This is a pattern with a story to tell! It all started with Paco Peralta releasing this gorgeous structured design a year ago… Shortly afterwards I came across a fabulous sparkly white denim on Supercut…and I couldn’t resist (sorry it’s hard to photograph). and then… the pattern and the fabric lingered in my drawer for a year! Eventually a few weeks ago, I got my … Continue reading BCN Unique Cassock Coat – all about sparkles and sleeves

After all the color-blocking it was time to go back to plain colors 😉 I’ve been admiring La Jolie Girafe patterns for a while and finally decided to take the plunge with L’Irresistible. I found the pattern very well drafted and the instructions very detailed. The most finicky part is the neckline facing…despite a detailed step-by-step tutorial my sewing skills were put to a test. … Continue reading L’Irrésistible Shirt – La Jolie Girafe

If you have a look at my past projects you’ll notice I mostly wear dark colors and solids…but sometimes I am drawn to wild prints and colors… as in this sweatshirt! Orange and hot pink is a color combo I’ve come to like quite a lot…so when Marine had in store some nice wool jersey I thought I should give it a try…despite the colors … Continue reading Mix and match: colors and patterns