Simplicity 2257 and Butterick 4815

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Simplicity 2257
Skirt view A
Misses slim and flared skirts, each in two lengths.

Fabric: Ladies your mother always told you not to buy no cheap a fabric. Well this fabric I got from JoAnns and it was started fraying as I was sewing it. But I kept with it because I had already started with it. So I will wear this outfit until it fades away. LOL!

Conclusion: This was a fun skirt to make. If I knew how to alter patterns I would have widen it in the hip area a little more. The waist fits great and I love the length I will be making this skirt again.

Butterick 4815
Vest view B
Fitted, lined vest has neckline and front closing variations and princess seams.A: faux collar, double-breasted and ribbon belt. B: back flounce.

Fabric: same as skirt.

Conclusion: Love this vest will make it again. No troubles making this vest.Direction was clear and easy to follow.

IF any of you could give me some names of some good books that teach pattern altering let me know. Thanks!!

Well that's it for me happy crafting to all!!! :)

Testing Testing!!!! :)

It has been some time since I last blog. What have I been up to, if you like to know LOL! I have started working full time and my church made me the youth leader. That all spells I have been soooooo busy that sewing have been put on the back burner for a while. I have cut out a couple things but I never got to sewing it.

So this daddy/daughter dance thing came up and it gave me my sewing mojo back I think!Well I guess I will see! LOL!



Butterick 3714


I did a button hook instead of hook/eye.

Hubby and DD :)

Fabric: Platinum glitter satin from JoAnn fabric.

Pattern: Butterick 3714

Notions: 18" zipper, hook and eyes.

Conclusion: This was a very easy dress but I am still trying to master putting in an invisible zipper. All I have to say is one day I will get there. I have to refer to youtube every time I have to put one in. Maybe one day PLEASE!! LOL!

Well that's all forks!!! Happy crafting to all :)

Halloween costume

Finally finally I finished my dd costume Thursday night about 3:00 in the morning.I was so busy I couldn't start until that night anywho I did get it done. She told me no wings and no wand this year. I think this will be her last princess costume. :(



McCall's 4887




I should have taken these picture before she wore this costume out because she got spots all over it and broke the hook off for the button.


Pattern: McCall's 4887 view A.

Fabric: skirt contrast : tulle , vest is satin and lining was cotton.
I used I guess you can call it fabric jewelry on her vest. I used fabric glue to put them on. I couldn't find a lace I wanted to use on her costume so that why we use the jewelry. She said her classmates loved her costume that made me happy.

Well that's it for me have a safe Halloween!!

Hello!!

Hello I am still here just been very busy and still was trying to find my sewing mojo!

Well I did find it, but it took me a month to make this jacket!LOL! I think after I cut it out it took two weeks before I was able to starting sewing on it.




McCall's 5981




Pattern: McCall's 5981 view B size 10

Misses unlined jacket and belt: Close fitting jackets A,B in two lengths have straight shape, front darts, front separating zipper, patch pockets, gathered collar with casting and purchased cording, sleeve in two length with elastic casing: jacket A has three-quarter length sleeves and hip length; jacket B has long sleeves self-belt and tunic length.

Fabric: Fleece (red)

Conclusion: This was a easy jacket! Sewing with fleece can get thick when sewing it that is only problem I had when I was making this jacket.

Well that it for me until next time Happy crafting!

OH where OH where has my sewing mojo GONE!! Wow haven't been in the mood for any sewing lately. Over the weekend I made a purse for myself out of jeans.



This was a pair of my sons jeans that don't fit him anymore.
I used some sequins and a dollar store pin on it for decorations! I carry this bag on the weekend. I was hoping by making this bag it would jump start my mojo! I did start looking through my patterns to see what I would like to make. That's a start!

Well that it for me! Have a great week!

My Daughter

Girls/girls plus dress,top,shorts and bolero

Pattern: Simplicity 2379 view A

Fabric: Knit from walmart 2.00$ a yard.

Conclusion: Very easy to make. I didn't add the bottom ruffle because she didn't want it. So no ruffle. Now it is a semi maxi dress!

Have a great weekend!

Finished!!! :)

I join the Friday Night Sew In on Friday night!! LOL! Well I did get finished last night.







Pattern: See and Sew 4957

Misses Dress and Sash: Semi-fitted, sleeveless flared dress has lined bodice, neckline variations and back zipper closure. Sash has stitched hems.

Fabric: 100% cotton I purchased at walmart for a 1.00 a yard. :)

Notions: 22" zipper. Hooks and Eyes.

Conclusion: Love this pattern this second time around with this dress.

I had so much fun doing this sew in. This is my first time joining any sewing contest. My kids had me laughing when I would stop to do something they would say get to sewing! LOL! My son asked me why I pick something easy. I told him because I didn't join until late late Friday night! LOL!

You all have a great weekend!