Hermes Inspired Print Dress
Hermes Inspired Print Dress ~ Butterick Pattern. Clean lines, no frills,no buttons or beads. I wanted something that would make a statement. My fabric choice needed to be light and airy yet exotic...
View ArticleSimplicity Top and Vogue Culottes
Simplicity 8094 Vogue 9091 I really struggled with posting these pics. Normally I have a good eye for what looks good on me but this was a miss. The top Simplicity 8094 is a favorite. I’ve made this...
View ArticleDIY Off The Shoulder Top
Looking for the perfect top. Look no further – I have the perfect DIY Off The Shoulder Top for you and can’t beat the price. It[s FREE!!!!! Beaute’ J’adore Off The Shoulder top I know summer is over...
View ArticlePattern Review McCall’s M7429 ~ Twist Front Dress
This is my pattern review of McCall’s M7429 – Twist Front Dress. It’s a very popular pattern at the moment and there is a lot of love about this one. I needed a LBD for dinner last night and I was...
View ArticleI’m Baaaack! Cynthia Rowley Pattern Hack
I lost my SewMojo for a minute but I’m Back! Last year Cynthia Rowley’s pattern was all the rage. It had mixed reviews and most folks said it had too much ease. Given that I’m too old to wear a mini...
View ArticleCroco Camo Stiletto ~ You Name It!
What to you get with you cross Croco Camo Stiletto? You Name It! This is my creation. I strike gold every once in a while. While this is a departure from my normal look ~ you got ta mix it up every...
View ArticleMe Made May 2017
This month everyone in the sewing blogosphere is pledging to wear their own creations for Me Made May 2017. We see stuff then we go home and make it. So in the spirit of this sacred event, I pledge...
View ArticleCold Shoulder Top ~ Eyelet Sweetness
It started with a flurry of sewing projects for my cruise in March of this year. I was down to the last few hours and could not finish this beauty in time for the trip. So I finally got around to...
View ArticleDuster and Pants: Let’s Lounge
Duster and Pants Let’s Lounge. Don’t know about you but my lounge and sleep attire game is truly pitiful. I’m so tired when I get home all I do is wash my face, throw the bra in the corner and grab...
View ArticleHigh Waist Pants & Sweater Vest
High Waist Pants – Yaaaassssss Please & Thank You. Sweater Vest – Love Everything About It. Top – Color All Day Long. I’ve been away from the studio for almost a year. Although I had been lurking...
View ArticleMy First Shirt – It’s a Winner
I must say that my sewing skills have grown exponentially since I started 3 years ago. As I looked back – I noticed that I did not have a me made shirt in my collection. Why is that you ask? Prolly...
View ArticleVogue Today’s FIT – Pattern Review
Vogue V1234 has been in my collection for a couple of years. I fell in love with the silhouette, side drape and clean lines. I’m hippy and figured that the draping at the hip line would have a...
View ArticleSimplicity ~ Ankara Summer Dress
Simplicity S8341 I’m sew in love with this cute flirty summer dress. MimiG did not disappoint with this number. I like the cold shoulder treatment and the ruffles around the arm. A lot the of cold...
View ArticleTechnicolor Bomber Jacket
Butterick B6181 I made this in June as a lightweight summer jacket but something about it screamed fall so I’ve been held on posting this one till now. The fabric is from my stash and it’s a lovely...
View ArticleFlirty Wrap Dress ~ Epic Fail
I coordinated a Wedding Brunch Cruise for my daughter and it was the easiest thing I’ve ever pulled off. If you want to sit back, relax and leave the dirty work to someone else check out the...
View ArticleFall Dress & Duster ~ Simplicity 8084
This is probably one of my favorites projects of the year. Simplicity 8084 comes in two lengths. I made view A and chose a border print Ankara from the House of Mami Wata . Let me say that the...
View ArticleTie Dye Denim Kimono
Baaaaaaby – This jacket right here! I was asked (totally flattered) by Michelle @thatblackchick if I would be interested in making a garment for the September/October issue of Sewn Magazine. Give me a...
View ArticleCasual Top & Simple Sleeve Hack
I had another opportunity to contribute to SewnMag Anniversary November/December 2018. This time the challenge was to hack a pattern using lace. I decided to make a Casual Top & Simple Sleeve...
View ArticleDIY Ironing Board Cover
Can’t be great – churning out fabulous projects working on this hot mess of an ironing board. Let me introduce you to my horrible disgusting ironing board. I’ve had it for a bazillion years. I...
View ArticleOne Jumpsuit Two Looks
One Jumpsuit Two Looks. Two outfits for the price of one…..SCORE!!! I got the Anitra PDF pattern for free through my subscription to SewnMagazine. I had my eye on this pattern for a while but...
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