My orange Laurel

... is finished!
Made with 70s sheets found on ebay, this Colette pattern is brilliant and falls really nicely for a 60s shift, and isnt boxy, thanks to the curve around the waist. I did have to take it in, my normal size 12 was way too big, which explains the extra seams across the chest to take some fabric in, but I love it!

 I used vintage collars that have been in my stash for ages, for obviously, the collar, but also as moon shaped pockets!

 While I was at it, I made a den for my minx with the rest of the sheets. Inviting, no?

I love orange and yellow at the moment, and am planning on making a yellow gingham dress soon.

Look at my lovely bum, scoliosis! A swayback is the sewing term and it usually  is a pain in the bum indeed to correct patterns for the exagerated shape of my derriere.  It wasnt a problem with this pattern but I still struggle with the insertion of invisible zips, it never looks seamless around the area where the zip disappears under the fabric.there is always a little bump there. If any of you know how to fix this, please tell.

 I do apologize about my dishevelled/tired face, this is the result of having a super active 5 year old, working long hours and trying to keep up with my sewing to-do list...

 (my 5 year old wants my tights, by the way! ha ha!)

 I only lined the dress at the top, which shows in these pictures, I will have to totally underline it with a light silk.

Conclusion: success! This is the dress I am most proud of so far, even though it isnt 100% perfect and I am planning in making it next in purple t shirt jersey with lacey Liberty piping around the bib.
Next project too: The Mathilde blouse in giant polka dot navy jersey.
Love and kisses, darlings
xxx