Dress : DIY using NewLook pattern A6119 | Shoes : Payless

I am really excited about my latest finished sewing project.  It is a beautiful maxi dress.  If you’re a beginner sewer such as myself, this is a great pattern to start with.  I found this beautiful blue and purple paisley print fabric, from my local Fabric -Mart.  I used 3 yards of fabric and it was only $5.99 per yard. So this dress cost me less than $20 to make! Below is my pattern review.  I promised those of you who have been emailing me, that I would try and give more information on my DIY’s, so I signed up for pattern review, so you can find me here.  I will use their review template for my completed projects.  So here is my first official pattern review.

Pattern Description: 
Maxi dress with keyhole back and front.

Pattern Sizing:
14

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I liked how easy and fast it was from start to finish.
Fabric Used:
Blue and purple paisley print rayon crepe.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
Lengthened the pattern by 6 inches.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I would definitely sew this again and would recommend it to others.
Conclusion: 
Very easy pattern, perfect for beginners like myself.

Thank you for reading!

 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!