Actually getting things done

I have been DETERMINED to get going on adding to my wardrobe, because I have basically exactly enough clothes to get through the week (and I just keep getting fatter!) and finally this afternoon/evening I made patterns and cut out fabric.

Used pattern no. 46 in PoF2, an 1895 day dress and chopped it off at the knee. Had the usual troubles scaling it up to my size: comparing the one side of the skirt's measurement to my entire waist rather than doubling it, forgetting to take gathering into account, etc. But I think I have pieces that make sense. Plan to running stitch them together like a lazy bitch. It's a nice lightweight wool - I was worried about how tightly the skirt needs to be gathered in the back, but it shouldn't be a problem.

Will I ever make the buttonholes on my blouse??? We shall see. Maybe after the skirt seams. Although part of me is like, why not check with a local tailor and see if they have a machine that makes nice ones ...