Client sewing

I made the neon green skirt. When I handed it to her she hands me fabric for another skirt. Got to love repeat business.

Cereal bowl template

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This cereal is actually good. I was nervous because the dollar tree was selling it 2 for a dollar. It being the end of the month and funds are slim hungry people eat. The bowls are pretty sturdy why not reuse them. I have attached a template so you can decorate your own. Mine sparkles!   I put it over the existing label to keep the water line. This should be perfect for oatmeal.

The dark side of sewing

Not even sure how I found this website probably Pinterest. But this blog post about the dark side of sewing is so on point and funny enjoy!

http://handmadebyheatherb.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-dark-side-of-sewing.html?m=1

Summer has begun

Kids are with their grandparents for the week during the summer we dropped them off went to eat and a movie. This is what I wore. We went to see think like a man too. Funny!  Laughed the whole time. Saw the outfit on Pinterest.

Big hair

I saw on instagram a lady put 9 big braids on damp hair let it dry. Mine was not quite dry but not bad.

On her way

She is on her way to middle school. I remember her first day. I wanted to walk her to class and they said no we are trying to foster independence. Broke my heart. I was the only one because she was ready. You could not tell her anything.

My palazzo pants

Remember the failed jumpsuit well I removed the top added a waistband an invisible zipper and viola palazzo pants. I used the length from a pair of jeans I love  as a guide I really like the way they came out.

More print mixing

Get into it. I am loving this top! What it goes with everything.

Twist out

I only put in 16 chunky twist top pic when I first took them down bottom pic end of the day before I re twisted. I twisted on freshly washed hair using motions leave in conditioner, shea butter black gel mix and grease (yes grease I am not proud) on the ends I also dusted my ends. Not bad.

Might be a wadder

My Franken pattern S1426 plus M6760. I love the pants. The top so so i need to take it in and shorten it. I am just going to make separates. But look at me. This time last year i would not even look at a zipper.

Just a thought

If I combine s1426 and m6760 it will not be exact but pretty close. It will be similar to one of these.  Again this is just a thought.

OK if i use view C instead of A I can get a look closer to the strapless jumper which is the one I really want. The plan is to extend the center piece of view c to the length of the center piece plus the mid drift piece.  I need to sketch all of this out. I have cut all the pieces for the top jumper but now of course in true Creatively Chic fashion I want something else.   

Blahs

Trying to sew away some aggression this helped some

Get in to that print mixing

Look at Juanette this woman is amazing now I want the same outfit! Or something close to it.

Fab fringe again

I pulled out my wig I really did not like it first time but for some reason I like it now.

Meet Trixie

Trixie is my pole dancer name. For my soror ' s b day although  belated we did a pole dancing party. Boy was that fun! If you ever thought about trying pole dancing do it you will not regret it.

Pretty girls sew

Tabitha dud a tutorial on a gathered skirt bought this fabric when I bought my easter skirt fabric because it matched so well with the chiffon. Now I need to make the baby one. I bought some chambray for 2.44 a yd and a tank top. She will be cute. The plan is to make me a jumpsuit with the same fabric. Just need something for the boy. I was thinking an open shirt. I don't do button holes.

Baby size rectangle granny blanket

This is a new technique for me. Co worker is expecting his first baby way too early to say pink or blue. I have some black in the stash and he is an Alpha. Score!  More progress pictures to come.

Successful kimono

I made a kimono picture tutorial on how I made mine and look a fellow sewer on Facebook used it and made the cutest kimono!

Diy Easter

I simply love my suit. I used a tutorial from cheap but chic for the fascinator. M6751 for the top and m3850 for the skirt my waist band needs a little work the zipper too but I did it this skirt has darts and a zipper and I made it anyway! Got the fabric for all pieces from hobby lobby.

Plan of action

Saw this on meesha ' s Facebook group. This lady bought her fabric already ombre. I bought this sheet and some dye with a  you tube video I am going to see what I can do.

My Kimono Picture Tutorial

Step 1. Your fabric comes hot dog style

Step 2. Fold it hamburger style

Step 3. Fold the hamburger in half

Step 4. Take an 8.5x11 size sheet of paper

Step 5. Fold the paper in half

Step 6. open the sheet of paper fold on half in half

Step 7 Place on fabric "NOT" on fold side cut out .

After you cut out the sheet of paper and open up the fabric you should have a "T" shaped piece of fabric. 

Can't wait

To get home and make a kimono out of this!

Oversized shrug

I saw the teal one and had to have it. I found the geometric print on ebay but it was only 1 yard. It is sheer so no pencil skirt. Then I remembered the oversized shrug. The bandeau top is from a tutorial on you tube the shrug too I still have to hem the shrug. Love it. I made a green bandeau as well now I need a shrug to match.

A graphic design sale

I put my own logo on a shirt she thought it meant put your logo on a shirt either way it is a win for me!

Twin day

I had to get in on the fun too.

Pixie pants

I plan on making me some pixie pants with nl6231. I got my zipper foot in the mail yesterday. Wish me luck!

CIAA

This is what I wore for CIAA. Mimigstyle used a different pattern but I made it work. I love the way it came out. My girlfriends were so funny. They said where are our matching dresses. I can't wait to make a black one.
I used V8536 added 7" instead of 6 like mimigstyle and it was still mad short and that was ok. It took me back to freshman year at Livingstone I would put on something I thought was too short and my girlfriend would say good take it off and I will wear it. I used ponte roma knit.

V day

My two favorite things chocolate and a joann's gift card way to go!

Learning Curve

I made this jacket. It is too big of course the fabric was a sheet so nothing lost. I need to learn about easing sleeves theses are horrible. I am a little sad because I liked that sheet. Maybe just fix the sleeves. I've worn oversized blazers before.

Wrap life

Browsing instagram came across shopwraplife.com became inspired and came up with this. My wrap is a shirt I picked up at the thrift store. Now I need an outfit to match. How do you like my faux bangs. I may make some wraps similar to the website it is only a yard and a half of fabric. You know  me!

Non stretch jumpsuit

I used v 8915 for this jumpsuit. I made the top a little wider to match the width of the pants but only on the fold side added 1 and 1/4 in to length of the top and left the pants alone. On mimigstyle face book group she made a short video with  some Kenya Moore jumpsuit tips I just followed those. The plan to keep it on is a button in the back i cut a slit right down the back.