Two challenges ahead: Summer essentials sew-along and 31 Days to Building a Better Blog

Summer is starting and I thought it would be fun to give myself two challenges: Summer essentials sew-along 2011 31 Days to Building a Better Blog aka 31DBBB Joining Summer essentials sew-along 2011 is a celebration of my first year blogging and getting into the wonderful sewing community. When I joined last year I pushed myself to write a blog, so I couldn’t miss it this … Continue reading Two challenges ahead: Summer essentials sew-along and 31 Days to Building a Better Blog

Me and my sewing space: behind the scenes

I have been mumbling over this post, dithering… but then I thought it would be nice to show some down-to-earth pictures of my sewing space, the Sewing Princess in her down to earth sewing life… It’s a bit like the stars without make-up articles you find on magazines… Or like Ms Kate Middleton before she was to become Mrs Prince William. This is a picture … Continue reading Me and my sewing space: behind the scenes

Patternmaking resources and Blogger Award

As you know, I am determined to work on my patternmaking skills. Right now I am working on a wrap dress pattern that I will hopefully share with you soon…. especially if I manage to take pictures in nice weather. While searching for tips online to complement my patternmaking books, I discovered these two amazing websites. Ikatbag and My Measuring Tape are running a Pattern … Continue reading Patternmaking resources and Blogger Award