Sage Velvet

And here is my finished dress! 

Now that this one is out of the work-in-progress pile, I can get started on more seasonal sewing.

Somehow the Winter sewing projects always take longer . . . maybe because the light disappears so early in the day.

Speaking of which, who else is incredibly excited about the time change?  

My creative motivation has finally returned, and I am quite sure it has a whole lot to do with the fact that it is no longer dark when I get home from work.

The weather cooperated with me on the day these pictures were taken and was brisk enough to wear a velvet frock, and even pull out a coat that does not see much wear.

Velvet garments with sleeves have a habit of getting twisted around inside outwear, in my experience.  This coat does not get a whole lot of use, but with oversized sleeves, it was a good choice.

And now I am definitely putting the velvet away for a few months.  Spring has arrived, and I am definitely in the mood for something different!

I could use another lightweight coat . . . but then there is so much printed cotton that is screaming to be made into dresses . . . so many choices, and so many projects to choose from!

Dress & Belt:  Made by me, Sew Over It “Tea Dress”

Coat:  Made by me, McCalls 5480

Shoes:  ReMix Shoes “Babydoll”

Earrings:  Shadows