I participated in the Sew Mama Sew fat quarter swap, and have received 2 thus far … they’re both really pretty, and I’m looking forward to using them.

Went to the fabric shop on Friday and bought fabric for a skirt & a blouse. Haven’t sewn for myself (successfully) for a long time … hoping to break the drought.

This is the skirt – from a 1970′s Enid Gilchrist pattern. I altered the panel slightly to give it a bit more ‘flare’. It’s nice, easy to wear and very work suitable.

The blouse fabric is linen/poly (more linen than poly) and I’m looking forward to making it up, just don’t enjoy the cutting out part! Decided not to risk it, and made a toile in an old sheet first. Am very glad that I did, as I had to alter the sleeve to fit my arms. Need to tweak it a little on the shoulder and shorten the length. Other than that, a surprisingly easy make!