Hi Darlings, I am so happy you guys like the blog look and format. Like I wrote yesterday there will be a few more things I will be adding but I think this site is easy to navigate, clean and stylish! Yesterday’s post was the fabric haul video from The Fabric Store…In that video I mentioned that I had already made something from two of the fabrics I was showing…Sooooo, here is that look! I made this skirt with only one draped side a few months back and that pattern review can be found HERE. This top is Butterick 6157 which I gave a score of 4.9 as shown at the end of this post. The Butterick pattern was easy to sew, easy to understand and quick. The fabrics for this look are in yesterday’s post but you can use any type of dress weight fabric like a rayon, crepe, lightweight cotton, lightweight twill, rayon blend or even a chambray! Butterick Pattern 6157 4.9Winner! Pattern Instructions Pattern Fit Finished Size & Fit Ease of Sewing #sewing #pattern #butterick #vogue #DIY

Hi Darlings, As you can see the blog has a new look! and one of those new features is the in today’s post… you can now watch the haul video at the very top of this page, just click the play button!! We will be doing small things on the back end of the site and a few updates over the next few weeks but for now I hope you enjoy the easier navigation, the scroll on the homepage that houses the featured DIY projects where I will post a project of the week or month, the fashion and sewing sections are easy to see along with the lifestyle posts and the tabs are now much easier to locate things. As the weeks go by there will be more items added to the navigation menu. I am so excited about all the new changes in store and I hope you enjoy the new blog! Now let’s talk about the awesome fabric from this months haul video. Make sure to check out the NEW ONLINE STORE for The Fabric Store USA Abstract Brick Rayon Crepe Black Rayon Crepe Nude Leopard Sateen Emerald Merino Leopard Silk Crepe Abstract Check

Hi Darlings, Today’s #OOTD is a casual and easy…perfect for a busy day of running errands. I got this dress on the sales rack at H&M for $5 (SCORE!) The dress is just a teeshirt with an opening in the back but for $5 I couldn’t resist. If you missed yesterday’s DIY POST you can catch it HERE and HERE, HERE and HERE are some fabric options which I forgot to link to in my post yesterday. You can also use any Double Knit. STYLE IT: Forever 21 Scarf (old), Dolce Vita Shoes (Off Broadway Shoes), Kate Spade Bag (old)

Hi Darlings! Happy Monday 😉 I hope you all had an enjoyable weekend. I had a great time resting and catching up on some reading I have been meaning to get to. I also just photographed my SUMMER patterns which is funny because I just released my PRE-SPRING HERE & HERE and my SPRING Collection isn’t even out yet, lol. That shows you how far ahead we work to keep up with the seasons. I love designing so many awesome looks that I would personally wear but I get most excited because you have all responded so well to my patterns and that makes me want to design MORE!! Today’s DIY Tunic & Pants look is a combo of patterns. I used Butterick 5524 which is out of print but you may be able to still find it on eBay or at Joann’s…they usually have them in the pattern drawers long after they have been discontinued. The pants are from my SIMPLICITY 1019 pattern HERE. STYLE IT: I wore my Gwen Stefani Heels HERE , My Black Beads from Nordstrom, My MK Watch & Bracelets and my Prada Sunnies HERE

Hi Darlings, Okay so I had a little issue with my video, my card reader says the file is corrupt and I have tried EVERYTHING to get it to work (ugh!!!!) so I have to film it again…BUT because I told you I would post my DIY I took some pics of the step by step and explain it all below. I will try to film it again over the weekend and will post a video for you guys with a bonus design or something… I know I have spoiled you with video tutorials, lol! TOOLS: 5/8 Yard Fabric (My previous plaid fabric HERE) but you can make this out of any medium weight fabric and even home decor fabrics too. MY FLORAL FABRIC below is from Michael Levine HERE 5/8 Yard Lining Fabric (options HERE) but again you can use any lightweight lining fabric or quilting cotton for fun prints. 1/2 Yard Heavy Weight Fusible Interfacing HERE 16″ or 18″ Zipper (I prefer long zippers so the zipper pull stays out of my way. Cut (2) 15″ x 18″ pieces of fabric Cut (2) 15″ x 18″ pieces of lining Cut (2) 13″ x 16″ pieces of fusible heavy weight interfacing Fuse your interfacing to your main fabric pieces (not your lining) centering it. Note: We attach the zipper to the shorter sides (15″) Open your zipper and sandwich your zipper in between one fabric and one lining piece. Pin layers together. Make sure your zipper is face down on the fabric and the wrong side of the zipper tape is facing the lining (as shown) Sew through all layers using your zipper foot and make sure your layers stay aligned…pin, pin pin! Now open it up so you can stitch close to the edge on the lining side…. This will avoid the lining catching when you open the clutch. Press both sides. Attach the other lining and fabric piece the same way to the other side of the zipper tape. Open up the layers and lay lining pieces right side facing and fabric pieces right sides facing. Open up your zipper about 4″ before pinning all around. Sew all around stoping where the stop here is above. You are sewing in a U shape. Sew all around stoping 2″ in and leaving an opening for turning as shown above. Stop at the top same as you did for the for fabric pieces. Use the opening in the lining to open the zipper all the way and to pull your fabric through the opening to get it right side out. Cut off excess zipper. press your seam allowance for the opening and sew it closed…stitching close the edge. Stuff your lining inside your bag, give it another press and you are done! Fold it over and rock it.

