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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…
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…
Continue reading ➞ Butterick 6296: Notched Collar Animal Print Top
Since starting my sewing journey back in 2017, I don't think I've intentionally sat down to sew up wardrobe basics. Those pieces in your closet that can go with just about anything you pair it with and even bring life to clothes that went untouched for several months (maybe even years). When looking through Pinterest…
Continue reading ➞ Back to Basics: The Claudia Tank by Just Patterns
Hey Everyone! Today I'm sharing a quick and easy make that is also my summer go-to top. I used the NewLook 6511 pattern to create a sleeveless top with a ruffled hem. Texan summers are no joke and for once I wanted to make something sleeveless that won't have me feeling sticky and icky when…
Today I am finally sharing on my blog one of my biggest accomplishments of 2019. I joined the Minerva Maker Team! Now what is a Minerva Maker? Minerva is an online fabric company (they also sell other crafts supplies) based in the UK and last summer they reached out to me to collaborate and become…
Continue reading ➞ Exciting News: I Joined The Minerva Maker Team!
So let's talk about my new favorite wrap skirt. About three years ago, I made my first wrap skirt and fell in love with how simple it was to make one. However, I wanted to find a pattern that would provide me a little more coverage when sitting down because that split in the middle…
Somebody please cue Boyz 2 Men because we have finally come to the end of the road with this collection. The final piece is complete and I couldn't be more in love. I completed this yellow top earlier in the year and just getting around to blogging about it (whoops!). I used Simplicity 8602 in…
Continue reading ➞ Yellow & Green Collection Piece #6: The Beaded Yellow Top
This post is long over due and I know - this collection has gone on forever but we are literally at the end of it. This skirt is one of the last two pieces in the collection that I will share before I recap my experience making a collection. I took a minute to actually…
Continue reading ➞ Yellow & Green Collection Piece #5: NewLook 6544 Ankara Pencil Skirt
So let me tell you something about this here pattern. First and foremost, it is the very first pattern I ever owned. My older sister Nelly bought me a class on how to alter blouse patterns on Craftsy (now named Blueprint) and the class came with McCall's M6649 button down shirt pattern. I was so…
On November 10th, 2018, I had the honor and privilege of marrying the love my life and Chief AGAIN! I emphasize "again" because in my Nigerian culture (most specifically my Igbo culture), we typically have two weddings: A traditional Igbo wedding ceremony and a church wedding (also known as white wedding or American wedding). In…
Continue reading ➞ Why I Chose To Make My Wedding Reception Gown & Lessons Learned
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