Suit and Tie – yes please and thank you. I participated in a sewing challenge focused on women in suits. I was assigned McCall’s M7997 view B. This is actually a suit dress and I had the option to hack it if I wanted. Feeling overwhelmed as I alway do when I participate in challenges… Read More
Hey I’m still in vacation mode. I promise you will love the Casual Jumpsuit – Mc Call’s 7598. My vacation suitcase is 90% #memade and I love it. Nothing more satisfying that making your own stuff. It sewed very quickly and this time there was no need for a “seat adjustment”. Hallelujah – “Happy Dance”… Read More
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 Hack. I used Butterick View D. This was a very simple project and I knocked it out in no time. Since the hack was limited… Read More
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 minute to think about this – I mean I am in such demand that my personal assistant manages my time and scheduled appearances. The… Read More
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 project was a breeze and my favorite part were the button plackets. Don’t tell anyone but my sewing… Read More