Hi Darlings, Thank you so much for all the great comments on here and social media on my RED/BLACK PLAID JACKET & DIY CLUTCH. I am working on finalizing the freebie clutch tutorial for this Friday, it’s such a fun and fast project that you can get done over the weekend. I listed the materials below just in case you want to have them ready for Friday. MATERIALS: 5/8 Yard Fabric (Yesterdays plaid fabric HERE) but you can make this out of any medium weight fabric and even home decor fabrics too. I will be using THIS fabric for the tutorial. 5/8 Yard Lining Fabric (options HERE) but again you can use any lightweight lining fabric or quilting cotton for fun prints. 1/2 Yard Heavy Weight Fusible Interfacing HERE 16″ or 18″ Zipper STYLE IT: Today’s look is super casual and fun to wear. I am in love with THESE BOOTS I bought on sale at TOPSHOP last month. My skirt is old from F21 and my BLACK/WHITE SWEATER is from Forever 21 which I mention in this HAUL VIDEO. #sweater #Boots #black #tights #ootd #white

Hi Darlings! I am OBSESSED with this BUFFALO PLAID and this jacket is now my new best friend. I picked this gorgeous fabric at MICHAEL LEVINE a few days ago… You can find it HERE. I used that same MCCALL pattern I used for my “burberry-esque” coat I made in December…you can see that POST HERE. I made one slight modification to the length because I wanted a shorter chic jacket for this amazing plaid. I took off about 9″ of length and didn’t add a buttonhole but no other changes were made to the pattern, I sewed it up same as the last. STYLE IT! I wanted to create a very classic look so I rocked a white V-NECK TEE from the GAP with my PRECISION SKINNY JEANS from the GAP. I also had some extra fabric to make a matching clutch! I filmed a tutorial for YouTube that I will post on Friday for you guys, It is super quick and easy. I have on my favorite boots from TOPSHOP and my CHANEL Vintage Earrings. My chainlink necklace is from FOREVER 21 and my “DARLING” necklace was a gift from a dear friend. #sewing #7259 #Plaid #jacket #mccall #DIY #buffalo

Hi Darlings! I hope you guys had a great week. I am so glad it’s Friday and that I get to SEW!!!! oh my goodness, I have at least 3 projects I want to make over the weekend. I want to make a cape, a jacket and a dress that I have sitting on my cutting table, let’s hope I can get them all done so you can see them next week, lol! Today is a casual Friday look and I also wanted to share one of my favorite places to grab lunch. If you are local to Los Angeles then you know the Valley… Well, my dentist (who is amazing by the way Dr. Bostani) is in Burbank so when I have to see him I try to stop into Granville to have the most amazing Tomato Bisque and Salmon with a Corn Relish and Mashed Potatoes. If you are local, stop in and enjoy! Okay so you all know I love sewing pretty dresses and what not but at heart I am a jeans and tee kinda girl so when I have to run errands or visit my dentist I always make sure I am comfy. It has been chilly in LA so I layered up with my scarf set and puffer vest. STYLE IT: GAP Puffer Vest / Zara Scarf (on sale for $3.99) & Hat / Zara Bag / American Eagle Jeans, Forever 21 Sweater / Leopard Print Adidas ZX Flux (similar)/ Generic Sunnies

