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Cute Dress! Simplicity 8379

9/29/2017

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Sunny Day to All,
Happy Friday!!! I love this dress. By now, you should know that I love flower prints. Ha! I purchased this jersey knit fabric at G Street Fabric in Maryland. I'm an island/summer girl so I love making cute little dresses. This pattern, Simplicity 8379 , looked so easy that I had to sew it. You can dress this down with some tennis shoes or dress it up with some heels. I chose to pair it with some heels and rose gold accessories in the pictures below. Enjoy!
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About the Pattern

I used a Jersey knit fabric for this pattern but a cotton fabric could be used to achieve another look. You may have to add some more inches if choosing to use a non-stretch fabric. I really love the drops on the side of this dress. I cut size medium. It is definitely an easy pattern to sew. No alterations were needed. I will definitely sew it again. Happy Sewing to You!
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Two-piece Pants Set: Simplicity 1283

9/23/2017

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Sunny Day to All,
You guys are probably tired of seeing my front porch. LOL. Well, these night time quick shots are usually taken right before I step out to attend an event. This particular night, I was headed to an event in Downtown DC. I used Simplicity 1283 for the high-waisted pants and I self-designed the cropped top. I am very proud of the outcome.  Enjoy these few pics!
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About the Pattern

I would say that this pattern is for intermediate beginners. It is not very hard but a clear understanding of basic sewing techniques is necessary. I received a few messages as to what size I wear in regular clothes. I am a size 6. For this pattern, I cut a size 18 to be on the safe side. This fabric had a little bit of stretch but not as much as a  regular knit. I would have given more details but I am still learning my fabrics. I had to adjust it as it was too big but I am glad I gave myself room for errors. The outcome was perfect. Happy Sewing to You!
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TBT....Sleeveless Cardigan Butterick 5789

9/21/2017

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Sunny Day to All,
This is a Throw back Thursday Post. I made this top a while back. My inspiration for this sleeveless cardigan came from the lovely MimiG. She made the same pattern, Butterick 5789, a while back with sleeves. I thought her choice of fabric was fabulous so I headed to Joann fabric where I got this sequence blue fabric and duplicated the look. Since I was traveling to Haiti for Christmas, I made it sleeveless (View C). I paired it with some black random mini skirt that I had in my closet and my sexy black and blue pumps. (Hair by Cyndy Dumay/ Call her for appointments if you are in the Maryland/DC area). Enjoy the pictures!
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About the Pattern

I made this a while back and I was definitely a beginner so if you are looking for something easy, this is it! I cut size Small. I didn't make any alterations, I just chose to wear it with a belt to create a special look. I actually used a knit fabric for the neck as suggested by MimiG to avoid the sequence rubbing on my neck. I may sew this again with sleeves this time for the holidays. Stay tuned and Happy Sewing to You!
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Comfy and Classy: Simplicity 8383

9/17/2017

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Sunny Day to All,
You guys should know by now that I love colors. I bought this fabric a while back at G Street Fabric in Maryland. Love this place by the way! I wasn't sure of what to do with it for quite a while. But, when I saw this easy, breezy dress pattern, Simplicity 8383, I just knew I had to sew it. I paired this beautiful dress with my Guess pumps and kept it simple. Enjoy these few pics.

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About the Pattern

If you are looking for something quick, cute and classy, this is it! I wasn't sure about the fabric but I think it came out pretty cute.  I cut a size 12 and it came out perfect. Now, I am only five feet tall so you may choose to shorten or add length to it depending on the look that you are going for. I didn't make any alterations to the pattern. I will definitely sew this again. 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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