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 pics of those pieces next week. This two piece is from two different patterns. My top is SIMPLICITY 8128 and my skirt is  NEW LOOK 6456 both pattern reviews are below. The fabric is a really great Linen polka dot print I got from THE FABRIC STORE 136 S. La Brea Ave, LA California 90036 – Ph: (323) 931-8300 la@thefabricstoreusa.com Pattern Sizin

Hi Darlings, Happy Thursday! I am so excited that I am headed to the #WeAllGrowSummit tomorrow to speak alongside Crafty Chica. Today however is a meetings/run around town sorta day so I put on my fabulous #DIY skirt that I made using New Look 6314 (pattern review below) I love this pattern! Until tomorrow… xoxo Pattern Sizing: I cut size 8 but ended up taking off some ease because it was big. Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done? Yes

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 focused on the darn illustration, lol! even now I sometimes get turned around when reading some of these steps. I wish I could go in and re-write them. The fabric is an amazing Crepe De Chine from a local fabric store here in LA called “The Fabric Store Los Angeles on 136 South La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90036 – Ph: (323) 931-8300 t

Hi Darlings! Well guess who is back in LA for a few days? yep me…again lol. I just left Salt Lake City where I had an awesome time at the Snap Conference but then had to jump on over to LA for a few meetings. I had a really great time at Snap and will certainly teach again next year if asked back. Now…the winner of the magazines is……. Taylor! make sure to email us so we can et you these awesome magazines int he mail. Today’s skirt is from F21 and I couldn’t wait to wear it! i

Hi Darlings! TGIF. I woke up with a headache this morning after going to bed without drinking coffee, if you don’t already know I drink coffee before bed because it relaxes me..lol I know it sounds nuts but it’s true. The hubby and I will make a cup of joe and sit on the bed watching TV and sipping our coffee, we talk; laugh and then we…….go to sleep 😉 Last night however we had dinner with Chastidy and her boyfriend, and when we got home, I crashed hard! I had only had 3.5hr