My TNT

Sometimes sewing can be a bit aggravating. Lately, I've been wanting to see some results and whip some garments out. Well, whoever is in charge was just messing with me and messing with me. I started on Simplicity 1622, and I purchased this beautiful orange fabric and the orange and gray chiffon for a tunic to go with it. Well, lets just say JoAnn's bet not sell me anymore dreams, this fabric is absolute terribleness.

I was doing the maxi and the tunic.

Now, I started the maxi and tunic, made the muslin and got busy. First off, the tunic was a bad choice for me. I'm too short, my arms are too small, it was not working well. My mom is a veteran seamstress so she fixed it up and we got it to a point where it looked nice on me. The maxi, well that was easy, I already have a dress muslin, so that took no time to put together I was really looking forward to my outfit. As I started to sew up my maxi muslin, tragedy struck and it just kept on striking.

The original material for 1622. 

Now this is where JoAnn Fabrics comes in to play. I purchased the fabric from there and from first, second, even third glance it seems like your normal knit and chiffon. BUT HONESTLY, This was the knit from hell. It began to unravel, YES unravel and the more I sewed the arm wholes and the neck it kept unraveling. We added interfacing, all types of products BUT it wouldn't do right, then as my mom was trying to serge it, her serger caught on and snagged a hole in it. I was feeling ALL types of ways.

WHY LAWD, WHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So I decided right then and there I needed a easy, throw together project to get my head back in the GAME! I needed some results. 

This fabric was orignally purchased with this dress in mind. I wanted to make a short flowing dress with sleeves but I used it to recreate a maxi. I'm allowed to do that too so no side eyes! In about 4 hours I had a full length maxi dress, and man, I was too proud. I got so many compliments on the dress and I felt beautiful in it.

Betty wearing that thang!

So, now I got my mojo back and soon enough the orange maxi will be fixed and all is right again in my world. Lawd haff mercy sewing can raise your blood sometimes!!

Juke Joint or Nah?

So, awhile back I went to the Juke Joint....and let's just say it was an experience.

I was cute, and tipsy!

First off, I was so exicted about trying the Juke Joint. I heard it was a lot of fun and the food was amazing. So when Making Moves decided to attend, I was GAME!

First off, I dropped the ball and forgot to make reservations until it was too late. When I called that Wednesday, I was told they were booked up for Friday evening. Oh well. I figured how bad could the wait be.  

Crawfish

Well, when I arrived I was told the wait would be two hours or more. WTF?!?!?!? This place better be fantastic for this type of wait. I wanted to leave ASAP. But I didn't. Besides, I was waiting on a group. So, another organizer arrived and she suggested we sit at the bar. Yeah, that worked for me.

Well, I had a strong ass drink, can't remember the name but it was WONDERFUL. I enjoyed it very much, so yummy, so delish. Loved it. Then we saw a group leaving and sat at bar tables and ordered apps and dinner. I had the crawfish for apps. And ordered a herb roasted rosemary chicken, macaroni and cheese and collards for my meal. As we waited for our food, no one else who rsvp'd showed up. I was disappointed. People should know by know meetup is only what you put in. 

Once my food arrived I was so unsatisfied. My chicken was terrible. Bland, no flavor, no herb, no rosemary. The greens were tasty and the macaroni and cheese was AMAZING. I loved it, and ordered some to go.   

Pat's shrimp.

Overall, this place is a NAH! I wasted money for ok food. The live entertainment was awful and they charge a $5 fee for listening to it. I could have just ordered the macaroni and cheese and been ok. Plus, there is a charge to park. 

My New Bestie

Hello,
How's it going everyone? Thanks for stopping by. So this won't be too long but I just wanted to introduce my new best friend! 

My dressform! I am too proud!

So I got my taxes and this is one of the many items I spent it on! Finally my very own!

Mardi Gras Party Bus: A Look into New Orleans

So, I hope everyone is doing well. I am doing ok. This post is a break from sewing, it covers my trip to Nawlins for Mardi Gras!

So Making Moves took a turnaround trip to New Orleans for the Mardi Gras festivities. We went through a travel agency called Travel Divas. I was pretty excited about it, because it was a party bus.

Nawlins was swimming with people. I know, I know it was Mardi Gras, but there were people EVERYWHERE! I enjoyed myself though and was drunk as a fool all weekend. I will go again, but it probably won't be a turnaround trip.  

Next time I will have to stay a couple days. I was soooo tired on the way back. 

She didn't want to show boobs!

She really wanted too.

The food was so good.

Like my mask or nah?

Oh How I love Lace!!! Review of Vogue 8713

So recently I made a vest. Here's a little background about the vest. Its a Vogue pattern number 8713. The reason I picked it is because it said EASY across the top. Ummmm......I guess it was. So here it goes.

Pattern Description: Misses Vest

Pattern Sizing: 16-24

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes it did!

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I think putting it together was kind of challenging because you couldn't see which way the vest was going at one point.

Fabric Used: I used lace and a contrast of denim.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: Just the contrast of fabrics!

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? No, I personally wouldn't because it was kind of difficult. I would recommend though because it looks great on!

Conclusion: I am pleased with the final result. I might sew again once I get some more skills. If it wasn't for my mom’s help I would have been lost.

Got to have a muslin!

The Back!

The front!

I am so happy another project under my belt. Now if I can finish this dress for my Friday evening I will be doing the damn thing! Go MEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Selfie!

Upcoming Projects

So, I've got some sewing under my belt and it feels real good. At this point the sky is the limit. My collection of fabric has grown. My mom brought me a little trunk to put it in. I love that woman! Anywho, I have a lot of upcoming projects, so I'll get right to the deets!

Old fabric I had in my stash!

New fabric from Fine Fabrics in Norcross!

Making some pants!

Another great fabric from my stash!

Fine Fabrics, baby!

Laying out the Vogue vest. 

Muslin for a Tunic!

As you can see, I plan to be very busy! Summer clothes are next, I am tired of all the cold weather. Next blog I'll have that Vogue vest reviewed. Its a trip.