Another Quarter on the Machine:

I've currently got two sewing projects scattered across my kitchen table and living room floor. One is Marie Skirt from Burda Style in the grey/mauve orchid print fabric on the left (the black on the right was made in to bedroom curtains!). My biggest complaint about this pattern is the instructions-- they're completely incomprehensible! I had to cut out two pattern pieces (one through the beautiful flower on another panel), and I have absolutely no use for these two pieces! It will feature olive bias on the inside, and a zipper, once I can get to the fabric shop!

The other project is a skirt by Butterick, pattern B485, which will be in the borderline tacky / fantastic leopard print & rose satin on the bottom. I've picked up a vibrant red bias tape to close off the inside seams, but am uncertain as to the buttons to use! I'd like to create an accompanying neck scarf, that I can tie in a large bow. (Thank you, Libertine at Target for giving new inspiration to my favorite shirt design.)