New Year, New Beginning

As you can see I tried to start this blog a few years back but it never really took off thanks to work commitments and kids activities. So here we go again with attempt number 2, wish me luck.

2014 Goal

My goal is to complete one garment a month, that's 12 for the year. Within these 12 garments I will complete a lined jacket. Actually I want to master the construction of a lined jacket!!

January

This month I want to make a basic blouse. Something I can wear with denim casually or dress up with a skirt or tailored pants for work. I have chosen the Scout Woven T-shirt by Grainline. I haven't used this pattern before but I have read about it on other blogs and they all have positive comments, and they look great. I have checked my measurements with the paper pattern and all looks good. I have big granny arms so I always have to check the armscye.

I purchased some Phoebe red Liberty cotton lawn from Tessuti. I ordered online and was delighted when my parcel arrived. It was wrapped in an old tissue pattern and tied with the Tessuti ribbon, it looked exquisite. Now to start creating.