rediscoveries

I cut out the green pants over the weekend. I even found a matching zipper and thread! What I did not find is interfacing. Went through lots of bins to no avail. Oh, but the treasures I came across... lovely flowing rayons in bright summer prints. Swinging skirt? Princess line dress? A pile of linens, many different weights. Some crisp, some soft. Blues, greens, pinks and tans. A piece in yellow that would be perfect for a snappy little sleeveless blouse. One bin is entirely large-ish scraps, too small for a whole garment but too big to throw away... I feel another patchwork jacket coming on. I have two already, from a pattern I made up, and they are favorite garments. I wear them all the time in the summer and when travelling because I put lots of pockets inside. From the pile of scraps it looks as if I could do one all in blacks and reds, and another in green and blue and white.

So you see, stash is lovely for inspiration and comfort. Let it sit long enough and you'll be surprised at what you find. I don't feel guilty about my stockpile. It provides a lovely diversion.

Store window notes: inverted pleats are seen on skirts, with underlays of contrasting fabric. For instance, a panelled skirt of blue and white pinstripes, with pleat underlays in a floral print. The six-gore skirt was seen in yellow with green piping on every seam, and large square pockets on the front side panels (rather 30's-ish). For tops, a simple cotton cap-sleeve v-neck sweater, with a chiffon scarf drawn through eyelets in the neck.