Thursday, January 30, 2020

ANIMAL PRINT #BUTTERICK 6711


Animal Print Top                                                                                                                            BUTTERICK 6711                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Happy Thursday! I hope you're having a great week. It's been a while since my last blog. I do sew but never photographed the finished product. This year I'm going to  try and  blog more. I know January is almost over but still wanted to get a post in prior.

Pattern Used: BUTTERICK B6711 (View B) - https://butterick.mccall.com/b6711.

Pattern Review: Loose fitting top has gathered sleeve cap with self binding and elastic sleeves.

Pattern Sewing Level: Easy. Great for beginners with only 4 pieces.

Size: I made a size 14 which seems a bit too big. Next time it will be a 12.

Instructions:  Easy to follow. Illustrations were great. No issues.

Fabric: Charmeuse. Purchased at Jackson Heights Fabrics in Queens NY on sale for $1.99/yd.

Would you sew it again? Most definitely. I would use a solid color next time though.

Would you recommend it to others? Yes. Definitely yes.

Monday, December 18, 2017

Purple velvet

Happy monday every, I hope everyone had a great weekend.I haven't post in a while but I have a few dress that I made for the holidays starting with this deep purple velvet dress .Im just in love with the  color and fabric.The fabric is from my local fabric store for $3:99 @ yard.The pattern that I use was New look 6525. I cut a size 12 which fits perfect
.The pattern is super easy  just front , back, sleeves and neck,  quick sew and  great for beginners.I will be definitely making it again..Happy sewing❤๐Ÿ˜€

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Flowery dress

How ur all doing? It's been a while I haven't post anything..so here is another quick and easy dress it's Mccalls 6886 my favourite as you know by this.I use the sleeves from simplicity 8292.The fabric is from Joann's I got 2yrd for $22. I pair  it with some grey Restricted shoes.Happy sewing๐Ÿ˜€

Monday, June 12, 2017

vogue 9253

Happy Monday  everyone, I hope all is well with you and I hope you had a wonderful  weekend.I had a great weekend  spend time fabric shopping.On today's post I want to share with you one of my all time favorite   summer dress vogue  9253.It's a semi-fitted dress with back zipper  opening, attach self tie and length variations.The fabric I found   at Joann for $5.99 @yard it super soft and It l
has  a little  stretch  to it. I pick it just for this pattern. I
 did view A and I cut a size large.
This was a easy  sew.The only changes I made was sewing up the front panel half way up instead  of having it all the way  down..  seems more particular  for me.I will be definitely  sewing  a few of these for the summer, maybe  the longer version   in a solid  color next.I really  recommend  this pattern.
I for
got  to take  the date off the camera..Lol I aways keep it to remember  the date  when I take pictures  for the kids..Happy sewing ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Monday, May 29, 2017

Mccalls 5400

I'ts memorial Day..Today is the day that's set aside to remember with gratitude  and pride all those  who served and died for our country and our freedom.


On today's post I want to share with you my d.iy swimwear and cover up.At first was afraid of posting pictures of me in swimwear but I said what the hell..if i go the beach people see me just the same.. So we went to the beach to watch the Air show

.My first swimwear  Mccalls 5400 it's a lined, halter tops have separate pattern piece different cup sizes. Below waist bottom and high cut legs.so I cut a size 16, which was way too big I did view E and H.I added four inches to the top and drop the legs one inch  down so it wasnt too high..  The cover up was super easy . I cut a size 16 also but i didnt have the sew in interfacing so i added a piece of lace to it.I definitely learn a few lessons  along the way use the required  swimwear fabric,the fabrics I use was some leftover 2 way stretch fabric that roll alotIt was a easy sew..I will be definitely making these again.
 had fun sewing this..Happy sewing๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ’™

