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Hello All

2013-05-17T22:06:00.001-04:00

Hoping Everyone had a Beautiful Mother's Day and also Thanks for checking in on me. I am doing well and have been checking out what everyone has been up to and mumbling to the computer... love that, need to get that pattern, could use a piece of fabric like that and how I so need to get in on all the creativity swirling around. New York weather has been a bit cold... waking up to 49

I'm Feelin' Feedly

2013-03-19T17:05:00.000-04:00

For years I've had the pleasure of enjoying Google Reader, relieving me of the hassle of checking my favorite blogs individually for the latest information and goings-on, allowing me to take up residence and sit back and enjoy constant updates of my favorite blogs, and sharing with friends. With its upcoming demise, I was forced to look elsewhere... ... and after reading several

McCalls 3830 Made Top 10 Pattern of 2012

2013-02-22T12:01:00.003-05:00

Head on over to PatternReview to read more... Credits My Reviews on McCalls 3830 made during Carnival of Skirts Vera Wang Chartruese Carnival of Skirts: McCalls 3830 McCalls 3830 Pt. II McCalls 3830 Take II In Progress

Crochet Skirt Finale'

2013-02-18T14:48:00.000-05:00

It has come to the end of the road for my crochet skirt bonanza, which all started with the Crochet Skirt Along. Participating in the SCA was a great way to knock the dust off my crochet hooks and incorporate my take on it. As I'd done with the previous one, this last one was also done in Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Soft Navy. Again, incorporating my take on a crochet skirt, decided to do a

Take II - Crochet Skirt

2013-02-10T14:56:00.000-05:00

Well actually this skirt is for my daughter and figured I would audition it for her. This is another take on Hectanooga1's crochet skirt. For this version I used Red Heart Super Saver in claret, single crocheted for 8", shell stitch for 3-1/2", single crochet for 2", then repeat. Fully lined, attaching it to a 1" non-roll elastic, and zig zagged stitched to skirt waist. Paired the skirt

McCalls 6656

2013-02-03T17:03:00.002-05:00

ETA: Thanks Everyone for your awesome compliments on my coat. Carolyn asked: "How does the jacket close?" I believe the pattern calls for one button. My initial plan was to use 3 toggle fastners (that I'd purchased at JoAnn's). However, before I could get a toggle on, it fell apart (close inspection of the toggle, showed the loop was affixed with adhesive tape). Next, I basted in a

Crochet Skirt Sampler

2013-01-19T20:44:00.001-05:00

Well I finished my Crochet Skirt Sampler, I wanted to get a head start on the Skirt Crochet Along to see what the end result would be incorporating my own lil twist to Hectanooga1's crochet skirt pattern. If one is looking for a crochet booster, definitely check out her video, its the perfect pattern that allows one to jump right in and crochet a skirt or infuse your own take on it As I

Skirt Crochet Along

2013-01-18T16:06:00.000-05:00

Happy Friday All, I can’t believe we’re already into the third week of the New Year. By the way, how are those New Year’s resolutions going? I have a few and one of them was to get back on track with my crochet hooks, they were collecting dust….lol. Well Alethia of Kassmins Creations quickly reacquainted me with my crochet hooks, when she mentioned that she'd crocheted a

McCalls 6173

2013-01-06T14:30:00.001-05:00

McCalls 6173: 3 variations of Leggings: View A has waistband, mock fly front zipper & exposed zippers @ hem ; View B has elastic waist & View C has longer length for ruching @ the ankle. I did View C, which is one piece and a piece of cake to sew. I must admit leggings were never really a part of my wardrobe, I only have 2 pair that belonged to my daughter and basically wore around the

2012 Year Review

2012-12-31T22:55:00.004-05:00

My year was eventful, however sewing wise, it was ok, however I do have a few garments that took center stage. You know out of all those pieces you sew a few that become your favorite. I like to call this dress my shimmer moment using my rtw tnt wrap dress pattern which is perfect for donning when needing to attend an event. Ok... you all know this is my powerhouse dress, again using my

2012-12-19T11:36:00.001-05:00

Wishing everyone a Joyous Holiday and Prosperous New Year.

