I’ve been doing a lot of knitting recently, so I thought I’d take a short break (less than 24 hours to be honest!) and do a little sewing. I had some hand-sewing to do (buttons… boring!) and hubby needed some trousers hemming (also quite dull). While I had the machine out, I thought I’d have a go at making Maria Denmark’s fleece socks. I am not quite ready to sew the garments in my Sewing With Knits Craftsy course yet, so this was a good pattern for a quick sewing fix.
Maria’s patterns are easy to follow; I have already made her Kirsten Kimono Tee, so I was familiar with the process involved in laying out and cutting PDF patterns.
The socks turned out well. I also made hubby a pair. He opted to have his with the seams on the outside, which looks slightly odd, but they are smooth on the inside, so more comfy.
I always learn something when I get my sewing machine out. This time, I learned that it is virtually impossible to photograph your own feet in a flattering way!
Thanks for the pattern Maria!
PS. If you are fancy a quick and easy, free knitting pattern, check out my Splendid Striped Cowl (sales pitch over!)
Oooh these look adorable and soooo cosy! Time to get my machine out now I think!
Oooh they are. Enjoy!
I like those a lot! I have a sewing machine, in my closet. It has not seen the light of day in years. My grandmother and I used to sew together because she was one of those women who could make a pattern out of a paper grocery bag and then she would make her blouse, skirt, whatever without a second glance. She has been gone a long time now, and I just haven’t been able to pull out my sewing machine to see what I could do alone. I just remembered that one of her daughters, my aunt Dorcas, can sew like she used to do.. Maybe I need to get her over here.. Hmmm.. Love your socks, Martine! They look really warm and cozy!
Thanks Linda! Get that sewing machine out
Reblogged this on girlwhoknitsandpurls and commented:
How many of you have ever done this type of sock?
I love these Martine! What a great idea too! Time to hit the thrift shops for those unwanted fleece blankets i think
Excellent! Enjoy!
They are fabulous—would be comfy in rain boots, too! You’re so very talented!!
Thanks Sandra!
I had NEVER thought of sewing socks. There you go! They look great!
Now, fabric. Where are you buying your knits from????
Thanks Libby. I have terrible trouble sourcing fabric and was going to ask you the same. I use Ebay, which is a terrible risk really and I have not always been pleased with what I have purchased. What about you?
I was hoping you’d have all the answers!
I’ve bought a bit of Liberty print off eBay and it’s been great, but then, I know what I’m getting. I love Raystitch and The Village Haberdashery but neither ave a great selection of stretch. I’ve just discovered another website called myfabric.co.uk and it seems to have a fab selection of stuff, especially cotton/spandex stretch, but I haven’t actually bought anything there yet. Merchant and mills looks like they have beautiful monochromatic linens and wools etc but pricey. I’d love more suggestions!!
Oooh thanks for the recommendations. Check out this ebay shop http://stores.ebay.co.uk/In-Fashion-Fabrics?_trksid=p2047675.l2563
I just took delivery of some fabric (fleece and cotton/lycra) and it’s great quality
Will do – thanks
Wow these look good and so snuggly too! Thanks for sharing them, I’m really tempted by some of her patterns
I like Maria’s patterns, I am a novice sewist and seem to manage to follow them ok