It's been quite some time since I've been able to participate in a pattern test. With my responsibilities for work, family and motherhood, it's been a challenge to commit to tight pattern testing deadlines of 2-3 weeks. Depending on the construction and skill level required of the pattern, 2-3 weeks can go by so fast…
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Sewing A Feathered Mesh Duster For My Sister
This project was a long time coming....and when I say long, I mean looonnnggg. After having my son in January 2021, two of my sisters came to visit me and of course meet their new baby nephew. One of my sisters showed me a black mesh duster she saw online (I think on Pinterest). The…
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Butterick 6296: Notched Collar Animal Print Top
Sewing The Pattern & Fabric Choice A couple of years ago, I purchased this silky multicolored animal print fabric from my local fabric shop Wherehouse Fabrics and thought it would make for such a cute button up. It was a directional pattern with a multi colored border so I had to be extra careful with…
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Simplicity 8636 Button Down Wrap Dress
Let me introduce you all to this silent gem of a dress. I refer to it as "silent" because although this pattern seemed to make great impressions when Simplicity previewed it, I haven't seen many people make this pattern (especially in this view). Something I love to do before making a pattern or sometimes before…
100 Days of Sewing Challenge Recap
On April 13th, 2019 (just two days before my birthday) I completed my 100 days of sewing challenge. I honestly could not believe that that it had come to an end or that I even made it that far. That challenge was no joke! I never sewed for that many days straight so I honestly…
So The Perfect Time Is When Exactly?
Happy New Year, beautiful people! We thank God we made it to 2019! Like most years in my adulthood, 2018 literally flew by. One day it was January 1st, the next day it was Christmas and the rest was a blur, yet when I think back on it so much actually happened last year. I…
Yellow & Green Collection Piece #1: Simplicity 0891 Top
Hey everyone! This week flew by so quick but I'm glad that I can at least snag a moment to gush about this super cute top I made for my Yellow & Green collection. My absolute first piece! Although I've taken my sweet time to share it on the blog, I've worn this shirt out…
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My First Sewing Pattern Review With Simplicity Pattern 8180 | Short Sleeved Men’s Button Down Shirt
Happy New Month To You All! Shame on me for not sharing this post since finishing this shirt for my husband a few weeks back but thankfully it is up now and I can't wait to dish on my first experience of working with a sewing pattern. Weeellll...kind of my first. I attempted to use…
What Indecision Looks Like In A Garment | The Vintage Plaid Top With Waist Straps
Hey Loves! It has seriously been awhile but the creativity is still happening over at Create & Pray. I took a break from the sewing machine about a month and some change into 2018 (outside of giving my first sewing lessons ever to some good friends of mine) but got my creative juices back in…
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You’re Right…But Your Delivery Sucks!
So let's get real for a moment about something I am currently battling with and praying about ya'll.... My husband is someone who is always open to feedback from me (or anyone) but recently, I noticed that whenever I gave feedback, it turned into a larger discussion about me and my delivery. My initial reaction…









