Despite my serious face I am very very happy with how this dress turned out! I had been dreaming of a white maxi linen dress for a long time…over a year at least…since I bought my fabric from La Fab Tessuti last August. Choosing the pattern was a no-brainer for me… I wanted something that could accommodate the lack of draping linen has and convey … Continue reading 1609 Jiffy 1960’s Simplicity – Maxi Linen Dress

If I had to choose a favourite era…it would be the 60s! So when Burda released their vintage issue on this decade I literally ran to get it. There are only 11 patterns on this magazine issue so tracing them is less of a nightmare. Se dovessi scegliere la mia decade preferita…sarebbero sicuramente gli anni 60! Quindi quando Burda ha pubblicato questo speciale vintage sono … Continue reading 1960s Vintage Burda Joan Dress

I can’t believe I have a dress to wear for Valentine’s day! I can’t believe I’m actually going out for dinner on Valentine’s day! Better late than never 😉 Non ci posso credere…ho un vestito per San Valentino! E andro’ anche a cena per festeggiare! Meglio tardi che mai 😉 But I can’t lie to you…this dress was never planned to be a Valentine’s day … Continue reading Ready for Valentine’s Day: Jiffy Simplicity 1609

September has been quite mild this year….have been enjoying loads of unexpected sun…so I feel slightly less late showing you this summer Deer & Doe Belladone! This time I even remembered to lengthen the waistline. So it’s not as short waisted as the Belladone I made last year . For the record it’s a full inch (2.5 cm). I also reduced the hemline to make … Continue reading Polka dot Chambray Belladone Dress Deer & Doe