Miss America took this wonderful photo of the detail on Coraline - it was her idea and it was a good one. It really is a pretty smocked detail.
I haven't worn it yet and I'm having trouble getting a decent photo of me in it - below are some self timer shots in my usual self time spot. I put the camera on a large desk and run to the corner of the room.
I'm struggling whether or not to put buttons on this - you need to make your own button loops with embroidery floss (I have yet to get to Michael's to see if they have it). I don't mind that as I'm clever enough to make it work but the loops would require the top ALWAYS be buttoned.
As you can see after blocking it looks okay unbuttoned - there is a little flip on one side which I think a quick steam would settle down.I think I'll wear it today while teaching and see if the flip bothers me and if I feel the need for buttons.
Would love any button input - buttons or no buttons?
What would you think of putting some buttons or hook & eyes in the middle of the cardigan, rather than at the top?
ReplyDeletesoo pretty. Like the hook and eyes idea, but near the top.
ReplyDeleteI would love to help, but I cannot make a decision to save my life. I wouldn't do a button because 1. I hate sewing on buttons and 2. I wouldn't be able to decide what button looks good.
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful! I think I prefer with buttons because you always have the option of closing it and sometimes you don't want your cardigan open. Although it looks find without.
ReplyDeleteI like the look of buttons on Coraline -- just at the yoke.
ReplyDeleteI like the buttons on this sweater. Sorry. I bet you were hoping we'd all let you off the hook on this one.
ReplyDeletegorgeous! i'm giving a (rather late) vote for 2 or 3 buttons on the top.
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