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Another Estelle Jacket and a chemo hat

I am finally getting around to blogging about my latest sewing creation... another Style Arc Estelle Jacket!  This has been cut out for a few days just waiting for me to find some time to put it together.  I decided to make this jacket one size smaller, a size 10 and I like the fit a little better.  It seems like the shoulder area just sits on me better.


In the photo it looks like it is more of a beige/brown color but it is actually an olive green (I really need to work on taking better pictures):


I got so many compliments on the jacket when I wore it to work.  The olive green is such a nice color and it works for all seasons.  I love, love, love this fabric.  I wish it came in more colors because I would buy every single one! Currently I am craving a nice light pink for spring!  Last week when I was at my doctor's appointment (out of town), I thought I would kill some time by stopping at Joann's.  That is not always a good idea.  The bolt of fabric literally fell into my arms and next thing I know, I have 2 yards of  wonderful red refined ponte fabric!  

I wonder how many Estelle jackets is too many?

I also got started on some charity knitting.  This chemo hat has been on my knitting needles for quite awhile.  I have another 4-5 balls of yarn for hats.  It may not be ready for this winter but I will have a pile for next winter!  The pattern for this hat is the Wavy Moss Slouchy Hat.  I like this pattern because of it gives the illusion of hair underneath that hat, which I think is important to most chemo patients.




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