HI DARLINGS! I can’t get enough of this jumpsuit and I plan on making it again…really soon! The tencel fabric is perfect for it and drapes likes dream and of course I added a pattern review for you below. I wore my new Velvet heels from STEVE MADDEN and my H&M earrings. This SIMPLICITY #8214 is everything. Pattern Sizing: I cut an 8 top and a 10 bottom and graded at the waist. Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done? Yes I think it did. Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, it is clear and easy to follow and sews up fast! What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love this pattern! I love the jumpsuit and already made and posted the dress HERE Fabric Used: Tencel HERE Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I added 2″ to the length so the hem would cover my shoes. Would you sew it again? YES! Our 👉🏽ONLINE👈🏽 sewing academy is perfect for beginners. ✔️Courses can be taken at anytime. ✔️Designed for true beginners. ✔️Start and work at your own pace ✔️Monthly payment is automatic so you never miss a course ✔️Each new course builds on the last ✔️Only $11.97 a month Sign up at WWW.SEWITACADEMY.COM

HI DARLINGS! Happy Friday… I am leaving you with this quick haul video. Hope you all have a great weekend. I am going to get some sewing done and hopefully get a chance to rest up.

HI DARLINGS! It’s been a while since I posted a non-DIY look but I am adding them back into rotation at least once a week for my non-sewing Darlings. I just have too many great items not to share, lol. Okay so on to my look…This sweatshirt is everything! and these shoes…. OMG! I bought them in black too because they are just amazing. My jeans are from Forever 21 and fit great. Check below for links to items 😉 STYLED IT: Sweatshirt @ H&M / Shoes @ STEVE MADDEN / Jeans @ FOREVER 21 Our 👉🏽ONLINE👈🏽 sewing academy is perfect for beginners. ✔️Courses can be taken at anytime. ✔️Designed for true beginners. ✔️Start and work at your own pace ✔️Monthly payment is automatic so you never miss a course ✔️Each new course builds on the last ✔️Only $11.97 a month Sign up at WWW.SEWITACADEMY.COM

HI DARLINGS! I am literally counting the days to until my birthday… I am so ready for my vacation. Todays look is from the last course in the SEW IT ACADEMY. After drafting and creating our skirt slopers we learned to make two different skirts from that one sloper… this was one of them. You can read about the SEW IT ACADEMY (HERE) The sweater is from FOREVER 21, my shoes are from STEVE MADDEN and the purse is my everyday LOUIS VUITTON. The scarf is a recent purchase from URBAN OUTFITTERS. ** YOU CAN PURCHASE JUST THIS COURSE HERE** Our 👉🏽ONLINE👈🏽 sewing academy is perfect for beginners. ✔️Courses can be taken at anytime. ✔️Designed for true beginners. ✔️Start and work at your own pace ✔️Monthly payment is automatic so you never miss a course ✔️Each new course builds on the last ✔️Only $11.97 a month Sign up at WWW.SEWITACADEMY.COM

HI DARLINGS! I don’t know if you have noticed but I have been on a mission to get healthy and lose weight. In the last 2 years I have gained 25 lbs. and although I am far from unhappy with my body I don’t feel as good as I do at my usual weight of 130 lbs. I also realized that my knee starts to hurt more the more weight I gain and I had to do something about it now! I have been working out, eating clean and really taking time to do things that make me smile… one of those things is shopping for workout gear, lol! I always feel better in cute workout clothes and thanks to OLD NAVY I got plenty of options. I always find great mix and match pieces that I can layer when I need to. I sometimes workout at home if I am short on time or just need to be near home. I usually start with a morning run and although we live in LA it still gets cool in the early mornings. All you need to do is add 2 handfuls of spinach, some fresh ginger to taste, the juice of a lemon, one pear and 1 cup of almond milk. Sponsored by Old Navy

