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…

Simplicity 2215 Skirt – A Cynthia Rowley Pattern

First of all, I want to thank you all for all the wishes and prayers. I am feeling much better now and trying to take a day at a  time all , I give all Glory to Almighty God for everything.To jump start my sewing, I made this beautiful S2215 pattern in a rich oriental [...]

By |April 5th, 2014|Mojo Booster, Skirts|Comments Off on Simplicity 2215 Skirt – A Cynthia Rowley Pattern

It’s official

It's official, have joined Victoria's Fearless February Sew-along. I have to do something that will take me out of my comfort zone. My plan this year is to make challenging outfits that will include some tailoring techniques, make a LBD, some jackets with details, learn some new techniques, stop being afraid of many pattern pieces especially Vogue patterns, improve my [...]

By |January 19th, 2013|challenge, improvements, Mojo Booster|Comments Off on It’s official

Newlook 6648……

Another easy pattern Newlook 6648,  Have I mentioned how much I love few pieces patterns?  they are great mojo boosters. I made this in less than 3 hours . I have read from other reviewers how wide the neck is, so I made these few modifications to mine.Reduced the front neck by 1.5"  and the back [...]

By |April 11th, 2012|Mojo Booster, Newlook patterns, Tops|Comments Off on Newlook 6648……

Simplicity 2599..Again

This is my go to pattern for motivation. Have made it several times and most recently here.I did some few things differently from the previous versions though, these were;1/2" FBAI lengthened by 2" I curved out the hem, for more feminine look...   Enjoy the rest of your week.... 

By |April 3rd, 2012|Mojo Booster, Simplicity, Tops|Comments Off on Simplicity 2599..Again

Butterick 5562….

This space has been neglected for too long....sigh, I know , I know have been a bad blogger but I just couldn't find time or motivation to blog . Winter season is always busy at work, I hardly have anytime for myself, I work for an Engineering consulting firm and work can be so crazy in the [...]

By |March 31st, 2012|Butterick, Mojo Booster, Tops|Comments Off on Butterick 5562….

Mcalls 5523….Misses straight skirt

A wardrobe staple Mcalls 5523. I completed this project last weekend but didn't have time to finish the hem. Another quick and easy project I love everything about the pattern, very easy and flattering, it’s officially my TNT. I made a wearable muslin from old denim that’s been in my stash forever, and that too is [...]

By |November 27th, 2011|Mojo Booster, Skirt|Comments Off on Mcalls 5523….Misses straight skirt

Butterick 5488…..

Another easy and simple dress. The only thing I dislike about  this pattern is that it runs so big, I cut my usual size 14, but  removed at least 4" total to make it look flattering and I lengthened by about  2", no other major alteration, every other thing was straight from the envelop..... few hrs later I was done . [...]

By |November 25th, 2011|Dress, Mid-knee dress, Mojo Booster|Comments Off on Butterick 5488…..

Butterick 5260…..

I am gradually coming out of my shell...... I used this B5260  to jumpstart the mojo, less than 3 hrs project...Hopefully it stays around for a long time because have got nothing to wear.....This pattern is actually an OOP  tunic pattern, I have made it before here so all the review is available there. I just lengthened the [...]

By |November 24th, 2011|Dress, Mojo Booster|Comments Off on Butterick 5260…..

Another Simple Top S2554

Another easy and quick one I made last Thursday, The fabric is a bit stretchy not sure of the fiber content but it's some kind of knit, very soft and lovey but I have just enough to make this top. Also have made the view F of this pattern before and love everything about the pattern, so this is just another [...]

By |January 30th, 2011|Mojo Booster, Top|Comments Off on Another Simple Top S2554