Thanks ladies, I did a restyle on the house coat, pleats instead of gathers(I sewed these down about 2" makes it fit nice around you torso) as the pattern called for, and cover buttons, with bias along the neck edge, shorter sleeves so the don;t drag into what you are doing when you wear it.
Oh I like this...would be nice to make one to go to swimming pool over bathing suit.
hugs Joann
Very pretty and comfy looking, Jenne, and I like the fabric. Well done, hugs, Marji