Twiggy Dress

I made this dress a month or so ago and have been wearing it ever since.  It's the 'Twiggy Dress' pattern from Style Arc patterns.  I don't know why it's named this as I am definitely no Twiggy! It's made out of a winter knit and I wear it with tights and a long sleeve t-shirt underneath.  It has just enough curvy-ness in the princess seams to be flattering and the neck and sleeve bands can be made in a contrasting colour if desired.
I am definitely going to make it again as it is currently my favourite dress.  This time in a summer cotton.
Check out Style Arc's website as they have a lot of really up to date patterns, that are drafted in ready-to-wear sizes and measurements.  I am currently making their cargo pants and so far they fit perfectly so no fiddling with crotch seam and waist adjustments as I usually have to do with other commercial patterns.  The bigger commercial pattern companies are still using 1950s proportions, and I don't know about you, but I no longer have a barbie doll figure.
The only criticism I have is that there aren't many instructions with the patterns so they probably aren't aimed at beginners.  But so far I am loving the style and the fit and the no-fuss one size patterns, so I will definitely be buying more from them.

Queen Anne's Lace scarf

I finished this scarf.  Just in time for Melbourne to turn on some brilliant Spring weather.  Of course being Melbourne I know she's just tricking us and there will still be plenty of chilly days to come before the onset of summer.

Louise got the free pattern from somewhere online and passed it to me after she'd finished with it.  I made a few modifications and added some dangly bits.  I've now passed it on to Anne...