Puget Sound

Took a lovely trip to the Puget Sound (north of Seattle) to visit my parents and get in a little ocean time. I couldn't have asked for better weather.

The first day we drove out to Deception Pass, walked the bridge and went down to the beach. The next day was an awesome whale watching tour and we saw some orcas. The last full day we went to Friday Harbor. Before flying home we went to Snoqualmie Falls and hiked to Twin Falls.

You can see all the pictures here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/yH1SMGWXx3iSppB58

Sutton Blouse by True Bias

This might have been the neatest sewing I've ever done. The instructions were great, and it's finished so beautifully with French seams and bias binding on the neck.

I made this with a drapey rayon. Since I often use quilting cotton for a wearable muslin, I thought maybe I'd try using the "right" fabric.

I made the size 18, which is a bit tight given my measurements, but the instructions said there was a lot of ease. Sadly there wasn't enough ease, and it's a pretty tight fit.

I have also decided I do not like kimono style sleeves. I don't like the way the fabric lays around my armpits/bust. From here on, I will stick with set in sleeves or raglan.

Bust 46.75"
Waist 43
Hips 49

Ironing board cover

My ironing board cover was looking pretty rough, so when I saw this bee fabric, I knew I had a winner. I more or less followed this tutorial: https://www.tillyandthebuttons.com/2015/05/pimp-my-sewing-room-how-to-make-ironing.html.