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DIY WHITE CABLE KNIT JUMPSUIT USING NEW LOOK 6554
HI DARLINGS! First, let me announce the winner of my two new patterns for SIMPLICITY EARLY FALL. Congratulations to Kesha Westmoreland,...
Jun 27, 20181 min read
DIY PULLOVER DRESS WITH LACE PANEL USING V1554
HI DARLINGS! This is the first piece in my #DIYWHITECOLLECTION. This dress is a hit! Well, for me anyway, lol. I found this pattern in...
Jun 25, 20182 min read
NEW MIMI G X SIMPLICITY EARLY FALL PATTERNS 1 OF 2
HI DARLINGS! Igot some more new patterns for EARLY FALL! This is one of two new patterns I am releasing with SIMPLICITY. I cant wait to...
Jun 20, 20181 min read
DIY SILK DRESS USING VOGUE #9253
HI DARLINGS! I can’t decide which of my yellow pieces has been my favorite because I think I love them all but this dress which is VOGUE...
Jun 6, 20181 min read
DIY LIL YELLOW DRESS USING MCCALLS #7740
HI DARLINGS! I can’t get over this adorable dress. This pattern is a winner, and I can’t wait to make the other versions. I rarely do an...
Jun 4, 20181 min read
DIY WRAP TOP AND PANTS USING VOGUE #9315 & #9181
HI DARLINGS! I hope you have had an enjoyable weekend. I am on the road with my family this week, so it’s been a ton of fun. I have been...
May 31, 20182 min read
DIY STRAPLESS DRESS USING A TOP PATTERN BY MCCALL 7752
HI DARLINGS! Happy Wednesday. I love this dress so much! When I saw MCCALL 7752 top pattern, I knew I was going to make it a dress, lol I...
May 30, 20181 min read
DIY CAFTAN USING SIMPLICITY 8505
HI DARLINGS! Happy Monday, I hope you are enjoying the long weekend. I will be on the road this week on a family trip, so I am packing...
May 28, 20181 min read
DIY TIE FRONT TOP & WRAP SKIRT USING VOGUE & SIMPLICITY PATTERNS
HI DARLINGS! I love this outfit so much. The end. LOL! This DIY Â tie-top pattern from SIMPLICITY is so fast to make and so fun to wear. I...
May 23, 20181 min read
DIY SHIRTDRESS USING SIMPLICITY #8384
HI DARLINGS! Happy Monday. Today is all about this DIY SHIRTDRESS using SIMPLICITY #8384Â and how much I love it. This is #2 of my...
May 21, 20182 min read
DIY YELLOW SILK MAXI DRESS USING SIMPLICITY #8635
HI DARLINGS! This is the first piece in my #DIYYELLOWCOLLECTION. This silk maxi dress using SIMPLICITY #8635 is going to get made a lot,...
May 18, 20181 min read
MY YELLOW COLLECTION PLAN & FABRIC HAUL VIDEO
HI DARLINGS! If you missed my entire #DIYPINKCOLLECTIONÂ or my latest #DIYDENIMBLUECOLLECTION postings you can catch up HERE. I am already...
May 16, 20181 min read
TIE DYE JUMPSUIT USING MCCALLS 7756
HI DARLINGS! I hope you had a beautiful Mother’s Day being celebrated or celebrating a special mother in your life. I had the most...
May 14, 20182 min read
NEW REGAL MAXI SKIRT TUTORIAL IS BACK
HI DARLINGS! Since launching my very first STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO almost eight years ago, I have finally refilmed it and brought it back. The...
May 10, 20181 min read
DIY BOYFRIEND JEANS USING CLOSET CASE MORGAN JEANS PATTERN
HI DARLINGS! If you have not made your own DIY BOYFRIEND JEANS, you really should do it asap. If you are a member of SEWITACADEMY.COM you...
May 9, 20182 min read
DIY JUMPSUIT USING MY SIMPLICITY 8060 PATTERN
HI DARLINGS! I hope you all had a fantastic weekend. Today’s look from my #DENIMBLUECOLLECTION is this  DIY JUMPSUIT using my very own...
May 7, 20181 min read
DIY COLD SHOULDER TOP TURNED DRESS
HI DARLINGS! Happy Friday and happy DIY COLD SHOULDER TOP TURNED DRESS, Ha! Seriously tho I can’t believe it’s been another week of...
May 4, 20181 min read
DIY LOW BACK NETTIE DRESS USING A CLOSET CASE PDF PATTERN
HI DARLINGS! Today was leg day at the gym so I may be unable to walk for the next few days, lol. So glad I photographed this DIY LOW BACK...
Apr 30, 20181 min read
DIY CROP TOP AND WIDE LEG PANTS USING SIMPLICITY 8558
HI DARLINGS! I am so glad it’s Friday, and I am feeling pretty great in my DIY CROP TOP AND WIDE LEG PANTS. I have been on a mission to...
Apr 27, 20181 min read
DIY JONI JUMPSUIT IN A STRIPED ORGANIC KNIT
HI DARLINGS! Well I am back at the gym and my stiff neck is all better, I even did pilates with my girlfriend yesterday. Today, however,...
Apr 25, 20182 min read
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