I did originally go back and buy another metre of this lovely fabric (John Lewis January sale) with a yet another Mabel in mind. But when I got it out again I realised that if I didn’t bother with any pattern matching, I could easily run one up with the lovely leftovers from my Megan dress, thus leaving an intact metre for something else…
In case you haven’t come across this pattern before, it’s a super easy knit pattern from Colette. I cut a size S, and version 3, but this time omitting any kind of back vent. This made for a much neater shape (kinda wishing I’d left it off my others) and an even quicker make 🙂 I had a long strip of fabric left over, so rather than return it to my stash, the obvious solution was yet another infinity scarf: super cosy for the continued, cold weather we’re experiencing. And really satisfying using up every last scrap of my original purchase: there are some benefits to being a shortie and always having to cut loads off the length 😉
Both incidentally completed on my overlocker. So used to it by now that I almost forgot to mention it, which has to be a good thing 😉
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They look great! I love it when scraps come together in a make like that!
Thank you! I was so pleased I had just enough 🙂
That must be so satisfying – using up all your scraps and getting coordinating pieces too! I have grand plans to make kids’ clothes with my scraps but I need to get on to it before my goddaughter and Chris’ niece get too big!
Me too, but I’m a bit lacking in patterns for them. Definetly on my next sew shopping list…
Lovely new makes! Being able to use up scraps + being a quick make sound like a super feel-good project 😃
You’re on my wave length totally. It’s such a lovely fabric that it didn’t feel like leftovers either which is a third bonus 🙂
What a bonus, getting another make out of the scraps – I love it when that happens, it’s almost like getting a present! Coordinating cowl too, very “Project Runway”!
Why thank you! The cowl is perfect for leftover knits. Smarter for work than a wooly one too 🙂
Loving that you used ALL your fabric – amazing work there!
Immensely satisfying and if I use them up as I go along I’ll save myself from another fabric diet too 🙂
Ah! Frugal sewing! Love it. Have you changed threads on your overlocker yet? I’m running out of white garments to sew & I need you to inspire me to take the plunge to re-thread!
Nope, but they’ve snapped so many times now I don’t think it will be such a big deal. Black is working well for me, but someone suggested a charcoal grey which I think would be an even better neutral. I’d definitely do it in daylight though 😉
Great idea to match the scarf and skirt – cute outfit! I love the smug feeling you get when you’ve made something fabulous out of leftovers. 😉
Yep, it feels like a ‘freebie’ 🙂
I love how you can match your skirt with your scarf. You don’t often see that! In fact, I’m pretty sure I never have.
Thank you! Seemed the obvious (and quite possibly only) pattern for the shape of fabric I had left and I do like things to match generally…
What a great use for your leftovers! I love the skirt/cowl combination.
Thanks. They were both really satisfying, and cosy, makes 🙂
Thumbs up 🙂
Thank you!
Wonderful way to use up your scraps and the fact that you got another scarf is brilliant.
Thank you! I may have to invest in some sort of scarf hanger to store them all in 🙂
Neat idea, matching like that and using your scraps too!
Thanks 🙂 It’s a very ‘me’ outfit too so will gets lots of wear.
Beautiful fabric and I agree with the other comments, the scarf makes such a lovely accessory for the complete outfit. Hope you get more chance to sew during half term 🙂
I’m hoping to grab a couple of hours here and there, but we’ll see… I think I’m going to end up with a whole wardrobe full of these scarves. It’s frosty here again this morning, so perfectly justified 😉
Very nice! And I love how overlocker-cool you have become. You’ll be rethreading in the dark next 😉
Well, that may be a while off yet, but it certainly gets easier 🙂
Looks fab! X
Worn several times already, always a good sign 🙂
Fabulous fabric choice for the Mabel. I knew the back vent was a bad idea, thanks for the confirmation! xx
Thanks for the tip, it looks a whole lot neater without and makes no difference to its ‘wearability’ 🙂
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