Time to fall for FALL!!!!

WOOHOO!! Fall is quickly approaching and I cannot wait. Fall is my favorite time of the year, I just cannot wait for the cool (not cold) weather. I've already purchased some fall patterns and started on some fall projects. 

This is a cape I started. 

I attended my first ASG sewing meeting. I am now a member and I worked on my cape during the meeting. I had a wonderful time. Great fun! Great group of ladies. My fleece I got for half off at JoAnn Fabrics. It was a good sale. I also got some great patterns on sale. McCalls, Vogue, and Butterick.

Last thing I want to talk about is my friends first sewing project. Ever since I met Jabril and he found out I could sew, he has wanted me to teach him. So, after 8 months I finally started to teach him. He picked out this colorful knit from Hancock's and decided he wanted to make a shirt. We got started but there were a lot of errors so we had to get the Master involved. In case your wondering the master is my mom (i finally finished). She came over and whipped that shirt in shape. He is really proud and I am too. Its nice to have one more person that likes to sew.   

He didn't want his face showing!

Until next time!!!

We are opening up a STORE!!!

Greetings!
I hope everyone is doing well. I'm busy working on several projects, the main one being our online store. We are now live!!!! We have vintage Vogue patterns currently on the site and will be adding some notions soon enough.

We had our Grand Opening sale (10% off) last week and Saturday we will have a flash sale. BOGO!! Buy one, get one sale everything in the store. 

We will be adding new patterns, fabrics, and notions every week. Visit our store at Sewing, Notions, Gadgets& More to see what we have in stock. You can also click the store widget in my blog. Until next time!!!

Pattern Review: Simplicity 2414 (Look at me in my short skirt)

Hello Everyone.....HAPPY SEPTEMBER!!!

We are finally in the month of September and will be saying so long to summer real soon. Even though summer is ending, I am still happy because that means fall is coming. I love fall!!! I made another summer skirt though and typed up a quick review. Hope you all enjoy! 

PATTERN REVIEW: SIMPLICITY 2414

Pattern Description: Misses Skirt/Pants

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, once I figured out how to gather. 

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I liked the pattern, it was easy to lay out and once I figured out how to gather it was super fast.

Fabric Used: Knit, very very beautiful material.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I had a border print so I laid it out in such a way that all elements were included in the skirt.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes I would sew again, but if I did the short skirt I would add another tier. I would recommend to others. 

Conclusion: In conclusion I enjoyed this pattern. I will probably make again next year but I would add some length. It came out kind of short.

Getting ready for dinner!

This skirt came together rather quickly. It was my first time gathering and my mom was a great teacher. Now, I know how to gather material and it felt great learning a new technique. Only problem is that the skirt came out so short. I am hard headed and didn't listen to my mom but yeah she was right too short. Fortunately, I have enough material to add another tier. I'm not about that booty hanging out life. 

Love the material, it came out great!

Until next time, thanks for stopping by. OAN: I got the fabric online from Sew Blessed.

Pattern Review of McCall's 6960

Hello Everyone,

I recently made another shirt pattern. McCall's 6960. This was an easy shirt pattern and it came out really well. I made some minor adjustments and even added a low-high theme, instead of high-low. I detail all about it in the review. 

I love this fabric.

Pattern Description: Plus size woman shirt

Pattern Sizing: Lrg-XXL (16-26)

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Ummm.... kinda I made some adjustments.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes this shirt came together rather quickly.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

Fabric Used: I used this chiffon type fabric. It's kinda see through.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I added two darts to the back and did not cut the back on the fold. Instead I added a center back seam. To make up for my rounded back. The shirt is longer in the back and shorter in the front on the pattern. Well, I wanted to be different and made it longer in the front and shorter in the back.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes, I would sew again. Maybe with a different type of fabric. I would recommend to others.

Conclusion: This shirt is pretty simple I had to make some minor adjustments, but overall I am pleased. The low-high thing I tried to do makes the shirt look strange on me. That's my own fault. My material is beautiful but next time it won't be a see-through shirt.


I love this material but I didn't love it in this case. My mom gave it to me. She got it from the ASG conference.

Thanks for stopping by. 

My Weekend Sewing Finds!

So this weekend I lucked up on all things sewing. I set out to Hancock's to get some more fabric for this dress I wanted to make. No go! I couldn't find the fabric anywhere so I'm going to make a skirt instead. I did however pick up some titanium scissors. I got 2 pair for $10 bucks!!! 

I love purple!

 I was really happy about my Saturday find. I could always use a good pair of scissors. Friday was a really good day. Hobby Lobby had Simplicity patterns 99 cents each. OoOoOoO Happy Day!!!

Who's ready? I'm ready!

So all in all, I had a pretty good weekend. I got some great Simplicity patterns. 2 pairs of scissors with a lifetime warranty. Plus I started working on Simplicity 2414 with my beautiful fabric from Sew Blessed. She has great fabric, she restocks every Sunday too. Plus fast, shipping, I am hooked.

I am making view E!

This skirt is going to be fast and easy. I LOVE the colors and pattern designs. Well, that's all, until next time!

Pattern Review of McCalls 6569

Summer isn't quite over for me folks. I just finished this swimsuit cover up and I plan on wearing it.

Pattern Description: Swimsuit and cover up pattern

Pattern Sizing: 12-14-16-18-20

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

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes!

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I liked how easy this came together. It literally came together so quick, I couldn’t believe it was done. The only thing I didn’t like is it only came in smaller sizes.

