Sewing Update

My goal was to complete at least one skirt before our upcoming trip.  For a while, I though that might be a challenge because I didn’t plan ahead well enough to remember I’d need an invisible zipper – preferably in a color that would match!  After much online shopping, I finally placed an order for zippers (I plan to make more skirts) and it arrived yesterday.  My goal has been accomplished! 

This is the finished skirt.  I have a shirt that will match/blend perfectly, but it also needs a little altering before I can comfortably wear it.  That’s up next in my ‘TO DO before trip’ list.
 
A close up of the pocket detail and fabrics.  Ya know, it was really rewarding/invigorating to just press the bottom ruffle flat!  All these years of sewing and I’ve always been such a perfectionist with ruffles and trying to press them just right so there are no creases. 
 
This is about to become my ‘newest’ favorite sewing notion.  It’s the Sewline Trio.  It’s a marking pencil with three colors in one pen and I can purchase replacement lead/chalk.  VERY COOL.

These fabrics are up next.  The beige & brown bold floral print is partially cut out; I just need to determine which fabric I’ll use for accent.  Although flawed, the brown swirl wasjust too good a deal to pass up … maybe a top??  The two black & white will be another skirt. 

This pile of color is the makings of a skirt for Angelina.  The fabric is a soft corduroy that will be perfect for Fall.