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.…
I've danced with the idea of making a pinafore for more than a year now. I've seen the York Pinafore made in almost every single way and each one always looks so personal and unique from the next. So I tried my hand at the pattern. After reading the directions and realizing how straight forward…
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 I originally made this outfit for a date night for my trip to Jackson, Mississippi to see my boyfriend and the weather switched up completely when I landed so I never got to…
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
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…
