Monday, July 28, 2014

How to Design Your Labels

You can do it the way easy way and use a template like this here or here (she has side labels!)

Or DIY it with the steps below


  1. Click on  Mailings



















     


  1. Click on Labels 



Click on Labels























   Your Label vendor should be Avery US Letter
   Product Number 5160 Easy Peel
3   Click OK



Click New Document (ignore the red circle around the x)
You should have 30 new squares 
Fill as you see fit! Print it out as you would a sheet of paper.
There are many places to get printable fabric, craft sores, office supply stores and online.   You can even make your own.  I make mine similar to this tutorial  .





Thursday, July 24, 2014

Got to love repeat business!

Made this last year now she is back for more!  She make my heart smile. I have one customer get a tone because asked for my money.  I had to ask for my money. When I worked at Winn Dixie and Walmart I was told it takes 5 good customers to make up for 1 bad one.
Good clients bad clients all apart of the process. Blessed just to have a client.

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

palazzo pant jumpsuit

This is what i want to make I plan on adding an inch to the bodice to insure a blousing effect.  This is what Erica B did for hers.  we will see.   

Saturday, July 19, 2014

My take

Saw the right on instagram and recreated the left today with 1800 silver and black berries and mint from the community garden. Cute!

Friday, July 18, 2014

Much better

I like my hair much better today. Last night I wore a head wrap to bed added a few more Bobby pins this morning and the style is much more tapered. I plan on repeating this style next week.

Thursday, July 17, 2014

My faux tapered look

Favorites: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQOuRRHehy8&list=FL7tb_fedXD3qPZbTkBDEaUw

I used the above video to achieve this look I think it is so so. This is actually day two. I did flat twists in the front and bantu knots for the rest might be why it is so so.

More print mixing

Cute Ankara miniskirt with polo top I wore camel color wedges need some red single sole shoes.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Farm to table

Got this jumbo zucchini from the community garden at NCA&T so I made stuffed zucchini. My version of farm to table. Came out great only planned to eat half but um well any ways I made meat balls with the remaining stuffing. Yummy.

Sunday, July 06, 2014

Wednesday, July 02, 2014

Bathing suit making

I almost done making a bathing suit. I came home drafted a pattern with a pair of undies a bathing suit and view e of m6886. Made a muslin and now I am here. Pinning the lining and the outer together. I got tired so I am taking a break. This is the fabric I got from G street fabric in DC on the 2.97 wall. Going to make a pencil skirt with the rest.

Tuesday, July 01, 2014

Monday, June 30, 2014

Matchy matchy

Now I match. Thank you cards business cards and clothing tags. I will try to make labels tomorrow.

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.

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Cereal bowl template

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/6942127/cereal%20bowl%20template.png

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.

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

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

Monday, June 23, 2014

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.

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

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.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

More print mixing

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

Friday, May 30, 2014

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.

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

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.

Monday, May 19, 2014

Just a thought

Denim Jumpsuit
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.   

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Monday, May 12, 2014

Get in to that print mixing

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

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Fab fringe again

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

Saturday, May 03, 2014

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.