Simplicity 8702 Track Suit

Hey everyone! Its been a long time, but I’m back with a new old thing. Do you remember the track suits from the 90s? No. Let me refresh your memory.

A Faux Romper – M7573 and S1069

Hey y’all! I know its been a long time since I’ve blogged anything. I’m a moody seamstress, meaning if I’m not in the mood, I’m not doing it. Period! I did manage to find my creative mojo and I sewed some things. One thing being this faux romper or short set.

Nutella Swirl Pound Cake

Happy 2018 y’all! I trust that everyone is having a great start to 2018. Mine is going okay. I jokingly posted that I was leaving this cake in 2017, but then I found a large jar in the pantry.

So this happened.

Camouflage and Sequin Jacket M7365

I’m the type of person that loves to wear sequin during the day. I genuinely love to sparkle. I don’t subscribe to the rule of wearing sparkle after 5. So, I present to you my mashup of a camouflage and sequin safari style jacket.

Ankara Wrap Top M7602

Hey y’all! I’m back with another cute top I made for the summer. Its an ankara wrap top with a peplum. This was the perfect top for summer 2017. Cute and sassy!

Pattern Description: M7602 Close fitting mock wrap top has peplum and flounce options. Includes separate pattern pieces for A/B, C and D cup sizes.

Simplicity 8392 Cropped Hoodie

Hey y’all! I hope everyone had a great summer. While it is technically fall, here in Texas, we still have highs of 90 degrees in October.

Since I didn’t post all summer, I’ll be updating my blog with items I made this summer as my schedule permits.

Let’s get started.

When I first saw the pattern for a cropped hoodie, I thought, who would wear half of a jacket? Does it keep half of your body warm and the rest cold? Well, the answer to that question is yes and yes.

M7566 Ankara Print Maxi Dress

Hey Y’all! I know its been awhile since a did a blog post. I have been super busy! I have at least 4 pieces finished that I have been wearing and have not photographed. Yikes!

So, I have taken on the task of becoming a better dress maker. Sewing dresses for myself is not one of my sewing super powers.

M7505 Bell Sleeve Dress

2017 is the year of the sleeves. This is a trend that I don’t see ending for awhile. I might have one or two more sleeve projects to complete before I am done with them.

I picked up this pattern last fall from Joann, a Nicole Miller pattern, M7505. It is described as a semi-fitted dress at the bust. I picked up some denim chambray fabric and immediately cut out the pattern. Then I put it down until last week. 

M7100 Bomber Jacket

I think I may have developed an obsession with jackets. Bomber jackets to be exact.

The start of my obsession. M7100

I made a floral bomber jacket last year during the McCall’s Blog sewalong, (My jacket made the photo collage on their page) using M7100. This is such a great jacket.  The design elements are endless. The first one was made from a stretch floral sateen and black satin that I had purchased from JoAnn.

I loved it so much that I made plans to make 4 more. While I love making jackets, let’s be realistic, do I really need 4 bomber jackets? Yes, I do! 

A Little Flounce – M7542 View B

Remember when I said I was stepping out of my comfort zone of T-shirts? Well here I am diving face first with this top with plenty of sleeve action.

This is view B from Mc Calls M7542.

I used a gray chambray (it looks blue, but I promise that it is gray) that I purchased from JoAnn.