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…….
Hey Family…I’m so happy to see you. Now let me tell you all about how this look came about. So, I landed in Chicago checked my phone (as we all do after a flight) and see I have several messages. One off those messages were from the fabulous Michelle of that black chic…… Michelle from Sewn Magazine?? She’s messaging meeeee???………
Continue reading “Boho Style Feature for Sewn Mag // Kate & Rose Patterns”
Hey Guys…I know it’s been a while but IM BACCKKKKKK!!!! I took on the challenge of making my husband a 3 piece suit. Yeah I know what you’re saying. WHY? WHY? WHY? Guuurrrrl you crazy…lol Continue reading “Hubby Wants a New Suit//Vogue 8988”
Hey Family…..I cannot remember the last time I wore a pair of overalls. It has to be elementary school age years. But when I saw this overall pattern I knew it was a MUST HAVE in my closet…. Continue reading “Camo Overalls // McCalls 7547”
OH!! What a weekend I’ve had!! My mother and I attended a local fashion show this weekend which was absolutely fabulous. There were so many designers showcasing their fashions. I love going to support my fellow designers to see all of their beautiful creations. Continue reading “McCalls 7654 // Etiquette Fashion Show”
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