It's definitely still too warm for winter clothes, but the crisp autumn air outside has given me motivation to make a few things for the children for next season. I made Keira this 'flying birds' cardigan/jacket on the weekend. She likes birds and can often be found looking through my collection of old nature books.
To make this garment, I actually just chopped up an adult-sized one that was given to me last winter, but didn't fit quite right. It was machine-made, and it had some pilling on the outside, so I used the 'wrong' side of the knit fabric for its reincarnation as a small cardigan. I managed to keep the sleeve and hem bands all in one piece, so that was easy. It was a bit tricky making the collar and button bands, and my serger didn't thank me, as the fabric was quite chunky and broke a few needles along the way. Also, I hand-embroidered the buttonholes, because I didn't like my chances of managing those on the sewing machine. But it should keep her cosy and flying warmly off to school in the mornings.
