Simple Inspirations: Our Sewing community has lost a beautiful soul...

Simple Inspirations: Our Sewing community has lost a beautiful soul...:           Tamisha Ridge-Glashen A couple of years ago I introduced you all to Tam...

Fashionable Game-Changer: Zelda Wynn Valdes - Photos - EBONY

Fashionable Game-Changer: Zelda Wynn Valdes - Photos - EBONY

Dressed to a "Tee": Interesting....

Dressed to a "Tee": Interesting....: http://m.blogher.com/bloggers-beware-you-can-get-sued-using-photos-your-blog-my-story


I found this to be a very interesting read. Thanks a lot to Dressed to a "Tee" for sharing.

MY VINTAGE STYLE PREFERENCES

I was online and I stumbled on the this wonderful website The Frock.com.  This website has pictures of vintage clothing from several different time eras. This website gave me many inspiration ideas. I would like to share some of my favorites with you.  Just to let you know that I love vintage.

                                

          

                          

    

KWIK SEW 3446

      Now I know that this pattern is a costume pattern, but I wanted to make this for a friend named Shandora.  Her baby is due in December and I have always thought that a newborn should have a pram.  Baby Lauren’s colors are hot pink and lime. This is how baby Lauren’s pram came out. (Please excuse my foot in the pictures. I had to stand on my cutting table to take these pictures.)


Pattern Description: Baby costume include hot pepper, flower and pea pod. Bodies have raglan sleevs with mitt, hood with elastic in casing, and center front zipper.


Pattern Sizing: Baby xs-s-m-l-xl

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?yes
Were the instructions easy to follow? They were pretty easy for assembly. Be careful when placing the sleeves and putting the elastic in the casing.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? There was nothing that I did not like. I was very pleased with this pattern and the outcome.

Fabric Used: Fleece

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes

 

SUMMER MAXI FOR MCCALLS 6559

Now there is one thing that I love and that is a summer maxi. This pattern (M6559) is great for me. I really enjoyed this pattern, not only because of the look but also for its simplicity. The only advise I have is buy it, make it and rock it!! Here are my pictures and review:

Pattern Description: Very close fitting, pullover dresses. Front seam detail, bias upper and middle fronts, lower front and back. All narrow hems.

Pattern Sizing: (14-16-18-20-22) I cut a size 18/20 (see alterations).

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes

Were the instructions easy to follow? Extremely easy

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Love everything about this pattern. I love maxi dresses!!!

Fabric Used: Jersey Knit

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I cut a size 16 in the shoulders; size 18 from bust to waist and a 20 in hips. Because of the fabric you will need to cut this smaller.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Most definately will l make it again and recommend it to others.  

Conclusion: BUY IT! MAKE IT! ROCK IT!!

BUTTERICK 5728

This is one of my accessory projects. I like to make accessories from time to time just to see how well they turn out. I try to see what I can tweek.  This project(B5728) I made for my book club during the month that I hosted.  This one here is the demo.