Abigail

Puff Sleeve Jacket – Sewing pattern mashup

Finally made a Double Breasted Blazer

I have been wanting make a double breasted blazer for a while now and I finally got to make it. I used a blended linen fabric which kind of has a denim look to it, making the blazer feel very business casual. I used McCalls 8155 #brightonmccalls pattern and the instructions were pretty straightforward. IContinue reading “Finally made a Double Breasted Blazer”

The Accidental Bridesmaid’s Dress

When this fabric came in from Minerva fabrics I was so taken by how buttery smooth it was and the slight stretch. I knew I wanted to make something fancy and a dress I had made before came to mind, a beautiful wrap dress that moves and flows with you would be perfect. I hadContinue reading “The Accidental Bridesmaid’s Dress”

I tried Gordon Ramsay’s sticky ribs!!!

You know how you find a recipe on pinterest and are scared to try it because it may not taste right… yes we’ve all been there. Anyway a friend tried this recipe and i just loved them so much I had to make them myself. Now I’m a picky eater so that may count forContinue reading “I tried Gordon Ramsay’s sticky ribs!!!”

Print Mix Fall Coat

I’ve been holding onto the two remnants of fabric for a while and knew that when I do use them I wanted to used them together, print mix! My first autumn/fall (depending on where you’re from) make of the year, I had the perfect idea for the two pieces. I pulled out the perfect patternContinue reading “Print Mix Fall Coat”

Ndebele Print maxidress

I love using African print but this one hit home, literally. I am a Ndebele speaking girl, born and raised. The Ndebele people are found in Southern Africa, namely South Africa and Zimbabwe and are a very colorful people. We are known for our beautiful beading which I am usually seen wearing with solid clothingContinue reading “Ndebele Print maxidress”

Caftan comfy chic

I’m still on quarantine chic. I’m all about it now and I was super excited about this pattern, its a caftan (a super cute one as well). I’ve been researching Indie patterns more now but this was my introduction to Indie patterns a while back. It just took me a while to take pictures. ItContinue reading “Caftan comfy chic”

Sweatpants, the summer edition!

In this season of the Corona virus, many of us have been staying safe at home and looking for ways to make ourselves comfortable. So this particular make is inspired by my love for sweatpants. Believe it or not, I myself love a good pair of men’s sweatpants ( I scan through the men’s sectionContinue reading “Sweatpants, the summer edition!”

bustier jumpsuit – McCalls 8101

Bustier, jumpsuit, overalls/dungarees all in one! I had to make it when I saw it. I thought of doing something dressy but I figured denim would get a lot more use and style variety. I used some lightweight 4 way stretch denim fabric I purchased from Joann fabric a while back. I paired it withContinue reading “bustier jumpsuit – McCalls 8101”

The wonderful wrapdress! – Simplicity 8137

I want to build my wardrobe with lasting pieces. Pieces that can be worn over and over that are timeless and practical but still show off my personality. I wanted a wrap dress I could wear at any time without putting much thought into it, heels or flats, bloated or just having a normal day.Continue reading “The wonderful wrapdress! – Simplicity 8137”