I'm supposed to be sewing up Halloween costumes, as you know, but I was distracted again by something shiny.
Or rather, something pink. I'd been thinking it would be a good idea to make something new to wear to Sewing Summit. It's totally irresistible to know you'll be surrounded by sewists all weekend and NOT make something new! Of course, I had my
Simplicity 2403 dress, so I wasn't really stressing over it, but then I saw that
PR is having a Think Pink contest in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. What a fabulous idea!! I joined immediately, then surfed over to
Eugenia's blog, where I saw
a pink version of
this pattern, and I knew I had to have one. Like immediately.
Here is how I wore it on Saturday. The cardigan is RTW (from Target) and the pants are
New Look 6816, made of silk crepe and lined with silk habotai. They are the most luxurious and comfortable pants I own.
Since I've made this top before, I won't bore you with the fit details. If you are interested, I gave a complete review of my first version
here. The only change I made was to use the 3/4 length sleeve and use poly ITY knit rather than cotton lycra. I'm quite pleased with this make as it fits well, is quite comfortable and rescues
this skirt from orphan-hood. Win! OK, now I really am going to make that Rapunzel dress. Scout's honor!
