Yeah! My daughter-in law, Leigh Anne has a finished skirt:) Leigh Anne and I both will be in Houston this weekend and need to be at IAH about the same time on Monday. I hope to make a "special delivery". This is Nancy Erickson's 1964 skirt pattern that I have sewn many times. It is a keeper!! I made this from a remnant I bought at High Fashion Fabrics several years ago. It is lined with a faced waistline and is a "test" skirt to see how it fits and if Leigh Anne likes the pattern. She wanted it short so she can wear it with tights and boots.
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The Pocket:):) While I was in NYC, Leigh Anne and I were stuffing our pockets so we wouldn't have to carry purses. Doug showed us the nifty pocket he has in his overcoat which gave me an idea - dangerous, I know. I sewed a pocket into my new coat so that I could put my case with my passport, credit cards, etc. in it and avoid carrying a purse while I am sight seeing. I'll report on how well it works later. For my friends making coats, definitely consider this!!! Doug's coat has a really nice welt pocket that is really deep. His mother's coat has a handstitched patch pocket because (1) I'm lazy and (2) I waited until today to do this!! I made the pocket big/deep enough to hold my passport case and hand stitched it to the lining of my coat. It would have been better to machine stitch but I didn't have time to undo the lining, etc, etc. Procrastination:):) My purse will be filled with the heavy stuff that can be left behind most of the time.
Thanks to all who left comments about Chessie. I really appreciate your kindness.
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Have a great trip And make good use of your cool pocket! Merry Christmas!
Peggy, i tell you, you are incredible......and so talented. I love the skirt....and the pocket you sewed in your coat....GREAT idea. All men have the pockets too!
GREAT idea, the pocket in your coat (why didn't I think of that)? And the skirt is SO CUTE -- and tiny -- ha! :o)
Love,
Annette
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