Atlanta Sewing Stye All Ankara Featured in Sewn Magazine!

I never wanted to live in (near) Atlanta, but I must say, it has brought some special people and moments into my life.  Including this talented group of people!  A group sharing a common interest and the blessed ability to sew our own clothing! 

John Kaldor Peachskin from Minerva | Another circle skirt with pockets!

 

Pretty bright florals aren't just for the summer.  This John Kaldor Peachskin from Minerva is deserving of being worn year round.

Lace Bomber Jacket (McCalls 7100) and Scuba Knit Circle Skirt | Minerva Guest Blog Post

Thank God for giving me the ability to make visions a reality. 

Minerva Double Knit | Vogue 1424

Head over to Minerva and check out my post about this Vogue creation using a ponte knit found on the site.

Made for Mermaids with a Bishop Sleeve Hack | Minerva Guest Blog Post

Have you ever had an ah-ha moment and had to remind yourself that you can sew? That you can make anything you want to make? That happened to me a few months ago, and I have been on this bishop sleeve kick for a while.

The Zadie Jumpsuit in Minerva's Linen Look Suiting

Hello Fall!  

It’s amazing how quickly the fall season fell upon us (pun intended).  It has been an extremely long year, but it has flown by.  I know that’s a weird sentence but you can’t deny that there’s truth to it.  

Rebecca Page - Eloise | Voile Fabric

 I tried something new!  

I've never shirred anything in my life, and as of today, I still have not.  But I did create a similar look/function using multiple elastic casings. 

Double Brushed Poly + Made for Mermaids Mama Isabel

 

I absolutely LOVE Double Brushed Polyester

&

I absolutely LOVE large scale prints.

Sewn Magazine Black & White Feature - Simplicity 2247

My First Magazine Feature in SEWN Magazine!!

McCall 6700 - Stash Busting 2020 Continues

Working through my COLLECTION of fabrics and patterns.   

Pattern: McCalls 6100

Fabric: Polyester Knit from my fabric stash/collection

Simplicity 8925 - Stash Busting Chronicles of 2020

I love when the right fabric meets the right pattern.

Pattern:  Simplicity 8925

Fabric: Polyester Knit from my fabric stash

Black History Month - Black Pattern Designer IG Challenge

My submission for #bhmpatterndesigner IG challenge for Black History Month 2020.

Growing Bolder - Statement Making Fabric - Self Drafted Outfit

Photo Credit: Dennis Thorne of NY

A fabric this bold only needs a simple make.  

This simple circle skirt and self drafted white blouse with black trim, allowed a magical fabric to make a statement among the streets of Harlem!

McCall's Wardrobe Upgrade

I've been wanting to upgrade my work wardrobe for some time now.    

McCall's 5894 and McCalls 5145 to the rescue!

McCall's 7262 - Purple Wool Wrap Jacket

Ya'll!!!  This wool from Minerva.com makes me feel loved!  

The warmth!  The weight!  The drape!  The purple!