First up was another Eva Dress. I have been wanting a long black linen dress for summer for a while now, and though I contemplated lots of other patterns I kept coming back to the Eva Dress, I decided it was meant to be when I found the most beautifully soft Turkish linen and they had just the right amount needed left on the bolt. I am absolutely delighted with how it turned out and cannot wait to wear it.
When I purchased the black linen I also bought a linen/tencel type fabric in a dark taupe colour. It had the most beautiful drape and I knew immediately that it would be turned into another pair of the button pleated Burda Culottes I made here.
The hot pink Mallard jacket I made here, has been worn a lot, I get so many compliments wearing it too. I decided I needed another pretty jacket which fortuitously and unintentionally ended up coordinating beautifully with my new culottes. Fabric is again an upholstery cotton canvas I got from Spotlight. I took my time laying out pattern pieces to make the most of the beautiful designs on this fabric, and lined it with a dusky rose bemberg. The one positive of the slightly cooler summer temperatures we are currently experiencing, means that I get to enjoy wearing this for a little longer .
And when I'm not sewing, I've been reading. So far I've read:
- Tiny Pieces of Us by Nicky Pellegrino, the story of a group of organ transplant recipients and what happens when they meet.
- Mrs Boots by Deborah Carr, the story of Florence of the Boots the Chemist empire.
- The Awakening by Nora Roberts. This is the first in a new fantasy trilogy from one of my favourite authors. Set in modern day Philadelphia and Ireland, as well as an old magical land accessed through a portal. It's a typical Nora Roberts read with strong female characters and a good story line.
And to finish off on a bright and happy note - the dahlias are flowering.
Oh Julie! I adore your floral jacket - just beautiful !!
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