Here is something I don’t get to do often…sewing for kids. But I couldn’t resist the cuteness of Compagnie M.’s patterns. Ever since discovering Mara Blouse through Evie’s blog I’ve been hoping she would release an adult version… Ecco una cosa che non faccio spesso…cucito per bambini. Ma non ho resistito ai bellissimi modelli di Compagnie M. Da quando ho scoperto la blusa Mara grazie … Continue reading Sewing for Boys: Charles Pants Compagnie M.
As much as I like tailored garments…I also love being comfy. And these two are great for that: Aime Comme Marche à Suivre pants and Aime Comme Material Girl top. I was just lucky they both fit straight from the envelope in a size S…There was no time to make a muslin. Nonostante mi piacciano i capi elaborati…adoro anche star comoda. E questi due cartamodelli … Continue reading Comfy with Aime Comme Marche à Suivre pants and Aime Comme Material Girl top
After making my first version of La Mia Boutique 3/2014 pants I was determined to alter the pattern: I wanted a lower waist and slimmer leg. The pants were fitting me well in the waist and hip area so no alterations needed. To lower the waistline: I removed the waistband completely. I then dropped the waistline by 1 inch and drew a new line. From … Continue reading Fitting Misteries: Low-rise Pants La Mia Boutique 3/2014 – Misteri di vestibilità: Pantaloni a vita bassa
I am not talking about my face wrinkles, of course! If you missed their blog tour, Tap Shorts is the first pattern by Katy & Laney. From the moment I saw the pattern I was in love with view A… As I normally do, I tried to resist the temptation of buying them. Seeing new versions popping up didn’t make things easy (A denim version, a … Continue reading Tap Shorts by Katy & Laney View A: beware of wrinkles!
Isn’t it the cutest piping? It’s Fleurs des Iles by Petit Pan When I bought it I didn’t know what to do with it (I tend to do that with fabric too!) but when eventually I bought this gabardine I thought it would be a nice detail. Non è bellissimo questo sbieco con cordoncino? E’ Fleurs des Iles di Petit Pan Quando l´ho comprato non sapevo cosa farci (ho lo stesso … Continue reading Pants take two: La Mia Boutique 3/2014
