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McCall's 6742...A Review

McCall's 6742

Pattern Description: Pullover dress has collar, semi-fitted bodice, lower skirt cut on crosswise grain, shaped hemline (wrong side shows), sleeve bands, invisible back zipper and narrow hem. Bias slip has shoulder straps, neckline and armhole binding and very narrow hem.

Pattern Sizing: 8-16


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? This pattern is very well drafted and the instructions are very easy to follow.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I am in love with this style dress.


Fabric Used: Linen


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I doubt if I will sew this one again but I highly recommend it.

This pattern calls for a center back zipper. I don't really like that. I didn't realize it until it was time to put the zipper in. IF I were to make this again, I would add a side zip instead of center back.  
Conclusion: Great pattern and totally on trend right now.

Additional pictures:

Simplicity 2692...A Review

Simplicity 2692

Pattern Description: Misses Dress or Gown.

Pattern Sizing: 12-20


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? I glanced over them for the sake of this review. They are pretty straight foward.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved the classic style of the one shoulder dress.


Fabric Used: Poly satin stretch twill from Fabric Mart


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I added between 200-300 swarovski crystals by hand to the mid-driff section (front only)

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I doubt if I make this one again for myself but I highly recommed it if you like this style dress.

Conclusion: Great pattern. It was perfect for the look I was going for.

Here are some additional pictures:

I wore this to a red carpet event so it was PERFECT lol.

Soul Food...My Walk with God.

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I'm BACK. I talked briefly before about being off track. I mean I REALLY got off. My prayer time was off, my devotional time was off. I was just OFF.

I started reading this book by Joel Osteen and it literally changed my life.

Seems like I'm always having life changing moments but I'm thankful for that.

This book helped me to see where I was speaking not so good things over myself and my family without even really realizing it.

Sometimes I'll find myself going back to that old way of thinking. I'll even stop praying/journaling. Then it's like something hits me over the head and I realize I've slacked off.

I want to encourage ya'll to GET THIS BOOK. Speak these promises over your life. You will be SO glad you did!!

I'm not perfect, just striving to be the woman God wants me to be. Keeping my life lined up with the WORD!

No title blog post today lol

Did you guys have a great Mother's Day? I surely did.

I took this picture after church on Sunday and I love it. It may be one of my most favorite pictures that I have with my kids.

They are really growing up.

I was talking to my twitter peeps the other day about blogging and being personal on the blogs.

There are times when I REALLY consider shutting this thing down.

Then I'll get an email that remids me WHY I blog.

I love sharing. I love that something I can say will help someone, make someone smile or just encourage them.

I post about a LOT of things on my blog.

Those of you who have been following me from the beginning (2006) have seen me change, evolve and just grow. Not only me but my family.

Y'all have been there through some exciting times and even some sad times.

If I go TOO long without posting my email will blow up lol.

I love blogging. It's a part of who I am if that even makes sense.

I try not to get TOO personal or TOO specific but with technology these days people can find out whatever they want with enough digging.

*shrugs*

I can't put my blog into a "catagory". I'm a mom but not a mommy blogger. I love to cook and share recipies (Gonna get back on that soon lol) but I'm not a food blogger. I LOVE fashion but I'm not a fashion blogger...well you get the point.

I'm more of a "lifestyle" blogger. Yep. If I had to put myself into any catagory that would be it.

I love to share what my family is doing. I love to share what God is doing in my life. I love to share what I've sewn, I LOVE to share my sense of fashion.

I'm a 35 year old woman, who has been married for 16 years with 3 kids, a dog, two cats and a turtle.

I'm an ordinary woman doing extraordinary things.

I'm just blessed.

Ok. Enough of my rambles lol.

Toodles!!

Adrienne's Little World...Video Edition

Time for another video!
I ALMOST didn't even upload this because I made a mistake and deleted where I unboxed my machine. I STILL don't know what I did or how I did it but OH WELL.

There are no do overs lol

I explained in the deleted part that my dad bought me a sewing machine for Mother's Day...

Ok, now go watch the video lol

 

McCalls 6654 & Vogue 8815...A Review

I LOVE fashion blogs and reading them all the time surely influences some of the things I make.

Back in February I saw this post : http://www.wendyslookbook.com/2013/02/pop-of-color-neon-peplum-givenchy-shark-tooth/ and INSTANTLY pinned this look. I fell in LOVE with that neon!

