>>I'm definitely looking forward to having prompts for blogging, and also to seeing everyone else's responses. It does seem like it would be a great way to bring the whole community together.<<
I've been doing Snowflake for years and it's really fun.
There are some other places that have blogging prompts, I listed some of them in my resources.
>>There was some lovely flannel in the shop which I dithered over - a beautiful rusty, autumnal-red plaid. I think I will probably get some and make another set for use in slightly less cold weather than we've had recently.<<
Go for it! That's a great choice. Do feel the flannel, though. Some are on the thin side while others are really heavy. That will give you an idea when to wear what. Flannels with autumn-winter colors like that one tend to be thicker than those with lighter spring-summer colors.
>> Now that I have two sets, so I can put one in the wash while I'm wearing the other - and now that I've tried the pattern and know how it turns out - I've got a bit more time to think about things like whether to line them or not. Which I agree would be a good idea. The pattern recommends you line the bib anyway, so lining the trousers too would not be a lot more work :)
Good plan.
Another thought for warmth: fabrics with texture hold air better than flat fabrics. Think like waffle-weave or cableknit.
If you're not allergic to wool, consider scavenging at a thrift store. There are usually sweaters or suits or something that can be reworked. Some places will even let you have damaged garments free or cheap for upcycling purposes. To avoid scratchiness, just line it with something softer or smoother, which is why skirts and jackets are often lined anyhow.
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Date: 2022-12-19 10:29 am (UTC)From:I've been doing Snowflake for years and it's really fun.
There are some other places that have blogging prompts, I listed some of them in my resources.
>>There was some lovely flannel in the shop which I dithered over - a beautiful rusty, autumnal-red plaid. I think I will probably get some and make another set for use in slightly less cold weather than we've had recently.<<
Go for it! That's a great choice. Do feel the flannel, though. Some are on the thin side while others are really heavy. That will give you an idea when to wear what. Flannels with autumn-winter colors like that one tend to be thicker than those with lighter spring-summer colors.
>> Now that I have two sets, so I can put one in the wash while I'm wearing the other - and now that I've tried the pattern and know how it turns out - I've got a bit more time to think about things like whether to line them or not. Which I agree would be a good idea. The pattern recommends you line the bib anyway, so lining the trousers too would not be a lot more work :)
Good plan.
Another thought for warmth: fabrics with texture hold air better than flat fabrics. Think like waffle-weave or cableknit.
If you're not allergic to wool, consider scavenging at a thrift store. There are usually sweaters or suits or something that can be reworked. Some places will even let you have damaged garments free or cheap for upcycling purposes. To avoid scratchiness, just line it with something softer or smoother, which is why skirts and jackets are often lined anyhow.