Quick segue - Why don't compression crafting gloves come in black and/or funky colors. Then you could totally pass them off as an accessory. "I'm just a cool* chick who likes to sew in fingerless gloves."
(*I make no claims to coolness, this is just an example.)
Regular full outfit pic for those interested.
Jeans - from Torrid.com
Leopard flats - from Target
When I made this blouse last year I had my doubts about the scallops holding up over time. Good news is that the decorative stitch has done quiet well, despite a lot of wear.
You can see that the edges are a little more frayed then when the shirt was first completed.
Not too bad really and I even wash this in the machine. (On delicate, I'm not a monster!)
I'd LOVE to have another one of these to wear but haven't gotten up the patience to do all the top-stitching and trimming needed for the scallops. To bad my child is still too young for skilled child labor....cut out mommy's scallops and you get an extra cookie.