Fly high Cockatoo!

I'm feeling so lucky at the moment. My sister has moved down the road (about an hours drive away), so much closer than she was before. This means we're seeing a lot more of each other and as we're great at collaborating, I'm feeling really creative at the moment.

Whenever I visit, I make sure I have a sewing or knitting project on the go but after about an hour of chatting, suddenly I have all sorts of ideas and end up making something completely different while I'm there. It's pretty good to come home with a new garment and this trip was no exception. I was planning on sewing a fitted business shirt with a cute print but after a visit to the local shops, I ended up with this: some poly crepes. These will be excellent for work, easy care and also a bit more interesting than my usual black trousers/top combo.

 I ended up using McCalls 6566 for these, it has a modern, oversized look with a cut-on or dolman sleeve. Easy to put together, just two pieces. I did make some bias binding for the neck too.

 And here's the finished product, it makes me smile every time I look at it! Looks a bit crumpled from its drive home in the back of the car but nothing a good iron won't fix.

 It reminds me, strangely of a Aussie tourism uniform...well, I guess I do work in travel!