Hey Loves! Today is Friday! This week is almost over. I get to start a new week on Sunday. I hope it's better than this one. Let's just say it's been one of those weeks (months) when nothing seemed to be right. I'm so glad I made it through! October has been so crazy. Sickness, loss, disappointment, stress, unrest, deadlines, busted plans... You name it. It happened this month. And honestly, this last week has made me feel like I don't know what I'm doing with life.  Wednesday, I thought I thought I'd reached a high point. I was notified I passed a test for professional certification. Your girl is certified! Then, Thursday brought more crazy.  That crazy carried over into today, but around 6 PM I got the thing that makes me happy...happy clients wearing my work! Jumpsuit using S4070 & NL6533 and self-drafted bow and train Mid-September, a client contacted me about her daughter's homecoming attire for today. I agreed to make it. I initially p...

Hey Loves! I entered a contest on SewingReview.com . The contests required you to pick a fashion inspiration and sew a less expensive version of the inspiration.  Here's my make: It was inspired by the following items: I sketched my idea. I used my favorite strapless bodice Simplicity 4070 and a simple leggings pattern NewLook 6533 to make the jumpsuit. I self drafted the detachable skirt. Bodice:  Followed the directions from S4070. Bottom: Cut with a medium waist and graded to a large hip. Used full pattern piece without cutting off the waistband. Opened back seam about 5" for zipper. Matched side and back seams with the bodice and attached. Detachable skirt: Cut 3 layers of 96" of tulle. Gathered the tulle to my waist measurement. Attached the tulle to satin ribbon. You can see more of my review of this project on SewingReview.com . I chose a detachable skirt so that I can wear the jumpsuit alone to less formal events. This is ...