lace dress for women J.Crew Women's V-neck (Size 24) this timeless silhouette is perfect for bridal showers Nadine Merabi Lydia Dress -

This plaid blazer is great for year round but especially perfect to wear into fall and winter

A cropped denim jacket or a chunky cardigan adds casual warmth, while a felt fedora and a leather crossbody bag complete the look with a touch of vintage spirit

Also, if you are making a dress out of a striped fabric like I did then be sure to line up your pattern piece on the fabric so your stripes will line up when they meet on the side of the dress

Paired with a structured mini bag and ballet flats, this look strikes the perfect balance between elegant and effortlessnever overdone, always confident

Because between the sketching and the buying was an extended period of lounging around and incubating, then acting on, creative stirrings completely unrelated to garment-making