And in the never-ending game of catch up, here are the finished pictures of that blouse that I made a few years back, paired with a vintage reproduction Simplicity skirt that I would highly recommend adding to your pattern collection.
For some time I have been searching for the "perfect" blouse pattern. I cannot put into words what that would look like exactly, and I cannot even imagine it in my head, but I am convinced that it exists!
While this particular design ended up looking a bit more camp shirt than I would have liked, it is a handy garment to have in the closet.
If there had been slightly more yardage left on the bolt, I would have made myself a dress out of the charming daffodil print. Alas, there was an extremely limited amount.
I had thoughts about finding some kind of sky print in a mid weight cotton to pair with a daffodil skirt, but I was concerned that it might end up looking too childish. In the end, I think I made the better decision with a separate that I can pair with different skirts. It is perhaps more casual than my normal garment choices, but I am pleased with how it came out.
The following candids made me laugh while sorting through outfit photos. This is my standard reaction to spotting a dog. I have been known to follow strangers walking their dogs or even cross the street chasing after a dog so I can say hello. This is Isabella who lives in my Mom's community. She's a sweetie, although I haven't had the good fortune to see her lately. It's always a highlight of the morning to see doggies while taking photos (or any other time, for that matter)!
