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DIY Peplum Top : New Look 6130 Pattern Review

June 9, 2013 5:00 AM , 7 Comments , Tanasha

Hi lovelies! I hope you all are having a fabulous weekend so far. Today’s blog post has a couple of DIY’s going on. As you can see I have a new hair style. I decided to give Havana Marley Twists a try. I’ll have an upcoming post with more information about this do’ for those of you interested, sometime in the upcoming week. The second DIY is my black peplum top. I used New Look 6130 and here is my review.

Pattern Description:
Sleeveless peplum top.

Pattern Sizing:
8-18, I cut a size 14. Since I’m a beginner sewer I’m not sure if the pattern runs big or if it was my error in not using the correct seam allowances,
because the top ended up coming out one size to big I think.

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

I used the bodice from view C and the peplum from view B. So looking at these two I would say yes.

Were the instructions easy to follow?

Yes the instructions were very easy to follow.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

I disliked the armhole facing and the method for attaching it. I’m wishing it was curved instead of straight because I had a hard time getting it aligned with the armhole opening. But I will chalk it up to being a beginner.

Fabric Used:
Black polyester crepe purchased from my local Fabric Mart.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

I added 2″ to the bodice.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

I will definitely be sewing this pattern again. I will trying making it with sleeve and also with the asymmetrical peplum. I would recommend it to others.

Conclusion:
Not my favorite peplum pattern so far because of the problems I had with the armholes and sizing, but it is still a good one. I will attempt to take this top in some, before wearing it again. Hopefully it turns out okay.

Thank you for reading, have a blessed Sunday!

Posted in: Pretty Tall DIY, Pretty Tall Style , Tagged: black, diy, new look 6130, nine west, Old Navy, peplum

Blue and Purple Paisley DIY

June 5, 2013 5:00 AM , 14 Comments , Tanasha

Posted in: Pretty Tall DIY, Pretty Tall Style , Tagged: blue, diy, maxi dress, new look 6119, pattern review, purple, sew, sewing

Elle Mayers Positively Tall Activewear Review

June 4, 2013 5:00 AM , 4 Comments , Tanasha

Posted in: Pretty Tall Style , Tagged: active wear, elle mayers, fitness, health, ootd, tall

Pantene Pro-V Truly Natural Review

June 3, 2013 9:08 PM , 2 Comments , Tanasha

The new Pantene Pro-V Truly Relaxed and Pantene Pro-V Truly Natural collections feature ingredients specially chosen for your unique hair needs. Whether you rock a relaxed ‘do or a natural look, you can plan on a great hair day. Thanks to Pantene for sponsoring this post!

If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know that I have been without a relaxer for over six months. I decided to transition instead of doing the big chop. In the past six months I have cut off a total of six inches of my relaxed hair. Averaging about an inch a month. As the months have gone by it has been a bit difficult for me to manage the two textures, so I have been keeping my hair under wraps in a braided protective style underneath wigs. The wigs have made it easier because I haven’t had to “deal” with my current seemingly unmanageable hair. I had been trying different products some better than others and some just complete disasters leaving my hair feeling dry and brittle.

So I was excited to receive Pantene Pro-V Truly Natural products and very eager to try them.

I received Pantene Pro-V Truly Natural: Clarifying Shampoo, Deep Conditioner, Co-Wash Cleansing Conditioner, Defining Curls Custard, and Shine Serum with Argan Oil.