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written by Jen on Sunday, April 13, 20087 Comments

Yes, I know you are probably sick of hearing about me going back to work but I’m not sick of talking about it yet. My first day is tomorrow! I am feeling good about it and wondering how it will all go. I must get an early night tonight, and probably forever.

The last few days I have been in career-sewing mode and I made four knit tees from a new (to me) pattern: New Look 6735.  I like the sweater knit cardigan too (the grey above the blue tee) so I may do that one day as well.

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First off, I made the cap sleeve tee, to test the fit of the pattern. I used a thrifted (op shopped) charcoal grey knit that I picked up for a whole dollar but it was only around 90cm so not good for a whole lot of things. It was just enough for a nice new tee though. I can wear this under a jacket for a little while until it gets too cold.

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Once I knew the pattern fit well (it looks a little tight in the bust area in that photo actually, but I think it’s fine in real life) I cut out some stash knits. First up was this yellow and black print. I honestly don’t know what I was thinking when I bought this. Oh yes, I do - I was thinking “Oh! Everyone is talking about yellow! Look! Here is something with yellow on it!  Yes!  I will have that!”

I may just hate it but I can’t be sure - it is growing on me. No, not literally that would be just weird. It does look a lot better with the black obi style belt. I think I might like it. A little. Anyway, it’s another option for work.  Tick!

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This pattern only has a three quarter length sleeve so I just added a bit of extra length - I think it was 10cm. I had another (more subdued) yellow in the pile so here is number three:

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I do look altogether too pleased with myself in these photos, don’t I? Last one is a nice red and black print, again with the belt. It does help to dress these tops up a little I think.

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It’s off to work I go!



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