A Done Deal

I finished the red duster.  It is exactly what I envisioned.  Although it's too warm to wear it now, it will be perfect for fall.  Yes, I said FALL!  It is inevitable.

And back:

I used an old TNT shirt pattern, and made the following changes: 

1.  Lengthened and A-lined to calf-length.

2.  Added breast pockets with white top-stitching.

3.  Made a cuffed sleeve with tab

4.  Added a back yoke, with tab and white top-stitching.

The seams are Hong Kong finished and bound armholes, and lace tape on the hem.

Next, I'm working on a tunic or blouse.  Maybe this.

New Simplicity patterns are up on their website.  I don't see anything particularly exceptional.  Still, it's always worth a look, and you talented people make a rather plain looking pattern into something spectacular!

Happy 4th!