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!

Lace and Chiffon aka Easy Elegance

Photo Credit: Dennis Thorne of NY

I finally made it to New York City!!!!

Kimono Love

When you want to feel amazing in the skin you're in, you need to make something that feels good against your skin!

Palazzo & Cardi

Back in the day, this would have been considered a big mistake.  

Striped palazzo pants on a big girl???  

Another McCall's Bias Cut Blouse - McCall's 7125

Another attempt of getting outside of my comfort zone.
Which requires an enhancement in my self-confidence and boldness, even if I have to fake it 'til I make it!

Citrus Leggings from Tuesday Stitches

I was given the honor to test a pattern!  Yay me!