I took some wild flowers and smashed them into some canvas. To make them pop, I embroidered highlights of the flowers and leaves. Then I turned the whole bit of yardage and turned it into a round purse. Such a labor of love but totally worth it!

Pattern: M7969 from McCalls

Fabric: unknown but feels likely a very silky linen in dark red

Pattern: Arenite Pants from Sew Liberated

Fabric: Chocolate Brown Linen

Pattern: Cocoon Cardigan from Patterns for Pirates

Fabric: Mustard Waffle Knit

Pattern: Valetta Top by Blank Slate Patterns

Fabric: lightweight sweater knit from ebay years ago!

Pattern: Blair Bat Wing Top by Named Clothing

Fabric: Brushed poly knit from a scrap sale

Adjustments: Added 1 inch to sleeve length and added a cuff, added a waist cuff

Pattern: Pemsy Tee by Blank Slate Patterns

Fabric: Double brushed poly from Cali Fabrics

Adjustments: none - this pattern is just perfect :)

Pattern: Valetta Top by Blank Slate Patterns

Fabric: Rayon/Challis from a scrap sale

Adjustments: I did not use the capped sleeve, but instead just rolled the end under.

Pattern: Photinia Top by Fibr and Cloth Studio

Fabric: Red and Black Flannel

Adjustments: added 2 inches to the long sleeves and added a sleeve cuff instead of bias binding

Pattern: Ogden Cami by True Bias

Fabric: Quilting Cotton

Adjustments: Higher neckline by 1 inch and extended bra shelf down to 2 inches below top, creating a “double layered” effect