Happy Friday! With bubbling excitement, I'm returning to blogging after a much-needed break. The past few months have been a struggle to create new pieces, and I'm now finding my way back to sewing and sharing my creations on social media. The news of Le Diner en Blanc Jamaica was like a spark of joy, igniting my passion for sewing and blogging. This all-white outdoor event, shrouded in secrecy until the last moment, is a global phenomenon, and it's been four years since it graced Jamaica. Attending Le Diner en Blanc is like entering a glamorous, secret garden dinner party. Picture yourself dressed elegantly in all white, surrounded by a diverse group of people enjoying a magical evening under the stars. The atmosphere at the secret location, Dunn’s River Falls, Ochi Rios, Jamaica, was lively yet sophisticated. The tables at the event had beautiful decorations, delicious picnic food, and wine. This unique blend of elegance, community, and culinary delight made it an unfo
Hello friends. Do you love a wrap dress? This is Byrd, your curvy sewist and I am back with my latest Fabricista make. The re-release of DVF Diane von Furstenberg’s Wrap Dress has everyone pulling out their favorite wrap dress patterns. The DVF was initially released in 1974 and re-issued earlier this year. If you love a wrap dress, you will love the Friday Pattern Company Westcliff Dress . It is a size-inclusive beginner-friendly faux wrap dress with a tie belt that runs from XS to 4X. My Westcliff is sewn up in Fabric Mart’s cotton lycra painterly floral knit. Fabric Mart’s cotton lycra is perfect for a spring or summer wrap dress. It’s lightweight and breathable with a soft drape and excellent recovery. The fabric has gorgeous light lime green, white and purple flowers set against a light gray backdrop. The fabric is easy to cut and sew. To keep fabric from slipping, use pins or clips as you sew together layers of fabric. You can use a serger/overlocker, stretch stitch