Floral duster and brown vest

Had this shirtdress pretty much finished last week. Was just waitng on getting some dark brown buttons to match. After trying it on I realized it was a bit too busy for me as a shirtdress. So, I decided to wear it as a duster, I just added 2 frog closures and will probably wear over jeans w/ a tank top or a plain ivory or brown dress.
Go to http://members.tripod.com/~perfectpatterns/frogs.html for good directions on making your own frog closure. I simplified the closure, since I wasn't using cord, but fabric made into a tube. It worked ok.

Here is an older pattern I got at a thrift store a couple of years ago for 19 cents. It was good practice for doing lining. Wasn't that difficult. I shortened it since I am short waisted & usually petite all my patterns. Well, this is from the 80s, so it was already short, too short. I added back in the length on my pattern & if I make again it will be a little longer which is in style now. May donate this vest to the local Goodwill since it fits a bit funky.


Have been in a bit of a sewing slow down since I've been busy in the evenings (favorite sewing time, since CT doesn't get home from work till late).

Got some gorgous fabric in the fashion district for a coat. Not ready to attempt that yet, since my sewing ability is still a little hit & miss. Maybe in a few weeks I'll be confident enough to delve into coat making.