Because…

…it was on sale for $3.99 and

…I absolutely love the big collar and

…I love, love, love the way the collar can wrap around for another look and

…it looked warm and cozy and

…I need something to wear over dresses about 3 Sundays a year and

…because fleece was 50% off at [...]

New Vogues are Out!

The new Vogue patterns are out. Many of them are very “artistic”. There were just a few that caught my eye.

Like I really need a dress. But if I did, do you think this design would give me a waist? (I’m a rectangle according to Bradley Bayou.)

Another dress. I think this one [...]

What’s new in Vogue

Well, I finally got around to looking at the new Vogue patterns. There are a few I like–and a lot that look like the same ol‘ thing! Here are my picks:

V1086: Cute dress. It is casual enough for my life. Would it make my rectangle figure look like an hour glass?

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Fall Mini-Wardrobe

Orange you glad it’s fall:

I promised you a mini-wardrobe using these great fabrics:

Well, here it is. (In bits and pieces.)

Dress (Butterick 5259) + Turtleneck (Vogue 7799)

Turtleneck + Black Pants (Butterick 5259)

Great Orange Coat (Vogue 1068)

Plus, I could do:

A little sewing…

I’ve gotten a few personal pieces (as opposed to jon-jons and jumpers) finished over the last few weeks.

KWIK SEW 3570

This is part of the mini-wardrobe I’ve got planned for the August PR Mini-Wardrobe Contest. He still has 2 shirts and pants coming. Maybe.

I really like this shirt. I did have trouble [...]

Help! I need to choose a lining…

Here’s the current state of my orange coat: The next step is the lining. I haven’t decided yet.

Option 1: A mystery treasure from the stash. (I’m thinking it’s polyester.)Very pretty. Nice and smooth so it would make it easy to put on and take off. Not sure how well it would breathe.

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