Annie Trousers in Rome: 4 reasons why I love the Eternal City

This weekend I was at my friend’s wedding in Assisi so I took a flight to Rome, which is about 120 miles away, and I couldn’t miss the opportunity to visit friends and stroll around the Eternal city…wearing my brand new Annie trousers! Finally I managed to figure out the zipper, waistband and adjust the leg fit….so I am ready to go and share 4 … Continue reading Annie Trousers in Rome: 4 reasons why I love the Eternal City

Work in progress – Cal Patch’s Annie Trousers

After two skirts it’s time for pants. I actually wear pants a lot in my daily life mostly because I don’t quite like wearing stockings and it’s also quite challenging to do it in between waxing appointments… ok, also princesses have hair! Which would open a whole new post/survey/debate on the best hair removal method… but that is beyond the scope of a sewing blog, … Continue reading Work in progress – Cal Patch’s Annie Trousers

Basic pants from sofa throw cover with Ikea fabric

Ikea is a great source for fabric… a few years ago I made a basic sofa throw cover with this red cotton you see here. Those were the times when I was renting a furnished apartment that had a sofa with a checkered fabric I didn’t like. So I decided to make my own throw cover on the cheap. A few years later I bought … Continue reading Basic pants from sofa throw cover with Ikea fabric