Here is the dress I wore at the wedding in Abruzzo. The photos were taken at the reception venue…it’s a very typical Italian wedding venue. When I started considering making a dress, I didn’t have much time left but I had this fabric in my stash. I had fallen for this fabric last time I was in Rome and visited a new-to-me fabric store called … Continue reading Rectangle Maxi Dress
Today I have a very special guest Rin from Sew in Love. I started following Rin’s blog a couple of years ago. I was fascinated by her Japanese sewing style and was lucky enough to win A Feminine Wardrobe a gorgeous Japanese sewing book through her blog. Little did I know that Rin (who was born in Japan and grew up in Australia) was working … Continue reading How to Sew Japanese Sewing Patterns ebook and Giveaway
My quest for the perfect fit…or at least properly fitting armscye and sleeves has been taking longer than expected. After taking the full Craftsy class with Lynda Maynard and working on several muslin iterations…I still had some issues So, in April I took a class at Raystitch with Alice Prier to get a professional help me with fit. During the class we finalised the pattern…and … Continue reading Sew the Perfect Fit: update
You probably know Anna from Paunnet already. Not only does she write the wittiest Burda and La mia Boutique reviews but she also takes great photos of her gorgeous makes all by herself. Some weeks ago we got talking and decided to do a joint review…so you won’t read only my comments but also hers. It’s a bit like in that movie He said, She … Continue reading La mia boutique 07/2013 Review with Anna from Paunnet
Two weeks ago we took a drive to the Abruzzi coast region (250 miles/600 km from home) for a wedding. The day after, I simply couldn’t pass on the opportunity for a day at the beach in Francavilla al Mare (you can see the exact location via Street View if you are curious). I hadn’t put my feet in salty water for over 3 years! … Continue reading Beach Weekend A-line Skirt
Sewing Princess 