I have been recovering from two hip replacements this Summer and wanted a project that would keep me occupied so I didn't dwell on the pangs of recovery. I'm doing well, currently, having upgraded from walker to cane and without any pain at all.

My project was to reduce Tamara's period patterns for Grace into patterns for Gene. To my eye, the patterns are reminiscent of costumes from "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir", among other period movies, so of course they should be available for Gene.

I started with the non-period Pure Style pattern since I love raglan sleeves. Violet loves her new outfit. It proved to me that Gene is 90% of Grace's size, and only needed minor adjustments in the darts.










The success of Pure Style convinced me to try more involved period patterns. The first attempted period outfit was Seaside Escape. I think it works.





Next will be Pearls and Lace and Picnic Social. I hope to have them complete next week.

Please let me know what you think.