Steeking Osterdalen

On Saturday, Paul had to work.

I finally went to my sewing table and steeked Osterdalen.


Because I continued knitting in the round, rather than back and forth at the top, I needed to cut a neckline.

I used a bright red yarn to mark where I wanted the neckline.







I placed the sleeves to determine the depth needed for the steek.










I marked the location and length of the steek with the contrasting yarn.











Off to the sewing machine.

I stitched on both sides of the marking yarn.

I prefer to use short, narrow zigzag stitches. (Maximum placement of stitch fixation!)





There are two rows of stitches on both sides of the sleeve steeks.

Be brave, take a deep breath - and CUT!








Once I finished all the knit sewing and cutting, I was inspired to do some additional sewing.


I finished three denim box bags and one pretty little checked bag.

I cut out pieces for eight more bags.
Now, I need to return to the sewing room!