I have such a huge backlog of projects to document here that some of them probably will never make it to the blog. Let me start with my latest Sewing finish - yes, sewing! My mojo came back with the new year!

For the first time in years, I ordered a few patterns in February. With my sewing time being still very limited I feared I might never get around to using them - but I've made two of them already (on of them tree times!), and a third is under way. That is a sure sign that things are definitely getting better, time- and energy-wise.

This is New Look 6225, a very easy pattern for a loose-fitting top with raglan sleeves. It is designed for woven fabrics but I wanted something extra loose and oversized, in keeping with the current trend, so I used a knit fabric. I also lengthened the top into a very short dress/tunic to be worn with very dark tights or leggings.
I really like it - it is super comfy while being quite edgy, and I've been wearing a lot.

I hope to see you soon with pictures of more of my finished projects. For my daughter's birthday in mid-February, I sewed not one, nor two, but THREE identical pinafores - one for her, one for her favourite doll, and one for me.

In progress at the moment is a dress from a pattern by Deer and Doe, a bilingual indie designer based in France. I am sewing their Aubépine Dress. And since I am actually sewing up my new patterns, I decided to delve into the new (to me!) independent designers, and just ordered a couple of dress patterns from By Hand London. So exciting.
I'm telling you - the sewing mojo (or is it rage?) is back, and this spring I am obsessed with dresses.