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DIY Wrap Top Using Simplicity 8424
Did you miss me? January was such a crazy month I would start a blog post, but then completely get distracted and didn't get to share this wrap top I made using Simplicity 8424. Ironically enough this is the perfect time to share it for two reasons Valentine's day is this Sunday and the fabric that I used is from a Black and Latina own fabric company called Melanated Fabrics.
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How to Adjust Any Sewing Pattern From Woven to Stretch Fabric
Hey you Introverts, have you ever found a pattern you loved, but didn’t want to make it out of stiff fabric with no give? I will walk you through how to adjust any sewing pattern from woven to stretch fabric. If you follow me on Instagram or on my Facebook page then you may remember the teal sweater knit fabric that you see here. Earlier this year, I mentioned purchasing it from SAS Fabrics. This was at the Phoenix location off of Indian School if you’re curious. Let me tell you one thing I have been working on is my self-confidence with sewing. All the compliments in the world don’t…
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DIY Unisex Bathrobe Using Simplicity 8267
Not gonna lie, I have been procrastinating on making my husband a robe. He doesn’t ask me to make him much, but he asked for this. Chris, my husband, even picked out the fabric he wanted me to use so I had the materials to work on this back in February. The problem I have is that I am critical of the clothes I sew for myself and even more so for someone else. I put love, thought, and time into everything I make so if it doesn’t come out the way I envisioned for someone else I panic and want to hide it at the bottom of my drawer.…
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How to Create a Torn V-Neck Out of Any Pattern
Hey Introverts! I know it has been a minute. I have honestly written a few posts since my last one, but I just haven’t published them because they are very vulnerable and I don’t know if I am there yet. My sewing passion came from fighting a lot of pain that I have suffered in my life so for now I will express myself that way. I appreciate you all for taking the time to read my posts. I put a lot into them and want to always make sure that I am giving you enough information to go out and try these patterns yourself. Soon I will share my…
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The Scary Truth about Sewing Fantasies vs. Reality
Happy Tuesday Introverts! For those of you who do not know because we haven’t found each other on Instagram yet we got a puppy! His name is Jack Jack. We didn’t name him that, but the name sure does fit. He’s rumbustious and a happy little guy. He’s very attached to me and won’t leave my side so from time to time you may see a picture of him hanging out at my feet. This brings me to the subject at hand. Sewing as many of you know is my therapy. My psychologist suggested that I get a hobby that allowed me to see projects through to the end and…
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It’s Official! I am a Minerva Blogger
Hi Introverts! I have been waiting for months to share the news. Minerva.com reached out to me last year to be a blogger on their site. And of course, I said, YES! How it works is I get to pick fabric from a list that they send out each month and they send it to me to make something beautiful and share with you all and their followers on their site. A lot of people would turn down the offer for free products, but seeing as I sew all the time it made sense. They are helping me feed the monster that I call my sewjo. I was so ecstatic…
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Celebrating My Anniversary in Style with Simplicity 8739
Hi Introverts! I`m trying something new. I know a lot of you follow me because you are also an introvert. Social media and blogs allow us to express ourselves without the pressure to continue to entertain or speak up in a large crowd, usually five or more people, lol. If you are on Instagram, then you know that I announced my very first sewing challenge. So excited! (If you watched Kevin Hart`s Irresponsible comedy show on Netflix you get the reference). I have wanted to work with faux fur for a long time, but was too scared to try it. Well November was the perfect month to experiement because it…
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The Making of My Birthday Dress and Adventure to Long Beach
Hi loves, I know it has been way too long. I’m usually writing at least one post a month. That’s how I imagine it in my head. I promise I am trying to get better at this. My official birthday is in the middle of this week, Wednesday, August 21st, but being the true Leo that I am I get excited when the month comes around and the weekend before it. This year my husband and I decided to go to Cali to celebrate my birthday and catch up with some friends. Honestly, the first half of the year had been rough with all my health issues especially in May…
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Everything You Need to Know About Creating Simplicity Pattern 8174 Moto Jacket
I finally got the images I needed to show you all the blood, sweat and tears I put into making my first moto jacket. If you know me then you know I don’t like to take the easy way when it comes to sewing. I am not afraid to try making something new if it will get me one step closer to my dream wardrobe. I had a moto jacket in the past, but it was faux leather and after a while, it started to pill. After that, I couldn’t get myself to purchase a new one and real leather motos were out of the question because of the cost…
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Planning for the Future
In 2019, I want to go into the year with the mindset of “Why Not” try. Too often we let Nah sayers including ourselves stop us from doing something courageous. We tell ourselves why should I even try when I will fail. We set ourselves up for failure before we even launch. This year I decided “Why Not” start that Web Design company you wanted to start. I have been studying on and off all year and am so close to being done with my first course so “Why Not” finish and do something I’m passionate about. A couple of years ago, I discovered Web Design by accident. I was…
