I got my very first tattoo!! Of course it had to be a sewing related tattoo! What else would I get? I got it on my forearm. Here is a close up of it.. I …
McCall’s 5436
This top is my contribution for the Sew Weekly challenge of using a city to inspire a creation. The fabric I used has always made me think of the Spice Bazaar in Turkey. It has …
Butterick 5753
Pattern Description: Butterick 5753 Loose-fitting, pullover tops. A, B, C, D have front and back extending into sleeve variations, narrow hem. A: Contrast front and back. A, B:Side pleats. C: front extends into single layer …
Reviving my maxi
Pattern Description: McCall’s 6073 Misses’ and Women’s dress in three lengths: Pullover.Pattern Sizing:8-16 18w-24w. I made a 20w.Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?I made …
The Maxi That Wasn’t
Remember when I said I wanted to sew a maxi out of this fabric? So, that didn’t work out so well for me. I figured that this dress should have taken me 4 hours, 5 …
Fabric Flower Brooch
As promised here is my new tutorial for a Tudor rose inspired fabric flower brooch. I have made a few of these so far and really like them. They will make a great accent to …
How-to make a fascinator
I am excited to share my new tutorial with everyone. This is one of the headpieces I made for my friend in the Miss Ethnic World Pageant. It was a lot of fun to design …
Burda Style 7359
Pattern Description: Fitted ShirtPattern Sizing:38-50. I made a 42.Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?The design of the shirt was exactly the same. I made …
Simplicity 2223
Pattern Description: Misses jacket in two lengths with trim variations.Pattern Sizing:6-24, I made a 14.Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?Yes.Were the instructions easy …
Yarn Ball Wreath How-to
Here is one of the items I made for a Christmas present. My friend, Bri, is a knitter. She is actually the one who taught me to knit. I gave her this easy to make …