August 31

My last day to sew for myself in August. Certainly NOT my last day to sew for myself, though. Too much fun to experiment, use fabrics that I have been looking at and imagining using for so long, and some new skills I have practiced. It was fun to work with wool, knits and of coarse I love my cottons, but I was able to work with some extra little techniques and embellishments. It's been fun.  

So the last of the batch from today.  

 A little shell to wear under a shirt.

 A little shirt to wear over a shell.

I got the buttons on my new favorite dress! 

I will be doing hand sewing on the wool jacket and dress this evening. I doubt I will finish today, but that is OK. 

And since it is me (Miss List!) I have to note what August added to my closet!

1 black wool dress

1 black wool jacket

1 mauve silk dress

2 lovely flowey jackets

1 silky top

1 Retro dress

3 shirt waist dresses

3 cotton shirts

2 shells

1 long sleeve T

3 short sleeve Ts

3 T-shirt (knit) dresses

2 leggings for working out. 

This was an experiment/challenge I set for myself and despite all that went on this month, I think the focus on sewing (and praying) got me through. I am very grateful for my faith, my family and the gifts that the Lord has given me.