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Black and white..Vogue9238

Happy Wednesday everyone, I hope your having a wonderful week so far?As for me I'm beaming with joy the summer is almost here..yea!!so I can get to wear a lot of my d.i.y's. I should have had this post up from monday but could find anyone to take my pictures or when I do it's raining. Anyways today post is vogue 9238  I did View B.. It's a close fittings dress have front and back shoulder flounce and cold details.
 I cut a size 12 it fit a bit big I could have gone with a size 10.The fabric I got a while back at @fabricdotcom it's a Liverpool knit very nice to sew with. The only problems  I had with this pattern is i got a U..instead of a V. I think i missed a step and my flounce was a bit short so I added a piece of fabric to it, I think its because the pattern called for 2way stretch and my fabric was one way.Lol.I am definitely planning on sewing this pattern again in a solid color.Thanks for stopping by and Happy sewing!๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ‘‰❤

Friday, May 19, 2017

Simplicity 8332


Happy Friday everyone, I hope your week is 
 going great. It's a hot day here in New York 80 degrees so I opt for my yellow gingham  off the shoulder dress I made a month ago .I figure off the shoulder is still part of the trend.I hope it will keep me cool. I made the dress using simplicity 8332  as my base..view C.The pattern has five different view which are easy to sew that can be sew in about2_3 hours.
Ok
.I slash and spread the sleeves for a bell sleeves and also add ruffles to the dress.This is the year for gingham I didn't know it would come back in style.I use to wear red gingham  to school for my uniform when I was in basic school (kindergarten)  growing up in Jamaica.The fabric I got at my local fabric store for $1:99 I got two yards.Happy sewing๐Ÿ˜€

Monday, May 15, 2017

Simplicity 8293

Happy monday everyone, I
hope everyone had a wonderful weekend?I sure did..It was Mother's Day weekend.Happy mother's day to all you wonderful moms.On today's post.I made this simple  sheath dress that I wore to church yesterday It was quick and easy the pattern is #simplicity8293 I got up at 7:30 a.m.on sunday morning  cut out the pattern and was ready for church at 10 a.m. I did view B in a size 14 it only had front, back sleeves and facings. This was an easy sew.The fabric I got at  my local fabric store for $1:99 @yard @Jackson Heights fabric .I wore my favourite Jessica Simpson shoes and some black tights.

Happy sewing๐Ÿ˜€

Monday, April 17, 2017

New look 6447

Happy monday, I hope everyone has a great Easter, I sure did. I just want to share with  you my Easter dress the pattern I use is New look 6447 the pattern has a full or slim skirt above the knee or knee length.shapes waistband. Back v-neckline and zipper.I did

view C. This pattern is super cute. I wouldn't recommend for begginer because of the lining.. I will definitely make it about I will use a stable knit. I wore it to church with the yellow shoes...just for the pop of color and because it was Easter.but i will definitely wear it with the white next time.
Happy sewing๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Saturday, April 15, 2017

Mccalls 7505

Happy Easter everyone.. I hope everyone is having a happy blessed one.Today I want to share the dress I wear to church for Good Friday it's Mccalls 7507 the  dress is semi fitted through the bust have back zipper, French dart and long trumpet sleeve.I cut a size 10 and I did view B
The fabric  is a liverpool knit I got at @fabricdotcom is super soft and I just love the bold print just in time for spring.

This pattern is super easy.I love the sleeves.About to make one in yellow.Happy sewing๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Monday, April 10, 2017

Mccall's 7160

Happy monday everyone, today I want to share with you one of my favourite   go to pattern it's mccalls 7160 it's super easy and quick.The Dress has close  fitted bodice cut on the bias.with elastic waist, side pockets and self belt.I cut a size 12 and view D.The only changes I made was I didn't had the elastic waist and I leave out the pockets.
 The fabric is a liverpool knit I got at my local fabric store for $1:99 @ yard. You can choose to dress it up with heels or flats.

great pattern for a beginner sewist.Happy sewing๐Ÿ˜ƒ

McCall's 8084- Tie Front ruffle dress

HI everyone, it's also the end of summer did get a few sewing in but not quite as much as I expected.Today I sharing my pink floral  dre...