My New Addiction

I absolutely love scarves!!! There, I said it.....So what if I wear one every day, it's not  the same one twice.  And to add to my addiction, I found a website called Affordable Scarves. OMG!! If you love scarves as much as I do, then you can certainly add to your collection and expand your closet.  Check out my recent goodies....

Now, since I have added three new ones, I guess I need to purge.  Now, that's the hard part! 
Until next time,
Stay fabulous!!

Purse Challenge

It's finished! I know, I know another purse, surprise. This was for the Pattern Review Challenge

The pattern used was McCalls M4400 McCall's Fashion Accessories.

Pattern Description:Bags, Hat and Accessories

Pattern Sizing:No size

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? It did look like the photo

Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions were easy to follow. I had to read one step twice before I had that AHA moment when sewing the gussetts of the lining.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I didn't like the hand sewing when it came time to attach the lining to the purse.

Fabric Used: I used a quilted fabric from Joanns. The handles were made from a UFO that was still on my machine. The fabric kind of looks like suede.

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I didn't make any changes this time. If I make it again, I will add more pockets to the inside.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?Maybe, I think that my mom would like it.

Conclusion: Overall, a really cute purse and I like the look of the handle on the side. It's not just your usual tote bag.

Off the Wagon!!!

Okay, so I know I said that I would stay away from purses, but I couldn't help it. I orginally bought the red corduroy to make a skirt, but , as you all know, plans can change. I had this pattern in my stash for quite some time, just like my others. One day, while picking up my sewing area, I read the back of pattern. Hmmmm.... corduroy, huh?? I think I have that. Now for a contrast?? That took me a minute, but, again, while picking up, I ran across the cotton animal print. Okay, maybe I am on to something. That's when it hit me! Why not not the red w/ the animal print as a contrast? The pattern was Butterick B5109, view D. Well, what do you think??

Sewing for My Little Guy

Okay, so my little guy has really been hinting at wanting a messenger bag to carry "his stuff". We made a make shift one a while back and I hoped that this one would buy me some time. WRONG!! No we all know that children have great memories when it comes to remembering stuff that you said-especially if it something they want, but can't remember you telling them to clean their room! So, I kept my promise and made him the bag. I borrowed the pattern from someone at work and it was a pretty quick sew. He didn't know that I was making it as I wanted it to be a surprise. I had some upholstery fabric in my stash and used some blue fabric to line it. I think it turned out pretty good. The pattern is a See & Sew pattern and the number alludes me at the moment. When I can pin him down long enough, I'll catch a quick pic of him w/ it and I'll post it at a later date along w/ the pattern #. Whatta ya think???

Ready for Fall

So today is Labor Day and w/ that I have been thinking about Fall. Since I have been trying to do good by not buying any new patterns (now that's been hard!!), I found this pattern in my stash. Over the Spring I found some faux fur and didn't know what I was going to do with it, but now I have an answer. This is my new WIP....

I plan on making the faux fur headband and pom pom scarf. If I have enough left over, I think a muff would be too cute!!! Will keep you posted.