Black and white, polka dots, ruffles all of these things scream spring! So I’ve had this white and black polka dot print fabric for several months with the intentions of making a simple skirt. When I purchased it several months ago it just sat there because I had lost my sewing mojo. Well as of late I have been having fun creating cute, everyday wearable pieces that could easily fit into my wardrobe. Well this is another fave! I love how big and bold the polka dots are and how they turn this simple skirt into a statement piece. I will definitely be making and living in many of these…
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DIY Pink and White Stripe Shorts + White Blazer
Hello Lovelies! I am super excited about today’s look! It features these cute diy pink and white stripe shorts I made using See and Sew 6010 pattern (with modifications) and this cotton poplin fabric I picked up from my local Yardage Town fabric store. The pattern is actually for strapless romper or jumpsuit but I knew I busted wanted simple paper bag waist shorts and this would be a good pattern to alter for what I wanted. I simply added a 4 inch waist band and 1/2″ elastic added into the wait. I also made two carriers and attached one at each side of the shorts to hold the tie.…
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Valentine’s Day DIY Red Wrap Skirt
Shop The Look: Skirt: McCall’s M7606 view D, similar ready to wear skirts here, here and here Top: Old Navy, similar, similar, similar Shoes: Sam Edelman via Nordstrom Rack, available here, similar Clutch: Clare V., similar, similar, similar Happy Valentine’s Day Loves!! I thought today would be a great day to showcase this diy red wrap skirt I made using McCall’s M7606 view D. It is such a easy pattern to sew and great because it has multiple skirt options and 2 bodysuit options. I can’t wait to sew up the ruffled skirt option soon. But for today’s skirt I chose view D which is a wrap skirt that is…
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DIY Red One Shoulder Ruffle Top
Shop The Look: Top: DIY using New Look 6507 view D, similar, similar, similar, similar, similar (splurge) Pants: Old Navy Tall Shoes: J. Crew, similar, similar, similar (splurge) I’m still working on my goal of filling my closet with wearable pieces made by me and so happy to add this red one shoulder ruffle flounce top. I made it using New Look 6507 view D and a red crepe fabric I’ve had in my stash now for a couple of years. This was a very fast and easy make and I’m really pleased with how it turned out. It makes for a great date night or night on the town top that…