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I mean come on. I LOVE this lady. This is actually the second time I've been inspired by her. You can check out the first time here: http://adrienneslittleworld.typepad.com/a_glimpse_of_me_a_peek_in/2012/03/mccalls-5591a-pattern-review.html

Ok let's get on with it! LOL

My yellow purse matches EVERYTHING lol.

The top is Vogue 8815

Pattern Description: Fitted top has raised waist/hemline variations and narrow hem. A and B: back zipper. C: pullover, wrong side shows (back hemline), back neck slit with hook/eye closing. B and C: stitched hems on sleeves. Purchase bias tape to finish necklines and armholes A.

I made view B

 
Pattern Sizing: 8-16


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

Kinda lol
Were the instructions easy to follow? I've made this top so many times now I don't have to read the directions, but they are clear and easy to understand/follow.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I am in love with all things peplum and if I don't stop soon, I will have a closet full of peplum tops.


Fabric Used: Stretch cotton sateen.


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I wanted a double peplum so I cut the first peplum at regular length then lengthened the next peplum by 3 inches.

My fabric has so much stretch in it that I didn't need to add a zipper. On the neckline instead of using bias tape as the pattern suggests, I used FOE (fold over elastic) so it would stretch over my head with no problem.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I alrady have this cut out in navy blue ready to sew up lol. I HIGHLY recommend this pattern lol.

Conclusion:SUPERB pattern. If you haven't picked this one up yet, grab it.

McCall's 6654

Pattern Description: Semi-fitted or loose-fitting skirts have elasticized waistband (waist down), and narrow hem.

Pattern Sizing: 6-14


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? You can sew this with your eyes closed lol.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love how simple this is lol.


Fabric Used: Ponte Knit from Metro Textiles


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I already have this cut out in a black and white stripe. YES I will make this time and time again. I highly recommend it to everyone.

Conclusion: This is such a great pattern. When I was in NY I saw this and HAD to have it. I hate to match stripes but if I'm going to match them, this will be the best way to do it. On something super simple. Let the fabric do the talking lol.

Here are a couple more pictures so you can see the stripes lol. YES I'm proud even though it was only two seams lol

Photogrid is like my favorite thing ever lol.

Alright that's it guys!!! See ya SUPER soon lol

McCall's 5330 & Vogue 8422...A Review

What?!?! I'm posting a review~? lol

Man ya'll I have been BUSY. Like FORREAL.

Those of you that have been following my blog for a while know I NEVER wanted to sew for anyone other than myself lol. It took FOREVER for me to make something for the kids but my business is doing SO well. I stay busy.

I have a board full of clients and a bunch of pending orders. I never thought I would have so much fun doing what I do. I was obedient to what God told me to do and not only have I been blessed but I've been a blessing to others as well.

Now even though I'm sewing a LOT for other people, I STILL sew for myself lol. I'll have to do another post on all of that but trust me lol. I put work (and it's hard to even call it work because I truly love it) away and sew for myself lol.

I made this back in March and I'm just now getting a chance to wear it. It warmed up SUPER quick and it has been too warm to wear this but NOW!? Man why is it MAY and 50!?!? in ALABAMA lol

These are two very OOP patterns:

McCall's 5330

and Vogue 8422

I LOVE this top and this skirt. LOVE LOVE LOVE. They were both very, very easy.

I have had this skirt in my stash for YEARS. I don't know what took me so long to make this. I absolutely LOVE it. It was very easy to make and I did it in one sitting.

The wrap top I have also had a very long time. I love it. I love wrap anything. It's super flattering on just about every shape.

Excuse the wrinkles I took this after wearing it all day.

I almost wore leopard shoes but decided not to. I went with these silver and black beauties I've had for a while. I promise my yellow purse goes with EVERYTHING. It's my favorite thing right now. It's like having a little sunshine in my hand lol

Alright that's it. I'll TRY to do more updates this week lol.

I have a bunch more to review. High-low dresses, peplum shirts, pencil skirts and a sunshine yellow wrap dress lol. OH MY lol

Y'all have a great day!
Toodles!

Hump Day Ramblings...

• Can you believe April is almost over?

• I have been so busy! INSANE. Love it though.

• It seems I can no longer eat Pork. I have THE WORST HEADACHES after. SMH

• Ive been craving watermelon.

