Christmas is almost here! Can you believe how quickly this year has gone by? Every year I promise myself a pair of matching PJs and this year, I finally did it. I used Simplicity pattern 8803 and made a nice matching set. I used size M for the pants and size S for my top.…
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 I originally made this outfit for a date night for my trip to Jackson, Mississippi to see my boyfriend and the weather switched up completely when I landed so I never got to…
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
This. Is. A. Must. For your sewing collection. Seriously, if you're looking for the perfect tank to add to your wardrobe or to test the waters with basics and essentials then this is the pattern you want. The Victory tank is the first pattern by Chalk & Notch in 2019. It's got 2 views, one…
Continue reading ➞ The essential tank: V for Victory for Chalk & Notch
It's May! So bring on the flowers, more pink, more blooming and most of all more growth! Figuratively and literally! If you follow me on Instagram, I'm adding this to my list for the #memademay2019 sew along and #sewfreshsewclean13 sew along. I can double dip, right? I know you must be thinking "aren't you tired…
Continue reading ➞ Not another Spring jacket: My May Duster!
Hi loves! I feel like I've been M.I.A lately. But, it's with good reason. I've been working on adding new things to my Etsy shop, venturing outside the box and taking opportunities. So, speaking of new opportunities, I'm so excited to announce that I will be a Brand Ambassador for Rebecca Page patterns. And if…
Continue reading ➞ Rebecca Page pattern review: Posy pleated pants
“There is no greater gift you can give or receive than to honor your calling. It’s why you were born. And how you become most truly alive.” ―Oprah Winfrey One day last week I was feeling under the weather. I was on antibiotics, I had an awful headache and the day was just absolutely gloomy -weather…
After a whirlwind week of successes with my Etsy shop, I decided to make a skirt to celebrate. Who does that? Me. I already had this beautiful black and white striped fabric from Walmart. I knew I was going to make a skirt. So my next step, google different skirts. I always think of that…
Hey everyone! Thanks for visiting my blog! Since I use vinyl quite frequently, I've been asked a lot of questions on how to work with vinyl. It looks intimidating, but I promise that it's so much easier than it looks! In my experience, buying the right type of vinyl for your project begins at the…
