Sewing runs in the family: Meet my Mom – Il cucito è di casa: vi presento la mamma

I have to thank my Mom for putting sewing in my life when I was little. I believe that watching her sew has encouraged me to give it a try. So today I want to share with you her sewing story and show you some of the clothes she made for me as I was growing up. Devo dire grazie alla mamma per avermi avvicinato … Continue reading Sewing runs in the family: Meet my Mom – Il cucito è di casa: vi presento la mamma

Bapron: a welcome gift for the little ones

If you have been following my blog, you may have noticed that I mostly sew for myself…lately I have been making an exception. My little sis was expecting twins and she found a Bapron tutorial online. As a auntie and seamstress I was thrilled to give baby Mathias and Theo a little homemade gift. I was a bit apprehensive when putting the Bapron on them…they … Continue reading Bapron: a welcome gift for the little ones

Ambitious weekend projects – Progetti ambiziosi per il weekend

These were my ambitious sewing plans for the weekend: I progetti per questo fine settimana di cucito erano ambiziosi: Start making a bag Test a pattern for a shrug for Karin at Ancien Nouveau Make a summer shirt during my sewing class Start the Easy swing skirt for my mom Cominciare una borsa Testare il modello per un bolero di Karin, Ancien Nouveau Fare una … Continue reading Ambitious weekend projects – Progetti ambiziosi per il weekend

Scenes from an Italian wedding

It’s already 12 days since my friend got married in Assisi, Italy. It’s been a beautiful ceremony with an exceptional organization. I thought to share some  details: weddings are one of those things that vary according to the country We got there the day before the wedding and had some time to stroll around the hometown of St. Francis We were welcomed with a drink … Continue reading Scenes from an Italian wedding