Hi Darlings! Today is a different type of post because I am featuring my mommy. My mom is so very special to me and if you guys have attended the conferences you have probably met her once or twice. She is the woman I learned to be independent and strong from and definitely who I love and admire so much! My mom has gone through so much in her life and when she came to visit me for Christmas she asked for a makeover and I of course said YES! My mom has worked really hard to lose weight over the past year and has not only lost over 30 lbs. but has been taken off certain medications because of the weight loss. I want her to be healthy and happy for many many years. We took mommy shopping for some cool new pieces and because mom isn’t great at visualizing how how she can wear a piece more than one way once we got back to my place we took all of her pieces and showed her how she could style each piece multiple ways and then we set up a photo shoot, LOL! There were over 30 looks we put together from the pieces I bought her but that’s too many to post here so I have picked some of the best looks. Hope you enjoy and maybe get some inspiration for looks you may want to try! HERE IS THE SHOCKER…WE BOUGHT ALL OF THIS AT FOREVER 21 AND H&M (except her Adidas and some boots…linked below) PIECES PURCHASED… HOW WE ROCKED IT… This is one of my favorite looks. This dress is fantastic because it can be layered easily. We first layered the dress with a black and white striped sweater which is awesome because of the contrast in the stripes and then with this army green jacket that falls just below her waist. You can also style dress with several different shoes, like the sexy black boot, the casual brown boots and with sneakers. (H&M Dress, Forever 21 Sweater, Steve Madden Booties Black, Steve Madden Booties Brown, Adidas) We then took that same sweater and jacket and worked it into her boyfriends jeans. Now at first she was wearing her jeans un-cuffed which gave her a less polished look. Below is the before and after of her jeans. We also layered the sweater with a basic tee to add a little more length under her sweater for her comfort level. (Forever 21 Sweater, Her Boyfriend Jeans, Forever 21 Jacket, Adidas) Something as simple as cuffing your jeans makes a huge difference. We then took those same jeans and tee and added this fringe sweater and some sexy barely there gold heels she had in her closet already and turned a casual look into a sexy dinner look. (Forever 21 Fringe Poncho, Forever 21 tee) We switched out the boyfriend jeans for her new skinnies and the same tee. Then added the brown boots and her new Coach bag and the same fringe poncho for a great casual look. (Forever 21 Skinnies, Steve Madden Booties, Coach Bag) As you can see from her face she loves her looks and feels great in them. This is probably one of my favorites! I love neutrals so this layered look with her cowl neck sweater looks great. The cowl neck dress is too short for her to wear as a dress but with leggings you can turn it into a long tunic. We added this great green 3/4 length sleeve cardigan to create interest and give her more coverage at the waist and tummy where she feels less comfy. (H&M Sweater Dress, Forever 21 Cardigan, Steve Madden Booties) The same cowl neck sweater and leggings is then worn with her sleepless vest and her leopard boots. (Forever 21 Vest, H&M Booties, H&M Sweater Dress) We then took off the layers and put on an obi belt. She didn’t realize she could wear a belt and when she did she was placing it in the wrong place. She was placing her waistbands and belt on her belly and not the smallest part of her waist. The wide belt cinches her waist 😉 (H&M Sweater Dress, DIY Obi Belt) That same black sleeveless vest migrated over to her skinny jeans looks with a black tee and these fringe heels for fun and a pop of color. Distressed jeans are always a yes! as long as it isn’t too much, in the wrong places and keep it on a dark denim. My mom is 58 years old so we want to make sure she looks appropriate even in her denim. Cuff the skinnies and show off those ankles! This dress was a winner as soon as we saw it. The midid length works well even for us shorties if worn with the right shoe. My mom is only 5 feet tall (awwww) lol we added the color-blocked sweater so she can be comfortable wearing it to church. (H&M Dress, Target Cardigan, Steve Madden Booties) This green dress was also a winner, it has so many style options but she really loved it with her scarf and new hat courtesy of Tieko and Norris, lol. She felt very regal in this look. (H&M Dress, Urban Outfitters Shawl, Street Vendor Hat) Now lets talk about the sexiness that this woman is exuding! This is a great black dress because the options are endless. First we styled it very simple with a scrappy heel and a necklace. (H&M Dress) We then added a jacket for work appropriate look and added a bootie. (H&M Jacket and Dress) The next look with the same dress was her favorite. We added great poncho with a grey shoe and a light pick necklace that picked up the pink in her poncho. (H&M Dress, Forever 21 Poncho) This is the same dress worn as a top 😉 with a soft delicate shirt and the same necklace. If you have a body con dress remember you can use the top portion if you are wearing a flared skirt. (H&M Dress, Forever 21 Skirt, Forever 21 Heels) I had such a great time with my mom and enjoyed her so much! She left with pics of all the looks we put together and now she has this blog post to come back and look at lol. I love you mom! #makeover #mom

