Please tell me I’m not the only one who takes the opportunity of a trip to go fabric shopping. I was recently in Brussels and I couldn’t pass it on. Though Brussels is not what I would call a Sewing Mecca, there were certainly enough stores to keep me busy. I only had time for three ;o) Per favore ditemi che non sono la sola … Continue reading Fabric Shopping in Brussels and Sewing-related Shopping
Do you also keep men’s shirt for experiments? I must admit I have a box full…I say they are for my ‘science projects’ When wanting to test the fit before making my final Carme Blouse…I thought it would be fun to use an actual shirt instead of some boring muslin… Anche voi tenete da parte le camicie da uomo per fare esperimenti? Io ne ho … Continue reading Man’s shirt refashion: Carme Blouse Pauline Alice
It’s time to do a little sewing for men! And this wasn’t just an excuse to be on the other side of the camera! E’ ora di un po’ di cucito maschile! E non era solo una scusa per passare dall’altro lato della macchina fotografica! I love making shirts. Some time ago I visited Albini’s shirting factory and I couldn’t resist buying some fabric…but before … Continue reading Sewing for men: a fitted shirt
I love the 60s… So this 1609 Jiffy 1960’s Simplicity pattern has been on my wish list forever. The pattern is quite similar to one of my favorite Burda patterns . The Jiffy pattern has an additional bust dart, center front seam, less flare at the skirt and a crew neckline. One thing that the two patterns have in common is the huge ease! I … Continue reading 1609 Jiffy 1960’s Simplicity – Ready for a White Christmas!
Deer and Doe Belladone Dress is one of my favorite indie patterns. I just couldn’t wait to make it. Anna gifted me the perfect fabric and I couldn’t leave it in my stash! Il Vestito Belladone di Deer and Doe è uno dei miei cartamodelli indipendenti preferiti. Non vedevo l’ora di realizzarlo. Anna mi aveva regalato questa fantastica stoffa e non potevo lasciarla li’! The back … Continue reading Belladone Dress Deer and Doe
Sewing Princess 