Silent Sunday w/ Simplicity 4025

2012-11-04T15:12:00.004-05:00

Simplicity 4025 w/ McCalls 3830

2012-11-02T21:03:00.001-04:00

Thanks for the lovely compliments on my Vera Wang Chartreuse skirt. As for my Burda 8281 houndstooth skirt fiasco, that skirt has been trashed. However I was able to make another McCalls 3830 from the remnant and with that out of the way I quickly moved onto another project. Enter, Simplicity 4025 using gifted faux shearling fabric from Cennetta of Mahogany Stylist. I swooned and gushed over

Vera Wang Chartreuse & Saddle Bags

2012-10-31T16:01:00.000-04:00

For my third Carnival of Skirt, I used a plaid chartreuse fabric which was part of the Vera Wang Lavender Fabric Collection and purchased from Fabric.com during one of its $1.95/yd sales. Vera Wang Lavender Fabric Collection Circa 2008 Using McCalls 3830 again made this a quick sew. I pegged this skirt as well, but not as much as my lace skirt. I didn't have a coordinating zipper and

McCalls 3830 Pt. II

2012-10-29T09:59:00.002-04:00

Good Morning All, Hoping all are doing good this Monday and especially those in the path of Hurricane Sandy. As of now we are experiencing rain and gusty wind. The towering pine trees are definitely doing a great deal of swaying and the other trees are showering the area with leaves, right now all appears ok in my next of the woods. Stay safe. On to M3830, here is another rendition of it,

McCalls 3830 Take II In Progress

2012-10-27T23:08:00.001-04:00

Happy Saturday All, I can't believe I slept most of the day away, well at least the afternoon away, a clear sign I was exhausted after a heavy work week. Feeling refreshed, I tackled my second Carnival of Skirts project, another McCalls 3830. There was no if and or but about using M3830 again. The fabric that I selected for skirt #2 is a soleil embroidered faux leather that I have had for

Carnival of Skirts: McCalls 3830

2012-10-24T23:38:00.001-04:00

Details Here

Carnival of Skirt Progress

2012-10-22T12:00:00.004-04:00

Happy Monday All, Hoping everyone's weekend was a good one. My weekend was good, relaxed and later on became productive. I was able to finish a baby order and thereafter moved on to my skirt choice for the Carnival of Skirt Sew-along. After all the shenanigans of picking a pattern, I decided on my tnt McCalls 3830: Misses' Skirts In 5 Lengths. This inspiration pic is the reason

Skirt Chaos

2012-10-19T11:45:00.000-04:00

After seeing Faye's, carnival of skirts, I knew I needed to get a few made and have joined Faye's Carnival of Skirt Sew-a-along. My initial plan of action was to work up my quick & easy tnt, McCalls 3830: But decided that I should do something new... so this is what my cutting table looked like this morning...

Happy Friday & Checking In

2012-10-12T17:15:00.003-04:00

Hello Everyone, hoping all are looking forward to a great weekend. I have been doing drive-by blog reading and loving what everyone is into and/or sewn. My sewing mojo has been stunted because I decided to pull out every piece of fabric I have acquired in the last 5 years in an attempt to sort/organize it. I was tired of going to different areas of the house to go through my fabric stash and

Butterick 5706 to Simplicity 1849

2012-09-09T01:54:00.002-04:00

Butterick 5706: Misses Dress, semi-fitted, lined dress with neckline variations and back zipper; A: self-lined sleeves; D: unlined, below elbow length. was to be the perfect dress for my sister's Birthday Celebration. Then my sister decided to change the venue to a court yard location. I decided to try my hand at another Butterick 5706 using a red printed polyester georgette. This time

Butterick 5706

2012-09-02T00:44:00.000-04:00

The high-low dress/top trend has grabbed my attention and wanted to try it. I selected Butterick 5706: Semi-fitted lined dress (fitted through the bust) with neckline variations and back zipper; self-lined sleeves. D: unlined, below elbow length sleeves. I did Version C: sleeveless high-low dress The fabric suggestion is novelty fabrics and decided to use a

OOTD: A Forgotten Dress

2012-08-29T17:17:00.001-04:00

Over the weekend I was sifting through my dress bin and found this dress which I'd forgotten. If my memory serves me right, the fabric was purchased from Spandex House. Of course the pattern used is none other than my rtw wrap dress pattern. The best thing about the wrap dress is that it's still on trend. Check out this article the Top Ten Fashion Trends That Defy The Hands Of Time ...

Knock Knock... anyone there

2012-08-23T16:08:00.001-04:00

Hello.. hello.... Well, I'm hoping all are enjoying the last days of summer and the recent comfortable temps. The high 70s to low 80 temps are a reprieve from the oppressive heat & humidity we had in New York. It was totally draining me.. literally sucking the life out me. If you don't know me... let me tell you I am not a fan of hot weather and if I have to be outside, I can be found

Ridonkulous Price...

2012-07-26T10:10:00.000-04:00

ETA: the Loft wasn't too crowded, picked up a few pieces and while I waited on line did my usual process of elimination... 50% off Purchases: Bordeaux Marisa Modern Boot Cut Pants in Bi-Stretch: Keep it smart in a boot cut pair that’s tailored to flatter—in our wonderfully flattering bi-stretch fabric. Sits lower on the waist, tailored for a leg-lengthening look. Zip fly with extended button