I attended a Wedding last week, and it took me a long time to decide what to make. I was going to make a strapless dress with a double circle skirt, but when I was about to cut the fabric I realized I didn’t have the right supplies. The horse braid hair I wanted to …
I rarely sew new patterns, since I’m always trying to keep up with my never ending sewing list. I usually get to sew them a year after they’re released. This time I made an exception for McCall’s 7752 this top is adorable!!! I chose the view with the bra, midriff and double peplum. I use a …
Hoy decidi hacer un post en Español. Les presento New Look 6507!! Este patrón es de lo mas sencillo, con solo cuatro piezas. Cuando estaba cortándolo mi cabeza estaba en otro lugar, probablemente pensando en comer, y sin querer corte la version larga en lugar de la corta. Solo tenia dos yardas de esta tela, …
I have been organizing my sewing space. I sew in the living room, fabric and sewing supplies are quietly invading the rest of the house. So I decided to get rid of my unfinished projects to make space. There were many that only needed minimal work, so I decided to keep a few. Like this …
For my 40th Birthday I bought tickets to the Bon Jovi concert. I really hate crowds, but John isn’t getting any younger and neither am I. So I had to do it. This was probably the fifth concert I have ever attended in my life. I didn’t know what to wear since it was still …
I have a love-hate relationship with Jumpsuits. This pattern has been on my to do list for a very long time. Jumpsuits don’t always look good on me, but this one does and I love it! This is Mc Calls 7167 view D. I cut a size 6 for the bodice and a size 10 for …
I’m a very slow sewist, is that a word? It takes me forever to finish even the simplest pattern. It has taken me over two weeks to finish these flared jeans by Mc Calls 7547 I probably take too many breaks. I like to take my time especially when topstitching is involved. I cut a …
I created this blog over a year ago, I’ve kept it private until a couple of weeks ago. I’ve been using it as my sewing journal, I really see no point of doing that anymore and decided to make it public. I have spent several hours editing my posts, seriously I think I was a …
I love the off the shoulders trend and this dress Simplicity 8124, is so cute and easy to sew! I wore this to an engagement party and for a second time to Napa Valley. I used a lightweight linen I bought at Michael Levine’s during Mimi G Conference in L.A. The weather was almost too warm, …
Last week I had the opportunity to attend Mimi G Style 6th Annual Fashion Sewing & Style Conference in Los Angeles. I met so many talented ladies and was able to see many whom I’ve already met in past conferences. This was for me the third time attending and I had as much fun as …