Sewing Again, Maybe?

I started knitting a really pretty cotton scarflet or cowl. Then I've found that
I don't have tops to wear with it. So, in purusing the pattern websites, Vogue
has a cool pattern for a variety of tops that are modern and would work well with
scarves and cowls. I have the fabric and think that maybe I should start sewing again. I also found a nice pattern for a top and pants that would work with the
linen fabric I also have. Or, do I make the shirtdress pattern I have? Are they
still in fashion? I guess that I will have to do some research and see what's in.
I haven't made myself anything in years, I still have a pair of shorts cut out and waiting to be made, but they are a Hawaiian print, so I think that I will toss those out and stick with the plain colors I already have. I used to go to Joann's to get patterns at a huge discount. All that is down here is Hancock. I'll have to see what kind of discounts they have. I thought that Joann's had things like all Vogue and Butterick patterns $3 something like that. Now these things are over $10 a piece. At those prices, I can't afford to just buy them in case I may make something or they had better be very classic styles. Well, off to making a couple of sock monkeys today and then deciding which one or ones will go to my swap partner. I need to get this one finished up before I begin on the new one which has my mind swimming with ideas.