We took our annual holiday in the winter this year. Escaped for a few days to Spain, where there is light and warmth, at least compared to snowy Britain. Didn't do much crafty stuff, and (oops) the biggest project was a fun thing not a necessity.
Sewing.
Viking hood, used some lovely pieces of silk from a damaged kimono. It needed 12.5" squares plus seam allowances. Managed to piece 13.5" squares for the shoulders. Thought the capelet was just a little long, but was fine once the double fold hem was in place (3/8" plus 5/8"). The hood would perhaps have been even better with felled seams than French seams. Nevertheless, I like wearing it on a cold evening, especially to comfort my face muscles.
Knitting.
Just a pair of green baby mitts for a colleague, to go with the hat finished in December.
Repairs.
Replacement buttons on cotton pj shorts, purple coat.
Added zip and inside pockets to a cloth shopping bag before our holiday. (A longer shoulder strap wasn't useful so removed it after we got home)
Restitched hanging loop on grey wool coat.
Restitched pocket on DH's hoodie and darned small holes.
Torn summer pj trousers, however there's a second rip.
Arrivals
burgundy/cream striped top, sleeves 2.5" shortened and 1" narrowed
Green pj's, waist added 2" elastic at back, shortened 2.5", narrowed 1.5" at cuff.
Turquoise spring coat, shortened sleeves 1.5"
Next steps
In the last few days of January I prepped fabric for a replacement pair of corduroy trousers. The bad news? It wasn't a full 60", or at least not after washing. Better news, I'd bought 1.5m, so by cutting a gusset, it was just possible to preserve the nap and grain. I've also prepped the pattern for slant pockets. However I'm not sure how they'll play with my front high hip darts, so won't cut the side seams on that line till I'm certain.
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