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.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Monday, May 19, 2014
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
Sunday, May 11, 2014
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.
Monday, April 28, 2014
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!
Sunday, April 20, 2014
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.
Thursday, April 17, 2014
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.
Thursday, April 03, 2014
My Kimono Picture Tutorial
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| Step 1. Your fabric comes hot dog style |
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| Step 2. Fold it hamburger style |
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| Step 3. Fold the hamburger in half |
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| Step 4. Take an 8.5x11 size sheet of paper |
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Step 5. Fold the paper in half
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| Step 6. open the sheet of paper fold on half in half |
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| Step 7 Place on fabric "NOT" on fold side cut out . |
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| After you cut out the sheet of paper and open up the fabric you should have a "T" shaped piece of fabric. |
Tuesday, April 01, 2014
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
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.
Monday, March 17, 2014
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!
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Thursday, March 06, 2014
Pixie pants
I plan on making me some pixie pants with nl6231. I got my zipper foot in the mail yesterday. Wish me luck!
Tuesday, March 04, 2014
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.
Monday, February 17, 2014
Friday, February 14, 2014
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.
Thursday, February 06, 2014
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!
Tuesday, February 04, 2014
Non stretch jumpsuit
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Late night sewing
Facebook group is doing a sew along I said hey why not it was two pieces. I made it too big easy fix.
Pink dress used a tutorial on you tube. Man me and a circle skirt I just do not have it down yet I need to make a paper pattern till I get right. That dress took only a yard and a half. Not bad!
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Snow day =sew day
Last night I was sewing like mad just in case we did not get a snow day. The school district called at 5:30 am and I was not even mad! I wanted some palazzo pants and I want mimigstyle new jumpsuit. I have patterns for each but not fabric. You tube to the rescue. Nadira037 has a palazzo pants tutorial that uses non stretch fabric. I was all over that! I made them a little too big but they are not bad I may shorten them I have on high heels with these. I am quite proud of myself for my self drafted pattern!
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Full skirts
I made two skirts from mimi g regal skirt tutorial. This make 4 skirts I have made from that tut. I put zippers in these. I need an 030 zipper class. 030 is a remedial level class at Livingstone College. The zipper on the red one is way better than the black.
I paid .74 a yd at Walmart for the red one. The metallic fabric cost 2.97 from hancock on the spot the bolt table.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Blanket Scarf
Found this fabric at Walmart. $6.47 a yard. Only needed 1 1/2 yards. I did not cut mines down to 53" on all sides I pulled it out the bag made a triangle and that is all she wrote. I also went to Hancocks and they are still having their 50% off remnant sale and I bought the fabric for the pencil skirt in the picture and some fleece for $2.08. You see I came straight home and made my skirt made two cowls out of the fleece too. I could not wait. This sewing thing has gotten bad. I have one skirt cut one skirt almost done just made one yes I need to slow down. Lol!
Monday, January 06, 2014
Blanket Coat
I made this. I used V8930. I could not have done it without a lady on Facebook. She walked me through the pattern. I do want to make another one. Maybe solid color with a leather trim.
Friday, January 03, 2014
Wednesday, January 01, 2014
Blanket scarf
Ok I seen the zara blanket scarf and fell in love. I do think it is still available on the the zara website. I was at the thrift store and found a flannel blanket. Yep. Pinterest has numerous ideas on styling a blanket scarf.
http://www.simplywhitsequinedlife.com/2013/10/three-ways-to-wear-blanket-scarf.html?m=1
This blogger gives you a tutorial on three ways to wear it.
If you want to make your own the blogger mentioned her zara scarf measures 53" on all sides. So that is roughly 1 1/2 yards of 60" fabric. You can cut it down if you want.
















































