sewing garments

I love to sew - just finished a blouse from quilting cotton. It's perfect! But I'm not - so it's a fraction tight. But that's Ok - as I'm on my way smaller.

I found a pattern that I loved - then realized, it wasn't the pattern at all - it was the fabrics! I got a teal and chocolate brown print linen and made myself a lovely shell that washes like a dream. I intended to make chocolate pants to go with, but didn't buy enough material. My usual M.O. is to buy more than I think I need, and then add a bit for luck. This time I tried to be skimpy, and I got bit. I may make it into a skirt - though I seldom wear skirts - but I have enough for that.

I also have two lovely batiks that I just got for blouses.

And a gray for a pants pattern that I have perfected for my current size and shape. I made two wool pants recently, and they fit well and look trim.