Biased About Bias

Just popping in on a quick break from my coat to preview the Ms Style Book that I just received in the mail last Thursday.

I haven't gone through it all yet, but as usual there is a lot of inspiration/eye candy. This one in particular caught my eye. On its face it looks like a plain jane sheath, good for throwing on at the last minute with some nice heels and a handbag and heading out to work on those "I don't have anything to wear and I'm late" days. But look at the draft! Very interesting! Straight grain for the left panel, bias for the middle panel, and cross grain for the right panel. I can see some really cool effects with a subtly (or not-so-subtly) textured woven. Of course, a plaid or stripe or symmetrical print would really pop.

Back to the coat muslin...

Talk about Maxi!

photo credit: Vlisco

Wow! Now that's what I call maxi! Maxi sundresses are all the rage for this summer. I've been looking for a pattern that would work on a plus size and hope to use one of the African prints that is in my stash from my last trip "home". I'm still waiting for my June BWOF to show up in my mailbox, but from the preview on the website, I think this one or this one may be good starting points.