shorts, shirts and dresses

June was definitely the month of shorts, shirts and dresses. Let me show you.

First, the shorts. These are all made with the Jalie pull-on pants and shorts pattern I showed in my last post. Sorry about the display of tummy skin! 🫣

I then made another two pairs:

This pair was actually a pair of trousers I'd made from that pattern years ago which I had hardly ever worn. I decided I'd get more wear out of them as shorts so just whacked them off at the appropriate place and then hemmed them. I've already worn them more times than I ever wore them as trousers so mission accomplished!

Next I made more dresses for Emily and Isla. These are all using the Kitty dress from Puperita.

I wanted to use navy buttons on the backs but didn't have enough. I ordered some but, when they arrived they were definitely not navy - more royal blue. I then ordered some from another seller but they never arrived - lost in the post apparently! I got my money back for those and just decided to use white buttons on 4 of the dresses and cream on the others. Perfect!

Next it was back to the Monty shirt pattern which I showed last month. It's pretty clear I like this pattern as I've now made five!! I do have another piece of fabric I might use for another one - maybe!

Then it was on to some dresses for me. This is the Lena Shift dress which I made a few of last summer. I had some fabric which Santa gave me last year that I wanted to use so I did. I made a size smaller than I made last year - go me!!

When I asked Jo to take photos of me wearing them she told me to strike a pose so I did! 🤣

I have to say, I wasn't sure about a dress with chickens on it but I LOVE it!

I love these dresses - so comfy and cool in the heat! Let's hope we get enough heat this summer for me to be able to wear them!