• I want to go to the farmers market.

• My kids aren't babies anymore. WOW

• My mom and dad are sick. So are my brother, his wife and Aiden. I am not going ANYWHERE near there.

• Pink, black and white file folders for my business will be AWESOME.

• What shall I ask for for Mother's day??

• What are you getting your mommy?

• I want to go visit a friend. SOON as I get a free weekend.

• I have a MAJOR scheduling conflict. I need to figure this out.

• When this posts it will be MAY 1. MAY 1. M A Y 1. WOW

• I'm excited about the summer. I kinda do enjoy the kids being home lol. Well maybe I enjoy not waking up super early lol.

• I love what flexi rods to to my hair.

• I'm ready to swim. 

• I need an assistant. No, really.

• We went out to dinner and had the best time. It was great.

• No matter what comes or goes, I truly stand on God's Word.

Alright what's going on with yall!?!? Ramble away!

Happy Birthday Patrick R.I.P

The entire month of April is a hard one for our family. We know that the month must come to an end and Patrick's birthday always closes out the month.

He would have been 37 today.

We REALLY miss him.

His name comes up ATLEAST once a week around here if not more.

I know he is no longer with us but sometimes it feels like he is just busy.

I thought the pain would get better with time but I haven't experienced that yet. Neither has Tony.

I know what "I" feel in my heart. I can only imagine what Tony feels.

I went back through my blog and found the post when he passed away. If you are new, you can read it here .

Patrick was loved. Shoot Patrick is STILL loved.

I keep this picture of him on the top of my bookshelf. He's always watchin my back lol.

Between him and Tony I could do anything. I was superwoman lol. He had so much confidence in me. Y'all know I HATE alterations. I did some for him. Some Suits. Mannnn that tall dude lol. Patrick was BIG lol. I would only do stuff like that for him and Tony. Not even my daddy could make me hem his pants lol.

The tears flow but his memory lives on.

I wish he could see his son grow up. I wish he could see my kids grow up. They miss Uncle Pat.

We miss him too.

Love you always.

Phone Dump! Pics from my Samsung Galaxy 3 (PIC HEAVY)

Yall ready? LOL Hmm ok Pu-blix lol.

Someone had a great time on the go carts lol

Y'all remember her right!? My little baby cousin isn't so little anymore lol
Don't let your children tell you to put pop rocks in your mouth THEN add pepsi. NO don't do it. SMH
This is STILL my favorite mug
My vision board that I made a couple of years ago at a friends house. I've added and taken away things. Ive added a few more since I took this pic :)
NOTHING is made from the box over here lol. Jaelyn made these peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and they were THE BOMB lol
Sooo I thought I didn't like yogurt. Like seriously. Singlema told me to try these and I'm HOOKED. I LOVE THEM.
I had to spend some time here...
Pretty neat fortune :)
Kayla has been wearing her hair straight and she loves it. YAY! That's her stylist. SHE IS THE BOMB.
I was out of town and needed some coffee... pic is kinda cool don't cha think? lol
Someone on twitter was talking about old schoolcandy and the very next day I saw these lol
This is how I'm packin on a photoshoot lol
ADDICTED. that is all. It's actually been about a month since I had one lol.

Jaelyn decided to get creative lol
We were in church one night, I think I was dropping off soemthing and kayla snapped a pic lol
Yeah. Ya'll know I love Ihop. I think I've only been once this month. Maybe twice...I can't remember.

GOTTA have a pic of Gizmo knocked out lol
This is Zoe. She is my SIL new baby maltese.
SHE HAS SHOES BECAUSE SHE WON"T GO OUTSIDE WITHOUT THEM ON lol. HILARIOUS.
ANDRE AND AIDENNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
ME AND MY DADDDYYYYYYYYYYYYY lol
This was taken at like 430am lol. Andre took me to the airport when I went to NY lol.

First taxi ride...EVER lol, Hey I'm from a driving city lol
LOVE LOVE LOVE the metro lol
I was BRIGHT lol

Sooo you can't just go to the restroom in stores in NY. You have to be a paying customer to use their facilites. That's a new one for me.

