McCall’s 7198…….Pants

Yes another easy and simple McCall's pattern, an elasticized waist pant pattern and a great sewjo booster. This pant is so comfy that have worn it 3 times since I made it about 2 weeks ago.See below for a complete pattern review.Gross-grain hem finishFabric: Stretch Crepe from my local Fabricland . This fabric has some [...]

By |November 13th, 2015|Fall/Winter, Pants|Comments Off on McCall’s 7198…….Pants

Mccall’s 6886…

What not to love?  The pattern, the style, number of pattern pieces or  design simplicity?I spent approximately 2-1/2 hours making this beautiful dress, including pattern alterations, cutting and sewing. I am trying to gradually getting back to sewing and blogging so I will be starting with this little number so help me God....Please see pattern [...]

By |November 12th, 2015|African Fabric for Sale, Dresses, Fall/Winter, Mojo Booster|Comments Off on Mccall’s 6886…

Refashioned Cynthia Rowley Dress

I made this Cynthia Rowley dress last year,  loved the dress so much that I worn-out  the faux leather sleeve, so instead of condemning the dress to wadderland  I removed the sleeve, serged and finished with 1/4" SA for a sleeveless look.  I paired it with a ready-to-wear under top for work this morning. With [...]

By |February 18th, 2015|Dress, Fall/Winter, Refashioning|Comments Off on Refashioned Cynthia Rowley Dress

McCall’s 6796….. Last Project of 2014

Happy 2015 folks and yes another McCall's....this time M6797  top pattern was made into a dress. I scored the sweater knit fabric from my local Fabricland and knew right there it was destined for a dress. The dress was made in approximately 2.5hrs  morning of Dec.31 and made it my official last project of 2014......These few [...]

By |January 6th, 2015|2015, Dresses, Fall/Winter, Mccalls, Sweater|Comments Off on McCall’s 6796….. Last Project of 2014

McCall’s 7047…..Have you noticed?

I am really falling for McCall's patterns these days and M7047 is no exception. Anytime my sewing calls for simplicity and stylish McCall's come to my rescue so what not to love.? This is one of the easiest patterns have sewn lately and I so much love the outcome that am planning on a shorter [...]

By |December 28th, 2014|2014, Dresses, Evening dress, Fall/Winter|Comments Off on McCall’s 7047…..Have you noticed?

McCall’s 6992…..

Fall wardrobe staple, another great pattern from McCall's. I love the simplicity of this pattern and how fast it took to pull together.  I spent approximately 2 hours to complete including cutting and sewing time so a big plus in my book.I used a sweater knit fabric that has been in my stash for ages. [...]

By |December 24th, 2014|Fall/Winter, Sweater, Tops|Comments Off on McCall’s 6992…..

McCalls 6844……

Another great pattern from McCalls, this lovely pattern has been excellently reviewed by many sewist, so I might not have much to say than to show you my fabulous finished project.Fabric: Beautiful Black Ponte Knit from Fabricland.Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:  1. I lengthened the bodice by 0.5"2. Lengthened the sleeve by [...]

By |December 15th, 2014|Fall/Winter, Jacket, Mccalls|Comments Off on McCalls 6844……

Newlook 6130……..Lace Peplum

Have made several versions of this pattern in the past , for a complete review check my first version here What I did differently in this version include the following :1. lower the neck by 1"2. removed the pleat on the front flounce.Paired with a ready to wear top and I really love the casual look...|Enjoy [...]

By |December 11th, 2014|Casual look, Fall/Winter, Tops|Comments Off on Newlook 6130……..Lace Peplum

McCalls 6988…..

My version of McCall 6988 a well drafted pattern for every share. I love everything peplum/flounce and this pattern is no exception. Check out my pattern review below:  Fabric: Poly-spandex fabric and polyurethane  faux leather from my local fabricland store.Pattern Description: Semi-fitted dresses with self-lined yokes, princess seams, and back zipper. A, B with flounce and narrow [...]

By |December 3rd, 2014|Dresses, Fall/Winter, leather details|Comments Off on McCalls 6988…..