Crisp Cotton

Despite the mountains of changes going on right now (buying a house, moving, applying for a new job - yay!), I did still manage to finish a new dress last month.

The pattern is super simple, and the light (easy to press) cotton made it even easier. I had bought the fabric on a whim during a great sale months ago, and was so happy with the result I wore it to a wedding in NB last weekend. These cell phone pics aren't the best, but you get the idea... and no, I didn't put the zipper on inside out, as my husband thought. Industrial zippers mounted on the outside of garments are a booming 2010 trend!

Loooooong Winter...

Apologies all around for leaving this site so barren all winter long.
Though I have been picking away at a few projects, things have definitely slowed down for a few months and it's time to get back on the clothes-horse for Spring!
Here are a few pics to keep you posted for now:

New throw-cushions for the living room sofa!
Mom helped me pick out some great fabric at an even better price. Only a 1/2 meter was enough fabric to cover both sides of 2 cushions:


A Silver-Grey light weight top! This was done in the fall. Very thin soft cotton.


A new spin on a basic 2nd-hand GAP dress!
It was a bit to revealing (short) for me, and although it fits like a glove, I think I had only worn it once since picking it up at Value Village last year. I added some tropical-print blocks to this bland piece to brighten it up and add some interest. 3 extra inches on the hem go a long way to making this way more wearable!