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Last Minute DIY Special Occasion Skirt
Hello! It’s been a while, how y’all doing, ya’ll ready for my shenanigans?? My mom asked me to attend a Breast Cancer Awareness Gala and of course I needed something to wear. Now, typically you wear pink for Breast Cancer awareness, but I didn’t have anything “special occasion-ish” that was pink that I’ve made. What to do, what to do, do I pull something together in my closet or do I make something? I’m a person that doesn’t like to sew for an event, it’s too much stress, I like to have things already in my closet that I can wear (dress, jacket, or separtes). My philosophy is, if you…
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Simplicity 8014 The Classic Shirt Dress
The belt really added a nice modern touch to the dress, animal print shoes, yes! I’ve had this dress made for like two weeks and didn’t get any photos taken. I’m usually not busy on the weekends, but these last few have been busy and I didn’t get my photos taken. Ohh, then it was raining, I really could have taken pictures inside, but I want to be outside in the sunshine. Dress without the belt, and it has pockets!!! I went through the instructions in my insta-stories on Instagram. I think it was easier to show my frustration with some of the instructions because you can see…
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Simplicity 8612 – Ashley Nell Tipton Wrap Skirt
It’s not as warm as you would think it is, but looking at this outfit, can you tell I’m ready for spring? I took this skirt to sew camp and this is one of the two projects I completed over that weekend. This is a wearable muslin, anytime I make a garment the first time, for me it’s a wearable muslin. I’m not a fan of muslin fabric because I need to sit and move around in my garment before I make it in a really nice fashion fabric. I’m not necessarily a ruffles person, I don’t know why, but like lace, I have to be in the mood to…
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Pattern Review: S8332+ summer dress
Wow, the summer has flown by and I’ve only sewn a few things!! I have been enjoying my summer so it’s not a complete loss. I don’t ordinarily blog when I remake something, but I think I’ll do a monthly round up for the blog. I do post my makes on Instagram but I’m too lazy to to right a blog post. I don’t have many plans for the fall, but I will be making a blazer and a cardigan/duster. I’ll probably follow a sew along or two and play it by ear, so we will see. I also need to purge some patterns, but I recon I say…
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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: S8344+ The Body Suit
Hi there! Well, I’m coming to you with another pattern review. I sewed up Simplicity 8344, this is an Ashley Nell Tipton pattern, if you don’t know who she is, she won Project Runway, the only plus sized designer to do so. She has two patterns and I have them both! She is a great designer that happens to be plus size, she also has a line of clothing at JcPenny. This was a quick and easy sew and I’m not a body suit type of gal, what if I have to pee!!! If you’re not following me on Instagram, you should. I share a lot of ideas, construction…
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Pattern Review: Simplicity 8379+ Scandalous animal print knit dress
I love this dress! I’ve made it for me and mini me and I can see one more in my future. I saw one of my sew sisters make this and she encouraged me to make it. It’s super simple and flattering, I wasn’t sure of adding any extra in the hip area, but it works. I encourage you to give this dress a try, if you can rock it short, do you, but I added missionary level length as that’s just my style. Don’t forget to check out the tips and techniques used on this garment, I’ve added a link to a tutorial for the visual learners. On…
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Pattern Review: S8054+ Denim vest
I think this year, I need to go through my patterns and either attempt to make them all or get rid of some of them. I made this vest as a way to use up some of my stash, I though a denim vest would be versatile. I really like the vest, but as my wearable muslin, there are some adjustments that need to be made to get it to where I love it. I think a Crepe might drape nicely and is one of the recommended fabrics. A light weight Chambray might be nice also. Anyway, I like the fact that I don’t have to do an FBA so…
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Pattern Review: S1563 + Robe and Pajama pants
My daughter doesn’t ask me to make her stuff much, and she didn’t ask for this, but when I saw this fabric, during the holiday, I knew she would love it. I don’t do much selfless sewing. Partly because it takes a long time to make something, and partly because I don’t want too: p. It takes me forever to make something and if it takes that long, I want to wear it. I’m very sensitive about my stuff, if the person wearing my handmade item doesn’t like it and doesn’t pay for it, that irritates me. Soo, to avoid all of that, I just sew for myself. I know,…
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Pattern Review: S8219+ Faux Fur Vest
Faux fur is all the rage, I think. I see it everywhere, but I didn’t jump right on the bandwagon. The faux fur garments I’ve seen in the stores are nice, but to furry, if that makes sense. The pile (fur) is usually too long and furry like a dog. I guess I like the idea of faux fur but not all of the fur. I found this faux fur, mixed media type fabric at Joann’s; its fur was pretty short and it had some nice dimension to it, I really like it. So, here’s to the not so furry, faux fur vest… Pattern Description: This lined vest sized…
