Well a skirt--minus a button and hook
and eye at the waist band-- and a final pressing. But close enough
to being a skirt as to count.
Eventually (and an not too distant
eventually) there will be a man tailored shirt in the same poly
cotton as the vest lining.
And likely a T-shirt will be
embellished with an applique of the same fabric, and some machine
embroidery. Not something I do very often but in this case, I think it's worth the effort. I have a summer wrap skirt in
this fabric, a jumper and this 2 piece set—almost a complete
wardrobe of mix and match separates once I add a shirt and T-shirt!
This color turquoise has been one of my favorite colors for—well
for-ever!
I remember clothes my mother made me,
in this color, and I remember a skirt and dotted swiss blouse I made
for myself a former lifetime ago. Honeymoon co-ordinates—all easy care for a long jaunt
through Europe (on $5 a day!) in this same color (paired with 2 other skirts (one white, one navy) and tops and a white jacket, it was a total mix and match wardrobe). And there have been other outfits since then, all through the years.
Getting back to the idea of applique-- is so easy now days—there is
an material (HeatnBond is one brand) , that you iron it on to
fabric, cut out the shape you want, peal off the paper backing, and
iron it on to what you want. Top stitching (for a decorative effect)
is not really required—but I have some turquoise silky rayon
thread—so you know I am going to top stitch and add some sewn on
details.
Besides, my sewing machine has some
pre--programned stitches—a feature I rarely use—but there are some
designs that will co-ordinate nicely with this floral print. A bit of applique and machine embroidery will turn an inexpensive T shirt into a really nice looking top.
As for knitting... well not much
progress there. I had an off day on Sunday—and was for a few short
hours, sick as dog. Right as rain now—I realized as I type this, I
often (well not often, but...) have short transient bouts of
illness—which pass—most often in a few hours. I hardly think
myself to ever be sick—because I rarely feel ill 2 day (hell,
rarely feel ill for 10 hours!) at a stretch.
So the socks have most of gusset (3
more rounds to go)--but it's hardly enough progress to see. Wait
till tomorrow, then the sock will be inching towards the toe and look
almost done. (Even with more sewing being done today)
Speaking of socks—I already have a
few pairs of socks that will go well with my new turquoise
collection—and I am thinking.. maybe a small short sleeved raglan
sleeve topper might be in order.. or perhaps a shawl.. Or maybe one
of each! I have some Lion Brand Sock Ease—color way sno-cone that
is a bit dark, but still a good color match, and some Red Heart Sparkle—mostly wool with some nylon and sparkly threads—it's a good choice for socks
or for a simple shawl. The Red Heart is a bit light--but it's still a good match.
I know a short sleeved, simple raglan sweater would be great with jumper--sometimes it gets cool on summer evenings--and when it doesn't the A/C can make it too cold indoors. A little something over the shoulders can be a real godsend.
Oh,
my list of thing I want to knit! It grows faster than I can knit.
Sewing—has a different sense of satisfaction—and certainly, its
faster!
