Like an onion, I have layers..

It started with the little surplice top, then a thin turtle neck, jumper, skirt, tights, boots. A string of carnelians for luck....

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French Housedress--vogue 8813

I made this pattern some time ago and learned from the mistakes I made then. This is a Marcy Tilton design and I like the flowing style of it. It feeds into my fondness for lagenlook. I scored about 6-8 metres of raw silk at a thrift store so I felt I had to use it up. I used huge vintage buttons on the pockets.

With a cashmere sweater and a silk scarf, I'm ready for cooler weather. 

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To jump or not to jump

I have been impressed with some people's tone on tone outfits. Here is my attempt. I don't think I am really happy with the silhouette.

 

 So I threw a jumper over it. How come a jumper is a sleeveless form of dress in North America and a "sweater" in England?

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