Sorbetto and Straight Skirt

Many of you know, I have long wanted a straight skirt tha fits me.  This one still isn't perfect - but it's darn close. 

The skirt while more winter than summer like was perfect for yesterday - the top, not so much.  The skirt is a stretch twill with a tiny white pinstripe.  The pattern is Simplicity 2154.  This version fits much better than the first, as I managed to smooth that crazy hip curve out. 

For some reason - the brown pinstripe told me it needed a floral top to wear with it.  I should start taking pics before I leave for work - the shoes don't really work and the cardi is totally the wrong color - but such is my life apparently.

The top if my first version of Sorbetto.  It's an easy top.  It looks a bit long on me in this picture.  And I did notice that at the end of the day the hem wouldn't lay flat, so I could be just a smidge shorter.

The front fits well .  I sewed the 'pleat' down the entire lenght of the top so there is no pulling.

The back, however, is a mess.  It still needs a sway back adjustment. 

The binding is a pink ginham that I tea died to make it not so white against the floral fabric. 

The maxi still isn't hemmed, but i have been sewing.  So that feels good.  Now if only I could be as comfortable as Carolyn in front of the camera.    

 

Muu Muu?

This weekend I worked on the Diane Kimono Dress in a maxi length.  I have made this dress before and wear it often.  But I really wanted a long dress.  It's completely lined and I'll get better photos after I hem it.  After working on it all day ysterday, I came up from the studio with it on and JB said it looked like a Muu Muu. 

So - carry on?  or hem it shorter?  Or wait for on person photos?  Thank you.

I Did It Again

Nope, no sewing. But I'm getting ready for it. Honest.

Rather - JB and I hit an estate sale. 

He couldn't leave behind this beautiful pewter hostess set.

There is a tray, coffee and tea pots, creamer and sugar as well as an open bowl.

Anyone know what the open bowl was originally used for?

Sorry for the really blurry photo

That's a pumpkin at the top of the lids. 

Of course, this set was really expensive.  And since he's been watching a lot of American Pickers

he found something to bundle with it. 

Yea - I got another set of china.

This is Royal Staffordshire in the Tonquin pattern, in brown - I think.

I say - I think because I can't find it online.

It's a service for 12 with some additional serving pieces.

Look at how pretty the scene in the center of each piece is.

This makes 13 different sets of dishes.

I have 3 sets of china, 2 sets of everyday - all complete with serving pieces.

the remaining 8 sets are just 4 dinner plates and either the bowls or salad plates.

I'm out of room - I cannot buy another set - or I'll have to buy a new house.

Just a reminder - someday we hope to own a B&B.

I'm just building up stock.