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DIY WRAP DRESS USING NEW LOOK 6581 + SEW-ALONG VIDEO

HI DARLINGS! I can’t get enough of this wrap dress pattern by NEW LOOK. I made and POSTED it HERE in the soft brushed grey knit fabric...

Feb 1, 20191 min read

DIY WRAP DRESS AND PANTS USING NEW LOOK 6581

HI DARLINGS! I love this DIY. This is a new favorite pattern and I plan to make it a lot. The pattern is so fast and easy to make and I...

Jan 25, 20191 min read

DIY METALLIC CHEVRON SKIRT USING VOGUE 1487

HI DARLINGS! We are in Philadelphia and freezing our asses off, LOL! These pics are making me wish I was back in LA but we are doing...

Jan 21, 20192 min read

DIY ONE SHOULDER TOP USING SIMPLICITY 8693

HI DARLINGS! Norris and I are on our way to Philadelphia then NY today and let me tell you I am going to miss this lovely weather you see...

Jan 18, 20191 min read

DOUBLE BREASTED CARDIGAN KNOCK OFF + FLOATING POCKET TUTORIAL

HI DARLINGS! I thought I would do something different today and if you like it I will do more of this. I have a ZARA double-breasted...

Jan 16, 20191 min read

DIY SILK KIMONO USING VOGUE 1610

HI DARLINGS! I had the most amazing time yesterday. I went wedding dress shopping with my friend Cristina and I couldn’t believe how...

Jan 14, 20191 min read

DIY SILK DUPIONI WRAP TOP USING VOGUE 8833

HI DARLINGS! Hi Guys and Happy Friday. I made this top so long ago I forgot what pattern I used, lol. I had to go look for it in my...

Jan 11, 20191 min read

DIY BLACK SUITING PANTS USING BURDA 6358

HI DARLINGS! Well, it’s 2019 and we are ready to go. This year is going to be even better than last year and we have so many great...

Jan 7, 20191 min read

NEW EARLY SPRING MIMI G X SIMPLICITY PATTERNS 2 OF 2

HI DARLINGS! As promised here is my second EARLY SPRING pattern. We are so excited to have a classic his and her denim jacket. We will be...

Dec 19, 20181 min read

NEW EARLY SPRING MIMI G X SIMPLICITY PATTERNS 1 OF 2

HI DARLINGS! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I had to work all weekend since I have been out of town most of November and the...

Dec 17, 20181 min read

DIY COAT USING VOGUE 1263

HI DARLINGS! Well, I think this is the last post on the blog until 2019, you guys know I shut things down and take a much-deserved break...

Dec 7, 20181 min read

NEW TUTORIAL! EASY FLATTERING PULLOVER DRESS

HI DARLINGS! I hope you had a lovely weekend. I am super excited to share my latest STEP BY STEP VIDEO TUTORIAL. I haven’t done one of...

Dec 3, 20181 min read

DIY TOP USING MCCALLS 7812

HI DARLINGS! I am hoping you spent a relaxing weekend with family. I am currently on a cruise ship with my honey so I am very grateful...

Nov 26, 20181 min read

DIY KNIT DRESS USING VOGUE 1584

HI DARLINGS! Well by the time this post publishes I will be in I am in Puerto Rico and loving every minute. I can’t wait to share pics...

Nov 19, 20181 min read

DIY VELVET CARGO PANTS

HI DARLINGS! One of the reasons I love to sew is the ability to be inspired and make items I see. Sewing just expands my creativity and...

Nov 15, 20181 min read

DIY LITTLE RED DRESS USING VOGUE 1595

HI DARLINGS! I am about to burst with excitement because I am heading on a secret trip in a few days and although I can’t share right...

Nov 12, 20181 min read

DIY MIXED PRINT DRESS AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

HI DARLINGS and HAPPY 42 BIRTHDAY TO ME! I posted a sneak peek of this dress as I was working on it on my IG and I couldn’t wait to share...

Nov 5, 20181 min read

MY SEQUIN SEW FROSTING JUMPSUIT

HI DARLINGS! How is it Friday already? I am gearing up for my birthday in just a few days and I am so excited however today I am here for...

Nov 2, 20181 min read

BEAUTIFUL DIY MADISON CARDIGAN

HI DARLINGS! I am so excited to share this wonderful waterfall cardigan by ERYN SHIELDS. I couldn’t wait to make this because I am a...

Oct 31, 20181 min read

DIY MERMAID OUTFIT INSPIRED BY PRABAL GURUNG

HI DARLINGS! Today is all about having fun, lol. I saw this great look by PRABAL GURUNG’s Spring RTW 2019 show and I wanted to make my...

Oct 29, 20181 min read