Managing life one stitch at a time. Come and join me as I work thru clothing ideas, altering patterns to fit my body, and showing you how to do the same. Mini lessons on how to hack patterns, and up style a loved pattern. Learn and watch me as I upcycle clothing to give more flair and show your true you! Work and play in my studio each day. Listen as I review patterns I make to help you avoid pitfalls with patterns And more than anything build an online sewing experience with me and others just like you
Find me on instagram instagram.com/staceyjdesigner?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&
Or facebook facebook.com/staceyjdesigner?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Thank you so much Diane … I am in love with the colour. I love that you are loving it even though it is not your normal to like this style. I’m super happy with it except the dumb short sleeve thing 🙄 Thank you thank you 💖💖🦩💖🦩💕
Oh this is awkward. I made mine in a tent. I loved the shimmy and transition! Bravo. It’s a really cool evening shirt. I think it works! I really like the armscye darts for my bust size and *ahem* location. I always have to move side darts. Always always. It’s annoying
My daughter (Jenna) recently turned 40. For her 30th I dug out from the loft and cleaned up her Preemie Cabbage Patch dolls (Oscar Ellis and Ralph Edgar) so that they could be with Mummy on her Special Birthday. It’s a really beautiful photograph. She now has two real kiddiwinks. 😜
Hi Stacey, great review of the pattern. I liked how you explained all the alterations you did ..10cms to the body length is perfect amount for you I reckon even tho you feel you want it a bit longer. . Rookie error on sleeve length selection! Very chic evening shirt.. it looks dressy. Love it ❤❤
Yes go watch her… weather is crud! My back is playing up with the rain… was going to walk today but my back said NO. Erin’s top is lovely and fresh. 💖🦩💕🦩💖
Love the hand knitted jumper, it’s gawjus! Not sure I like the idea of bringing out the dolls from the attic… read too many freaky stories about abandoned toys that seek revenge 🤣🤣🤣
It was a lovely time with Victoria … we watched some chick flicks too… on yucky day…. Thank you … I was happy with the complete look for the wedding 🦩🦩💕💖
Love watching the joy in your face just sitting there and chilling with your girl sensei! My daughter still has her dolls and still gets them out and she’s 37! Love love love your whole look for the wedding and you and Mr Christopher scrubbed up real nice! CNA t wit to see your make on Wednesday. I’ve made my toile for frocktails in Melbourne and it actually fits! Well it should it’s just a skirt! ok late here in so will just say stay safe, warm, hydrated. Smile that flamazing smile sensei and see you next vlog! 🦤🦤🦩🦩🧡🧡
Thanks ***Julie. I had a lovely time sitting there playing my Little ponies and watching chick flicks with my girl and trying to help her sort out the hair. I think when I get to a certain age that she realise that they can look after their toys yes Mr. Christopher did scrub up quite well and, in love with the dress I made so I’m quite happy and thank you. The whole look came together. I’m pretty happy about that myself. I personally also can’t wait for my make for Wednesday because I’m currently making the Paton as we speak. I haven’t even cut the Patrern out ….. one minute I was a month ahead and then I wasn’t. I will stay hydrated. Keep warm and I can’t wait to see what you’ve made for frocktails. Maybe you can flick me a behind-the-scenes text and show me what you’ve made quite excited. Thanks for being you and I will see you in my next vlog and keep on being dotastic🦤🦤🦩🦩💖💖💖
Loved your dress! You both looked great. My daughter is 43 and loved Rainbow Brite and My Little Pony. I made her a dress out of Rainbow Brite fabric back then. She only had one one Pony that was gifted to her. She had a Dressy Bessy that she took to bed every night. I was a stay-at-home mother and funds were tight at that time. Thanks for the trip down Memory Lane. Regards, Colleen
Thank you - the dress was in my head to make 😜 I’m not sure what was in her head with the toys, but she has been having dreams of playing with them… I said it might be cause next year she is going to UNI and this year she is 18 and that’s an ‘adult’ could be her subconscious pushing away growing up. I didn’t care I got to hang with her all day. We tidied her toys and threw away some rubbish she packed when she packed them up 5-6 years ago 🤔🙄. I just fixed their hair and we watched chick flicks together- it was a perfect day … 🦩💕💖. Thanks for walking down the lane with us 💖
Wow, wow you both look lovely.. nice make.. Question was not Mr Christopher suppose to go shopping while visiting his child/children?? Nothing worse running around on morning of the event, hey??
Thank you Kerry…. Answer - YES I KNOW RIGHT! His daughter (eldest) in Dunedin … not Mr Christopher (I love him and god only knows why) isn’t good with fashion, style, flare… when we went to the shoe shop I told him what shoes he could and couldn’t pick… he didn’t understand after all shoes are just shoes!! 😳🙄. AND not having the time to hem the pants GRRR. I just didn’t look down at the hems after the first few times 🤣🤣🤣 And yeah nothing worse than running around. Hair cut 💇- shoes - pants - shirt 👔 O M GOSH I read this out to him, and he guessed it was my mum that said it… I said ‘no someone else that feels my pain 🤣🤣🤣🤣’ Thanks babe for being there for me 💖💖💖 🦩🦩💕💖💕
Hey Hun…. You’re watching to see what exciting things you will do with Bradie when she is 17 eh…. Our girls are our angels 😇 we are so lucky eh! Thank you …. Yes length was needed and was the reason why I wasn’t happy with it considering it was a cocktail theme!! Ready for Wednesday? 😳 I’ve not made mine yet. 🦩💖💕
I told my nail lady about you and how you always love my nails. You would be feeling my hurt atm as a ladder landed on my pinkie and snapped my nail in half and my Pinkie is all swollen and bruised 😱 I’ll get it sorted when it goes down and doesn’t hurt as much 😭 Thank you too 🦩💕💖💕🦩💕💖
Oh.. ok ... I would have never though that because it is nylon hair... the curling iron did make it rather smooth, with a little trim... Victoria was happy, that was for sure.... 💕💕🦩🩷🩷
Posh…. I’m not sure I have ever heard Mr Christopher called posh 😂. Thanks Anne I loved my dress I felt good and I had my man on my arm…. What more could I have wanted ❤❤❤🦩🦩🦩
What a trip 😂 shame you did not get to the fabric shops in Otara, they are fabulous especially the fabric shop- which is where I got my wool/cashmere for my Nova coat. lol I feel famous cos you mentioned my name on your vlog.
Crystal clear, totally got what you were explaining, wish I knew that years ago, no wonder what I did, didn't work 😮 thankyou so much, luvya xxxooo ❤🎉❤🎉
To be honest, I think that is why people steer clear of pants… so glad I could help my genetics gifted out … to be honest mum you don’t make many trs… so didn’t think to mention 😳🙄 Next toile let me fit what you’re making. I think once you have a good trs pattern, perfect it, then hack it to style as you want it! 🦩🦩💕💖💕
To be honest Michelle, I think that’s why I jumped at the chance to make the Porter. Such an awesome frame work given to do some serious hacking. Smarties. Yeah you and everyone else 🦩🦩💕💖
