Then I saw that the lovely Gertie will shortly be starting another sew-along, and with a nice simple wrap dress, which is a) perfect for me to get back into sewing with and b) perfect for expanding my summer wardrobe.
The sew-along introduction post is here and the pattern is Colette Crepe:
I've ordered my pattern (and you can get a 20% discount code from Gertie's blog if you're interested) and it is currently en route to my post box.
Having cleared out my fabric stash prior to moving, it was necessary to do some fabric shopping. I recently cruised the local Brunswick fabric stores. I came away with two fabrics, both of which I think would suit this pattern, but are quite different so I'm undecided which to use.
This one is black with tiny polka dot and larger, irregularly placed dots.
This one is a pale, olivey green with a printed black pattern. The print feels a little raised on one side.
Both are cotton/cotton blend I think and are mostly opaque. I'd probably wear a slip under the pale one though. At the moment, I think I'm leaning towards the black and white, because that's my favourite colour palette and I could see it working well as an autumn transition dress worn over a long sleeve black top and with tights and boots. However, I really lack some lighter (in both colour and weight) dresses and I think summer here is going to be pretty toasty.
Decisions, decisions. I have until 6 December to make up my mind and start sewing. Suggestions welcome :)