Fabric Used: I used lace, because I’m cool like that.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I added a center back seam as I do with all my garments. Since the pattern isn’t in my size I added some inches across.

Would you sew it again?  Yes I would in a heartbeat! Would you recommend it to others? Yes, if you want a cover up.

Conclusion: Overall this was a great pattern. Easy to use, the cover up came together beautifully. I am so happy with the project. Plus my lace set it off!!

My Trip to Panama City

Hello All,

So last weekend I  spent Friday through Sunday in beautiful Panama City. I had a great time. I went with some ladies from a meetup group. Let's Do Brunch on the Southside. It was all inclusive fro $275, we had liquor, food, friends, laughs, water, and a little drama.

The scenery was wonderful.

We decided to carpool down to Panama City. I knew I didn't want to drive or take my car. So I signed up to be a rider. It was four of us in a car and we were on our way. 

I've never been to Panama City, but I assumed all roads to Florida were on Interstate 75. Apparently, not, to get to Panama City we had to take Interstate 85 and then all these damn back roads in Alabama. I quickly fell asleep, I'm not about that life.

Brunchies at the beach!!

We arrived about two on Friday and the organizer of the trip said we couldn't check in until 4pm. Well let's just say the organizer of the group wasn't standing for that. Good thing too, we checked in shortly after arriving and got first dibs on the rooms and beds. I am happy about that, I did not want to share a bed with someone at all. NO! NO! NO!

Morning mimosa and breakfast!

Like I said everything was inclusive, except Saturday night dinner. So some of the ladies got up and made breakfast and it was delish! Eggs, grits, bacon, sausage, and toast. It was awesome! I am not a morning person so I didn't cook. I did clean though. I'm also the baby of the bunch so I'm spoiled. 

Linda up top talking, Erica and Tajuana chilling. Look at our bar!

Friday night we fried fish and ate on the balcony. Some ladies went to the beach, but not me. I did what I do best. Relax. I drank, ate, and went to sleep. I'm so fun!!

Turn down 4 what!

Saturday morning after breakfast, all the ladies went down to the beach. Except for me. I went back to sleep. After being awoken at 7am, it was nice to have the condo to myself for some rest and relaxation. I was happy. I eventually joined the ladies at the beach though. That was fun too. I love the water, I love going to the beach and seeing the waves and feeling at peace. One thing I can't stand though is the sand. It gets everywhere. Once you take your bathing suit off, sand comes falling out of everywhere. 

Tia!

Saturday night we went on a dolphin cruise. It was on a small boat. I got sick, I had a feeling I would. Luckily, I didn't throw up! Sadly, I missed the whole cruise, my eyes were closed almost the entire time. After the cruise we had dinner a Spinnakers. It was a really cool place. Lively, almost like a club. But also had a restaurant. I enjoyed myself there, except for the drama at our table. It was still a wonderful time. 

Sunday morning we got up and ate our leftovers and my carpool headed out. It was a nice journey on down the road. I was ready to get home though. 12 women all together for a weekend. WOW! 

Pattern and FABRIC Review: Simplicity 1622

So its finally finished! What you ask? That darn orange maxi that was giving me the blues. Yes, its finally done! I think it came out ok too. I will never buy that type of material again. I was so upset and mad at JoAnns for even selling such madness

You Will Never Guess Who I Met?!?!?!

So my world is changing....... I feel like 2014 is going to be great. I'm ready.

On February 2nd, I met one of my sewing idols. (The first being my mom and grandma). Anyways, I met Mimi G!!!!! Say what,  say who. I met Mimi G of mimigstyle. She's the best. She came to Atlanta for a Meet and Greet. At A Piece of Cake at the new Collier Road location. 

Yummy!

Their sweets are delish!

They had all these sweets laid out for us. And they were amazing. All these cupcakes, and cakes, and cookies. A Piece of Cake did it up. But we were all there for one thing and it wasn't the cake. We were there for Mimi G, we were there because she has inspired us to "Make it, buy it, mix it, and ROCK IT! 

Mimi, she slayed in that dress!

Mimi and Adrianne

Overall, it was a wonderful Meet and Greet, they took pictures with everyone. There was a Q&A, everyone got a chance to hug her. I think the best part was the other nice sewers a met. Its a lot of us here in GA! I have friended some nice women and made some great connections. 

She was such a great spirit

Mom and Mimi G

We always have a ball!!!

Take a peak at my fall projects

My favorite season is right around the corner.  I love love love fall. There are so many pretty colors,  the temperature is cool, and the outfit ideas are endless.  Boots, sweaters, leggings,  vests, coats........ so much to choose from.  So yesterday my mom and I traveled to Norcross to a magical place called Fine Fabrics.  Now when we first pulled up, I was like what is this place,  NEVER JUDGE A "BOOK" BY IT'S COVER. Ever. Hands down this was the best fabric store I've ever been in.  Wall to wall fabrics,  more knits and lace than the law should allow.  Plus the prices were awesome,  very very affordable.  Take a look at the pics.

Yes, real fur

Who would not want green leopard

wall to wall

My mom was too happy.

I was happy too. So many possibilities......one store. I decided on two knits, one for a dress and the other for a pair of leggings. I have been wanting a pair of funky leggings for a minute so I will start those first. Here is the pattern and fabric i decided on. 

Pretty and so me

I cannot wait to finish those. For the other material I want to make a basic knit dress. Just something nice to wear to work. Here it is.

I am making view d, just shorter

Well, that should keep me pretty busy. See you soon.