Chalk and cheese

I should probably open with the fact: I really like cheese. Okay. Now, after the lovely tunics I made yesterday for Erica, I decided to try and make myself one today. First effort, no separate channel to save time and jersey in case I didn't give myself enough room for the chest. As if...


Body dysmorphia strikes again. So I took it in about 45 inches:


These dismal efforts make me 'chalk'. So who's cheese? My testers, that's who. They're totally rocking their asymmetrical coats:


This is Kym from Sugarmouse. Let's stop for a minute to admire her handiwork. I really love this purple colour and the coat looks fabulous on her. And look, an innovation!


She belted it up too and I totally think it really suits a bit more structure than the loose swing fit. If you like reading nice things about me *waves at parents*, you should read her post about testing this pattern. And then follow her blog too, she makes lovely things and her daughter is a cutie!


And this beautiful coat is from Maxine from Tiny White Daisies. I've been checking my email literally every five minutes waiting for her modelling debut but she's tormenting me. Or busy with her four children, I'm not sure. And look at the reverse!


I've gotten some awesome feedback from these lovely ladies and there's two more testers to come so fingers crossed the 10/12 and 12/14 patterns will be available next week! Once they're all set, I'll do the 8/10 and 14/16 next.