Jalie 2682 Top

I have started doing hot yoga two times a week and I love it.  I can feel myself getting stronger and more flexible, which was my number one reason for going.

Friday Fashion Inspiration - 42

Look at that, three weeks in a row!  I am trying and now with a new internet provider (again) at my house maybe I can get some reliability. Also, new in my house is a JCrew catalog and that is today's inspiration.  In many of these inspiration garments it is the fabric that steals the show and a more basic silhouette.  Start pulling from your stash or looking for just the right fabric to buy. The first one is from a reader, Dana

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or a better view in a contrast

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Dana has great suggestions and thanks for the help, Dana.

Butterick 6207 - Stripe Dress and Burda 7580 Long Cardigan

   Spring is in the air and a cute dress is a much needed item for me.  I wanted a dress that would be a good transition piece and fun to wear.  Enter Mood Fabrics' Navy/Ecru Saint James Ponte Knit, an amazing knit, probably one of the nicest knits I have ever sewn.  I am sorry to say it is sold out in the navy/ecru colorway but  no fear there are several other option: red/navy, ecru/gray, navy/kelly. or take a look at all the color choices

Gallery Tunic In Pink and Floral

I posted earlier on the blog, I am a panelist for the  Oliver + S Gallery Tunic Sewalong and all last week there were extra photos and instructions to help with the construction of this pattern. My beautiful Oliver + S  Gallery Tunic is complete and the style is so cute and fun.   What I like about this tunic/dress is there so many ways to make it your own

Friday Fashion Inspiration - 41

This post is from DKNY and Chanel Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear

This  DKNY skirt with the fold back panel and button would be fun for summer

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Vogue 9172 could work - eliminate the extra ruffle and use the top triangle and button it back