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Knit Skirt Block and Hacked Montrose Top
I’m sharing a few new makes well, an outfit. This is a super short post so I’ll try to keep the eye rolls to a minimum (insert eye roll). I wanted a navy blue knit pencil skirt so I used some left over interlock from my athleisure top. There are a few ways to get this done, I chose to follow this tutorial as opposed to a commercial pattern because, it’s really only two pattern pieces. If you want a closer fit, try this tutorial from Style sew me or Mimi G. OMG, before you say you don’t draft (triple eye roll), read on. Seriously, after the adjustments to…
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2018 Top Nine and Fan Favorites
Hi there! So, Instagram/IG is my social media platform of choice, Twitter is a close second and Facebook is, well, it’s Facebook (insert eye roll). I’ve met so many wonderful people through sewing and IG and I’m looking forward to meeting more! Top Nine is an Instagram thing, an opportunity for you to see your top nine Instagram posts. For the sake of this post, I also have a few posts on the blog that are fan favorites. Before I share these, I just want to say, thanks for reading my blog, inspiring me and supporting me, it means a lot to me! For 2018 I tried a lot of…
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DIY Family Christmas PJs
Sooo, I had a bright idea to make my entire family pajama pants for Christmas. My family usually comes from all over on Christmas and for the last few years, I’ve made pajama pants. I started thinking about this early this fall and in early November I blasted it out in the family group chat ( do you have a family group chat that stays lit?) and the consensus was yes, please. Last year, I took measurements from my extended family and made the pants a day or two before Christmas, it wasn’t bad, but I wanted to do this earlier so I could make some other stuff. There are…
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Pattern Review: Madison Cardigan by Style Sew Me
I need another cardigan like I need a hole in my head! Where did that saying come from lol? I have a few ready to wear cardigans and a few handmade cardigans, I really didn’t need another but this one was soo cute! I’m less picky about big 4 patterns because of their sale price, but I wanted to try this one, it was long and it had a nice curved center front. Style Sew Me is an indie company, small woman owned, minority business. The product is good and she was having a sale. I took the opportunity to try something different, from someone different and added a piece…
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Athleisure for the holiday McCalls 7061
Jeans are RTW. Athleisure seems to be a trend of wearing cloths typically designed as athletic wear for everyday wear. I see no issue with this lol, I mean, secret pajamas, leisurewear, athleisure, comfy, whatever you call it, it’s wearing clothes that are comfortable and stylish right? I’m not above comfort, because truthfully, that’s when I’m happiest! I’m happy when I look and feel good, and when my clothes AND shoes are comfortable. Comfortable shoes are another topic of discussion (insert eye roll). Can clothes be a little too leisurely? perhaps, but if you enjoy wearing work out clothes and the environment is appropriate (this is a thing by the…
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McCalls 2260 1 Hour Vest- Urban Cowgirl
Styled with RTW tie neck shirt and jeans. Ahh, don’t you love overcast skies?? I wanted an excuse to wear my belt buckle and cowboy boots. The kids that come into the office love to see all the superheros and princesses dressed up for Halloween. I took this basic pattern and some discount fabric from Joann to make this western inspired vest. The vest is super easy, I used a microfiber novelty fabric and made view G without the buttons. The sizing is very generous, I purchased size XL which is 20-22. I initially sized up as per my normal but backed out the adjustment when it was too big. …
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Simplicity 8475: Sewing For My Husband
I don’t typically sew for others, why you ask? it’s too much stress and if they don’t wear it, it feels like a waste of time. That’s the negative side of it, but there’s a positive side, there are times when people actually like it and there’s something to be learned. I learned through this process that I wasn’t enjoying the process lol. To have someone else involved was different for me, I like to have creative freedom lol. I felt anxious and rushed, the hubby didn’t know what he wanted and what fabric and all of that so I started working on this later than I’d liked. I wanted…
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McCalls 7833 and the skin tight dress
OK, typically, I don’t do tight, I made an exception for this dress because the boss likes it so much (wiggling eyebrows lol). This is a basic knit dress with gathers on one side and for this view, an angled hem. This could have been drafted from the famous McCalls 6886 or any other t-shirt pattern, but for $1.99 why tho? I needed a black dress for the Sew Much Talent Little black dress challenge and I wanted to make a classic dress (think Breakfast at Tiffany’s). I also wanted to participate in the #Sewyourview campaign on instagram so, I changed my mind and just tried something off the wall, …
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Pattern Review: McCalls 7838+ the 80’s and a Victorian Sleeve
Hi there! I have a review for you, this Victorian/80’s inspired sleeve. I didn’t jump on the sleeve trend last year, so I thought I’d try something different this month. I wont bore you with commentary, but I will tell you, this shirt was supossed to be black and ecru (insert triple eye roll), OK, you all know I always have a story to tell! So, what had happen was, I threw an entire bag of clothes in the washing machine without sorting it and without a color catcher!!!!!!!!!!!! BAAWWWW… soo, I’ve been sorting close for like 30 years, what in the ham sandwich possessed me to do that. Pure…
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Same Fit Done Thick: Vogue 1374 + Badgley Mischka Gown
I wanted to go to the Air Force Ball and I typically rent my gowns because they are reasonably priced and it prevents me from having a closet full of formal wear I wont wear. in the heat of the moment, I decided to make my gown. I originally wanted a woven gown with all the frills, but I also knew with work and home life, I would need a month or so and then I would probably get bored with working on the same thing. I scanned through IG for the last ball gown I wore, and it was a Carmen Marc Valvo design, and yes, that silhouette looks…
