The June #sewyourview pattern by the McCall Pattern Company is sure to be the go to summer pattern for 2018! I predict just like Vogue 9253 this pattern will be a favorite definitely!
Here’s a closer look at my May #sewyourview #M7749 Sleeveless Trench. I chose to go with a gingham on gingham with hints of gold accents and black. I used an off black lining and a black piping for the edges. The gold buttons added the final accent piece. While using two different gingham prints a medium and small size, I was able to create a look all my own. In my mind I thought I was on a cruise boat somewhere and with the wind blowing this sleeveless trench could keep me warm but looking fashionably chic at the...
When I first got my hands on this planner I was so excited. My sewsister and new #ProjectSew sewing instructor Yamia Green of @Lesfleurstyle designed it. We both talk often and we were talking about planners and staying more organized with our sewing. We both would piece together pages from here and there and sheets that we thought worked, however it was a hodgepodge of organizational sheets that didn’t have no real purpose and didn’t keep me organized. A few months after our conversation, she calls me so excited! “Monica I finished my planner!!” I say “Planner …what planner?”...
When I took the ladies of #projectsew for our first fabric shopping trip, I immediately saw this mustard color cotton and linen blend fabric and knew instantly I wanted them for the paper bag pants. I cut them around the same time that I did the black denim one however, it took me longer to sew them up. I guess I have been extremely busy. STYLING I paired my look with an Ankara print duster that I made last year using Simplicity Pattern Company New Look Pattern #NL6514 and modifying it by cutting the back and flaring it out...
When I saw this Beautejadore pattern for McCall’s Pattern Company #m7749 I was like YASSSS because I have been waiting for a cute trench pattern. On this pattern I teamed up with Beautybug’s Closet and Brittany J. Jones. I can’t wait to see the makes for this. Though the weather is warming up, I think this jacket-dress will make for a great dress on a cool night/morning. FINAL LOOKS All of the looks are gorgeous! The #sewyourview ladies did it again with looks that are versatile. From denim, gingham, bold prints and even a sheer the spring/summer trench is sure...
When I received a message in my inbox about possibly reviewing fabric for FiberstoFabric I looked at their Etsy Shop to see what kind of fabrics they had and whether it would be my style. I immediately felt a sense of relatedness. As you know my family is from Ghana, West Africa and I appreciate various cultures and Indian culture is definitely one. Besides loving the food and music, I love the beautiful fabric and textiles, especially the handmade garments. The fabrics on their page reminded me of batik fabric that I would see made in Ghana. However, this...
Hi Royal Wedding Sew-Along guests! Our invitations have arrived, our tickets have been booked and hotel rooms reserved! We are ready for the wedding day of May 19th! I know that my dress and unique fascinator will look gorgeous among all of the stylish guest. Here is my big reveal! I am SO IN LOVE WITH THIS DRESS!! If you haven’t gotten it yet this should be on your GO BUY TODAY list!! It was so windy… I almost flew away!! JOIN THE CONTEST Head over to the McCall Pattern Facebook page for information on how to enter....
Hi Slayers! It has been one of those weeks. May is here and it quickly approached. My dress has been finished for some time but I needed to get the time to upload the pictures. The past two weeks I have been busy. I made my first prom dress, which I will share in an upcoming post this week! Enough about how busy I am, let’s get into why you are here. Step 11 Stitch front to back , leaving open between large circles. Stitch pocket edges together to side seams. STEP 12 – 13 Clip back seam allowances above...
OMG!! I am so excited about how my dress is coming along. I can see the finish line and can’t wait to style it. I am thinking of type of fascinators I can wear. Should I make my own? Should I buy one? What color? Shoes, gloves, etc….. there is so much possibilities and I am so here for it!! In my last post I worked on stepped 5 but I remember after I sewed the back pieces together I decided to use an invisible zipper instead. I personally like the look of the invisible zippers on a formal...
Hi Royal Wedding Sew-along Participants. I am so excited to get back to sewing again. It was a long 2 weeks. Like I said in my previous posts this fabric took time trying to figure out the placement. Especially with the negative black space and the fact that the Ankara fabric didn’t mirror with the flowers that I am usually accustomed to. However, I made it work and I love how its coming along. You will get sneak peak at the end of the post. Let’s get right to it. Here is a pic of my final placement. If...