Fall sewing

Well, my machine is in the shop because I broke the needle threader back when I was embroidering the tunics. It has finally gotten on my nerves enough that I took it in. Funny how you get used to all kinds of bells and whistles designed to make life easier.

Anyway, I've been thinking about my new wardrobe needs. These last three or so years, I've been wearing mostly scrubs, nursing school uniform, and jeans. I have very little in the way of dressier clothing. Oh where are the days I had my own office and wore wool crepe skirts with silk blouses? And can I get them back from the goodwill store?

I pulled out a black wool crepe and an off-black wool flannel - both will make great winter pants - contour waistband, flat front, straight leg. And I should be able to get a knee-length skirt from each, too. That should take care of the big gaping hole in my wardrobe.

Then as I was looking at my stash, the cotton shirtings started calling out - there's enough of the white to make two shirts, three if I get really creative. The blue will make one shirt. I snatched these a while ago when Michael's Fabrics had a good deal on them. I need some nice cotton shirts to go with the new pants and skirts, right?

Rounding out the selection are the two sweater knits and I'm thinking a simple tee shape with a dramatic collar. Or if not dramatic, then at least a loose turtleneck.

All of these should be fairly easy - TNT patterns, good quality fabrics. And they will all go well together. A nice fall wardrobe capsule. Not quite a SWAP but close enough for me.