I have rediscovered sewing. It is Florida, it is hot and I need skirts. I found a nice Simplicity A-line skirt pattern on an elastic waist. A trip to JoAnns fabrics, and a perusal of my very small stash yielded 3 pieces of fabric I could use. One is a blue hibiscus print, one is a batik that looks like bubbles (to me) and another floral in pinks. A few hours later and I have 3 new skirts. Of course you do have to wear a slip under the lighter color see through fabrics so that started another search…for a cotton slip. No store in Tallahassee carries a cotton slip. They are all nylon or some sort of shaper slip and those are too hot! So I ordered a cotton broadcloth half slip from The Vermont Country Store. I haven’t received it yet, so I don’t know if it is what I am looking for. But at least it is cotton.
I also have a new grandchild, so I have to sew for her. I found a cute jumper pattern and a cute sundress pattern and some wild fabrics that are very colorful. Pattern sizes are traced and fabric washed, just need to pin the patterns to the fabric and sew on.
Of course now my love of sewing has been rekindled so I have bought several more patterns for blouses and dresses. Hopefully I can find fabric I like in this town. If not then I guess I will begin the online search.
