Getting Caught Up

 It looks like Google has resolved the issue it had with trying to add photos to blog posts! Yay! It's been ongoing since around July (or even earlier, I wasn't getting to the blog often enough). It really put a damper on blogging.

I sewed a bit this summer! I accidentally discovered a live unboxing by Fabcycle on Facebook. They had this fabric which they called "Chaperoning a Field Trip" and I thought it was perfect for me LOL. Blue, beige and brown! With a crinkle texture to not show the wrinkles. It wasn't a huge piece, so I decided I wanted a skirt and a top. I have a lot of other blue, beige and brown clothes. And, I was planning a trip and wanted a small capsule wardrobe to pack light. Spoiler, this outfit didn't make the cut.

I wanted a skirt with a wide band and pockets. Basically, my Sunset Loungers but in skirt form. I went with another Sinclair Patterns pattern, the Mia Skirt and I added pockets from the Sunset Loungers.

It was going well until I added the elastic for the waist.

When I went to seam it and turn it right side out (I think that was the next step) and I realized what I did wouldn't work. Had to unpick the elastic and re-do.

For the top, I really couldn't decided! I had the Fleur top from George + Ginger but my teen said it was outdated. I also didn't really have enough. I didn't have any coordinating fabric that I felt matched well enough (I'm picky!). I ended up with another Trendy Halter by Ellie & Mac--but I can't find it on their website. I'm pretty sure that's where it's from. I've made it before in black and pink.  I can't even find those posts right now. 

It's a pretty bare shirt at the back! The front is lined (or I half line it and put elastic in so it's like a shelf bra). I made the ties extra long.

I have this brown cardi I machine knit years ago and it looks good with it. Those sandals....I loved them but Megan stepped on my heel while we were shopping and they died. And yes, I do stand with my head tilted a lot. Might be from flute playing, might be related to the scoliosis that makes my left shoulder lower.

The fabric is mainly polyester so it's a bit sweaty at times, but I love it. I just didn't wear it much in the summer because my house was cold and it felt a little dressy (it has a sheen to it). I didn't take it on the trip because I dropped the brown/blue capsule and went with black/white/grey with a few hits of bright pink.