Oh deer…you knew I had to go with that title! I planned that the very day I first saw this sweater knit fabric. I wanted to bring this fabric home that day but didn’t because I wasn’t willing to pay full price for it. Fifteen dollars a metre just wasn’t worth it in my mind, so I was patiently waiting for a sale. When it didn’t go on sale in my local store, I just put it out of mind mind thinking that it wasn’t meant to be.
Then one afternoon I was in another town about an hour away and thought I would drop into the fabric store there. I wandered around for a bit and then noticed four young women of about college age buying up lots of fabric. When I say lots…I mean LOTS and LOTS! I was intrigued so I was eavesdropping as inconspicuously as I could (I’m sure I was doing a bad job of it) to find out what projects they were working on. One of them gleefully said ” I can’t believe that all this fabric is 99 cents a metre! We are so lucky!” At that point I could care less about their project and was on the hunt for this 99 cent deal! Move out of my way people!!
Long story short this sweater cost me a whole $2. Worth the wait? Yup. Always is.
My Review:
Pattern: McCall’s 6844
Fabric used: Polyester viscose Novelty Knit
Instructions: This sweater was rated as easy and easy it was. It was a very quick make.
Changes I made: I made view A and didn’t make a single change. Oh that’s a lie…I used stay tape at the shoulders to prevent them from stretching. I cut out a medium and would likely make a small next time but the fit is still fine.
Repeat worthy? Most certainly! I enjoyed this make especially because I used my new coverstitch machine. I highly recommend this pattern.
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| Sweater:self made M6844 Turtleneck: Joe Fresh Jeans: Calvin Klein Shoes:Calvin Klein(thrifted) |
Today is an exciting day for me. Why you may ask?? I’m guest posting over on another blog! A first ever for me. 99 cents fabric and guest posting. This is a good day people, a good day!
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Just lovely! The perfect fall outfit. 🙂
Nice fabric find! I like how you paired it with a simple pattern.
I have just found your blog and have been reading back posts. Your cardigan is nice and cosy looking. I like reading winter blogs in the summer and vise versa.
What a fabulous make! And sewing stars were definitely aligned for the 99c bargain fabric! I'm heading over to the other blog now 🙂
So pretty and cozy. You always get the greatests fabrics and then pair them with the appropriate pattern. That´s a great gift!
99 cents a meter?!?! That is a smoking deal! Nice find!
So glad you eventually got the fabric that you liked – I love it when surprises like this happen. I can see why you would love that fabric – so cosy looking!
OMG 99 cents? I might have pushed some people over to get my hands on that. LOL! Love it!
99 cents? I might have pushed some people over to get my hands on that. LOL!
Oh deer I love it!! Holy moly 99 cents you can't beat that!!
Your jacket is so tasteful.