DIY: Lace Pencil Skirt

After too much time spent on surf shopping

(yes, my very own term for online window shopping ,lol),
it was beyond relief to have
stumbled onto this cream lace pencil skirt.
I knew, however, that more than I needed, I wanted a black one too!
Thankfully, my frugal mode got partially activated
that hindered me from adding the black option to the shopping cart.
But the itch was annoying enough,

compelling me to find means to get what I want.  

Then the search for sewing patterns and DIY tutorials began.
I finally found this tutorial and this. Both are very easy to follow.

 The only change I added was to use my favorite pencil skirt for a blueprint
rather than taking my measurements.
I love the outcome as it catered to my desired fit and comfort.

Sharing a Recipe & a DIY

Today we had a potluck at church and 

I brought this delectable red velvet cheesecake bites.

Of course, I'm sharing the recipe! 

I found it on Pinterest that brought me here.

So easy yet so yummy.

Also wanted to share this practical DIY laundry detergent

that is a lot cheaper than the commercial detergent 

and fabric softener selections found at any store racks.

I love how our clothes smell and 

I am confident it cleans very well.

That's it for now!

Too lazy to post my latest sewing project.

Y'all have a good labor day holiday.

DIY: Dress Into A Blouse

I ordered this dress from Ebay. 

Although it was advertised with pretty pictures, 

I was disappointed when I tried it on.

It was too big on me and too short for my liking.

Returns and exchanges cannot be an option

since I'll have to pay for the shipping.

So my solution was to alter the dress to my size

and make it a suitable blouse.

1. I removed the side zipper of the dress.

2.  Sew the white lines (see first picture above) on the sides of the dress.

3. Cut the dress short through horizontal white line (see first picture above) and hem.

First, it felt like I may have chopped the dress way too short for my blouse.

Thankfully, I'm a shorty myself so it's no biggy.

Matching blue and yellow makes a totally pretty outfit. Don't you think?

 But until people from church pointed it out, I did not realize, 

I was actually wearing a Snow White outfit.