It's a jersey knit, and I love the colors, so I'll overlook the fact that it's 100% polyester. I have often wondered whether I could make this dress with woven fabric--maybe if it were cut on the bias...
(This is my "skinny" pose--there is some twisting going on here!)
Gratuitous shoe shot.
Now I'm all ready for bed!
Wow, was it good. It's basically a meatloaf muffin, only with tuna instead of ground beef (or meatloaf mix). I don't eat tuna very often, but this will be added to the rotation from now on. So yummy!
That's Creme-Fraiche Roasted Salmon. Start with Salmon. Add salt and pepper. Coat with creme fraiche. Cook for 15 minutes, and then ... Rob said, "what are you going to eat?"
So very delicious! There was no time for an "after" picture--it smelled heavenly, so we dove right in.
I decided I needed a new apron for spring. I've participated in many apron swaps in the past year, so I have an assortment of lovely aprons. However, most of them are half-aprons. Because I tend to be a bit of a spaz, I prefer full aprons. I've had my eye on the Provence Smock in the A is for Apron book, and I finally made it.
It's not so flattering--I mean, where's the waist? But it does enhance the girls, so there's a trade-off. I love this fabric. John sent some of this fabric for last month's Sew Connected, and the next time I went into Joann, I had to buy some of it.
Now that I've traumatized all of us, go enjoy your holiday weekend! The kids are off tomorrow and Monday, so there's lots of family fun to be had!
I used the bias tape along the hem of the bottom and the sleeves.
This is a fun pattern that sews up quickly. I reserve the right to make this again!
I was getting frustrated--after all, this was requiring way more time with the calculator than I wanted. All I can say is Thank God I didn't just start hacking into it--that would have been very bad.
I finally decided not to ask Amy to send me more fabric. I decided that for me, this month's challenge would be to create a block that had elements that I wanted but that could be done with the amount of fabric I had--no extras. After all, I could churn out fun stuff all day with unlimited fabric. I really felt like I had to flex some muscles to make this happen.
And the main element I wanted to be in this block--a disappearing 9-patch--made it.
And with careful measuring and cutting, I was able to complete the block with only the fabrics I had.
And this is all that was left. I am pleased with how the block turned out, and I'm proud of myself for using what I had and not asking to be bailed out--and for holding off with the rotary cutter until I had a plan!
I used some pink and green seersucker that I bought last week at Joann's. I added an inch to the bottom of the shirt--Mama's gotta have full coverage, don't you know.
For the placket, I cut a piece of the fabric on the bias. I also shortened the placket quite a bit, but I cut the opening too wide. Since I couldn't slip-stitch the bottom of the placket together (as the directions tell you to do), I used a strip of fabric to fill in the gap.
And I absolutely love it! The whole thing went together pretty quickly, and the sizing was good (I made a small). Over the weekend, I had tried to make the Yard Sale Wrap Skirt, and that was almost a complete disaster. It was great to have a good experience with this project. 
In fact, I raided my stash and found more fabric to make another! It's already cut...this could be my new summer wardrobe.
Since I haven't been on the computer, I've been sewing like a madwoman. I could put on a slide show with all I've been doing, but I think I'll dole it out in small bits--that way I can make short posts more frequently (like when I get a five-minute window of time on the computer). 
Let's see...where to begin? Okay, here's a short one. I have a favorite set of summer pajamas. My mom gave them to me when I was pregnant with Bobby. That was six years ago, so the jammies are looking a little worn. What to do? When hubby is unemployed, and all I've got is this sewing machine and this serger and this bias tape and this vintage sheet I thrifted last year... what on Earth will I do?
I will make pajamas from that thrifted sheet! I'm all kinds of pleased with myself, and I'm just dying to get my hands on more sheets. I feel like Fraulein Maria when she decided to make the playclothes from the old curtains!
Finally, I had to share this. I think I've killed it. I know I over-watered it, but then I put it in a bigger pot and added dry soil to it. I waited a week, then I watered it--sparingly. It's not looking good. Should I just toss it, or give it more time? I haven't killed a houseplant in a while. Bummer.
If I'm lucky, I'll share another sewing post tomorrow.
I don't know why this was so exciting for me, but the freedom to make a 6.5" square (or 9.5" or 6" x 12") just seemed to make the whole process much easier.
Maybe it was because I had so much wonderful fabric to play with.
A mom from Bobby's preschool class asked me if I would make a bag for her to be a gift for her niece. Pay me? To SEW? Um, yes, please! If the economy were better (and Rob were employed), I'd seriously consider making a whole bunch of bags and hitting the craft show circuit.
And this is a linen tote...this was originally going to be the beach bag for my m-i-l, but it came out way smaller than I'd envisioned. Lack of foresight on my part...so I will find another home for this one. Possibly on my shoulder.
And that's pretty much it for this week. I'm working on several other projects--there's Mother's Day and another birthday party next week, so I'll be happily busy. And I'll probably get back here around the same time next week.
