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In the Works

Currently in the works:

Unique princess seam jacket in a lovely polyester/rayon pinstripe. Jacket is cut out and ready to baste.

Pants to match the above jacket. Need to make some adjustments to the pattern to get rid of the last of the back-thigh bagginess.

Butterick/Unique B4609 shirt in lavender silk noil. Needs hem, buttons & buttonholes.

And this cute apron from the Paisley Pincushion:
I traced the pattern last night. I did the petite chest tuck and increased the dart. I know it's just an apron, but I want it to fit well enough that I don't have to be tugging the straps up all the time.

I think this is apron is just the cutest thing. I can put my Flylady timer in the top pocket where it's less likely to get bumped. No bothersome ties. I can throw it on after I get dressed in the morning so I won't mess up my work clothes while I eat breakfast. And I can make it out of some fun cotton prints that I would never otherwise wear.

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