HI DARLINGS! Ok so I don’t post too much about the SEW IT ACADEMY but I should because I know there are so many of you in different stages of your sewing journey but knowing to sew from the very beginning and learning techniques and skills that you may not even be aware of is recurring theme for so many who joined thinking they “knew” the beginning  stuff already and were really surprised at just how much they missed. So…. I thought I would share a few things you should know 😉 When you join you gain access to all the courses to date. Start at the beginning or skip ahead (although not recommended) You get access to my private Facebook group for support and a chance to meet like minded women and some men who are learning with you. The courses never expire so you work at your own pace. IN 2017 THE $11.97 MONTHLY RATE IS GOING UP SO JOIN NOW! CURRENT COURSES LEARN TO SEW THE BASICS PART #1 LEARN TO SEW THE BASICS PART #2 INTRO TO GARMENT SEWING SEWING WITH KNITS & CREATING 3 PIECE KNIT COLLECTION PATTERN DRAFTING BASICS: THE SKIRT SLOPER WORKING YOUR SLOPER: DRAFTING TWO STYLISH SKIRTS Here is a look at UPCOMING COURSES for the rest of 2016 and all of 2017! NOVEMBER: Drafting Your Basic Bodice Learn how to draft your basic bodice sloper and make fitting adjustments. Learn to make full bust adjustments and small bust adjustments. DECEMBER: Happy Holidays! Basic Bodice To Top Two Ways Create two tops from your bodice sloper along with learning necklines and finishing techniques PLUS you get a CHRISTMAS BONUS tutorial (it’s a surprise) 2017 JANUARY: Let’s Start The Year Off Sexy! Lingerie Course Guest instructor and fellow Simplicity licensee will teach us how to make some undergarments. (more details closer to the course date) FEBRUARY: Upper Body Fitting Course! With guest instructor Deborah Kreiling from Simplicity Learn everything you need to know to make adjustments to your upper body when working with patterns. Before we dive into pattern sewing you must be equipped to make fit adjustments. MARCH: Intro To Patterns/ The Essential Button Up Shirt Now that you are equipped  with upper body fitting adjustments you are ready to tackle the button up shirt. Learn how to sew cuffs, collar bands, collars, sleeve plackets and more! APRIL: Lower Body Fitting Course! With guest instructor Deborah Kreiling from Simplicity Learn everything you need to know to make adjustments to your lower body when working with patterns. Before we dive into pants sewing you must be equipped to make fit adjustments. MAY: Intro To Patterns/ Let’s Sew Pants Now that you are equipped  with lower body fitting adjustments you are ready to tackle pants! Various design options and techniques will be covered. (more details closer to course date) JUNE: Summer Wardrobe/ Build A Summer Wardrobe From one Pattern We will tackle a complete 4 piece summer wardrobe with one pattern and tons of modifications for endless ideas. Fun course you don’t want to miss! (more details closer to course date) JULY: Tailoring Course w/ Guest Instructor Learn tailoring techniques essential to elevating your sewing. Learn vocabulary, tips, trade tricks and more. This class is a MUST and will be chock full of info. (more details closer to course date) AUGUST: The Blazer (or sleeveless Jacket) Learn to sew a fully lined blazer. We will learn techniques, finishings including a lining pocket and style variations. Take the fear out of sewing a blazer with me! SEPTEMBER: Fall Wardrobe/ Build A Fall Wardrobe From one Pattern We will tackle a complete 4 piece summer wardrobe with one pattern and tons of modifications for endless ideas. Fun course you don’t want to miss! (more details closer to course date) OCTOBER: The Classic Trench We will be making a classic trench coat with all the bells and whistles, learning techniques and variations. This Jacket will be a staple in your wardrobe and will carry you through years to come. NOVEMBER: The Holiday Evening Dress Learn to sew an evening dress with style and design ideas. Learn to work with silky and slippery fabrics. Learn how to work with sequin and other special occasion fabrics including finishings. A super fun course that will have you looking amazing for your holiday party. DECEMBER: The Essential Coat We will be making our very first coat! Style and design variations, techniques, working with bulky fabrics, fabric selections and so much more. SIGN UP NOW and start to get to know thousands of other students all sharing and learning together.

HI DARLINGS! I have made three pairs of jeans so far and I am about to make another pair using my SIMPLICITY PATTERN #8222 I love being able to make my own jeans! In the event that you missed it we did a 5 WEEK SEW-ALONG on how to make your own jeans. You can find those videos/posts HERE I wore my Old Navy Tee, Steve Madden Chunky Heels (HERE) and these sunnies that my bestie Tieko bought me 😉 Hope you started making your own jeans. See you guys tomorrow xoxo

HI DARLINGS! Teaming up with Chevy and Essence during the #FuelYourHustle and the Passion Pursuit meant a lot to me this year because it was all about promoting individuals that work a 9-5 while going after their passion. Just 4.5 short years ago I was doing that same exact thing. I was working a full time job and trying to build my blog and business. It was hard to find time especially since I was the only breadwinner and had to come home to hungry kids with homework and messy rooms. I knew I was meant for something so much greater and I needed to stay the course. Sometimes that can seem like a really hard thing to do but when you do what you LOVE it makes those long nights, early mornings and work filled weekends totally worth it. I never imagined that I would be where I am now…A business owner running a fully staffed office, working with major brands and creating business opportunities daily… all while making an amazing living and doing exactly what I love to do! I love sharing my story because I know that no matter what it may look like now you have the power to create the life you want and all it takes it passion, determination and hard work. I HOPE EVERYDAY YOU DO WHAT MAKES YOUR HEART SMILE!

