Making life better one project at a time.
If you have some old jeans laying around the house that you can no longer fit into, don’t like, or just never wear anymore, why not recycle them into this really cute oversized bag. I made this denim bag from a few pair of old jeans and an old denim dress I bought from the Boutique [That’s my name for …
Okay, so I think I already said before, I love a good tunic. This is just one of many that I plan to make for myself. I made this top for myself and my sister a couple of years ago and I think it is great just as it is. Here is the pattern. The Sewing Workshop. Eureka Top …
I fell in love with this pattern as soon as I saw it. This is Simplicity S9175. Here is the pattern. Simplicity S9175.
I saw this really cute granny square poncho on Pinterest and my sister and I decided to try to make one. We bought the yarn and started making our granny squares. She had not crocheted in over 30 years, and still has a beautiful stitch. To date, however, my sister is not finished with her poncho, although she has …
African Print Knee Length CaftanThis is McCall’s M7742. Here is the pattern McCalls M7742 . Okay, so even though this is clearly a dress, it did not turn out to be a dress for me. To me, it was too short for a dress. But, if I were younger, it probably would be a dress. For me, this is more …
Even though the Christmas holiday is over, there is still plenty of time and hopefully opportunities to wear velvet. I love velvet and mentioned as much when I posted my velvet tunic a few months ago. If you missed that post, here it is. https://sewzaizay.com/butterick-b5955-oversized-black-velvet-tunic/ Velvet is a fabulous fabric and just makes everything royal, including this super cute wrap …
Happy New Year! So, finally, 2020 is over and honestly, I am happy to put 2020 behind me. It has been a stressful year at times, not only for me, but for many of us. I went from working full time, to working from home, (something I have always wanted to do) to being unemployed. Having said all of that, …
So, it’s starting to get a little chilly outside, and even though I am indoors most days, on those occasions when I have to weather the wind and cold, I like to have on a hat and some gloves. I have a few hats already, but wanted to make some hats to add to my collection. Hence, this super cute …
Who doesn’t love a good cargo pant? I have several pair of cargo pants that I have had for more than ten years. I have worn them often and they are starting to get a little worn out. I drafted these pants from an old pattern I previously drafted for some wide leg linen pants, with some adjustments, of course. …
I am obsessed! I purchased this pattern last year, and have already made it four times. Three times for myself and once for my sister. I posted it on Facebook this year, but I thought it was such a great and easy make, it was worth a repeat here.
This is a pattern I have had for a very long time and have made many times. Every time I have ever made this tunic, I was pleased. Butterick B5955. I bought this velvet fabric from Joann’s a couple of years ago and it was definitely a good choice for this pattern. I love velvet and this is the season …
Everyone knows I love anything with a bohemian style flair, like this McCall’s MP205 pattern. McCalls MP205 I previously made this ruffled tunic about four years ago, and it was a raging failure. This was years ago. I made it with a white jersey knit. I wore it once to work and never wore it again. It made it to …
When I put this jacket on after making it, I was like, Yesssssssssss! This is Simplicity S8989. Here’s the pattern Simplicity S8989 I cut a size Large and View C with sleeves. I used a linen blend fabric, but I can’t remember where I purchased it because I have had it for a while. I had already made this jacket …
I started this long cardigan years ago but never finished it. Leaving the hem to be finished and the collar. Honestly, I just made it entirely too big initially, and just threw it over in a bin to sit and stew for a while. I’m a Gemini. So we always have too many things going at any given time. It’s …
This Simplicity S9047 pattern was a very rewarding make for me. I have had this pattern for a while with hopes of finally making it. Initially, I intended to use a denim fabric like the front of the pattern, but decided to use a woven home decor fabric I purchased from our local Joann’s. I like this fabric because …
This is Butterick B6685. Here is the pattern, although I am not sure if Butterick still offers it. Butterick B6685. I made view B with C sleeves and I cut a size large. I used an off white cream fabric I have had in my stash for a long time. I believe I got it from Fabric Mart. https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/ This …
I started making this skirt well over a year ago, possibly a half ago or longer. I was cleaning out my summer clothes and putting my fall and winter clothes out, and I saw this “half finished” skirt in my sewing room.
I made this super cute wrap dress with a side tie. The pattern is Simplicity S8848. Simplicity S8848 I made View A and I cut a size 16.
I made this kimono from Simplicity 8553 Simplicity 8553 . I bought this fabric from Hobby Lobby and got a pretty good deal on it. I had been eyeballing it for a minute, and then one day it was on clearance, so I scooped it up. I thought it would be a dress, but it ended up being this super …
When I first purchased this fabric, I intended to use it for the lining of a coat, which I never made. Then I decided to use it for a dress for my cousin’s wedding. Unfortunately, the wedding was postponed because of COVID. But, clearly this dress would be perfect for a wedding. This is Simplicity S9012 by Cynthia Rowley. Here’s …