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 …
Valentine’s Day Red Wrap Maxi Dress
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. …
Modern Crochet. The Belladere Bobble Pillow
This is the Belladere Bobble Pillow. I received the book DeBrosse Modern Crochet by Teresa Carter as a gift. Modern Crochet. This book was given to me as a Christmas gift in 2019 from someone on my job.
Simplicity S9176 Zippered Mid Length Fit and Flare Belted Dress
This is Simplicity S9176 . When I first purchased this pattern, I thought, this is too much like Simplicity S9175 . But actually, they are different and I am glad I made this. I love this dress.
Oversized Denim Bag UpCycled From Old Jeans
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 …
The Sewing Workshop Pattern . Modified Eureka Top
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 …
Simplicity S9175 Belted Mock Neck Fitted Dress
I fell in love with this pattern as soon as I saw it. This is Simplicity S9175. Here is the pattern. Simplicity S9175.
Easy DIY Granny Square Poncho
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 …
McCalls M7742 African Print Knee Length Tunic/Dress
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 …
Simplicity S8925 Velvet Knee Length Wrap Dress
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 …
DIY Cargo Pants with Elastic Waist and Leg
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 …
Simplicity S8911 Knit Full Length Caftan
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.
Butterick B5955 Oversized Black Velvet Tunic
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 …
McCalls MP205 Easy. Bohemian Tunic with Ruffled Sleeves and Ruffled Hem
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 …
Simplicity S8989 Knee Length Jacket with Drawstring Waist
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 …
Maxi Length Sweater Cardigan
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 …
Simplicity S9047 Woven Jacket with Front Pockets and Belt
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 …
Butterick B6685 Off White Pullover Tunic with Ruffled Sleeves and Sash
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. …
Knee Length Bohemian Skirt with 4 Prints
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.
Simplicity S8848 African Print Wrap Dress with Side Ties
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.