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Dec 7, 20151 min read

My Recent Shopping Haul Video

Hi Darlings!I wanted to make a video of my most recent haul from Forever 21…The item links to most of what I bought are listed below as...

Dec 4, 20153 min read

MY PROJECT RUNWAY BEHIND THE SCENES RECAP + GIVEAWAY

Hi Darlings! I was so excited to see myself Project Runway Junior last night. I had such an amazing time working with Tim and the kids so...

Dec 3, 20152 min read

DIY PLAID COAT + MY PROJECT RUNWAY JR. APPEARANCE

Hi Darlings, As I mentioned yesterday I am on the road and have had the worst two days of travel, lol! Cancelled flights, delayed flights...

Dec 1, 20151 min read

DIY V-NECK STRIPED DRESS

Hi Darlings, I am traveling today but just had to post my latest DIY dress. This is going to be a TNT (Tried and True) M6886 pattern to...

Nov 30, 20151 min read

MY RECENT FABRIC HAUL

Hi Darlings! I had a little fun recently picking fabrics at THE FABRIC STORE in Los Angeles. The fabric haul video below has all my picks...

Nov 25, 20151 min read

NEW MIMI G FOR STYLEARC DRESS PATTERN!

Hi Darlings, Before I get on to this amazing dress pattern don’t forget that my BLOGGING 101 COURSE is on SALE for only $15!!! For the...

Nov 24, 20151 min read

MY WINTER WHITE DIY SKIRT AND TOP

Hi Darlings, I am so ready to eat! yes I am talking about Thanksgiving, lol! I am only posting today and tomorrow and then of course we...

Nov 18, 20151 min read

DIY CAPE SEW-ALONG

Hi Darlings, It’s that time again…time for my monthly DIY SEW-ALONG courtesy of Michael Levine Fabrics. Buttonholes are optional and I...

Nov 16, 20152 min read

My New Favorite Sewing Books

Hi Darlings, I hope you all had a great weekend and are already planning your Thanksgiving spread, lol. I have been spending a lot of...

Nov 12, 20153 min read

#TBT DIY Red Cape + DIY Button Up Shirt

Hi Darlings, I am posting this case as my #TBT post because I was just at Michael Levine’s and was so excited when I saw it was back!...

Nov 11, 20152 min read

COMING SOON! MY SIMPLICITY PRE-SPRING PATTERN #2

Hi Darlings! Before I get started on today’s post I wanted to share something I am really excited to be a part of. I am always so...

Nov 9, 20151 min read

COMING SOON! MY SIMPLICITY PRE-SPRING PATTERNS

Hi Darlings!! I am always so excited when I get the green light to share my new Simplicity patterns… I am over the moon in love with my...

Nov 4, 20151 min read

DIY Fabulous Tweed Jacket

Hi Darlings, yesterday I posted how I made a lining for the DIY Tweed jacket I was working on and today I am showing you the finished...

Nov 3, 20153 min read

How To Create A DIY Lining For A Pattern

Hi Darlings! I am sorta gonna tease you today because I am posting how I create lining for patterns when they don’t have linings but I am...

Nov 2, 20151 min read

DIY PLAID SKIRT + PATTERN REVIEW V8956

Hi Darlings, Happy Monday. I hope you had a safe Halloween this past weekend, we stuffed our faces of course and I stole all the good...

Oct 29, 20151 min read

#TBT DIY Plaid Poncho

Hi Darlings! I am traveling today so I am leaving you with a favorite “Throw back Thursday” post. This poncho is super easy to make and...

Oct 28, 20151 min read

DIY Little Gold Dress + Pattern Review

Hi Darlings! This DIY has certainly gotten its use around here. In case you don’t recognize this lovely piece it is the freebie sew-along...

Oct 26, 20151 min read

DIY Crepe De Chine Top + Pattern Review

Hi Darlings! I love this DIY Draped Top so much I am cutting out another one today. It was pretty easy to put together once my brain...

Oct 23, 20151 min read

DIY Dress + Pattern Review Burda 6729

Hi Darlings! I love this DIY Dress so much that I already made it again in a solid mustard color. This one is really simple to make...

Oct 19, 20151 min read

DIY Dropped Shoulder Dress Styled For Fall

Hi Darlings and Happy Monday! Today’s #OOTD is a re-style of my most recent STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL. I love this dress for so many reasons...