In my dreams...

I   L O V E  this new Vogue pattern and know it will suit my figure beautifully - in my dreams...  I'd need to lose at least a stone and stretch my legs at least another 10 inches - oh-hum.  Here it is, my dream summer outfit:

In the meantime Ian's gone over to Ireland to visit relatives so I have a few days to myself.  It's great, the fridge is filled with salad, goats cheese, pineapple, mushrooms, cuscus, mango etc - you get the idea, all the things Ian won't eat!

I'm working on a blue spotty skirt and a casual white linen jacket for spring/summer - see, I'm sewing an outfit!  More later, The skirt's done and jacket's almost finished.

Have a lovely weekend all.

For Ian

Made a waistcoat for Ian. It's blue/black wool, interlined with a soft woven interfacting, Ivory silk dupion back - and two, yes two(!) welt pockets. The pockets were the biggest challenge as I haven't done any for years - come to think of it, I haven't done any tailoring for a l o n g time..... Tried it on this morning and yes, it's too big (sigh). I need to take in the sides by about 5cms - a job for later in the week. Then it's just a case of buttonholes (haven't done them for an age either!) and buttons. Pic to follow once complete, in the meantime here's one showing work in progress...

Well done hon xxx

Ian had his aerobatic lessons signed off this week - I know he has really enjoyed the lessons, but don't think he will persuade me to join him doing loop-the-loop or barrel rolls any time soon!