Hot weather outfit

Getting back to our regularly scheduled programming, here are a couple of things I made for Kumi recently. I made a new dress today as well, but I'll post that later.

The patterns for both the top and shorts are from my stockpile of Japanese craft books but I will have to dig through some big messy piles to find them...

I am in love with these shorts. I like the top fine, and I really like the fabric (from my mama) but these shorts are fabulous. I'm not sure what the fabric is, but it's a thin, feathery light material with iridescent highlights in pinkish, purplish hues. The blue trim on the pockets is from a gift wrap ribbon that was part of Kumi's birthday stash. These shorts go with everything and is the perfect summer garb.

With that whole shoplifting debacle, my spirits had felt broken for awhile, but I feel my energy returning and am itching to create a gazillion things. I'll be back shortly with that dress. Have a good day!