I am warning you… this is the most timely and season-appropriate post I have ever written. 1 December 2019…it was a wet winter day…one of many, lately, I have to say. Luckily we had a break on Saturday and I managed to put up Christmas lights. Ready? Vi avverto…questo è il post più veloce e il più adatto alla stagione che abbia mai scritto. 1 … Continue reading Thurlow Sewaholic shorts
Despite the summer heat and my love/hate relationship with slippery fabrics…I sewed a pink outfit! Yes, it’s full on pink…a sort of pajama ;o) I have been meaning to make a faux jumpsuit ever since I saw Trine’s version on Instagram I was just afraid about adding an elasticated waist to the top…so I guess it’s more like a matching outfit than a faux jumpsuit. … Continue reading Pretty in Pink and a trip to the countryside
I’ve always had a love and hate relationship with shorts…they are very practical in the summer heat but never look quite right on me…in the end I don’t wear them much outside the house. I made a Named Alpi chinos last year and worn them quite a bit…but being white they tend to get stained pretty easily…or I am clumsier when I wear them! I … Continue reading Comfy and fast: La Mia Boutique shorts
I will call it The Long Summer of Pants as I’ve been sewing 4 pairs in a row… La chiamere’ La lunga estate dei pantaloni… ne ho cuciti quattro paia di seguito. I had this leftover silk laying around in my sewing room in sight for over a year…but couldn’t figure out what to make with it… It’s hard to believe this fabric was one … Continue reading Silk lounge shorts
After 6 years I’m going to the beach again soon! And of course it’s a great opportunity to make appropriate clothing…Enter Named Alpi Chino Shorts Dopo 6 anni tra qualche settimana andrò di nuovo al mare! E ovviamente è un’ottima opportunità per cucire dell’abbigliamento adatto…E quindi i i pantaloncini Alpi di Named erano d’obbligo! For this pattern I upcycled a pleated skirt that I never … Continue reading Sewing for the beach: Named Alpi Chino Shorts
