...and more sewing

 I've been making use of the fabrics in my stash. This Kaffe Fassett Brassica is one of those fabrics that is too precious to use, but I bit the bullet and am so glad I did. 

Yes I do keep making the same designs over and over. I know what I like and it is just my style. All the tops have pockets and the pants are all expandomatics. If I lose weight it is easy to tighten the elastic waist. As if...

 Another precious keeper is this Sylvia Whitesides discharged and overdyed cotton. I had only two yards and used every inch. I could only put in one pocket, as there was so little left to cut a second.

 And then I had a purpose for these pieces of linen/rayon that I got years ago. I sewed them assembly line, over two days and they are a great addition to the closet of new things. I feel like a rich woman, but all of this has been in my stash for. Ever. It's great to be able to unload the fabric shelf a bit and bulk up the wardrobe.

Although it is late July and a sauna outside, I am thinking of autumn and starting to knit again. Stay tuned for the debut of a few new pieces on offer in the coming weeks. 

I've been sewing. . .

 
 This is from the same New Look pattern, just different lengths. And on the second one I expanded the width to make it more of a smock, which I love to wear over tees and pants. It has set in pockets and a pleat with loop at the back yoke. Nice details. I added side vents at the hem.

 I need more white in my wardrobe so I did this top in white Waverley cotton. I like the fit but hate the wrinkles which immediately form when I put on my seat belt. Grrrrrr.

 This is a freeform kimono with multiple prints. Just fun to make and to wear. I made it buttonable instead of ties.

 Speaking of wrinkles, handkerchief linen/rayon blend. So crisp and perfect until one wears it anywhere. Old Issey Miyake pattern.

 Raglan sleeve pullover dress in crinkle dyed cotton, which I bought from Fabric.com a few years ago. This one is just great to wear and doesn't show the wrinkles.
And then I needed black pants and went for the wide leg. Two knits, one rayon challis and one linen/rayon blend. Can't have too many pants.

New Blossoms

 Happy July! My little water garden has its first lily bloom. I have two plants and the other is a white flowering specimen. Hoping to have it bloom soon. 

 And finally some nasturtiums have appeared. I plant them in every garden and usually have no trouble getting them to grow. Poor soil or rich, sun or shade, but it has been a struggle to keep these going. Only a few plants survived, despite having everything one needs to be happy. So I am celebrating the ones I have and glad to see the flowers.