SEWmuchKNITting

                                                               My Birthday is a month away, but this is the dress I made to celebrate turning 65.....how did THAT happen?!!  I wanted a cotton day dress to wear for the warmer summer weather, and I feel this is it! I had watched Whitney from TomKat Stitchery on YouTube post a sewalong for this pattern,  and I loved everything about it: -shirtdress style -princess seams -custom cup sizes and -a fit and flare silhouette This 100% cotton fabric with sliced lemons and blue stripes is just quirky  enough for this milestone birthday. And the color scheme is absolutely perfect  for the weekend I'll be spending with my daughters in Ann Arbor: my old stomping grounds as a University of Michigan alum. Although I usually prefer to line my dresses, I wanted to keep this one cool and comfortable, so I followed the pattern directions for bias bindings on the neckline and armholes. (I may need to wear a slip, though!) And after auditioning white bu

                                                                  I have fully transitioned to sewing for Spring and Summer here in the Midwest, and this bright blue linen from Fabric Mart was calling to me from my stash.  My records show that I purchased this in 2018....time to use it! I knew it would be perfect for the  Seychelles top from Itch to Stitch . The 100% linen has just enough structure for the pleated sleeve cap. And look at that lovely faced V neckline: the drafting is spot-on, as well as  the instructions  I will be making this again in a flowy rayon for sure! Happy Spring and Happy Sewing!