Basic Black: V-Neck Midi Dress O – Japanese Sewing Book Review & Make

Basic Black is one of Sato Watanabe’s most recent book to be released in English. I love Japanese books and black (and gray ;o) and happened to have a long strip of black linen in my stash…so I couldn’t miss the opportunity to make a new dress! Basic Black e’ uno degli ultimi libri di Sato Watanabe ad essere tradotti in inglese. Purtroppo non è … Continue reading Basic Black: V-Neck Midi Dress O – Japanese Sewing Book Review & Make

Sewing PrincessJuly 29, 20149 Comments

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Burda 10/2012 118a: Dress Reveal

After my armhole struggles and many other issues with this dress… Here it is! The armholes are slightly dropped. This is a pattern feature I don’t like too much. But I didn’t realize while I was fitting the dress…and to be honest, given all the issues with this project I doubt I would have fixed it. Dopo tutti i problemi con le maniche e tutto … Continue reading Burda 10/2012 118a: Dress Reveal

Sewing PrincessMay 18, 201414 Comments

Dresses

Burda 10/2012 118a: The tale of huge armholes!

No, that’s not me posing! I wish!!! No, non sono io nella foto…magari!!! This dress is the reason why I bought Burda 10/2012! I have been waiting to make it since (don’t give up hope!). Gorgeous versions started popping up: Kristy made it twice (One and two), then Kbenko, Frogs in the bucket, The Slapdash Sewist, Allison C, Sigrid, Roz and many more) And the perfect grey double … Continue reading Burda 10/2012 118a: The tale of huge armholes!

Sewing PrincessApril 27, 201419 Comments

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Red in Rome: New Look 6000

Pack your suitcase: we are going to Rome! At least for a few minutes ;0) I love traveling and I love it when I get to virtually travel thanks to the pictures on your blogs. So today I am showing you one of the best places in Rome for a breathtaking view of the Eternal City: all pics were taken on the Gianicolo Hill. Unfortunately … Continue reading Red in Rome: New Look 6000

Sewing PrincessJanuary 27, 201426 Comments

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Last days of Summer: Burda 09/2012 #108/#109 Dress

Only last week we were having some gorgeous weather…perfect for taking pictures of one of my last two summer makes: Burda 09/2012 #108/#109 Dress. From the moment the issue came out I’ve been wanting to make this dress. Those diagonal darts remind me of the 60s mod dresses…like Simplicity 1609 Jiffy pattern that has been Gertie’s go-to summer dress The fabric is a left-over from … Continue reading Last days of Summer: Burda 09/2012 #108/#109 Dress

Sewing PrincessSeptember 29, 201313 Comments