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Comfy and Classy: Simplicity 8174

3/25/2018

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Sunny Day to All,
Hope everyone is having a fantastic Sunday. I actually made this dress yesterday morning and decided to wear it today since I was headed out with hubby. This pattern is Simplicity 8174 by the lovely MimiG. I really love her patterns. Of course, we made sure to squeeze in a photoshoot so I may share this beautiful dress with you guys today. I got both sweater knits a long time ago and can't remember where exactly. I figured I would play around with the colors  and I must admit that I am in love with the final product. This dress is so comfortable. I kindly like the way MimiG styled it so I duplicated the look. I chose to dress it up today but I could easily rock it with some sneakers. Enjoy these few pics.
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About the Pattern

I love MimiG Patterns. This one was very easy to sew. I cut a size 12 but I could have easily cut a 10 if I wanted it to be a little more fitted. The instructions were cleared and there is a step by step video for this pattern if needed. The only alterations were because I personally have a short torso and I am petite, so I removed about 6 inches from the length of the dress and placed the front pocket about 2 inches higher then indicated in the instructions. Other than that, the final piece was very pleasing to my eyes and hopefully to yours as well. Happy Sewing to you!
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Olive Green Mini-Dress: McCall 7465

3/18/2018

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Sunny Day to All,
This Saturday was amazing! I did some fabric shopping in the morning and felt so inspired that I decided to sew. I wanted to make this cute mini dress to go out last night. It is still cold in Maryland so I already knew what look I was going for. McCall 7465 is very classy and I thought I would modify it to get the look that I wanted. I already had this olive stretch knit in my collection and thought that I would use it to achieve this look. Enjoy these few pics!
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About the Pattern

This pattern was easy to follow. It only took me a few hours to make this dress. I would say that it is an intermediate beginner level pattern. I completed view D and cut size 12. I did not use an elastic as I didn't need it . I also gathered the side of the skirt a bit more than instructed to achieve the slope look. I want to make view A of this pattern in the future. Thanks for stopping by and Happy Sewing to You!
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White jumpsuit with a sprinkle of bling bling   Vogue 9116

3/15/2018

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Sunny Day to All,
I know it has been a while but I am not a winter person so sewing sweaters and coats are not really my thing, at least not yet. I have been working on my spring selection, so stay tune for the upcoming posts. I made this white jumpsuit a while back. I used Vogue 9116 to achieve this look. I was invited to a all white affair and wanted to wear a custom piece. I was feeling myself that night. I was really happy with the outcome. Since I haven't posted in a while and is it Thursday, I figure I will drop and TBT post. Enjoy the few pics!
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About the Pattern

This pattern was easy to follow. I used a light knit white fabric that I had in stock and added this silver sequence piece of remnant that I found at Joan fabric for like $3. I always like picking up those odd piece of fabric because they can make a great accent to your final piece.  I didn't make any alterations to the pattern, I just added that sequence to give it a pop.  I cut size 12 and had to adjust the top portion a little bit since I am not heavy busted.  I loved the outcome and I planned on making the other version of the pattern in summer 2018. Happy Sewing to You!
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    About Mémé

    Sewing is my therapy...

    I developed the passion for sewing about 2 years ago. Follow my journey  as a seamstress who is determine to make her entire wardrobe one garment at a time. Thanks for stopping by!
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