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One Pattern Two Looks: How I Hacked Simplicty 9224

Hi everyone! I hope all is well with you. I am so very excited because IT’S VIRGO ♍️ SEASON!!! For the last three years I have sewn a collection for my birthday, and this year is no exception. The collection always include a birthday gown, and I can not wait to share with you allContinue reading “One Pattern Two Looks: How I Hacked Simplicty 9224”

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”

DIY Wrap Dress: The Romy Wrap Top and Dress

Hi everyone, I hope all is well with you. It has been so rainy here in Atlanta, however, I went outside and sat on my patio, and just enjoyed the rainy air. There is something about the look of the trees and the smell of the air after it rains that I love. I amContinue reading “DIY Wrap Dress: The Romy Wrap Top and Dress”

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”

Red Leopard: McCalls 7912

Hi everyone!! I hope that all is well with you. Today I am coming to you with a bold print and a cozy jacket. It is McCalls 7912 and this pattern is fabulous and so easy to make. Atlanta weather has been so back and forth this year. Weather here is quite menopausal, but thisContinue reading “Red Leopard: McCalls 7912”