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Oct 9, 20191 min read

11 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN LEARNING TO SEW

HI DARLINGS! I thought it would be really helpful if I made a quick video sharing 11 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN LEARNING TO SEW. Obviously...

Oct 8, 20191 min read

TURN YOUR JEANS IN TO A SKIRT: VIEWERS REMAKE REQUEST

HI DARLINGS! Ok this is a serious throwback ya’ll. I got a viewers request to redo my RECONSTRUCTED JEANS TO SKIRT video from almost 9...

Oct 2, 20192 min read

DIY STRIPED BUTTON UP AND SILKY DRAWSTRING PANTS

HI DARLINGS! Today is another wonderful day because I have had time to sew and that always puts me in a good mood. I made this great top...

Oct 1, 20197 min read

MY MONTHLY MAKES: SEPTEMBER

HI DARLINGS! I had time to do a monthly makes video and I am so happy about it because it lets me see what I have managed to make in 30...

Sep 25, 20191 min read

MY SATIN CREPE DRESS WITH EXAGGERATED SLEEVES USING M7998

HI DARLINGS! I feel like I was suppose to post this dress weeks ago after showing it on IG but I had not had time to get it photographed....

Sep 24, 20199 min read

AMAZING FABRIC HAUL FROM MOOD FABRICS AND JOANN FABRICS

HI DARLINGS! I have made a fabric haul video of some really great pieces I got at JoAnn Fabric and Mood recently. Some of these are...

Sep 16, 20192 min read

DIY BUTTON UP DRESS AND PANTS PATTERN REVIEWS

HI DARLINGS! I am feeling myself in these two pieces and man am I loving it. I love when you make something and it comes out exactly how...

Sep 9, 20192 min read

NEON YELLOW DIY DRESS PATTERN REVIEW BURDA 6442

HI DARLINGS! I am so excited to post this dress, lol. I made it back in July and just had not had the time to photograph it and post. I...

Sep 3, 20191 min read

DIY DUSTER USING MY LATEST SIMPLICITY 8985 PATTERN

HI DARLINGS! I hope you enjoyed your Labor Day weekend, I know many of us took the time to sew. I had been meaning to make myself another...

Aug 26, 20192 min read

DIY KNIT POLKA DOT DRESS USING MCCALL 7967

HI DARLINGS! Let’s talk about how easy this great dress is to sew. It took me about an hour to sew up after cutting it out. I think I am...

Aug 21, 20191 min read

PINK LEMONADE PANTS AND CAMI USING MCCALL 7982

HI DARLINGS! Happy Wednesday, I hope you are enjoy the week so far. I am feeling pretty great and in this colorful ensemble feeling even...

Aug 19, 20191 min read

THE BEST DRESS EVER USING MCCALL 7974

HI DARLINGS! Can we just all agree that this dress is amazing? I will be making at least two more for sure. I knew as soon as I saw...

Aug 9, 20191 min read

NEW MIMI G X SIMPLICITY FALL PATTERNS 2 OF 2

HI DARLINGS! Here is my second NEW FALL PATTERN and I love it so much. If you missed the first one check it out HERE. I have been wanting...

Aug 8, 20191 min read

NEW MIMI G X SIMPLICITY FALL PATTERNS 1 OF 2

HI DARLINGS! I am so freaking excited about these NEW FALL PATTERNS which have started arriving in stores and should be up on the...

Aug 2, 20191 min read

DIY ELECTRIC BLUE DRESS USING VOGUE 9312

I also included this in my JULY MONTHLY MAKES VIDEO which I just posted on my YOUTUBE CHANNEL. I did want to make one change to this if I...

Jul 31, 20191 min read

DIY LEOPARD PRINT JUMPSUIT USING MCCALL 7755

I really love the side slits that you can tie up, it gives the jumpsuit some fun. The front and back low cut openings add sex appeal. I...

Jul 29, 20191 min read

DIY LITTLE ORANGE DRESS USING MCCALL 7774

HI DARLINGS! I am so in love with this DIY LITTLE ORANGE DRESS USING MCCALL 7774 so I am getting right to it, lol. I had been wanting to...

Jul 23, 20191 min read

MCCALL 7931 BIAS SKIRT SEW-ALONG + 7 TIPS

FABRIC AND PATTERN I got this beautiful SILK charmeuse fabric at MOOD which is still available. You can also make this out of lightweight...

Jul 11, 20191 min read

NEW MIMI G X SIMPLICITY EARLY FALL PATTERNS 2 OF 2

LEARN TO SEW I have gotten so many questions about learning to sew after posting THIS video on my CHANNEL so for many who are just...

Jul 10, 20191 min read

NEW MIMI G X SIMPLICITY EARLY FALL PATTERNS 1 OF 2

The SEW-ALONG VIDEOS for this look are up on my CHANNEL so make sure to head over and watch. The patterns are in stores now but you can...