I was really thrilled to hear that my Cousins were going to throw a surprise party for their Mom. As they were filling me in about the plans, I volunteered to design the invitations and a webpage for RSVPs. My Cousins sent the specifications and some pictures to me and here is the final result. We were all pleased with it and of course their party was amazing!! Plus the party gave me an excuse to sew her a nice gift. She had been admiring one of my bags, so of course I h

The Story: My good friend, Jennifer, gave me a Craftsy online sewing class for my birthday one year. At that time, I had not really ventured into sewing garments, so I told her I’d have to work up to this. I started the online class in January 2017 and I worked on it over several months. Truth be told, I got discouraged and I sewed some easier projects in between. Finally, after learning a bit more and continued practice, I worked through it. I finally finished the dress

Pattern: Simplicity Pattern 1100 Misses' Super Jiffy Cover Up in Two Lengths Fabric: Rayon Challis Blur Aztec Turquoise Rayon Fabric from JoAnn Fabrics. Notions : Items on the instructions. How did it look compared to the pattern? The same. Were the instructions easy to follow? Very simple and easy. Likes? Great project and easy to make! Dislikes? None Pattern changes? None Will I sew this again? Maybe Would I recommend this to others? Sure! I pin it

Patterns : Simplicity Pattern 1164 Misses' Double Layer Wrap Skirt and Burda Style Pattern 6925 Tops, Shirts, Blouses Fabric : Multi Brushstrokes Stretch Charmeuse Fabric Silky Print and Lightweight Scuba Knit Fabric in Medieval Blue from JoAnn Fabrics. Notions : Items on the instructions. How did it look compared to the pattern? I used View D for the skirt. They both turned out the same. Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes. Likes? I like how these turned

Pattern: Simplicity Pattern 1281 Misses' Jackets in Two Lengths, Belted Cape & Capelet Fabric : Purple Silk Tweed from Fabrique on sale! I went to so many stores looking for the right fabric and I finally found this at the last place I visited. Notions : Items on the instructions including black thread and Simplicity Faux Leather Trim. I added a Mystery Maracuja tag. How did it look compared to the pattern? I used View C and it looked the same. Were the instructions

I am currently collaborating with the Westat Fitness Center to give nutrition presentations for special programs. Here's one of my presentations!