Hello Everyone. This is Simplicity S9140, a relaxed knit dress with sleeve and length variations. I made View B, a size Large. The pattern has 8 pieces and I cut all 8 pieces to make this dress. Here is the pattern. Simplicity S9140
Happy New Year!! Time to Reflect
Did you stay up late last night to ring in the new year? I did. I’m just an ole married chick, so my ringing in the new year consisted of a nap before midnight, my husband waking me up about an hour before the ball dropped, and then staying up …
Merry Merry Christmas!
Did you get everything you need to make this the best holiday evuh? Are the presents wrapped, the food prepared, and all preparations made for the tons of people coming to visit? [Screaming!] I am so excited about this holiday season. I love Christmas and I love spending time with …
I finally made it. The Endless Eyelets Crochet Cardigan
Phew! Summer is finally over and I am glad. It was hot, muggy, sticky, wet and just gross. I am not a big fan of summer. Who wants to be that hot? Not me. Although I do like wearing those cute summer dresses and skirts. And, of course, tank tops.
African Fabric No. 1. Ruffled Midi Dress from Simplicity 8124 (Modified)
Hello everyone. This is a modified version of Simplicity 8124. My husband traveled abroad this year to Liberia, a country in West Africa. He had not been there for many many years and stayed for several weeks. He promised to bring me back some African fabric, and he stayed true …
Hello. It’s Me.
Hello. It’s me. I know it has been a very long time since the last time I posted, but I wanted to give you an update on what’s happened since the last time I made an appearance. Since October of 2021, I have only posted two times. This McCalls M7878 …
Vogue V9112 Marcy Tilton Pullover Asymmetric Dress/Tunic
This cute dress is Vogue 9112 This is a Marcy Tilton pattern, a designer whom I like. I have had this pattern for a long time and decided to go ahead and take the plunge and make it. I have tried Vogue patterns many times over the years, and honestly …
McCall’s M7878 Full Length Wrap Jacket
This is McCalls M7878. I cut View A, Size large. I bought this pattern during a pattern haul last year and could not wait to just dig in. It has taken ame a minute to get it, but I finally had a go of it. You can easily see what …
Full Length Granny Square Crochet Coat
Hello everyone. I had been working on this granny square crochet coat for over 2 years. I know, that’s a very long time. You may be wondering why it took so long. Well, this is how it started. I invited a friend to dinner during the 4th of July weekend, …
Mustard and Gray Oversized Crochet Tunic/Dress
I can’t believe summer is almost over, and I am glad I was able to get my Linen Series 2021 series in before it ended. So, now I can start thinking about fall. I have been working on some crochet items, and one of them is this oversized crochet tunic …
Linen Series Part 6. Tiered Knee Length Linen Dress
We are at the end of Linen Series 2021. Just wanted to share my desire to do this type of post for about four years, and I am at the end of it now. I wanted to do this series at the end of May, but the time got away …
Linen Series 2021 Part 5. Linen Mid-Length Belted Caftan Dress – Vogue 9253
Welcome to Part 5 of my Linen Series 2021. This a mid length belted caftan dress made in a beautiful natural linen. This is Vogue 9253. Here is the pattern. I have made this dress before to wear to a local fashion show and it was one of my first …
Linen Series 2021 Part 4. White Linen Pants, My Favorite Summer Item
Happy Sunday everyone. What a great day for a pair of cute linen pants. Rain or shine, I always feel so good when I am wearing these pants.
Linen Series 2021 Part 3. The Blue Ruffled Skirt with Side Tie. Simplicity 8637
Hello Crafty Sisters and Brothers. I see you out there making all of those beautiful clothes and accessories for your home. I See You and I love it. I just hope I am inspiring someone in some way to just get out there and make your stuff. And if I …
Linen Series 2021 Part 2. Army Green Linen Jumper – McCalls 7598
Welcome back to SewZaizay.com. This is the second edition of Linen Series 2021 and I am featuring a linen jumper. This is McCalls 7598, view D, the Jumper. Here is the pattern. McCalls 7598. Okay, so I have to say that I have had this pattern for a very long …
Linen Series 2021 Part 1. Maxi Length Tank Dress with Matching Belt
Hello lovely people. Let’s talk about linen. I am obsessed with fabric, and linen fabric has always been one of my favorites. Although linen wrinkles very easily it is a naturally breathable fabric with great versatility and many uses. The fabric even looks good with wrinkles. Linen comes in several …
Oversized Crochet Bag with Leather Accent Straps and Lining
Hello Beautiful Crafty People! So, as I was starting this post, and thinking of a title, I had to laugh at myself. “Oversized Crochet Bag!” And when I started thinking about my past blog posts, I had to laugh thinking about how many of my posts are “oversized” something. I …
Bohemian Patchwork Print Tunic with Side Ties – Made with Leftover Fabric
Hello. Last week I blogged about a bohemian patchwork print maxi skirt I made. If you missed that post, here it is. Boho Skirt with Patchwork Fabric. The inspiration for that skirt came from a skirt I saw on Pinterest that I added to my “Inspired to Create” Pinterest Board. …
Bohemian Patchwork Print Skirt with Drawstring Waist
I saw a super cute patchwork skirt on Pinterest, and fell in love with it. I pinned it to my Pinterest board “Inspired to Create.” My hope was to create something similar for myself. Here is the pin on my Pinterest page. Boho Skirt I tried to make it using …
Oversized Cotton Tunic with Drawstring Sleeves and Front
I rarely shop for clothing, although I love to go and look in the stores and boutiques to see what’s trending and to get some inspiration for my at home sewing projects and my own wardrobe. Most of the stuff in the stores, I can make myself, although it is …