Burda Bonanza!

Two repeats and one a work in progress--but some sewing!

The brown shirt is the same as the Burda 109 from 1/2009--it is a relatively heavy stretch woven with some nice texture to the threads that create the stripes. I bought it last spring from Anne at Needlenook Fabrics. It is certainly easier to make the pattern a second time. This will be a lightweight shirt/jacket. The t shirt is yet another of the 108 from 2/2009. I made a black one too but it must be in the laundry!

Finally, the white shirt is the one from the cover of 2/2009. I really love the skirt too, but it's a Burberry and out of my price range! The shirt is a work in progress--needs hem, buttons, and button holes. I had SO much trouble with the collar that it took me at least 5 tries to get it right! Some dumb mistakes, some misunderstanding of the Burda directions, and some just needed to make it better moves! I will finish this shirt tonight or tomorrow.

You can see that I took the photos--and don't have any photo software back on the computer after it had to be rebuilt. Sorry for the sideways orientation!

I am enjoying the AP position, but really realize that I do not want to be a full time employee again. I feel useful, I feel worthwhile, and I feel a bit frazzled too!

Back to sewing and a little time to enjoy our beautiful weather today!

I need to finish the blouse so I can work on two light weight tunics I have cut out. The temperature is supposed to be in the 80's next week so I need some cool outfits for school!

Here's hoping I can post the photos now!