The pictures are bad, but it is below zero with the wind chill. I had a hard time choosing the patterns to go with the fabric, but in the end it worked out to my liking.
Sewing the back of Simplicity 8601 was annoying. I think because it was cut on the bias. I had to take a tuck in the facing and then when I put it on this happened. The problem was solved by using a decorative pin. I like the pattern, but if I make it in the future I would make the neck large to just slip on or use a zipper instead.
I went online first to see how the patterns sewed up. I was surprised to see how many had sewn the top, it's funny how some patterns just catch on and others don't.
The skirt was pretty straight forward. The fabric was from a long time ago. I've had the hankering to go to SR Harris, but I need to just shop the stash instead!
