Making life better one project at a time.
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 …
I made McCalls M7817 pattern, View D from some African print fabric I purchased from Etsy. Here’s the pattern. McCalls M7817. I cut a size 14. This pattern was very easy and it would be perfect for a beginner. I love how easy it was to come together. It was basically 5 pieces and some binding tape.
I was excited about making this dress. Basically it is a caftan with a full skirt. The pattern has two views, but it could also easily be made into a tunic as well, which I may attempt. I made view B in a medium ITY knit in a rich red between burgundy and red with almost a velvety lace trim …
Check out this really cute summer caftan!
McCalls 7969 View D. This is my last summer dress DIY for 2020. Not to say I won’t make this dress in a Fall winter fabric or pattern in the coming months, because it is really a great dress. I made this dress to wear to a friend’s backyard get together, but changed my mind and decided to wear something …
This is the second time I have made this sundress. It is Simplicity S9141. I said in my previous post, [inset previous post] that I would be making it again immediately because I like the style of it so much. it was just as time consuming as it was the first time I made it, but worth every second of …
I can’t say enough good about this sundress. It is Simplicity S9141. Here is a link to the pattern. Simplicity S9141 It is the perfect summer dress and my style completely. I love bohemian style dresses, skirts, tops, and the more tiers the better. When I bought this pattern, I thought, okay, this is going to be really easy. There were …