Drafting patterns with Illustrator and printing patterns at home on A4

I have recently started my patternmaking journey. The reason is that I wanted to create my own pattern fitted to my body instead of buying those ready-made ones and making adjustment. Of course the process is a bit longer the first times because it means you have to make calculations and draw it. But on the other hand it gives me a sense of achievement. … Continue reading Drafting patterns with Illustrator and printing patterns at home on A4

Sewing PrincessAugust 13, 201010 Comments

Dresses

Coffee Date Dress

. Here is my version of the Coffee Date Dress. I really liked working on this pattern and the instructions were easy to follow. I particularly liked the details that allow you to line the bodice around the neck and arms. The only headache was with putting together the shoulder seams… but if you have troubles like me… you can use this step by step … Continue reading Coffee Date Dress

Sewing PrincessAugust 9, 20103 Comments

Pants, Sewing patterns, Wardrobe refashion

Basic pants from sofa throw cover with Ikea fabric

Ikea is a great source for fabric… a few years ago I made a basic sofa throw cover with this red cotton you see here. Those were the times when I was renting a furnished apartment that had a sofa with a checkered fabric I didn’t like. So I decided to make my own throw cover on the cheap. A few years later I bought … Continue reading Basic pants from sofa throw cover with Ikea fabric

Sewing PrincessAugust 4, 20103 Comments

Tops, Wardrobe refashion

Man shirt refashion: asymmetrical tucks top with shirred back

Since I started following sewing blogs earlier this year, I got fascinated by refashioning men shirts… My goal is to try a new technique every time. So here is a new attempt which is also part of my two summer projects… Summer Essentials Sew-Along and Wardrobe Refashion. It all started with wanting to try shirring and creating a top out of this shirt. It seemed … Continue reading Man shirt refashion: asymmetrical tucks top with shirred back

Sewing PrincessJuly 26, 20106 Comments

Sewing patterns, Skirts

Flared skirt cut on bias

I am really happy I finished this silk flared skirt… it’s so hot these days that I can really use some cool fabric and such a practical cut. What has been great about this project is that I made the pattern starting from a basic pencil skirt. Here is how you can convert your basic skirt into a flared skirt If you’ve never drafted your … Continue reading Flared skirt cut on bias

Sewing PrincessJuly 16, 20102 Comments