tipping in...

...still around, still sewing, but I'm getting myself back on track after some 'life stuff'. This past spring (after an awakening at work) I decided to get serious about the job search. I started...

Done Deal!

The wedding was June 10, 2012! Im STILL giddy!!! Ill be back with the good the bad and the ugly in a bit. Let me catch my breath.

Kiddos Dress Choice + DIY Maxi

Kiddo chose Simpliciy 1876 to wear to the wedding so we took a trip to Joanns to get fabric. We found a pretty floral satin print. With the sale at 50% off, plus and additional 20% off coupon, I...

McCalls 6507

 Finished the dress! I added a review on PR as well... McCalls 6507 Pattern Description: Dress has fitted, bias front bodice with cowl neckline, single layer overlay (wrong side of fabric shows)...

Me time

Yahoooo! Time to start sewing hardcore for yours truly!!! The bridal shower is April 28th and were pretty much prepped so I need to get hot on my dress. I pulled out my fabrics and heres what I...

Halt(er)

This weekend, I was ready to start fitting the muslin for the dress top. These are the before pics: For the muslin I just used some more of the flimsy satin from Joanns. The pattern is old -...

Spring has sprung

At least at Joanns. Tee-hee :) I am in LOOOOOOOOOOVE with this fabric. I mean LOOOOOOOOOOVE. Click for a HUGE closeup of this stuff :) I wore it pulled up and belted with a black blazer. It...

Fabric Hauls (catchup)

I wasnt able to sew *for me* during Feb/Mar but that didnt mean no fabric shopping was happening. Lemme show you. Fabricmart haul  Pink/blue/gold floral cotton, possibly for a maxi skirt or dress...

Yes to the dress (so far)

The wedding dress remake is going great so far. The hard part is done, meaning deconstruction. The dress came apart so easily! I can breath now. Here is our starting point: After a fruitless...

The Bridesmaids

So the bridesmaids dresses have been approved!! And I met my first wedding sewing deadline.. My sis has three Bridesmaids (BM), littlest sis + 2 girlfriends; and two Maids of Honor (MOH), me and...

Inspiration

Spring/Summer "trends" I like

Ive been loving the lace dresses Ive been seeing in the editorials and in the online shops. This backless style is very sexy, but not over the top! Cropped blazers.... I wasnt sold at first. But...

McCalls 6570

How cute is this!!! via McCall.com

Inspiration

Rachel Zoe blouse

Why do we try

Im a copy cat inspired again, this time by: FROM THE REZ TO THE CITY!! Source: fromthereztothecity.blogspot.com via Nikia on Pinterest I really LURVE (stole that word from Adrienne :) Kiahs blog...

Cherish the day

Have an awesome weekend peeps!

The couple

Awww.... my boos were featured on The Belvedere Bride yesterday (and Im just finding out today, hmph.) Check them out!!!

I cant sew

Somehow Im afraid to start up any big sewing projects for me because I have the wedding to sew for and Im not allowed show you what Im working on. My first deadline is March 31st for the maid of...

Another one bites the dust...

Dear Pinterest Instead of sewing (for me) I have been pinning/repinning like a mad woman. But I kinda love it! Source: shopbop.com via Nikia on Pinterest Source: houseofturquoise.com via Nikia on...

Get a fashion/sewing fix

(22 minutes) (11 minutes) ...And have you check the Simplicity site lately? Leanne Marshall of Project Runway fame has some quickie sewing videos up! (click here)  via Simplicity.com

Inspiration

Source: shopbop.com via Nikia on Pinterest Yahoo! Cant wait to make more of these babies (with the front hem taken up some...)  Butterick 5643 via

Inspiration

Came across this Sunday afternoon..... Source: shop.msafropolitan.com via Nikia on Pinterest Sunday night got busy... (...after Jr decided to give me a 30 minute break from his fever) I already had...

Inspiration

Source: garypeppervintage.blogspot.com via Nikia on Pinterest I am NOT a fan of nightwear as day wear, but this is really cute - and not so obvious! via  via

*warning*

Here is a picture of what I cut off my head. #whenkeepingitrealgoeswrong Doesnt look so pretty. LMAO!! People keep asking what Im gonna do with it, which makes me LMAO even more. Its waste matter...

Short hair, dont care

Here are the pics I promised (late, got the final haircut last night) It was a shock initially, but Im glad I went through with it. I dont miss my locs at all, I just feel a little bare. The extent...

Gone

are my locs... Click here for full sized pics on my Flickr set. I did it!!! I feel great but my hair is a mess right now. I see the barber Tuesday morning so Ill post pics of whats left on my head...

Just Whitney...

What a loss....

Inspiration

Went fabric shopping this weekend... Romona Keveza

Inspiration

Rachel Roy. YES!! YES!!!! How can you NOT be inspired? lol Source: refinery29.com via Nikia on Pinterest So I saw this pic yesterday and I was like, hey, I JUST finished a pretty floral blouse on...

No Klepto

Inspiration: COLOR!!!! Source: ericabunker.com via Nikia on Pinterest What I wore: Pants: New Look 6035 Sweater: Thrifted, Shirt: Liz Claiborne I know I should be lashed for these pics but I want...