In the past couple of weeks two very kind ladies honored me with an Award. Andrea of Stitch Parade and Evie of Pendle Stitches. If you don’t follow their blogs already, hop over there. I am impressed by their sewing, knitting and quilting skills. Not to mention that I believe they are very sweet persons…despite not having met them I feel personalities come across … Continue reading More about me
Today I want to share with you a preview of the April issue of Sew Magazine Although it’s already issue 34, I only discovered this UK magazine last month and I was super intrigued. The magazine is organizer around main themes: Free Pattern, Living, Learning, Desirable, Fashion, Home and Kids. Unlike other magazines you get a free “real” sewing pattern with every issue. This month … Continue reading Sew Magazine Review – Recensione Nuova rivista cucito Sew
You have probably heard about Craftsy and their online courses…and you may also have become an addict like myself (as if I needed another excuse to sew!) Forse avete sentito parlare di Craftsy e i loro corsi online… e forse vi siete iscritte e non potete farne a meno (come se fosse necessaria un’altra scusa per cucire) I had been eying their classes for sometime…but … Continue reading WIP: Couture dress – Lavori in corso: vestito tecnica sartoriale
While waiting for my dress fabric to arrive, I worked on a long overdue project for our new kitchen: placemats and coasters. It’s crazy how simple things can sometime take forever to make! We decided to have this snack area instead of a proper table to get away from the previous more traditional design…but then I could no longer use a regular tablecloth. For the … Continue reading Sewing for the home – Cucito per la casa
Finally here is the draped top I have been working on… I finished it three weeks ago but it took me longer than expected to take pictures and finally post them here. I am following the Pattern Review format so I can cover all the info instead of blabbing away 🙂 Pattern Description: Draped top with cap sleeves and V inset. Zipper at the … Continue reading Draped top by Paco Peralta
Sewing Princess 