Bottom : Old Navy | Top : DIY using New Look pattern 6130 | Shoes : Nine West via Nordstrom | Bag : Louis Vuitton | Nails : Finger Paints in Expressionist Red | Lips: Mac in Media

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!

 Bottom : DIY using New Look pattern A6035  | Top : Banana Republic | Jacket : DIY using Vogue Chado Ralph Rucci pattern v1269| Shoes : Payless

Hello everyone I hope you all had a great weekend.  I’m actually trying to get over a bad cold/flu that has has attacked my whole family since Wednesday. Have you ever spotted something that had a totally different purpose than what you had in mind for it?  Well this is what happened to me.  I was perusing the fabric department of my local island Wal-Mart and I came across this lovely bluish-purple, textured printed, awesomeness.   I had been wanting to make some “J. Crew inspired  cafe capris” and this fabric just seemed to hit the right note.  The fabric was sturdy and perfect for the structure I wanted for a matching jacket as well. I was surprised to see that it was less than $3.00 a yard and then I realized it was actually upholstery fabric, that could be used for re-upholstering an arm chair or making drapes.  So I am  literally wearing the drapes and it only cost me $12.

On another note, I am still transitioning from my relaxer.  Its been six months now and I was very close to relaxing my hair this past weekend.  Managing the two textures is becoming quite frustrating and I really was at my breaking point.  I was ready to cut it all off or relax it.  The hubby doesn’t want me to cut it all at once. So I went to my local beauty supply store with the intentions of purchasing a relaxer and instead I bought hair..lol It’s an invisible part wig that I pushed back a little and put a head band on. I guess whatever helps me get to my end goal.  So for a while I’ll be trying different hairstyles as I try to make it to the end of the year, before my big chop. So for this week at least, I am team ‘big hair, don’t care’ and I kind of like it.

Thank you so much for reading!