Real Life: Live & Unscripted

Peeking in to say helloooooooooooooooooooooo

I've been BUSY ya'll lol

When I tell you I'm sooooooooooo thankful for what God is doing!!! I truly am!

Here is the latest thing I've made. I LOVE this Cloche!!! Apparently so did everyone else because today I'll be making these for all the orders that were placed when I uploaded the pic lol

Want one? Order it HERE .

 

Bow ties for my guys!

I made these for my guys to wear to church on Sunday. Everyone loved them lol. I'm going to make them for my shop also. This is so much fun.

I used a bow tie that Tony already had and made a pattern from that and got started lol.

If you would like to purchase one, be sure to subscribe to my  mailing list and make sure we are friends on my Facebook page so you don't miss any announcements :)

I'm REALLY looking into Men's wear. Like R E A L L Y. I'm excited about it and so is Tony lol

Alright that's all for me! Have a great one!

It's 2013!!

Love doing quick video updates lol

Vogue 8808...A Review

I saw this dress in one of my magazines and of course fell in love lol

Tie Neck Cashmere Dress $899 on sale for $299.25

Vogue 8808

Pattern Description: Lined dress (close-fitting through bust) has collar, cut-in armholes, princess seams, back zipper 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?I didn't follow them lol

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? This pattern runs HUGE. Now I hardly EVER have to make any adjustments to my patterns. EVERY now and then. I don't know if that's a good thing or what but I can take it out of the envelope and just sew it.

This dress, was NOT that way. I NORMALLY cut a size 12 or 14 based on the finished measurements on the pattern piece. With this I cut the 12 and it was HUGE. Massive. The armscye is super low on this dress to begin with but it was WELL below my bra strap when I got to a point where I could try it on.

I ended up taking it all back apart and cutting it down to the size 8

Fabric Used: Knit

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I cut the back on the fold and did not insert a zipper. With my fabric choice there was no need to IMO. To get the look of my inspiration dress I didn't use the collar piece that came with the pattern. Instead I measured the length  that I wanted for my tie and folded it in half. I basted it down then attached it to the neckline of the dress and sewed it to the neckline.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I probably WILL make this one again in the longer length in the spring.

Conclusion: I love this pattern. It went together well after I got the sizing corrected.

This is how I wore it:

I opted for my sequin jacket and some teal booties I got from Just Fab to add a pop of color.

Here is a better pic of the booties. Let me tell you how much I LOVE these!!! I LOVE how they fit my ankle. I normally don't even wear booties because I don't like how they look if they don't fit my ankle well. These are FAB. Seriously lol. It was my first purchase from Just Fab but def not my last.

Simplicity 2053...A Review

First review of 2013!!

I saw this dress online a while back and fell in LOVE. I mean its SEQUIN lol

Donna Karan Sequined One-Shoulder Gown $2995.00

I loved the style of it and knew it would look great on me.

Simplicity 2053

I wore this the Friday after Christmas to a formal event.

Pattern Description: Misses' day to evening dresses in two lengths with bodice and sleeve variations

Pattern Sizing: 14-22


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? The directions were very easy. I only glanced at them once.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved this this pattern really resembled the inspiration dress.


Fabric Used: I used a pleated/crinkle coated knit. That's the only way I can describe it.


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I didn't add a zipper since there was so much stretch in my fabric.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I doubt if I make it again but I do recommend it if you like this style.

Conclusion: This was a very straight forward pattern. Well drafted, no issues.  I love that it gave me lines similar to the inspiration dress.