Slashed vest…
There’s a bit of a back story to this one.
My bossy mate Tracey came home from a client meeting & told me I needed to make her a scarf with sleeve holes cut in it. Then she mentioned she’d seen some fabulous vests in Cactus Jam that she also wanted. Should just mention here that she’s the recipient of the grey granny shrug too.
Then I saw this at Leonie’s & thought it was the perfect two for one. I decided to trial it with the last piece of blanket from the slippers. This rectangle was it…I didn’t cut it at all. I just waved the tape measure around my bust & from my shoulder to my hip … near enough. Positioned the arm holes by eye (lucky that worked out OK).
The slashed vest was supposed to be a 1 hour gig & truthfully the slashing took fully five minutes but I could hardly put a rectangle of blanket up with a few cuts in it & say I made it. The idea behind the slashing was to give the blanket a bit of fluidity.
I threaded the machine with red & the bobbin with white & just roughly rectangled the slashes. I didn’t finish in under an hour … it was more like two but that did include numerous trips to the bathroom mirror to check & check & check that I hadn’t completely lost the plot.
I’m quite chuffed with it, so totally unable to decide if it is in fact fabulous or complete cheater craft. Either way it was fun.
PS: The doily top is merino & was a gift from Icebreaker (?) isn’t it gorgeous?
PPS: Feeling a bit weird about loading a post with pics of self. More here if you want to see the red.
Melissa
1088 days ago
Wow. You`re adorable. The vest is nifty too.
One Flew Over
1088 days ago
I think you look like a crafty vixen in that vest! Good work! x
katiecrackernuts
1088 days ago
That is just too clever. I'd have just snapped it and said "ta da" and let people ooh and aah, but no, you're too humble and noice. And, you've made me think I need to be using Flickr more. Grrr. Not enough hours in a day.
Kerry
1088 days ago
Fantabulous. Love it to bits…so stylish.
wild roses grow
1088 days ago
Love it! Definitely Fabulous. The top pic/style is my favourite, but both are great.
Good job (*she tips hat*)
crochet with Raymond
1088 days ago
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!! Its so stylish…
And a huge thank you for having a blog list on here…. my blog is new so I don't get so much traffic yet, but I've noticed that people come every day from you so thank you heaps and heaps!
crzylady
1088 days ago
too cool for words
Tania
1088 days ago
Hey! What's wrong with cheater craft?? But it's actually definitively fabulous. Especially worn as per pic two (in this ever humble opinion). Bit of a clever clogs, you.
Jennie
1088 days ago
Great to see you Kirsty!
I love the vest, especially the neckline!
the textured leaf
1088 days ago
I love how youve interpreted Leonies and come up with the Kirsty vest.
Is the top one the upside down version of the bottom?
thornberry
1088 days ago
Ooooh Kirsty, that vest looks terrific and you do too! Pleased to see some photos of you on your blog, I must say. You keep coming up with more groovy stuff! Ace, that's what you are. I might need a HAC class for this one!
Cathy {tinniegirl}
1088 days ago
It's totally fabulous. I love your clever crafty ways.
ange_moore
1088 days ago
Definitely cool (and if you've used the sewing machine then it's not cheating!!).
Yana
1088 days ago
i think the vest looks cool!!
B @ Sweet Limes
1088 days ago
She's one lucky friend! It's gorgeous.
june at noon
1088 days ago
Oooh, very cool. (And you too. Very cute.
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Kathryn Mitchell
1088 days ago
Too cool. Especially the top photo. Nice to put a face to the name!
Judy
1088 days ago
So that's you!?!?
Fabulous!
Leonie Guld
1088 days ago
Oh..MY GOD!!!!!! Who new my little shabby directions would end up looking like a stunning piece of ART!! Far out woman…It and YOU look GORGEOUS!!!! I love it…its down right sensational!!! xx
Bianca
1088 days ago
Wow Kirsty, that looks fab, no doubt about it!
Mandy
1088 days ago
Very cool
happyment
1088 days ago
Looks awesome!
Chasing Purple Dreams
1088 days ago
I vote one of the cooler things you have made! Although you do have quite a history of cool things under your belt!! A couple of hours well spent.
Marg
1088 days ago
One word….FABULOUS
Gina
1088 days ago
It's perfect Kirst and v funky, and you totally pull it off – craft and style-wise. Good to see you on the blog too… Hurrah!
Linda
1088 days ago
the vest is absolutely brilliant and inspired you look gorgeous, I too put my face on my blog a few weeks back for the first time (after 4 years of my blog) and I felt really weird about it too!! LOVE your vest
CurlyPops
1088 days ago
That's the perfect vest for the current Melbourne weather (also the perfect Melbourne colour)!
Baa-Me Kniits
1088 days ago
Isn't that an amazing constuction! I love it, esp the red stitching. I can't believe you just cut the armholes by sight! PS You look gorgeous in it as well….very Mod
Nikki
1088 days ago
Lovin' it, Kirst. Super stylish.
Kylie
1088 days ago
Definitely fabulous… no doubt in my mind! Very inspiring too Kirsty – I see a whole lot of slashing going on around the blogisphere soon
Kx
mjb
1088 days ago
The vest is unique, and a fun way to play around. But I just love that doily top!
Margit Rosenaa
1087 days ago
Its' so cool – I love it!
Liesl
1087 days ago
Its absolutely fabulous. Can you imagine what you'd have to pay in a shop for something similiar?
Cotton Kiwi
1087 days ago
That is outstanding Kirsty! I love it. And you look fab in it of course. I have to say that not knowing what you look like, I was waiting for you to tell me that the pics were from a magazine and you were going to try to copy the vest/shrug/scarf. But no, it's you and it looks fantastic! Go you!!
michelle
1087 days ago
if i looked that hot i'd have pics of myself plastered all over the place. the vest is ace, so much better than a tissue box cover. you are clever
Jill
1087 days ago
That's fabulous Kirsty!! You really are amazing!!
quilary
1087 days ago
Definitely an art piece. Looks just fabulous. It won't be long before we see a version on the catwalks of Paris, and we'll all know you are the trendsetter.
Jenny from Ohjoh
1087 days ago
oops just me again – apparently I don't even know my own blog address.
Still loving your vest!
Melanie Gray Augustin
1087 days ago
I vote fabulous! Love, love, love it!
Pascale
1087 days ago
I think it looks fabulous!
Caroline
1087 days ago
Hey come on, don't be shy. You look great and the vest is super, not cheater craft at all.
michelle
1085 days ago
simply stunning – your creativty is never ending!!! I seriously need to come spend a girly weekend with you in Melb – soon!!! Sending you LOVE xxx
Leni and Rose
1084 days ago
An amazing vest, you gorgeous creature!!! It's fabulous, and you look really cool in it!
Notchka
1084 days ago
I think it looks very zen. If you told me Akira Isogawa made it I would totally believe you! Love the way you have draped the top to form a collar. You should make another one for yourself!
Stacey
1082 days ago
I agree with Notcka. Very Akira!
I think it's just gorgeous, very stylish and not all craft cheating.
Nice to see you on the other side of the camera too.
Sewlutions' World
1081 days ago
It looks awesome and you look great in it. I will have to make one for myself, of course I will need to tailor more for the big boobies.
Kate
1078 days ago
Brilliant! Love it!