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Jan 11, 20191 min read

DIY SILK DUPIONI WRAP TOP USING VOGUE 8833

HI DARLINGS! Hi Guys and Happy Friday. I made this top so long ago I forgot what pattern I used, lol. I had to go look for it in my...

Jan 7, 20191 min read

DIY BLACK SUITING PANTS USING BURDA 6358

HI DARLINGS! Well, it’s 2019 and we are ready to go. This year is going to be even better than last year and we have so many great...

Dec 19, 20181 min read

NEW EARLY SPRING MIMI G X SIMPLICITY PATTERNS 2 OF 2

HI DARLINGS! As promised here is my second EARLY SPRING pattern. We are so excited to have a classic his and her denim jacket. We will be...

Dec 17, 20181 min read

NEW EARLY SPRING MIMI G X SIMPLICITY PATTERNS 1 OF 2

HI DARLINGS! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I had to work all weekend since I have been out of town most of November and the...

Dec 7, 20181 min read

DIY COAT USING VOGUE 1263

HI DARLINGS! Well, I think this is the last post on the blog until 2019, you guys know I shut things down and take a much-deserved break...

Dec 3, 20181 min read

NEW TUTORIAL! EASY FLATTERING PULLOVER DRESS

HI DARLINGS! I hope you had a lovely weekend. I am super excited to share my latest STEP BY STEP VIDEO TUTORIAL. I haven’t done one of...

Nov 26, 20181 min read

DIY TOP USING MCCALLS 7812

HI DARLINGS! I am hoping you spent a relaxing weekend with family. I am currently on a cruise ship with my honey so I am very grateful...

Nov 19, 20181 min read

DIY KNIT DRESS USING VOGUE 1584

HI DARLINGS! Well by the time this post publishes I will be in I am in Puerto Rico and loving every minute. I can’t wait to share pics...

Nov 15, 20181 min read

DIY VELVET CARGO PANTS

HI DARLINGS! One of the reasons I love to sew is the ability to be inspired and make items I see. Sewing just expands my creativity and...

Nov 12, 20181 min read

DIY LITTLE RED DRESS USING VOGUE 1595

HI DARLINGS! I am about to burst with excitement because I am heading on a secret trip in a few days and although I can’t share right...

Nov 5, 20181 min read

DIY MIXED PRINT DRESS AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

HI DARLINGS and HAPPY 42 BIRTHDAY TO ME! I posted a sneak peek of this dress as I was working on it on my IG and I couldn’t wait to share...

Nov 2, 20181 min read

MY SEQUIN SEW FROSTING JUMPSUIT

HI DARLINGS! How is it Friday already? I am gearing up for my birthday in just a few days and I am so excited however today I am here for...

Oct 31, 20181 min read

BEAUTIFUL DIY MADISON CARDIGAN

HI DARLINGS! I am so excited to share this wonderful waterfall cardigan by ERYN SHIELDS. I couldn’t wait to make this because I am a...

Oct 29, 20181 min read

DIY MERMAID OUTFIT INSPIRED BY PRABAL GURUNG

HI DARLINGS! Today is all about having fun, lol. I saw this great look by PRABAL GURUNG’s Spring RTW 2019 show and I wanted to make my...

Oct 26, 20181 min read

DIY BUFFALO PLAID SHIRT DRESS

HI DARLINGS! How is it Friday already? I need to get busy because my son is insisting that I make him his Halloween costume and I have...

Oct 22, 20181 min read

DIY GREEN FLORAL MAXI DRESS USING MCCALL 7804

HI DARLINGS! I am having all kinds of fall vibes in my modern little house on the prairie look, LOL! I think I am in love with this dress...

Oct 19, 20182 min read

DIY TIE SLEEVE TOP USING SIMPLICITY 8694 VIEW C

HI DARLINGS and Happy Friday! There is so much going on today, first I am destashing and have put some of my favorite fabrics that I am...

Oct 15, 20181 min read

HOT PINK DRESS USING VOGUE 1588

HI DARLINGS! Let’s talk about this dress, lol. Ok, first the center front opening in the pattern pic is not as low as you see here, LOL!...

Oct 12, 20181 min read

DIY VELVET FLORAL DRESS PLUS SEW-ALONG VIDEO

HI DARLINGS! This dress is gonna make its round in the sewing community, lol so I thought I would film a SEW-ALONG VIDEO for MCCALL 7833...

Oct 8, 20181 min read

DIY TWO PIECE USING THE OGDEN CAMI & MCCALL 7813 SKIRT

HI DARLINGS! It’s finally starting to cool off here in Los Angeles although that doesn’t mean much because tomorrow it can be 100 degrees...