I've been craving salads latelyI had no idea this was real. smh
More yogurt lol
THIS WAS HILARIOUS lol. It was the kids first time eating crawfish. HILARIOUS YOU HEAR ME!?!? lol
I love having a driver.
HA! Jaelyn ran across this ipod and she was like WHOAAA its not even touchscreen. Its SO OLD. It's SO BIG. This thing is vintage O_O
I went to appl-ebe.es and tried these. I haven't been there in YEARS but these were so good. Fried greenbeans. yummy.
The taxi had a tv in it lol

and a debit card swiper lol.
I took my machine to be serviced before I left lol. I was happy to have her back lol. I picked her up THE DAY I returned lol
They loved the tshirts I brought them back lol
Chueys. Enough said.
Me and my boooooooooooooooo. Hes rocking a new yankees hat lol. HE LOVES THE YANKEES.
I should have bought this. I need to go back and get it, if it isn't gone lol

Lunch date with my boo!
lol i really love salads. This one is my fav

Soooo I was running errands and my check oil light came on. Glad I ROCK because I checked my oil saw it was a quart low and added more. Women y'all need to know how to do these things. Had Tony been with me he would have done it but I was alone. I will NOT be stranded ANYWHERE. I will change a tire with the best of them. Humph.  I saw this in old navy and HAD to have it. I'll have to refashion it a tad bit because it's a mans shirt and a XL lol
I wore this out with a girlfriend
I had NO idea they still MADE burger king crowns lol. I haven't seen one of these since I was a little girl lol
Me and my girlfriend lol
Taking pics at the Lu.pus walk
Me and my Bishop. He is 93! BLESSED. His mind is sharper than mine. SMH lol
Thats him in front of HIS 1930 Model T.  I MEAN. That thing is CLEAN.
At the walk somone got wind that I was a seamstress...I took measurements there. ALWAYS be ready.
I wore this the other day. I'm LOVING yellow and green. LOVING IT.
Uhhh ok.
My client board. I've added two more names on since I snapped this pic :) I get a LOT of inquiries. That always excites me but I get EVEN more excited when people pay their invoice lol
Pub.lix has THE best fruit.
And a pic from the Lu.pus Foundation. I was so blessed to be able to be a sponsor. LOVE IT.
Alright that is IT. I will try my BEST not to go this long again lol. That's a LOT of pictures lol

Hump Day Ramblings...

• This year is ZOOMING BY!
• I am sleepy lol
• I have been BUSY
• I've GOT TO GET BACK TO BLOGGING ON THE REGULAR
• A phone dump will post tomorrow lol
• I've been having SO MUCH FUN.
• I can't believe how much fun I had in NY. I can't wait to go back.
• The kids will be out of school for the summer soon. I actually can't wait.
• I dropped my phone and cracked the screen. It looks ALL KINDS OF BOOTLEG.
• Now I might go ahead and get the S-4. I said I wasn't going to get it. Oh well lol
• I need to record another video. hmmm
• Jaelyn needs to roller set my hair for me.
• I'm in LOVE with yellow. And pink. Seems like everything I touch is yellow or pink.
• I prayed about something about two weeks ago and it hasn't happened since. YES. God is good.
• I love my little office space downstairs.
• I organized ALL my fabric. Well, I organzied what was on the shelves.
• My to sew list is SO LONG. I want to make everything on it. Guess I need to get started huh? LOL
• I currently have a list of clients. God has blessed my business beyond what I could EVER imaging.
• My business was a sponsor for the L*up-us Walk. It was SO FUN! I had a blast!
• I have an overdue library book.
• I need to put away the laundry in my bedroom.
• What shall I cook for dinner?
• I want to renew my vows in 4 years. Yep that will be the big 20. I want a WHOLE wedding. lol
• I still wish I had a sister.
• Something happend that hurt me and I'm not quite over it yet. I need to address it this week :/
• Mannnn I had to let go of some folks and I tell you I'm at peace. I got tired of the back and forth lol. When you are TRULY tired you make a change. Tony is still all O_O behind me doing it lol. He can't believe it.
• I love that Jaelyn is driving lol. YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS
• I'm starting to love instagram. It's great for business!
• I need another memory card for my 7D and a new lens. Decisions decisions.
• This will be a BIG year.
• NEXT YEAR!? 2014?? Will be the start of something FANTASTIC. I'm so excited I can hardly stand it. 
• I'm speaking some things over my family and asking God to do some stuff and whooooo I am EXCITED. YESSSSSSSSSSSS

Alright what's going on with y'all? Let's ramble together!