I have started to put something new together for my Etsy shop. Slips. They are fun for me because they combine dyeing, hand sewing, and sewing. I am working on one right now that will have embroidery. I have not put them in the shop here yet. I am not completely sure why.
The slip itself is a cotton silk blend that I find works very well under dresses. But is not too hot for where I live most of the time. The hand torn ribbon on the dress is what I made using cabbage and hibiscus. Grey pink lavender. Something like that.
Then I sit and hand sew most of the ribbon and lace on. I listen to audiobooks while I do it. I have to admit, this one of those tasks which I wish I could do every day, all day. It is restful and meditative. I love hand sewing. Now if I could just get the community college to respond about their tailoring program, there might be more of it in my life as a way to make money. Baby steps.
I had to share the sunflowers in my garden. Are they not pretty!