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Dream Fit Bras are a Dream!

Hello blogger babies!

Recently, I was asked to do an #ad #promotion for Dream Fit Bras. Dream Fit bras have a size range that begins with size 38DD and goes to 46DDD depending on the style of the bra.

Dream Fit Bras Display

Dream Fit Bras Selection

Online they have a great selection of bras in a wide range minus the bells and whistles.  There is a good selection in the stores with Wal-Mart being the largest retailer.  I had a model friend try a few bras on and she admired the fit and she said it felt like a “dream” but she was not confident enough for me to photograph her for this blog post 🙁

Some of her quotes were; “Wow, this feels great,” “I don’t want to take it off,” and “I love how it looks under my shirt.”  Although, she did not her photograph taken she was happy to keep the bra I purchased for her for her time and consideration.

Dream Fit Bras Benefits

Dream Fit offers six different styles: Deep Plunge, Back Smoothing T-Shirt, Multi-Way Plunge, Convertible Balconette, Stretch Cotton Plunge, and Feather Light. Quite frankly, I wish the back smoothing version came in my size as sometimes you did need to smooth out a few little bulges LOL!

All of Dream Fit’s bras are made with five key factors that create a great fitting bra:

  1. Contour cups for superior breast shape and modesty;
  2. Deep neckline without sacrificing coverage;
  3. Wide bra straps to distribute weight evenly;
  4. Center gore lies flat against the breastbone for comfort; and
  5. A wider lower band provides the primary support.

Dream Fit Bras Display

Finally great fitting bras, for girls with curves and I have to say I am very happy that there is more  bra selection and with a price tag that won’t break the bank.. and guess what! There is a fabulous Giveaway for you! (4) women will win $250 Wal-Mart Gift cards and 10 other winners will receive a free bra of their choice! Just click the link to win!

#findyourDREAMFIT #hellobeautiful

XOXOXO

Dream Fit Bras Promo

 

 

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Vogue 1467 — Pockets, HongKong Seams, and $100 Mood Fabric Winner!

Vogue 1467 Front Right Side

Hey y’all! I’m back!

Before we get to talks the Vogue 1467 Coat SewAlong, Pockets, Hong Kong Seams,and the winner of the $100 Mood Fabric Winner.  I just want to mention yesterday was a hot trip for me I got some kind of bug and it seems to have carried over to today yes today Friday.. I have barely eaten anything! I didn’t go to work on Thursday but I did manage to do a bit of work on Butterick 6255.

Leather Bias Binding

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I got the binding on the first part created the sleeves and inserted the zipper.. then I got tired..

Pockets

Anyway lets talk about Vogue 1467 this coat came out amazing and the fabric is amazing it is very forgiving as I took the top-stitch out a few times because I wanted it perfect. After a while I said it will be what it is… any way I completed the pockets and the Hong Kong Seam Binding …

Vogue 1467 Inside Pocket

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After I stitched the seams I tacked them down to the canvas hair.

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Vogue 1467 Front Right Side

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Front Left side .. the white threads are the basting stitched used with baste stitch thread

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Pocket Top Stitch

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Side Pocket after topstiching

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Bias Binding

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Bias Binding

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This is the strip of bias binding.. they actually had a pattern piece for this LOL and I actually cut the pattern piece and it was a waste! I wind up cutting my own instead..

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Bias Binding

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Yes its a bit wobbly I am still pleased with it nonetheless..

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Mood Gift Card Winner!

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And as promised the winner announced for the Mood $100 Gift Card!

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Here is the GiveAway!

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Thank you all who entered more contests coming soon! And thank you Mood For Your Generous Donation!

Next week we will look at the lining, sleeves, and outside finishing 🙂

XXXMauh!

 

 

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Notions, Interfacing, and more Notions, oh my!

Front Facing with Canvas Hair

Hello Hello Hello!

I’m back again! This will be the last post before we get into actually sewing the coat.  WE will discus specific notions and interfacing as it applies to tailored coats.  My coat Vogue 1467 is actually completed but I am still providing information prior to us actually beginning to sew the coat.

There is lots of talk always on what kind of interfacing to use, quite frankly it can be daunting on what kind to use.

If you are sewing a tailored coat i.e; a very structure bodice, collar, shoulders, and back it is good to use hair canvas so your coat holds it shape and will last you years to come.  Additionally your pattern will tell you if you should use sew-in interfacing or fusible interfacing.

For me it would depend on the designer’s suggestions.  I do try to follow their suggestions as your coat will come out a certain way. However, if you are using a less formal type of coat pattern(not tailored) fusible interfacing is fine. However, be sure to shrink your fabric PRIOR to interfacing as the heat and steam could shrink you fabric namely wool.

Another thing I do is I take scraps of fabric and test with different fabrics.. of course if it is too stiff the interfacing will not be appropriate for the fabric to light the coats structure will not last.

Front Facing with Canvas Hair

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Also in this photo you see some white thread basted through the fabric.. This is a spool of basting thread I purchased from Wawak. I love it because it has a light wax on it and its tangle free, this huge spool cost about $5.00 but its worth it and it lasts a long time.

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For lighter weight wool I use an interfacing similar to this that I purchase from Mood at their New York Store

Woven Interfacing

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This interfacing coming in a huge huge bolt and its 60″ wide plus its $3.00 a yard! I use this for my shirts, some jackets.. it presses extremely well and is very fluid. I would not though use this for tailoring it is not heavy enough.

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Another amazing tool is this FriXion Erasable Pen it goes on smoothly and you iron over it an poof the marks disappear.  I used it when I was doing the top stitching on the top of the jacket.

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I also used these top stitching needles, the needle creates sharp precision top stitches. As well as the most essential tool is a Point Presser / Clapper.  When its time to get sharp points you will need this as well as a tailored ham.

By the Way the $100 Mood Card Contest is extended until November 4th and will be announced on the 5th 🙂

Happy Sewing!

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Here is the GiveAway!

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Contests/

Fashion Challenge 3: Contestants Have Been Selected!

.. and guess who was selected to compete??? You got it this gal!!

I am too honored to be selected as a contestent. While this might not be a big deal to some its a damn big deal to me.. I never thought over 30 years ago I could ever take my passion and skill for sewing to this magnitude of a level..

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This certainly brought joy to me on Friday because I was really feeling down about a different issue.. Then with the never ending health issues.. I was like yeah ok! But as the old saying says.. “God does not place anymore on you than you can bare” and “when one door closes — yes! Two more open!” Thank goodness I have some lovely people in my corner that always have an open ear for me to vent — Erica Bunker thank you so much!

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Anyway the contest begins on September 11, 2015! Please follow me on the social media channels as I do generally post different content!

Thanks for your support dolls!

Fabricmart Fabrics – Fabricistas Fabric Challenge 3

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Back to School Giveaway!

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Hello Darlings!

I have teamed up with some other wonderful bloggers to bring you a great “Back to School Giveaway!” This giveaway will provide you with some fashion and beauty essentials to prepare you for the 2015-2016 school year. The amazing prizes in this giveaway include: a Vera Bradley Backpack, an Erin Condren Life Planner, a set of Gold Foil Arrow Pencils, Victoria Secret Pink Knee Socks, and an Urban Decay Naked3 Palette (valued at $350).

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The giveaway will run from August 17th and end on August 28th 12pm EST – the winner is announced by the 30th. Entering the contest is easy, using the Rafflecopter below follow the directions per entry and receive as many entries per follows, visits, comments, shares, or tweets. The giveaway is open to international participants and the winner will be chosen randomly using the Rafflecopter drawing system.

Please make sure to provide the necessary information if the entry asks. Good luck!

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