Hey Loves, I'm back with a project that's near to my heart...physically and psychologically. I've had a rough start to 2019. I hope that I never experience another minute, hour, day, week, month, or year that carries the hurt that I've experienced this year. But, like all adverse situations, I've found myself learning and evolving. Though I've wanted to say F*(% IT and go back to an older version of me, I've held on to myself and learned to just be me and to enjoy the people and things that matter. So, on a day that wasn't particularly great, I had to go to Wal-Mart to pick something up. I decided walk to walk through the fabric section. Almost everything was on clearance. I stopped to sift through it and I saw a fabric that said live laugh love with little hearts. A small tear formed in my eye. I knew I had to buy it. It was simple but it spoke volumes to me that day. It took a while for me to decide what to make but when I saw NL A6560 I knew...

Hey Loves, It's just me coming through another one of my faves! LOL Every thing is my favorite! In October,  Kelli of @truebias and Heather Lou of @closetcase.patterns introduced a new challenge #sewfrosting, The challenge encouraged us to sew fun, frivolous items.  At first, I was thinking skirts and dresses and really girlie stuff. Then, I saw this cute flannel duster a mom made for her daughter in one of the Facebook sewing groups. I thought I can do something really extra with this idea. I tried to do that using Simplicity A8581.  I styled it two ways to show even #sewfrosting can be an essential part of your wardrobe.  Day Look Night Look The next time you see that piece that doesn't quite fit your wardrobe but you really want it anyway,  buy it!  If you want to sew a fancy dress,  but have no where to wear it, sew it anyway! Have your cake and #sewfrosting too! If you'd like to know my opinion of the pattern, click here...

Hey Loves! I'm back with another hack with half circle skirts. NL6481 + Bell Sleeves Fabric: Scuba Knit from JoAnn Fabrics Before I go on, let me say that circle skirts are a great tool in customizing basic designs.  Here are few ways I've used them: Peplum on a shirt Flounce on a dress or skirt Bell on a sleeve or pants Ruffle If you don't know how to create a circle skirt, check out these posts: http://heheheplusshe.blogspot.com/2014/02/red-hot-circle-skirt.html?m=1 http://heheheplusshe.blogspot.com/2018/11/diy-boutique-pants.html?m=1 Here, I've added a high low circle skirt to the sleeves of New Look 6481. NL6481 is a separates pattern with a simple top, skirt, blazer, and pants.  The top is perfect for knits and really quick and easy to put together - no dealing with zippers, buttons, or hook and eye.   It's a super simple top. It's amazing how a simple modification makes such a huge difference. You should try it. Until next tim...

Hey Loves! I'm back.  It's been a minute!  I've been busy! But, I took a quick break to make something for me. Top & Headband: By Me (New Look A6519; Cotton from Wal-Mart); Jeans: Target  (Similar); Shoes: JustFab  (Reeta) I saw the cutest yellow and black polka dot fabric in Wal-Mart on clearance (2 yards for $1.87).  When I saw it, I immediately thought about New Look A6519.  It's just one of those patterns I pick up often and put it back because the fabric isn't quite right.  Well, this was the one. I got home and printed one of the croquis from Golden Rippy .  I took a few minutes to sketch it out.  I enjoyed it so much! After sketching, I knew jeans would be perfect. Each time I try a new pattern, I have to read the directions thoroughly...usually 2 or 3 times before I start.  After reading the directions, I got to work.  The directions were so straight to the point and easy to follow.  I decided this pat...