maximally resourceful. Using cans, jars, and dishes as pattern weights; drawing patterns on old newspapers; keeping your fabric and notions organized so you know exactly what you have (and exactly what you may need); and so on. I’m very passionate about Frugal Sewing™, and about being resourceful in general, because I believe that there is so much value in the world that is not being tapped!

Also, fun factoid: did you know the word frugal comes from the Latin word frux, meaning fruit? Try thinking of fruit and fruitfulness the next time you hear the word frugal!