Hey you! Me again, with a brief fill in on summer’s ups. The mister and I enjoyed a little getaway to Whistler where we did lots of hiking and swimming. I sometimes wonder if the only reason we do massive amounts of moderate activity is because we enjoy PUREBREAD so dang much. Here at home, I’ve been enjoying lounging in our little garden. My flowers are putting on a brilliant show and they’ve lured in so many hummingbirds and bees and butterflies. It’s heavenly! And indoors…I gave my kitchen a little makeover…just painting and decorating..and I sewed new window valances too. One of the perks of renting is that any of the big stuff that may need doing is left to the landlord. It’s all very light and airy now, and…after all the cleaning I’ve done…I’ve decided there is to be absolutely no cooking allowed. ever. Things have been less busy on the sewing front. I feel pretty much complete as far as summer sewing goes…although I am still on the lookout for fabric for a jumpsuit. What I have in mind fabric wise, will transition beautifully into autumn, so the hunt continues. I’m starting to think ahead to cooler, and wetter, weather. Yep. I’m dreaming about jackets and coats. Coats are probably my favourite fall/winter garment to sew. But. We’re not there yet. Today it’s all about my Bowl of Cherries Dress, sewn back in July. It’s been getting so much wear, I was beginning to wonder if it would ever stand still long enough to be snapped for the blog. There’s not much new to say about this make…TNT Simplicity 2339 made into a dress with altered collar and facing. The biggie news for me is the skirt silhouette. Looky dat! No gathers or pleats! I hemmed and hawed over making an A-Line version for quite some time. I’m all about the fit and flare silhouette…or so I thought. It was actually at the mister’s insistence, that I surrendered and gave it a go. I don’t know if he’s developed a keen sense of style or if he was just tired of my ‘Whatcha think…dis…dat…should I…could I?’ rambles. Either way….this is one easy dress to wear and I love it. Even though it’s 100% cotton {Mary Englebreit design}, it’s way less wrinkly than any of my gathered or pleated skirts! Especially on the sit side. And…as you … Continue reading BOWL OF CHERRIES DRESS : : SIMPLICITY 2339