Making life better one project at a time.
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 Wrap Coat and this Vogue 9112 Asymmetric 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 they are not my favorite. Vogue can be too extra …
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 from me, and I ended up doing it at the …
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 blog posts. If you missed that post, here it is. …
This is a Mimi G pattern from Simplicity. I love her and have been following her for years. I remember when she started and would love to meet her one day. I love watching her on her blog and instagram. She is an inspiration to me. Okay, so let’s get into this pattern. This is Simplicity Pattern S9268. Here is …
So, even though I have been sewing for a few years at this point, I am still terrified of making pants, a fear I am hoping to conquer this year. Or, at least that is one of my goals. I want to be comfortable making any kind of pants for myself and possibly for others as well. I will try …
Happy Valentine’s Day. I hope you get all the love you deserve and desire today, with some left over to share with others. Jallah and I celebrated Love Day yesterday, and I wore this super adorable maxi wrap dress I copied from a wrap dress I bought from the boutique. That’s my name for thrift. So, let’s get into this …
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 …
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, …
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 …