Current Project

So on Monday I purchased some gorgeous floral cotton lawn I had spotted in passing, both in lovely pinks and purples with the immediate intention to make some spring dolls in floaty jumpsuits. 
I took the pattern from Tilda's Spring Ideas, which I have already used to make two denim jackets and a Sewingbird dress which feels very Marilyn Monroe. You can see a lady in jacket and jumpsuit on the cover:

Here are my ladies, just now ready to dress:

You may be beginning to notice how often I am sat up late in bed hand sewing something. Hence the poorly lit photos of my work on my pillows. My apologies but I never do seem to find the time to photograph anything during daylight, I shall ensure to do so tomorrow when I have almost finished my ladies!
I'm still debating whether to give either a jacket - or in the case of the one on the right, a gilet! - but both have thin belts from lovely faux cross stitch patterned ribbons, with a teensy diamonte buckle for each. 

Regardless I am in love with the fabric. The darker one immediately reminded me of the iconic Marimekko Unikko poppy flower design. And the colours truly sing next to the denim blue poly-cotton!
The lighter one has the feel of ultimate granny chic in the soft floral design. I've never really gone in for that before, usually it's my mum cooing over some vintage table cloth but this is just so delicate and feminine I had to have it. 

Both were quite wide and I bought a fair bit, mostly just in the madness of greed but who knows what future project they will give life to.