I've been feverishly trying to figure out my niche and what I love to do? It's taken a long time (hence the hiatus) but I will be leaving blogspot very soon! For those of you that have been waiting on me...I appreciate you! The new blog site is coming soon!
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Saturday, March 15, 2014
Friday, May 17, 2013
House hunting!
It's been a LONG TIME!!! I'm searching for my first house to purchase, why didn't anyone let me know about the roller coaster ride? Why??? SMH! I'll keep y'all posted!
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Monday, March 18, 2013
Week 2: Project 35 by 35
I completed my second week! As far as exercise goes I was on point. Here are my totals for the week:
I am happy to report that I am down 2.8 pounds since March 4th! I plan to average a loss of 1.3-1.5 a week so I'm right on track.
I worked out 6 days this week! First time in a very long time that I've done 6 days! I'm not even going to lie, it felt damn good! My body responds well to workouts. For whatever reason my body has a strong hold on this excess weight but I'll be damned!
I'm back on the pill and I think that has something to do with it? But regardless I'm still going to reach my goal kicking and screaming!!
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Project 35 by 35!
If you've seen recent pictures of me on Instagram...FB...here on the blog...you may or may not have noticed (I prefer the latter) that I've gained weight? No you haven't noticed??? Great!!
Whatever the case might be I have gained too much to disclose in a years time! However I will eventually share all of the details.
This year on August 31...I will be turning 35 *gasp*...yes I know I look great for my age lol! Anyhoo that being said I need to lose 35 pounds by my 35th birthday!
Enter project 35 by 35!! I've divided up the pounds that I need to lose by the number of weeks until my birthday. I roughly need to aim for about a 1.35 loss per week. Totally safe and doable for me!
Fine in 50 challenge was a flop although my best intentions were there lol! I'll keep y'all posted on my progress!
I'm under construction in many aspects of my life so there's a rebuilding phase going on....stay with me here!
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Monday, February 25, 2013
My first pattern review!!!! + Simplicity 2444
Pattern Description: Retro style dress...my personal all time favorite style of dress!
Pattern Sizing: For the bodice I cut a 16, for the skirt I cut a 20. For a newbie like myself I was completely ignorant to pattern sizing!! It is nothing close to ready to wear sizing so don't let the numbers intimidate you! In ready to wear right now I'm currently in a size 12....working my way back down to a 10 :)
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Shockingly YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow? I'm brand new to reading pattern instructions but these were fairly easy to follow. You have to have some sewing knowledge to navigate.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I liked everything about it. I'm totally the feeling the design elements of the Project Runway patterns! I love the fact that you can mix and match the pieces and use different fabrics to get entirely different looks.
Fabric Used: Linen blend and a lightweight fusible interfacing.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I noticed when checking my measurements against the pattern that my bust was significantly smaller than the waist and hip size I needed to cut. I was nervous about altering it because this was my first time altering a commercial pattern!! I created a new cutting line blending my smaller bust to fuller skirt.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes! And I will definitely sew this again! I'm thinking in a different view with denim.
Conclusion: Being a newbie sewist and having this as my first finished garment from a commercial pattern I am very proud!! It was my first time adding darts, pleats and facing. I think it came together quite nicely!
The pictures don't do this dress justice, it's super pretty!!
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Pattern Sizing: For the bodice I cut a 16, for the skirt I cut a 20. For a newbie like myself I was completely ignorant to pattern sizing!! It is nothing close to ready to wear sizing so don't let the numbers intimidate you! In ready to wear right now I'm currently in a size 12....working my way back down to a 10 :)
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Shockingly YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow? I'm brand new to reading pattern instructions but these were fairly easy to follow. You have to have some sewing knowledge to navigate.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I liked everything about it. I'm totally the feeling the design elements of the Project Runway patterns! I love the fact that you can mix and match the pieces and use different fabrics to get entirely different looks.
Fabric Used: Linen blend and a lightweight fusible interfacing.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I noticed when checking my measurements against the pattern that my bust was significantly smaller than the waist and hip size I needed to cut. I was nervous about altering it because this was my first time altering a commercial pattern!! I created a new cutting line blending my smaller bust to fuller skirt.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes! And I will definitely sew this again! I'm thinking in a different view with denim.
Conclusion: Being a newbie sewist and having this as my first finished garment from a commercial pattern I am very proud!! It was my first time adding darts, pleats and facing. I think it came together quite nicely!
The pictures don't do this dress justice, it's super pretty!!
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