Making life better one project at a time.
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 …
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 …
I found a cute little accent rug from an overstock store for $11.95. I thought it was pretty cute, but when I saw it, I immediately thought of our current accent pillows in our bedroom which were cute at one point, but have certainly seen better days. I knew this rug would make some great pillows. The rug was not …
