• Fashion,  Sewing

    DIY Red Twill Skirt – New Look 6419

    Shop The Look: Skirt: Made by me using New Look 6419 pattern , red cotton twill from Fabric Mart, there are some cute and affordable ready-to-wear skirts here (less than $20), here (only $20) here, here, here and here (love the zipper detail) Top: Old Navy, similar, similar, similar, similar (splurge) Blazer: J. Crew, similar, similar, similar, similar, similar (all available in tall) Boots: c/o Poppy Barley Bag: Coach, love, this, this, this, and  this (under $20) I am really happy to have my sewing mojo back.  I was organizing and re-assessing and getting rid of more things.  It allowed me to see even more clearly what my style is or at least…

  • Fashion,  Sewing

    DIY Red And Black Stripe Maxi Dress – McCall’s 6886 Review

    Shop The Look: Dress: DIY using McCall’s 6886 view B and fabric from Yardage Town, love these, here, here and here Vest: Old Navy Tall Bag: J. Crew, similar, similar, similar Shoes: Converse, available here, here and here Hello Lovelies, I hope all is well. Today I am featuring my diy red and black stripe maxi dress.  As I’m sure you all know by now I love stripes and when I ran across this red and black stripe stretch knit at my local Yardage Town I acquired 3 yards knowing exactly what I wanted to make with it.  Last year I remembered seeing a similar style dress in white and navy…

  • Fashion,  Sewing

    DIY Red One Sleeve Top – Simplicity 8386 Review

    Shop The Look: Top: DIY using Simplicity 8386 and fabric from Fabric Mart in Hawaii, love these similar style tops here, here, here and here Jeans: c/o Height Goddess, similar, similar, similar, similar (all available in tall sizes) Shoes: Halogen via Nordstrom, similar, similar Hello Lovelies! So glad to be back to blogging and sewing again in this New Year!  I feel rejuvenated and have so many ideas floating around in my head.  Anyway today it’s all about this super cute diy red one sleeve top.  I made this top using Simplicity pattern 836 view B.  I used a red stretch knit from my stash that I purchased a few years…

  • Fashion,  Sewing

    DIY Navy + Grey Stripe Maxi Dress McCalls 6559

    Shop The Look: Dress: Made by Me using McCall’s 6559 and fabric from my local Wal-Mart, there are some cute ready to wear navy and grey stripe dresses here, here and here. Jacket: ASOS Tall, currently on sale for half price Shoes: Sam Edelman via Nordstrom Rack, similar, similar, similar Bag: Louis Vuitton, also available here, here

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