Hey Family…As my favorite 40 looks continue…. Here is look #24.  I made this labor of love dress as a part of the Minerva Team Makers.  I invite you to head over to  Minerva.com  to read all about the details of this dress.  I can tell you this….I don’t see another chiffon make in my near future..LOL

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope you enjoyed this look as much as I did.  I can’t wait to see you again.

Much love and many Blessings!

Tisa

Pattern: McCall’s 7685

Fabric: Minerva

Photo Cred: Derrick Taylor

Hello Fall!! Fall is one of my favorite seasons of the year.  But because I live in South Florida I don’t always get to experience the true fall season, but that doesn’t mean I can’t dress for the fall season.

Can I tell y’all…….. this denim jacket dress is EVERYTHING!!!  I was going for a look I could wear as a dress or a long jacket/coat.  I wasn’t sure how it would look once everything was finished, but I said heck…I won’t know unless I try so LETS GO…… Continue reading “Sewn Magazine Feature // Forty ’til 40 //Simplicity 8845 w/ McCall’s 7170” →

Hey Family….As you can tell I’m loving this new chapter in my life.  I don’t know what is it about turning 40, but it has put my mind in a whole new space.  I’m growing into the woman I was put here to be. I’m growing spiritually, mentally, and physically…… And the best part about it is I can feel it!! Continue reading “Forty ’til 40 // Butterick 6557” →

Hey Family!!!  Today is my 40th birthday..YAYYYY!!!  I am so happy my God has allowed me to see my 40th birthday.  I am big on celebrating birthdays..especially milestone birthdays.  Birthday’s to me represent a new chapter in life, wisdom, growth, and an opportunity to be better today than you were yesterday……….. Continue reading “Forty ’til 40 // 40th Birthday” →

Hey Family!!!  I love it when a plan comes together!!  I have been wanting to make a track suit for the longest time, but I didn’t want no ordinary track suit. I wanted a conversational piece. One that would make you say…”Now where did you get that from?” And I think I did it…… Continue reading “Forty ’til 40 // Simplicity 8702” →

Hey Family!  Here is look #19.  I made this outfit in the beginning of 2018 for my sew sister Linda Faye Lewis (May She rest In Peace)  of Faye’s Sewing Adventure annual tops that pop blog.  I just knew this top was going to be a win for me, but I was sooooo wrong…lol Continue reading “Forty ’til 40 // Simplicity 1559 w/ McCall’s 7724” →

This never gets old to me!!  I had the honor of once again being featured in the May/June 2019 Sewn Magazine. This magazine is a sewing DIY publication which features many different sewist in the sewing community.  Not only showcasing fashion, but tutorials and much much more……. Here are looks #17 & 18! Continue reading “Forty ’til 40 //Basic Tee’s//Sewn Magazine” →

Hey Family!!  I love it when inspiration meets reality!  I always love the look of color blocked garments, but very rarely do I make them because honestly, I’m not the best at getting the mixed colors together and making them look FIYAHH!!  But I’m learning..lol  Here is look #16…. Continue reading “Forty ’til 40 // McCall’s 7894 w/ Simplicity 1064” →

Hey Family! OMG!!  When I tell you I love this fabric to infinity….I knew I had to make an infinity dress to match how much I love this fabric.  Look #15 goes to the Nina Ramel June fabric box.  Unfortunately this fabric box has been sold out, but there is a new box monthly with amazing fabric such as this. Continue reading “Forty ’til 40 // Simplicity 8095 w/ McCall’s 7777” →