Hey Family….Were on look #8 and eight happens to be my favorite numbers. Why??? Well you guessed it….because I was born on the 8th month of the year and the 28th day of that month.  I know..seems a little corny..right! It is….lol  But Hey…It’s the truth!  This looks goes to McCall’s 6886. Can you tell this is one of my favorite patterns. I love a pattern that I can use over and over again to create multiple looks…..Click Here to check out my previous post using this pattern……. Continue reading “Forty ’til 40// McCall’s 6886” →

Hey Family… We made it through another week! It’s Friday and who doesn’t love Friday! Look #7 is all about the denim and Ankara! I was honored to be featured in Sewn Mag denim issue last year (2018). This has to be one of my favorite looks. I know..I know… their all my favorite, but this one I really love….. Continue reading “Forty ’til 40 // Simplicity 8552” →

Hey Family…Look #6 goes to this beauty right here. My baby sister!! Now, as much as I try to be a selfish sewer……I caaannnn’t…lol…..and how could I say no to this face…right??  Nottt!!  lol Just kidding (*insert wink)…… Continue reading “Forty ’til 40 // McCall’s 6844” →

Hey Family….Happy Saturday!!  Can you believe were already on look #5?  I know it may not seem like a lot, but to me it’s a HUGE deal.  We have to remember to celebrate the small steps just as much as we do the BIG steps…. Continue reading “Forty ’til 40 // Butterick 5182” →

Hey Family….Were rolling out of spring and into summer and I’m loving it!  I would love it even more if I could really experience the seasons as they change. I live in South Florida and here in South Florida we don’t get much experience of seasons.  Our weather seasons are hot, hotter, hottest, and DAMNNNNNN it’s HOT today..lol  If hotter and hottest is a word..lol Now as for this dress, it’s perfect for our S Florida “seasons” and will always be in rotation for me…….. Continue reading “Forty ’til 40 // McCall’s 7745” →

Hey Family…..Can we say piping? Have you ever added piping to any of your garments? Or thought about adding piping to your garments?  Honestly, I have not.  But when this McCall’s  pattern came to life I was like Yasssss……. Continue reading “Forty ’til 40 // McCall’s 7692” →

Hey Family…. Are you having fun yet?  Oh, the party hasn’t even gotten started yet..lol  Did you check out my previous blog post about the 40 ’til 40? Click Here  to read all about it. As the party continues here is look #2 of my 40 ’til 40 theme. This FA-BU-LOUS  polka dot Ankara skirt….   Continue reading “Forty ’til 40 // McCall’s 7054” →

Hey Family….I know it’s been a while and you’ve been looking for me…right???… lol….WELL I’M BACKKKK!!! I hope you missed me as much as I’ve missed you.  I promise I wont be gone for this long again.

So, let me tell you what’s new.  I’m approaching a new chapter/milestone in my life. I’ll be 40 this year on August 28th (God Willing) and I’m SOOOO FREAKING EXCITED about it. I’ve heard people say life begins in your forties and I now understand why…….

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