HI DARLINGS! Well I am literally counting the days to my birthday lol… I can’t wait to get on that flight to Hawaii and just relax for 6 days. I am starting off my week with a bunch of deadlines… as usual and also a new project. Speaking of projects… have I told you guys that I started the paleo diet a few weeks ago and its the best thing I have ever done in my life? OMG I have to do a post about it because I feel amazing and gotta share. Anyway I am not going to talk about my amazing dress below because I already blogged it HERE. I loved it so much I decided to make it in a solid. I styled it with my MK heels (old) and my Wild Fox sunnies and a necklace I grabbed at Target. Until tomorrow xoxo Our 👉🏽ONLINE👈🏽 sewing academy is perfect for beginners. ✔️Courses can be taken at anytime. ✔️Designed for true beginners. ✔️Start and work at your own pace ✔️Monthly payment is automatic so you never miss a course ✔️Each new course builds on the last ✔️Only $11.97 a month Sign up at WWW.SEWITACADEMY.COM;

HI DARLINGS! As promised, the video is below from yesterdays POST. I love this sleeve so much and will be incorporating it a few more times before I retire it. You can also make this a short sleeve too. You can make this sleeve out of both a knit or woven. If you use a knit make sure to use the same knot for the lining. Have a wonderful weekend! xoxo Our 👉🏽ONLINE👈🏽 sewing academy is perfect for beginners. ————————– ✔️Courses can be taken at anytime. ✔️Designed for true beginners. ✔️Start and work at your own pace ✔️Monthly payment is automatic so you never miss a course ✔️Each new course builds on the last ✔️Only $11.97 a month Sign up at WWW.SEWITACADEMY.COM

HI DARLINGS! I wish I had more to share today but I am feeling a little tired and Im just trying to get my day going. I did however need to share my latest DIY dress. I drafted it from a basic block that I have and created the sleeve from a magazine pic I saw. Before you ask… the video tutorial on making this sleeve will be posted here tomorrow…yay!!! The fabric is from THE FABRIC STORE here in Los Angeles. I don’t know if they have any left but you can certainly call them and find out. My shoes are from some random store at my local mall, I saw them and was in love! I hope you like the dress and enjoy tomorrow sleeve tutorial. I might consider making a tutorial on making the whole dress…maybe? Our 👉🏽ONLINE👈🏽 sewing academy is perfect for beginners. ✔️Courses can be taken at anytime. ✔️Designed for true beginners. ✔️Start and work at your own pace ✔️Monthly payment is automatic so you never miss a course ✔️Each new course builds on the last ✔️Only $11.97 a month Sign up at WWW.SEWITACADEMY.COM

HI DARLINGS! I had to share this post because I get asked this question all the time…“What do you do to avoid back pain from sewing?” This is a really common issue because we spend most of your time hunched over trying to look at the presser foot of our machines. This not only causes shoulder and back pain but it starts to slowly cause that hunch in the upper part of your back. I didn’t realize that my tension headaches were due in large part to my posture. I spend long hours either  on my computer or at my sewing machine and apparently we hold awkward shoulder, elbow, and wrist postures while sewing because of improper chair height or position. We also sit for long periods in the same position, which causes soreness of the back and neck, and reduced circulation to the legs. I have made it a point to change my chair to much better ergonomic chair but more than that I am constantly working on my posture and keeping myself aware of it all day until I no longer have to think about it. I also stop and move around now and also stop to do stretches throughout the day. My chiropractor, Dr. Johnson,  has literally change day life! I went from having almost weekly tension headaches, some of which would last 2-3 days to none in weeks. Aside from the adjustments and massages I receive during my visits I have learned so much about my body and how to best take care of it so i can sew more… lol and do it comfortably. The video below is a convo I had with Dr. Johnson and I hope it helps you too!! You can find him HERE if you are local to Los Angeles Our 👉🏽ONLINE👈🏽 sewing academy is perfect for beginners. ————————– ✔️Courses can be taken at anytime. ✔️Designed for true beginners. ✔️Start and work at your own pace ✔️Monthly payment is automatic so you never miss a course ✔️Each new course builds on the last ✔️Only $11.97 a month Sign up at WWW.SEWITACADEMY.COM