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Pac-Man + M7465
Hello! I’m not usually one for nostalgia or novelty prints, but who can pass up a Pac-man inspired print?? I purchased this fabric from Fabric Mart and I really like it, it’s a good mid-weight ITY. My sewing friend from the blog Dressmaking Debacles made this dress a few times and it looked too good for me not to take the pattern out of the donate pile! This is a super old pattern but it’s super cute and comfortable! I will make this again and again because you can’t go wrong with this style of dress. I made view C which is the dolman sleeve pull on dress with elastic…
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Pattern Review: M7604+ tiered skirt
This on trend tiered skirt has been all over the place. I think this skirt would be cute in a color blocked version, long skirt or as a dress. I’ve seen this tiered look in dresses and they are cute. This is super easy to make if you attach a bodice for an empire or baby doll look. While making this skirt, I asked the question, do I like gathers or pleats in skirts? I think the answer is circle skirts! I’m not trying to look “smaller” but I don’t want to look bigger either, adding bulk, and this skirt didn’t fall liked I would have liked, I tend to…
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M7052 + Longer peplum remake
I really like the long peplum look on tops and jackets. I think it adds a nice feature to garments and they are flattering. I’ve been on this “hacking” rampage trying to get the most use out of my patterns. I mean, I’ve spent so much time adjusting them to my body, it just seems wrong to only use the pattern once, right? I purchased this bandana print locally, it says Chambray, but it wasn’t as drapey as the rayon Modal or Tencel chambray, but I wanted to give it a try. This fabric is light weight, but doesn’t have the drape I would like, a little more structure so…
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Pattern Review: Glam Duster+ M6996
No preamble, I love this duster!! my photographer is at camp and me and the tripod are not yet fully acquainted but yes to the selfie of me in this garment! Actually I forgot to bring the tripod with me when I packed the car and drove five hours to Savannah, GA. My good friend had a Denim and Diamonds themed birthday party and I didn’t know what to wear, but I knew I wanted to make something. I also didn’t want to buy fabric, since I have two bins full of “just in case” fabric. I feel there’s a little self imposed pressure to make something spectacular if you…
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Pattern review and shirt Hack + M7609
belt is old I’m super late on this review, this was posted to social media almost three weeks ago! I’m my own boss, so there is not time frame, but I do like to get the reviews out the same day I post to social media. Even if the garment is simple, I want you, my wonderful readers to have some info on the pattern and the fit. You know me, I get into my mode of sewing and I hate to stop what I’m doing to blog. I know I should, because it’s super helpful for you guys and me! I make items more than once and I have…
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Remake: M6886 (modified) hacked + wide legged pants
Hi ya! I’m super excited about this outfit, I modified my beloved M6886. You can check out my original review of the pattern here. This pattern is very popular on pattern review and with sewist around the world. It’s a basic knit pattern that can be the foundation for tons of knit and woven garments. Sewist have used this pattern to make T Shirts, dresses, tops, etc, it truly is versatile. To round out this outfit, I also made wide legged pants using Simplicity 8389, if you remember, I made the shorts to S8389. The only modification to the original was I made pants instead of shorts. The construction of…
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Pattern Review: M7603+ #Summersewchallenge 4th of July inspired
Hi there! I have another review for ya! I participated in Brittany J Jones & Fo Alexander’s summer sew challenge on Instagram. I find value in these challenges, because they get you out of your sewing comfort zone. This top was one of my June sewing goals. I’ve been in the process of moving and really tried to squeeze in all of my sewing plans in case I’d be out of pocket. In rushing to make this top, I was completely oblivious to the way it was drafted, no darts (gasp) and I didn’t add any (double gasp). It also didn’t occur to me that I could have taken my…
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Pattern Review: M2149 + Men’s wear
I’m a selfish sewer, I have challenges with ready to wear clothing so I enjoy making clothes that fit my body. I like spending time making my own clothes, however, for May the challenge, we tackled men’s wear. Hubby builds anything I want so It’s only right to make the man a shirt or two. One of the recommendations for men’s wear was to get the man involved in the process to ensure they like what’s being made. I never would have picked the fabric or buttons he chose, so it was great advice to get them involved. My husband picked out his fabric and buttons, he was also good…
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Pattern Review: M6963 x2
I’m going through my patterns y’all. I’m going to make the best of these patterns and see if I can make them work. I’ve made a lot of dresses recently and I want to make some more separates so I can get my capsule going. I haven’t officially worked on a capsule or planned one, but I think I will, I feel there’s some value in having workhorse pieces in your wardrobe that you can mix and match. I’m thinking of a summer casual capsule and a basic work capsule or mini wardrobe. The CSC has one going on right now, but in my true form I’m behind. In…
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Remake: M7313 + spring dress for brunch
I was invited to a Jazz brunch by my cousin and I knew I wanted to make something to wear. Well, life got in the way, and I didn’t finish the dress I wanted to make. I was a little upset, because I really, really like wearing what I make so my husband asked if I could make something this morning. I wasn’t sure, but I saw Judith Dee on Instagram and she just made M7313. I said, wait, I have that pattern and I love that pattern and that pattern is super easy! I pulled it out and used this super cute Liverpool knit from LA finch Fabrics. Liverpool…
