I’ve had this kimono inspired pattern since it released last year from Hallå Patterns and had yet to make it. I love that it is a fit and flare style with a handkerchief skirt. The sleeves are so pretty and I love the style of them. This pattern has different lengths for both the skirt [...]
Good morning, Have you ever made a simple casual outfit but when you put it on it takes you back? When I made this Lily romper, that’s exactly what happened. With these vibrant stripes and the black background fabric. Top it off with a chunky belt and heels and boom! I felt like I was [...]
Hey y’all! Let me tell you about this dress. I saw this gorgeous fabric and for awhile I didn’t get it because I had been making so many outfits with animal prints. Then I got to thinking, is it possible to have to many animal print outfits? Nope! So I ordered it without a project [...]
When I saw this fabric I knew it would a be challenge for me. The base of this fabric is Ponte, which is a structured fabric. I don’t wear or use Ponte often because it’s thick and can get a little hot while wearing down here in South Florida. The print is pretty and something [...]
Hey y’all, I have to tell you about this new pattern that I tested, it’s called the Not So Cold Shoulder top by Amelia Lane Designs. Wait. First let me tell you about the company. Amelia Lane Designs started out as a fabric company. They have gorgeous fabrics available ready to ship. Last year they [...]
My favorite sewing tools When I first started sewing, I had the basic tools; scissors, pins, standard seam ripper and a chalk pen. Sometimes, I used a regular pen. Back then, I was only using woven fabrics. I was too scared to try knits. Of course, I had a sewing machine too. It was [...]
Hi, my name is Sylvia and I’ve been sewing for almost three years. Since I was a little girl, I wanted to learn to sew. But no one in my family sewed and I didn’t know anyone that could help me learn. When I was in high school, I tried to learn by making [...]
