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I have added the armbands and hem to the waistcoat. Clearly it needs blocking but you can see what it will look like now….
Hem detail:
Armhole detail:
Buttonband detail:
I love the curved edges of the fronts!
Next up, sewing in ALL the ends and blocking. But that’s after I get Janet’s approval!
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I can’t tell you how impressed I am with this – it is the kind of thing I would think of making and then not have a clue how to make it fit! I love the edgings and the curve – they are the perfect finishing touches! It is such a labour of love!!
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Oh Claire, it’s really coming together in a wonderful way. What a lovely, heart-felt gift you are giving him. I think it is super!
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Looking fabulous:)
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great job. the armholes curve perfectly as well. and now you have a whole weekend ahead of you to complete the entire thing 🙂
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Wow, that is so impressive. 🙂
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I would totally rock this as a vest. So legit.
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Love it!
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Hi Claire, have you seen the HiyaHiya interchangeable straight needles? Just seen then reviewed in Knit Now magazine. I know you can’t use circulars so these would be a great option.
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Hi Lynne! I haven’t seen them but I’m off to check them out RIGHT NOW!!! Thanks for thinking of me. X
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This is every bit as lovely as I hoped it would be. A beautiful, happy, stylish, clever piece if work that I imagine your Dad will wear with pride. What an amazing gift. 🙂
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oooh, it is beautiful!
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Hi, Claire! Just found you through The Contented Crafter, who mentioned your waistcoat. I just love it! It would be gorgeous over a white shirt and jeans, too. ~ Linne
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Thank you! I’m really very pleased with it – it goes to my Dad on Sunday so we shall see what he thinks then!
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