The Sorbetto Tank Top is a very versatile pattern from Colette Patterns. So flexible that I can see it becoming the foundation for a sloper very easily. It is so stylish and simple to make that it has quickly become a very popular pattern among bloggers (Alessa, Andrea, Karen, Scruffy Badger Time, Mena, and many more) So, today I want to show you … Continue reading How to turn the Sorbetto into the Little bows blouse
One of the things I love about Europe is that it’s rather easy to travel around, especially when you are close to the border. This past weekend I finally visited Lugano in Switzerland on a day trip Una delle cose che mi piace in Europa e’ la facilita’ negli spostamenti, soprattutto quando vivi vicino al confine. Lo scorso fine settimana sono finalmente andata a Lugano … Continue reading Little bows blouse with a Swiss flair
I never knew why I was so attached to everything I sew or any of my other crafts nor why the same happens with anything handmade by someone else and given me as a gift. I always felt guilty about getting rid of something homemade. Did you ever feel like that? Well, last night I was reading a chapter from the Upside of Irrationality by … Continue reading Why we overvalue what we make
I don’t know about you, but when I get something in my head I can’t seem to be able to think of anything else. In the last couple of weeks I became obsessed with pattern weights. You have probably seen them too, you can find nice tutorials or get them ready-made Being the Internet addict I am, I started looking to find large washers to … Continue reading Finally my pattern weights – Finalmente dei pesi per cartamodelli
My journey to work the other day got quite intriguing…maybe because I was wearing my new Little Miss Marple Blouse. This is the last project before the summer break at my pattern drafting course. Il mio viaggio in ufficio l’altro giorno si è rivelato molto intrigante… forse perché indossavo la nuova camicia della Piccola Miss Marple. E’ l’ultimo progetto del corso di cucito prima della … Continue reading Little Miss Marple Blouse
Sewing Princess 