Hey friends! I know that this is the second Mimi G pattern I’ve shared in a row, but this was not on purpose. Actually, I made this dress for a funeral. I know, what a way to bring the mood down. But it’s true! My Great Uncle passed away, and I did not have a…
Hey y'all! I had a bit of a mental block the last few weeks, but here I am with some fresh new content. It's crazy how sometimes -even the one thing you love to do -can't get you out of your funk. I'll tell you guys all about it one day when it's not so...…
Continue reading ➞ Sewing abroad! | How I traveled with my sewing machine through the holidays!
Happy Monday! Every once in a while I like to indulge my inner old-soul vintage vibes and make something retro. As soon as I saw this pattern in the McCall catalogue, I knew that it could be something really great. It's true what people say. A sewing pattern is like a cooking recipe. You can…
Continue reading ➞ A Baby Doll Dress | McCall Pattern 7977 Review
It's a complete coincidence that yesterday I posted a matching separates look...and that here I am again, doing the same thing! Ha! I originally made this outfit for a date night for my trip to Jackson, Mississippi to see my boyfriend and the weather switched up completely when I landed so I never got to…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
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…
Here she is! My Lena Horne dress is complete! And if you've been following me on Instagram then you know that I gabbed about this dress during my takeover with @sewingbloggers. If you haven't heard of the Lena Horne dress, it's Tabitha Sewer's first dress pattern that she revealed during her rooftop meet up in…
TGIF everyone! Ok, so you want the truth? This outfit was supposed to come with me with to New Orleans, but it never made it in the suitcase. When we took these photos I was not completely satisfied with the fit of the shorts so I wanted to alter them again. Welp, we all know…
So making a bookbag has been on my bucket list for quite some time! As a bag designer on Etsy I even get requests from folks asking if I make bookbags. And my answer has always been "Sadly, no." There was no opportunity like the present to really try my hand at making a bookbag…
TGIF! Has anyone else begun shutting down their work? It's 5 o'clock somewhere! I know most of you are used to seeing me in girly looks, frilly dresses and pink overalls but, if I'm headed for a weekend trip or a quick run to the fabric store, I love a great, simple dress...preferably black. I…
