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Jun 6, 20181 min read

DIY SILK DRESS USING VOGUE #9253

HI DARLINGS! I can’t decide which of my yellow pieces has been my favorite because I think I love them all but this dress which is VOGUE...

Jun 4, 20181 min read

DIY LIL YELLOW DRESS USING MCCALLS #7740

HI DARLINGS! I can’t get over this adorable dress. This pattern is a winner, and I can’t wait to make the other versions. I rarely do an...

May 25, 20181 min read

DIY STRIPED JUMPSUIT USING VOGUE 9259

HI DARLINGS! This has been a long week, and I am looking forward to the weekend. Do you guys have plans for the Memorial Day? I am hoping...

Apr 25, 20182 min read

DIY JONI JUMPSUIT IN A STRIPED ORGANIC KNIT

HI DARLINGS! Well I am back at the gym and my stiff neck is all better, I even did pilates with my girlfriend yesterday. Today, however,...

Apr 20, 20182 min read

NEW SIMPLICITY SUMMER PATTERN: DRESS WITH BUILT IN POWER MESH!

HI DARLINGS! Can we say va-va-voom on this new DRESS WITH BUILT IN POWER MESH!? Yes, we can! This is my second pattern for the summer and...

Apr 13, 20181 min read

DIY BUTTON UP SHIRTDRESS USING SIMPLICITY 8546 MODIFIED

HI DARLINGS! Well, I did it, my first color coordinated “collection” I am posting a video tomorrow talking about all the pieces I made....

Apr 11, 20182 min read

DIY FLAMINGO OGEN CAMISOLE + WRAP SKIRT USING SIMPLICITY 8606

HI DARLINGS! I am so excited about my DIY flamingo Ogden camisole and skirt which are number 06 and 07 of my #DIYPINKCOLLECTION. On...

Apr 5, 20182 min read

DIY PINK LINEN PANTS AND CAMI

HI DARLINGS! If you missed the start of my #DIYPINKCOLLECTION, you could see that first post HERE. This second look is my favorite so...

Mar 29, 20181 min read

SEWING FOR MOM: GOLD STRIPED TUNIC USING M7596

HI DARLINGS! Mom is looking pretty fierce in this gold striped tunic I made her suing MCCALL 7596 in this yummy jersey. This is the...

Nov 6, 20171 min read

TURTLENECK RIB KNIT DRESS

HI DARLINGS! First of all thank you so much for all the birthday wishes I received yesterday, it was truly amazing. I had such a great...

Sep 22, 20171 min read

DIY COLOR-BLOCKED DRESS

HI DARLINGS! Well, I have good news and bad news. The good news is I did the tutorial on this dress which I posted about HERE, and it’s...

Aug 3, 20171 min read

PEPLUM BUTTON UP TOP + PDF PATTERN MODIFICATION

HI DARLINGS! I told you yesterday that I was excited about this pattern and I really have made it about 5 times already, including...

Mar 31, 20161 min read

DIY Striped Two Piece + Top Pattern Review

Hi Darlings, Tomorrow is the last day to get the EARLY BIRD RATE for this years conference and with two new amazing sponsors on board...

Dec 8, 20151 min read

DIY Shirt Dress + Pattern Review S8014

Hi Darlings, I am getting ready to film this week so you have some DIY projects to do during the Christmas break 😉 Today however I...

Dec 3, 20152 min read

DIY PLAID COAT + MY PROJECT RUNWAY JR. APPEARANCE

Hi Darlings, As I mentioned yesterday I am on the road and have had the worst two days of travel, lol! Cancelled flights, delayed flights...

Oct 29, 20151 min read

#TBT DIY Plaid Poncho

Hi Darlings! I am traveling today so I am leaving you with a favorite “Throw back Thursday” post. This poncho is super easy to make and...

Aug 25, 20152 min read

DIY Skirt + Pattern Review New Look #6346

Hi Darlings! I hope you had a good Monday. I meant to tell you guys yesterday that I am now on Periscope and plan to be doing one a week...

May 20, 20152 min read

DIY Gauchos + Pattern Review M7131

Hi Darlings, I am back home and so thankful for yet another successful trip. I have so much to do this week that I need to get busy so I...

May 14, 20151 min read

DIY Maxi Dress + Pattern Review M7121

Hi Darlings, Well the week is almost over and I am so excited about my Passion 2 Profit seminar in Atlanta this weekend. I have been here...

May 11, 20152 min read

DIY SLEEVELESS JUMPSUIT + PR V9075

Hi Darlings, Happy Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend and for my mom’s, I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day. I spent most of...