Hi Darlings! Happy Tuesday… How have you been adjusting to the new year and having to write 2016 lol? I started my year by making my MIMI G FOR SIMPLICITY JUMPSUIT PATERN #8060. I got this fabric at THE FABRIC STORE but unfortunately it was the last bit on the bolt. Since my fabric is not available anymore here are some army green options… HERE, HERE, HERE. STYLE IT:I wore my jumpsuit with a layered necklace from Forever 21 (option here), H&M Earrings, Steve Madden sunnies and my Jessica Simpson heels (aka my favorite shoes ever) My NEW PRE-SPRING DRESS patterns and JUMPSUIT patterns are now available at Joann Fabrics, Hancock, Walmart and any place patterns are sold. I am so in love with this pattern and of course there is a SEW-ALONG VIDEO which can be found below. GIVEAWAY!!! SIMPLICITY IS GIVING AWAY A SET OF MY NEW PATTERNS TO 3 WINNERS HOW TO ENTER: Leave a comment below letting know what you love about a jumpsuit or the new dress patterns and also make sure to follow SIMPLICITY on Instagram. GIVEAWAY!!! SIMPLICITY IS GIVING AWAY A SET OF MY NEW PATTERNS TO 3 WINNERS HOW TO ENTER: Leave a comment below letting know what you love about a jumpsuit or the new dress patterns and also make sure to follow SIMPLICITY on Instagram. #sewing #Simplicity #8060 #Giveaway #SEXY #jumpsuit

Hi Darlings, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! oh my it feels like I haven’t blogged in ages but I must admit it was a nice little break. I am back and have awesome things in store this year. We are going to start with the highly anticipated 2015 LOOK-BOOK every year you guys email us telling us how much you love the PDF booklet and how useful it has been for you! The LOOK-BOOK is compiled from all the style looks posted on the blog during the last year. The LOOK-BOOK has become a must have every year for women who need some style inspiration. Having all 107 looks I put together in 2015 in an easy to view or print LOOK-BOOK makes it super easy to create your very own looks. ORDER HERE Here is a peek at this year LookBook! ORDER HERE ORDER HERE #2015 #lookbook

Hi Darlings! There won’t be a lot of postings happening this this week but I do have a few things to post and share including my latest fabric haul video from Michael Levine (lowpricefabric.com) these are not all online but I do have the ML #’s for you listed under the image of the fabric below. If there is a link it is online if not you can try calling the store (213-622-6259) and giving the the number listed. Click Here for a coupon code for 10% off your purchase (online only) Ana Boucle ML291901 HERE $20 a yard Non-Stretch Denim ML287091 HERE $12 a yard Metallic Knit S992-58-ASSTD H4F00 (that is the info on the bolt) $5.00 a yard Knit S993-60-ASSTD H8F00 (that is the info on the bolt) $10.00 Textured Knit S992-58-ASSTD H4F00 (that is the info on the bolt)  $5.00 a yard Denim DOO33 H11f20 (that is the info on the bolt) $14.00 Linen Knit ML231005 HERE $20.00 a yard Linen Knit ML213020 HERE $20.00 a yard Wool/Rayon Blend S960-58-ASSTD H20F00 (that is the info on the bolt) $25 a yard Wool/Rayon Blend Textured S960-58-ASSTD H20F00 (that is the info on the bolt) $25 a yard Floral Scuba Knit S984-58-ASSTD H9F60 (that is the info on the blot) $12 a yard Poly Stripe S988-58 ASSTD H4F80 (That is the info on the bolt) $6.00 a yard Leopard Knit S988-60-ASSTD H4F80 (that is the info on the bolt) $6.00 a yard FOR 3 DAYS ONLY ENDS CHRISTMAS EVE! Sign up HERE and then come back and fill out the form BELOW with your email address to be notified when I choose the winners. We will be verifying that you have purchased the course when pick our winners. xoxo