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Summer Maxi Vibes: McCalls 8215

Hi everyone! I hope all is well with you. I am so very excited to share this project with you today. Y’all, I am so excited about this maxi dress project because of the most important thing, “It Has Pockets!!” When McCalls put out their summer pattern, and I saw the maxi dress with pockets, IContinue reading “Summer Maxi Vibes: McCalls 8215”

I Made A Men’s Bomber Jacket

The Hoodie Project: McCalls 8070 & Simplicity 8793

Hi everyone! I hope all is well in your world. As a mom of two student’s learning virtually, life has been an adventure 😂🤦🏾‍♀️. We are progressing through and learning a lot. To all of the parents out there, we got this. Today I am doing things a little differently on my blog. Instead ofContinue reading “The Hoodie Project: McCalls 8070 & Simplicity 8793”

LA Finch Prints: The Roho Blouse and the Magnolia Dress

Hi everyone! I hope all is well with you. I am so excited to bring my two recent makes to you. I must say that the fabrics truly made both creations stand out. I love when my patterns and fabric choices match each other to a “T” and in this case, the fabrics and patternsContinue reading “LA Finch Prints: The Roho Blouse and the Magnolia Dress”

DIY Looks: The Pixie Tee and Dress

Hi everyone! I hope all is well with you. Through all that is going on in our world today, it is so important to have an outlet. For myself and many of you, sewing has been an outlet. I don’t know about you, but I am sewing and wearing my garments to the store, mailbox,Continue reading “DIY Looks: The Pixie Tee and Dress”

DIY Summer Looks: Jessica Dress & New Look 6456

Hi everyone. I hope that all is well with you. With everything going on, I truly needed a getaway with the family. When life gets hectic, it is always so good to just get in the car and go somewhere, even if it’s just a few miles away. We rented a house in Cape Coral,Continue reading “DIY Summer Looks: Jessica Dress & New Look 6456”

DIY Dress With Pockets: The Olive Dress Pattern

Hi everyone, I hope all is well with you. This week is a week of relaxation for me and my family. We escaped to a little getaway in Florida, and are just enjoying the ocean view and relaxing atmosphere. The one thing that has made this trip better is the fact that every clothing thatContinue reading “DIY Dress With Pockets: The Olive Dress Pattern”

Spring Casual with Knits and Crepe

Hi everyone! It is officially spring, and as I look into my backyard and see the trees and flowers blossoming, my spirit is lifted. This has not been a normal spring for many of us, but I am a true believer in making the best out of every situation. Since I had all of thisContinue reading “Spring Casual with Knits and Crepe”

Sunshine Yellow: McCalls 8043 & 8044

Hi everyone! I hope all is well with you. With this “social distancing” keeping everyone in, I have been sewing quite a bit. Within the last two weeks, I have made two new garments to add to my spring wardrobe, in a color that will truly brighten up your day. When McCalls came out withContinue reading “Sunshine Yellow: McCalls 8043 & 8044”

All I Want for Christmas: McCalls 7518

Hi everyone!! I hope all is well with you. I love Christmas, like many, it is my favorite holiday. I love the festive decorations, the smell of fresh baked goods with the scent of apples and cinnamon in the air, and I love how cheerful many people seem to be this time of year. IContinue reading “All I Want for Christmas: McCalls 7518”