All I have left with the dresses is hemming and iron touch ups.
These socks were kind of a fun distraction from the tedious work of sewing two dresses at once. I originally stopped by Four and Twenty Sailors, a local children's boutique, to pick up some new socks to go along with the dresses. I stop in there every once in awhile for inspiration and also a chance at their 70% off room, but even at 70% off it is a bit pricey. The socks I was looking for were priced from $8-$21 a pair! I decided to make my own.
I headed to Old Navy, got 2 pairs under $5 then forced myself to break into my stash of Spanish laces that I got 2 years ago in Barcelona. But before I cut I shouted out to Paul to promise to take me back there.
This is a project I should have thought of a few years ago - it was so simple! Cut the sock, gather the lace a bit then zigzag onto the inside using 1.5 width and 1.5 stitch length. I suppose I should have soaked the lace in hot water first but these are just my first pair. I'm sure I will make many more in the future.
Marie' finished her dress and it turned out great!
The lace is divine and the socks just perfect. Why do you soak the lace in hot water? To take the starch out?
ReplyDeletethe lace is %100 cotton so there is a chance it will shrink when I run it through the wash and will cause puckering.
ReplyDeleteTypically anytime you have any trim - even piping and interfacing, it is a good idea to soak in hot water otherwise it could shrink and cause slight distortion in the finished garment
Adorable little socks. I wouldn't even think to make those, but it is such a great idea.
ReplyDeleteVery very cute... good job using your supplies. i know all about hoarding. i got the american girl doll clothes pattern. now what do i do?
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