Sorbetto No 5

I am embarking on Sorbetto No. 5 (the 4th being that unfinished poly/sheer) this morning after a much needed coffee and cigarette. I modified the pattern, cut out the fabric AND cut my bias tape strips last night before bed so I am anticipating it will take me very little time to construct the blouse. I decided to start with that neutral/brown floral pillow case. I may end up Tea or Coffee dying the entire thing in the future but for now, just another Sorbetto. Instead of using the 10" by 10" square method for bias tape (there wasn't much left) I used the scraps to create bias strips (which I think I pretty accurately eyeballed) because I just think that fabric will look far better with matching rather than contrasting bias tape.

I realized that with all these cotton and linen floral Sorbetto Tops around I have unwittingly created A Proper Southern Ladies Wardrobe. Living briefly in the midwest brought TONS of new, beautiful clothes but now that I am back where I belong (in the sticky, humid south) I need different fabrics (cotton, linen & silk) rather than sheer poly blends and jersey knits. Even the little genteel florals play the part and look stunning with a set of pearls; going effortlessly from garden party to baptism without skipping a beat. Plus the fabrics wick moisture away from the body while the cut allows that nice Savannah breeze to cool me off. I love it. In fact, I'm obsessed with this idea right now. Lawdy I declare I had to make 4 before I realized it.

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