Catch up, gosh its been busy

Well its been ages.  I have managed to get a bit of sewing done, but really the last couple of weeks have been so busy, that I have really felt like I haven’t sat down.  Pity all this activity just makes me tired, but does nothing for my butt.  oh well.  So …. I suppose I should catch up on the projects.

Sand and silk
A sand coloured californian knit, with neckline and hem accents in printed silk.  The silk came from a market purchase, a vintage piece with a beautiful texture, that I think helps the knit stop being so boring.  I may insert a piece into that neckline, so I don’t have to bother with a singlet.  Its hard to match the cream, and getting to warm to wear one now.

I’m a Laaaaaddddyyyyyyyy!
A friend invited me to High Tea at the Hyatt for her birthday, and so I frocked up. I have featured the linen dress I wore before, but when I decided to wear it, I remembered that I had planned to make a slip for it, as I was paranoid about the possibility of “doing a diana”. So, cue one bias cut lawn slip.

I don’t scrub up too bad.,……..

And finally, today’s effort. A blue cord skirt, based yet again on Ottobre 02/2010 #15 Debra skirt, this time with gathering rather than darts. Either way I still couldn’t get the gosh-darn-it waist to sit right. I am not sure what the problem is, but no matter how I fiddle it will be tight right up to the point I go to wear it, and then will be loose. Still, it will be a good base for work, although I need to make a top for it, as its already too warm for the long sleeve pink top.

And a modelled shot …. complete with sun in my eyes and unbrushed hair.