A Summer Dress

This time I tried a Butterick dress pattern 6351.  This one I cut out on a 12/14 size according to my measurements.

 It was pretty tricky as the back of the bodice overlaps...

But all is well that ends well...

Sewing Clothing Sheer long top

I have found that I just can't find the right tops to go over my new leggings.  They generally are not long enough.  I did get one gently used but the colour wasn't quite me.  So... I made a pattern and...

I was pretty pleased with the result and weather here has been almost warm enough to wear this lovely thing - but not quite...
I am also working on another top using this pattern.

More Slip Covers

Are you sick of hearing about this project??  I nearly am.  I'm down to the worst part.  That is covering the carcass of the couch itself.  It never seems to go that well... But here is the start...

First cutting all the pieces, making sure the nap runs the right way on both sides.

These old cut up sheets make a wonderful pattern.  I made them probably 20 years ago by just pinning the sheet on the original upholstery and marking it up with a sharpy marker.  My husband and I were reminiscing last night about the different colours this couch has been.  We think this is the 5th time I have done this.

Oh, well, should be done soon.