#2018 Make/Use Nine Challenge

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back! This post coincides with my YouTube video about the 2018 Make/ Use Nine Challenge. While I am enjoying the journey,  YouTube is a whole other ballgame and I wasn't able  to add the pics my inspirations and  to the side. So for your reading pleasure, here you go...


If you follow me on Instagram at @SewMeKris a few weeks ago I posted my inspiration for the 2018 Make Nine Challenge, I was then informed of the 2018 Use Nine Challenge and  thought it would be perfect to incorporate the two. The 2018 Make Nine Challenge is being hosted by @homerowfiberco on Instagram. You post 9 inspirations for the year that you intend to make. The Use Nine challenge is hosted by @don't_dream_it_sew_ it on Instagram, and it where you use 9 fabrics from your stash.


So this is my inspiration for the Make Nine Challenge....

1. The Pencil Skirt. 2. The Duster  3. The Maxi Skirt Set

4. The Low Back Dress   5. My Easter Inspiration   3. The Two Piece

7. The Maxi Dress 8. The Infinity Pants Suit  9. The Wrap Dress

And this is the list of patterns I hope to you for this challenge:

1. Self Draft / Simplicity 1559
2. New Look 6514
3. Self Draft Skirt/ Simplicity 8459
4. Modified McCalls 7531
5. Self Draft Skirt/ Simplicity 8386
6. Kommatia Patterns pdf
7. McCalls 7719
8, McCalls 6515 Self Draft Top
9. Butterick 5454


For my fabric selections, don't forget to check out my YouTube Channel at SewMeKrisB. Until next time!!!!

Where has she been...

Hey Guys!!!

It's been so long since I have had the opportunity to blog much less do anything creative for myself. I have had several life changes, which has now given me the time to become a better blogger as well as evolve my brand. 

Around late August early September my husband was offered a better position with his company just in a different city. So made the decision to take that midnight train to Georgia lol. He had to leave in early October, so the girls and I stayed back to get our affairs in order and sell our home. (Tears) I also had time to say good bye to our family, friends, and my beloved career. 

                                   

We are now getting settled in our now colder city. This is no South Florida but I think this is an amazing opportunity for my family. 

In the next few months expect more post from me and a little more dibbling and dabbling in different social media outlets. 

I will post some decor from my new home as well some tutorials and patterns review. 

I can honestly say I am very excited with everything I have in store for your guys. 

Before we close out January I will post my vision board as well as how I achieved it. I think it came out amazing if I say so myself and it has room to change and grow.  

Until next time...

Sewing Fun!

Sometimes in life, you just have to do it! This is also evident in sewing. I have been working on a simple peice for my show and for some reason it would not come out right. Thankfully, I was using Muslin so I wasn't actually wasting any fabric. Yet it was very frustrating, and just like writers block, sewing block can be very destructive to the creative process. 

So I woke up one morning and decided today will be the day. I said my affirmations and thought about the process before getting out of bed (I'm a thinker) so I knew exactly what I was going to do. I used my show fabric, so I told myself there was no room for error and I sat in my room and did it. 

By the end of the day I was a little tired but I had a finished piece and by God it felt great. Especially after I have had a few fails lately. 

In the word of my dear friend Dori "Just keep swimming...." 

(Sorry no pics... Check it out during my show on July 26) 

Until next time 

Kris B 

Where have you been?

 Hey Guys!

First things first... I would like to say Happy Memorial Day to the men and women who have lost their lives defending our freedom. Many of us will be cooking out  but please take a moment to pray for the families who won't be able to share this day with their loved one.

I realized that after the competition I put blogging on hold. Not because I meant to; I guess I was busy redirecting my focus. Being in the competition really pushed me and  reassured me that I can do anything that I put my mind to. Since then, I was blessed with the opportunity to put my passion into overdrive.

I have been in the beginning stages of my clothing line for some time. I started with "Jada Olivia" but it didn't pan out how I wanted so I created "Branton Girls". Those who know me, knows that anything I post that include me and my girls I include the hashtag #BrantonGirls. It is our brand and represents us. The phrase is even on my daughters wall as a constant reminder of who they represent.

                                    

The Branton Girls line is a mommy and me line. I love playing dress up and we tend to always dress a like. While I love to dress my girls a like I do keep in mind that they are two totally different  individuals with vast personalities and I honor that. The clothes will be age appropriate and range from toddlers to grown women. Developing this line will also be a legacy I can leave my girls. They too have designing rights and even thought they are not sewing at the moment; I do see classes in the near future. You never know; one day they may be dressing Blue Ivy or North West's daughters or even better Sasha and Malia Obama's kids ;)

So that's where all my time and hard work. Doing research, ensuring the look I want will be accomplished, all while being  a wife, mom and full time career driven woman.  

With that being said, I was contacted by Go Pro Kids about being a designer in their launch party and fashion show. I got the notice while I was at work and when I tell you I almost fainted. LOL! I was so honored they chose me. So when I say someone is always watching. THEY ARE!!

                                       

Go Pro Kids is South Florida based magazine that showcases the many talented kids we have in our beautiful city. The creator like myself had a dream and went for it. Watching it span out motivates me like no other. My daughter also had the pleasure of being showcased in their first edition and I can't wait to see the write up. I want to thank them for giving me my shot! I am so excited and can't wait for July 26. When I tell you its going to be an amazing event... Don't believe me just watch!!!  Ticket information will be below. 

                                         

Until next time... Follow me on Instagram at @sewmekrisb or the line at @BrantonGirls. In few weeks you will meet our Branton Girls who will be walking in our show

Kisses.