Mom Models the Eyelet Birthday Blouse!

Readers, my mom, Sonia, is modeling once again and, yes, I did dress her up in oversized sunglasses and hat she would never have worn herself -- stylist's prerogative.

You can see the results of our photo shoot here.

Thankfully, my mother is quite game and was happy to oblige.  She loves her new top and I must say, it really flatters her.  Why I don't sew for her more I'll never know -- and neither does she!

I wasn't able to get shots of her wearing the blouse as a jacket -- she's not about to change clothes on the street like I do -- but I do think it will serve double duty as both a top and a second layer.

The finished garmnet is much more formal-looking than I'd expected -- it's a casual fabric and the construction was very straightforward, nothing complicated.  It's a bonus when something relatively simple comes out looking fancy, right?

I can definitely see making this up again, maybe in linen or even a cotton brocade.  It's a good look for her and easy to wear.  No need to wait for another birthday.

Have a great day, everybody!