After finishing Miette, I was determined to learn continental knitting…and with Christmas approaching I thought I could make a cowl for my sister and mom. Last year, I had sewn wool cowls for them and they asked for more. Admittedly, sewing wool is much faster than knitting! My sister is wearing the Mock Brioche, Mock the Cold cowl I was drawn by this pattern because it … Continue reading Tweed Knitted Cowls – Christmas presents
Over 1.5 years later I finally choose the pattern for the shot cotton fabric I bought in the US. I had initially thought of making a Mathilde Blouse, wait for Josephine to be released or make a Washi. But in the end I felt this pattern was more like me. Plus I love princess seams as they are easier to fit and I find … Continue reading On my sewing table: La Mia Boutique 11/2013 #12 Blouse
How was your New Year’s Eve? Big parties, fireworks, a family gathering or just some great crafting time? Whatever you did, I’d like to wish you a happy and healthy 2014! We had a small family gathering with way too much food…if that wasn’t enough we just got done eating lunch at 3pm today…I’ve been eating non-stop for the past…ok, let’s not count! Remember the … Continue reading Happy 2014! First project of the year!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/12851182@N00/11621945255/player/c35396d434 Though I am not a New Year’s resolution kind of person, as the year came to a close and I wrote my hits and misses…I started doing some number crunching and thinking over my hobby. Here is what I found: 1. My sewing eyes go much faster than my sewing hands I thought I had been sewing constantly and made so many garments…but in … Continue reading Top 5 of 2013: Reflections and Goals
::source:: Hello everyone! I want to wish you a very merry Christmas and thank you for all your support and the comments you left on my blog. I really appreciated it. I hope you are having a nice day with your family. If you wish to add the translation for Merry Christmas in your language, I’d love to read it. Love, Silvia – Sewing Princess … Continue reading Merry Christmas – Buon Natale – Feliz Navidad – Joyeux Noel
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