Making life better one project at a time.
I don’t know who truly invented the maxi dress, but I am so grateful for them. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you. You are a genius. Now, I know they have credited a designer with this fashion invention, but come on. That’s like saying I invented the maxi dress, just because I made a maxi dress. There’s …
I made some pillows for my husband for his ugly couch before he became my husband. Luckily, when we got a place together, these pillows worked for our couch too. So, basically, we have been using these pillows for about 5 years and at this point, they are a little too loved, and too used, and just needed to be …
This look was motivated by my lack of the need to dress up anymore because of my current employment status. I really miss going to work every day, but I realize that is my current situation, and I will accept the reality right now. In the meantime, I will sew with the time I have to do so, and enjoy …
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 …
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.
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.
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 …
Every year we have an opportunity to start over. We can change what did not work for us in the previous year, and decide to do something different, tweak something to make it better, or just stop doing something altogether. A new year is also an opportunity to make plans. That’s the best part of a new year. We get …
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 …
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Before this year ends, I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas. This is my first year as a blogger, and I am excited about that. Thank you for sharing this awesome journey with me. This has been a very strange, stressful, and challenging year for most of us, but somehow we have made …
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 …
