Define Your Fashion Style with a Quick Quiz - For Dummies

Define Your Fashion Style with a Quick Quiz - For Dummies

How to Sew a Machine Blindstitch Hem - CraftStylish

Here's a link to a great tutorial on machine blindhemming. The clear pics and simple language helped alot. My sewing machine maual had me so condused.  Must try this.
 How to Sew a Machine Blindstitch Hem - CraftStylish

Wardrobe Staples Women Must Have among Their Clothing Items - For Dummies

Wardrobe Staples Women Must Have among Their Clothing Items - For Dummies  This link will lead you to some information on the basics every woman should have in her wardobe. While I am closet cleaning, I will using this list a guide for what to keep and what to put on my must have list.

Mid-Year Refresh: Looking Ahead to the New Season

 I was going through my dresser drawers looking for a cami and it occur to me it's time to take a good and honest look and start getting rid of somethings. I just can't keep holding on to old clothes, things that I have never worn and probably will never wear. So I decided that next week I will go through closets and drawers organizing and make a list of those things I do need.  Then I will focus my sewing projects around those needs. So for now on all my planning will be on wardobe building. I have been doing some internet research for help in this area and have found some interesting material that I will share in future posts. So what plans do you have for the new fall season? How will you focus your sewing plans? Do share!

It's A Match: Iman Sequin Cardi Jacket and M6708

I was watching Iman Global Chic on HSN looking for inspiration and her Today's Special -Rock the Runway Sensational Sequin Jacket immediately reminded me of M6708-view E Cardi pattern. Exact details.  I must make one of these in a turquoise or purple. Iman's purple version sold out.


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SpandexHouse $15.00 per yard



SpandexHouse $15.00 per yard





Amazon.com $14.99 per yard





Fashion Fabric Club $4.95 per yard



What I like.......McCalls New Fall Patterns

I am pleased with many of the fall 2013 patterns that McCalls have released. First up the Fashion Star line have a few that I can see my self sewing up. I especially like the tips on how to make variations on the styles.


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M6789

I don't have a need for an special occassion gown; however, I do love this one by Melissa Watson . I like the cowl drape in the back. It is beautiful.



M6791

I am plenty interested in the Plenty by Tracy Reese dress, especially the fabric that the sample was sewn up. Must look for something similar.



M6801

The tops are must for me. I love gorgeous femimine blouses with great details.

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M6796

M6793

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Can't wait until a pattern sale to add these to my collection.
Until next time...........

Pressing Matters

Every sewists know how important pressing is to sewing. Properly pressing a garment makes all the difference between homemade and handmade. Crisp seams and sharp pleats cannot be achieved without pressing. It is even worse when ones iron dies while sewing a project, Ugh..... Well I am experiences that right now. I am finding it really hard to iron without steam, because my iron no longer holds water. Using my fingers to "spray" water is not cutting it. Oh it still heats up, but without steam its difficult to get that professional look. So I've been shopping the interweb for a new budget-friendly new iron. One with verical steam capabilities. I have my eye on one, just need to pull the trigger and I need to do it very soooooooooooon.
Back to the interweb.......