I am here already as I am determined to finish these mattress covers, what seemed to be a simple job has taken a lot longer than I wanted it to, but it will be worth it in the end.  The machines will certainly need a good clean out when I have finished and some nice new needles and a good drink of oil.

I can't join you at Wednesday sewing club this afternoon, but hope those who can have a nice natter!

I'm with you.  Sometimes I am tempted to try one just gor a different 'look' but not practical for my lifestyle.  I don't do much posing.  Housework and cooking yes.  Many styles are not practical for my lifestyle and where I live.  With no car, I walk to the shops and carry things back.  I need a coat that stays closed in a wind, keeps my arms and neck warm and doesn't trail in the shop shelves.  Wrap dresses are out, even slightly fully skirts blow up in the winds we get here.  It's hard walking home with shopping whilst holding ones skirt down.

While I am in a completely different part of the world, I'd say yes with a caveat.

We hit 84 here today and I am breaking out my linen pants and maxi skirts, but, I still have a couple jean/twill jackets out to toss on and I keep my Shanel out all year round except middle of summer (when it is almost or at 100F) for a deep dry clean and repair. 

This weekend we've got rain and 60 for the high one day; will be 80s until Friday, then mid and low 60s until Tuesday with lows in the 40s.  While I am not overly a cold person, if I am outside those days, I can get chilly.

It's good it's gone to a bilingual indie pattern company! If I remember one of the founders has had health issues.