Back in September I did an IG taker for D&H Fabrics. Tammy, the owner, gifted me beautiful leopard print that a girl like me just couldn't resist! I wanted to maximize this fabric to the fullest and did not want to make a dress. So instead, I made a "faux dress" if you will... :)…
Continue reading ➞ 5 Ways to rock leopard this Fall | Matching separates
It's always nice when you can go into a store and look at a garment and say "I know how this was made!" Or, "I bet I can make that!" And often times, I leave a clothing store feeling more empowered than ever to finish projects and make my next outfit. But what happens when…
Continue reading ➞ 5 ways to rock leopard this Fall | Ready-to-wear
It seems like the entire Summer I was surrounded by sewists who made beautiful garments from the Crowded Faces collection by Lady McElroy. I went back and forth on if I loved the fabric (it is quite an investment). Then by the time I wanted to purchase it, Summer was over and I had to…
Welcome to my new series: "5 ways to rock leopard this Fall." So one, leopard is definitely having a moment this year. But, please let the record show that I've always been a fan of leopard. I mean, I have been rocking a faux leopard mink for the last 3 New Years Eves. And, I've…
Continue reading ➞ 5 Ways to rock leopard this Fall | Travel Chic
Hey y'all! In case you haven't noticed, it's definitely Fall around here...but it wouldn't be a Southern Fall season without the sun still beaming high and bright, right? Which leads me to my next point...just how on earth am I wearing a sleeveless short dress in October? Welcome to South Carolina! I used McCall pattern…
Whew! If you follow me on IG then you know I fought hard to make these jeans. I faced every challenge... from having the wrong fabric to breaking my machine (hopefully that's temporary). But mama! I made it! Here they are and I lived to tell the tale! My very first pair of jeans! With…
Continue reading ➞ My very first pair of jeans: Mimi G/Simplicity 8516
Happy Wednesday everyone! I know I haven't been on my blog in a long time --just a few weeks, but it feels like forever! But I'm back! I just had to push out a few projects and get caught up with work and life. Ha! Don't we all? Today I'm teaming up with my IG…
