A Houndstooth Beauty!

I have been busy working on a fitted skirt, using a pattern I first used here.  I'm not sure what pattern it came from, but it had four darts in the front (two per side) and four in the back (again, two per side).  It is a straightforward pattern, centre back seam with an invisible zip. 

Lots more details and photos over on my blog!

Burda 7576 and Butterick 5249 Complete

I'm done! Let me just say that I love, love, love this skirt (Butterick 5249)--primarily because it has no darts! As you can see I made the belt loops as well. I haven't done that since high school.  I'm trying to push myself to do things I haven't done before (or that I've shied away from).  I figured I'd better get some practice since Lynn convinced me to order Jalie 2908 an it is on the way (yay!)

I am pleased with the Burda top; however, next time I will use a knit and lengthen it a bit (I may also need cut it a size larger--it's clearly cut for a B-cup).  It's a nice pattern to have on hand.  I had the tags made in the mid-90s.  I've begun using them again in finished garments.  I will have a few more pics when I post to my own blog.

Conversation with my son:
Me: Buddy, I need you to take the pics of my outfit
Son:  Which one?
Me: The one I wore Sunday...
Son: Oh...you mean the one with the blouse that looked like it was exploding! And the color of that skirt made my head hurt!
Me: Er...uhh...then, you were looking at it way too long son, way too long....

LOL, Vita