Little Bags

 I found this pattern at the Sewing Expo.

 I like the slider clasp. They easily can be out of remnants. There were two different sizes in the pattern.

Katherine's Vest

 This is Katherine Tilton's long vest.

 A friend gave me some silk taffeta. I washed and twisted the fabric so it looked wrinkled.

 I love how it turned out. I ran some black piping in a few places to show a few of the style lines. I did a size 16 and it worked well for me with a 38 bust measurement. I added a 1/2".

New Top

 I really like this top. I put a thin layer under the top layer and that worked out well. I think it would of been too heavy if I did all the layers in the same fabric. I actually didn't intend on doing it that way, as I didn't buy enough fabric and had to come up with a way to add to the fabric that I bought. Our mistakes often push our creative spirit to a better place.

 The neck is designed somewhat low, so I brought it up a 1" and I think if I make this again I would bring it up more.

You can't see it very well, but there is a second layer under the back too.