Spring on the Horizon

As spring starts peaking through I am looking for something new to wear to my work as a court reporter.  As a free-lancer I go somewhere different every day, so I really don't need a lot of different outfits, as I rarely see the same group of people two days in a row.

I really liked this Vogue pattern for the jacket, but I have to say it was not the easiest to make.

The skirt, on the other hand, was extremely easy to make.  A very simple straight skirt with a slit in the back instead of a kick pleat.  The fabric for this skirt was another Chanel and rather expensive, so I purchased just one yard and had to make do.  Therefore, I fringed the hem and love the way it turned out.

 

Both the jacket and the skirt are made of fabrics purchased from Helen Haughey, www.helenhaugheydesigns.com.

 

And, of course, I must picture Miss Cuddles, who is always there to make sure I am doing the job right.

 



Rhonda's Ballerina Drape

 

BALLERINA DRAPE

Today I want to feature a sweater drape that I made from one of Rhonda Buss' free patterns that she offers on her blog/site on Fridays.  She is such a talented lady and so generous to share her ideas and designs.  I quite often make her patterns.  And if you like to sew or just love fashion, you should check out her blog  http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com/.  Or follow her on Pinterest, Rhonda's Creative Life.



The first sweater is made of a multi-colored, loose weave, sweater knit with three-quarter length sleeves.

I have it pictured over a cotton knit Tee that I made and embellished with a self-fabric ruffle around the neckline.

The second drape is for summer months, and is made of a loose weave, fishnet cotton knit.  I lengthened the sleeves and made the sweater itself longer.

This drape is so easy to make that even a beginner sewer could do it.  The whole thing took less than an hour to make, if you don't count actually making the pattern.