Hey Loves! I've posted 2 weeks in a row. WHAT?! I can't believe it!  You probably can't either. So you all know I love pretty fabrics! Working with pretty fabrics makes me so happy!  This was one of those projects that made me smile. OK. Here's a little peek into my history. Right out of college, I took a stab at teaching. I really liked my students, but I hated the classroom. Thank God for that experience because it led me to corporate education. I've been there ever since - almost 15 years.  Funny, now, I'm creating designs for one of my student's son.  She sent me an inspiration photo and her color request for gold and royal.  I wasn't able to get to her to get the measurements, so she had them done and sent them to me.  I found fabric in the ABfabrics16 shop on Etsy . Then, I searched the web for the perfect children's bomber jacket pattern.  The most popular bomber jacket pattern in the search was the Ollie Bomber Jacket by Sew a ...

Hey loves! My prom season is over! Whew! While others are just getting started, I've wrapped it up just in time to submit this beauty in that 2018 Red Carpet Contest. Let me just tell you this young lady was shining.  She wanted her dress to sparkle and it did.    I used my TNT pattern McCall's 6886 to get started.  I've found so many uses for that pattern.  For the lining, I used Superflex Compression Performance Fabric-Black from JoAnn Fabrics.  Yes, compression fabric!  She didn't want to have to wear support garments.  Do you blame her?!  The compression fabric gives her support and keeps her dry so she can enjoy dancing all night! Winning! The outer layer was a glittery power mesh  from missnancy48 on Etsy. More support! This was not our first choice.  We originally choose a beautiful gold glitter knit from Design House Fabrics. Although it was gorgeous, it wasn't what she envisioned.  I...