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Welcome to my blog! I am a lover of many things so here you will often find me writing about sewing, shoe making, cooking, fashion, and even business topics, tips, and advice.


NEW MIMI G STYLE PDF PATTERN!
HI DARLINGS! I am so excited about this pattern and I have made it about 5 times already, LOL! It is perfect for so many fabrics and it’s...
Aug 2, 20171 min read


BOHO INSPIRED WIDE LEG JUMPSUIT
HI DARLINGS! Today is an #OOTD day. I bought this boho inspired jumpsuit last week at FREEPEOPLE and I love it so much. On Saturday I...
Jul 12, 20171 min read


DIY DRAFTED FLORAL JUMPSUIT
HI DARLINGS! Okay I already know you guys are gonna ask me about what pattern i used how I made it etc. but I don’t have anything to show...
Jun 22, 20161 min read


DIY Tutorial: Men’s Shirt Into Off Shoulder Button Up
Hi Darlings, I had another readers request! I was asked to make a video tutorial of this existing pinterest pin. The young lady who asked...
Jun 10, 20161 min read


DIY TWO PIECE + PATTERN REVIEW
HELLO DARLINGS! I am getting so excited about my trip to NY. I have been trying to get some travel sewing done and hopefully can post...
Jun 6, 20161 min read


DIY Halter Dress + Pattern Review B5886
HI DARLINGS! I give away most of my DIY clothes every season unless it’s a piece I really love so when I was going through my closet the...
May 18, 20161 min read


DIY FLUTTER TOP + LEOPARD BOOTIES
HI DARLINGS! OMG I can’t believe how many students signed up to the SEW IT! ACADEMY in just two days…My mind is blown and I could almost...
May 12, 20161 min read


MY APRIL FABRIC HAUL
HI DARLINGS! I had a little fun yesterday picking fabrics at THE FABRIC STORE in Los Angeles. The fabric haul video below has all my...
Apr 29, 20161 min read


MODIFIED VERSION OF MY SIMPLICITY #8123 PATTERN
HI DARLINGS! So yesterday I wrote about the modifications I was making to my SIMPLICITY #8123 PATTERN (in stores now at Joann, Walmart,...
Apr 27, 20161 min read


TIPSY TUESDAY: TURNING MY #8123 PATTERN INTO A MAXI
HI DARLINGS! I wanted to share a quick modification of one of my SUMMER PATTERNS #8123. I always design with modifications in...
Apr 26, 20162 min read


DIY STRIPED WRAP DRESS + PATTERN REVIEW 8896
HI DARLINGS! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I am so excited about the next few months because of course there is the conference...
Apr 25, 20162 min read


DIY Geometric Dress w/ My Simplicity #8123
HI DARLINGS! I can’t believe it is already Wednesday…it seems like my days keep getting shorter and shorter. As if I didn’t have enough...
Apr 20, 20161 min read


3 Tank Tops One Color-Blocked Dress
HI DARLINGS! My apologies for not posting yesterday. I wanted to post my usual Wednesday YouTube tutorial but I didn’t get to it in time...
Apr 14, 20161 min read


DIY Floor Length Tunic + Pattern Review S8094
HI DARLINGS! Happy Monday… Today’s DIY is from a super easy SIMPLICITY PATTERN #8094 and this fantastic terry knit I picked up at THE...
Apr 11, 20161 min read


DIY TUTORIAL: TWO T-SHIRTS ONE DRESS
HI DARLINGS! I have been doing my very best to bring you a project every week and this week I couldn’t wait to post because this dress is...
Apr 6, 20161 min read


TIPSY TUESDAY: HOW TO MATCH UP PERFECT STRIPES
HI DARLINGS! Ok I decided I am going to call this day Tipsy Tuesday…it just sounds fun! Since this day is about tips, tricks, techniques...
Apr 5, 20161 min read


DIY WATERCOLOR FLORAL DRESS + PATTERN REVIEW V1496
HI DARLINGS! I could not wait to wear this dress! I have been so involved with this print since I picked it up at Michael Levine a few...
Apr 4, 20161 min read


DIY Striped Two Piece + Top Pattern Review
Hi Darlings, Tomorrow is the last day to get the EARLY BIRD RATEÂ for this years conference and with two new amazing sponsors on board...
Mar 31, 20161 min read


DIY Tulip Skirt + Oversized Cropped Sweater
Hi Darlings! I hope you are enjoy this lovely Tuesday. Last week I mentioned that I was speaking at the We All Grow Summit in Long Beach,...
Mar 8, 20161 min read


DIY V-Neck Fitted Dress + Pattern Review M6886
Hi Darlings, I will start by saying that I totally understand if you are currently cussing at me for being in 80 degree weather in LA if...
Mar 1, 20161 min read
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