Adventures in Vintage Resales... fka adventures in baby-sewing

A UFO that is! This one I started months back, a Jalie Criss Cross in size 8 for my daughter. My camera has no batteries, so I will describe it instead. It is from a poly lycra remnant from the bin at Walmart, under $1 for the remnant. I zigzagged-topstitched the criss cross hems and bottom hem. Used the flutter sleeves. It is dark purple. She should love it, hope it still fits. This pattern is wonderful for kids and women. It has a maternity/nursing option, too.

I have not been well lately, reflux, sore, tired, etc., but still plugging away at some things. I finished two tops for my daughter, one with Simplicity 4568 and one with Jalie Criss Cross, both size 8. Both are tshirt knits. The camo is the Jalie, which was a real pain to finish to get all pieces held in the sides. The green is the Simplicity, made from a shirt I never used, and has a twisted neckline, compliments of Christina's blog, Assorted Notions. I could have done a better job, but she likes it, and for my girl to wear it without complaint, that is a compliment. Her friend wants a Jalie top now. Yeah, right. I may do a PR later, but I cannot keep up right now. There has been so much stress on me since December, I just can't stay with anything. Then I have had muscle spasms in my neck, thinking it is from the stress. With my DH's work being slow, I am getting really worried. I can't go to work with all these kids. In a rural area like this, the pay is...