Projects in the pipeline!

I really want to make another Ivy-style summer blazer, readers -- and maybe even a vest (my first).

This time I'll be using McCall's 5051 (above, from 1959) in a Size 34 chest (the smallest men's size available).  I'm hoping it fits me better than oversized Vogue 9445, which became Michael's tropical print blazer.  I think this McCall's blazer will likely to be a solid or simple stripe -- no hibiscus need apply.

I have another new pattern on the way.  As you know, my pattern purchases tend to be spontaneous and a bit random.   Feast your eyes on McCall's 5393:



I'm thinking this might be just the thing Cathy could wear under one of these two patterns from my stash:





I think it's time to return to the Twenties, don't you?  (My cousin Cathy hasn't Charleston'ed since 2010, which feels so long ago it might as well be 1926.)

Cathy models McCall's 4907.

Meanwhile, I still have a shirt for Michael in the docket, a jacket for my mom, as well as some client projects which should be starting soon.  All in all, a busy time.

I've also been reading some terrific sewing/fashion-related books I'd like to share with you.  And I still have a new men's shirt sew-along in the planning stages, pattern yet to be chosen (it must be in-print). 

Hope your projects are all going well.

Have a great day, everybody!



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