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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...

Jun 27, 20191 min read

MY FAVORITE DIY SELF DRAFTED WRAP DRESS

HI DARLINGS! I thought today I would share one of my favorite year-round dresses that I could practically live in. This is also a pattern...

Mar 25, 20191 min read

DIY PALM PRINT SPRING SET USING MY SIMPLICITY #8558 PATTERN

HI DARLINGS! It’s Monday and I am off to Palm Springs to speak at the ALT SUMMIT. I will be back on Wednesday to pack up and move to our...

Mar 18, 20191 min read

DIY PAISLEY PRINT SHIRT AND PANTS

HI DARLINGS! First I will say that I love this fabric so much and I wish I might order more of it, lol. I shared a bit more about it...

Feb 11, 20191 min read

DIY RED SUIT USING SIMPLICITY #8749 AND BURDA #6358

HI DARLINGS! Happy Monday. I am so excited to post this red suit look, lol. I know with Valentine’s Day approaching everyone is posting...

Feb 4, 20191 min read

NEW MIMI G X SIMPLICITY SPRING PATTERNS 1 OF 2

HI DARLINGS! I know some of you are dealing with really cold temps but as a sewist, you gotta start thinking about your spring wardrobe...

Feb 1, 20191 min read

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...

Jan 16, 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 14, 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...

Dec 3, 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...

Nov 26, 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 15, 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 12, 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 5, 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...

Oct 26, 20181 min read

DIY BUFFALO PLAID SHIRT DRESS

HI DARLINGS! How is it Friday already? I need to get busy because my son is insisting that I make him his Halloween costume and I have...

Oct 22, 20181 min read

DIY GREEN FLORAL MAXI DRESS USING MCCALL 7804

HI DARLINGS! I am having all kinds of fall vibes in my modern little house on the prairie look, LOL! I think I am in love with this dress...

Oct 12, 20181 min read

DIY VELVET FLORAL DRESS PLUS SEW-ALONG VIDEO

HI DARLINGS! This dress is gonna make its round in the sewing community, lol so I thought I would film a SEW-ALONG VIDEO for MCCALL 7833...

Oct 8, 20181 min read

DIY TWO PIECE USING THE OGDEN CAMI & MCCALL 7813 SKIRT

HI DARLINGS! It’s finally starting to cool off here in Los Angeles although that doesn’t mean much because tomorrow it can be 100 degrees...