In the past couple of months I had a lucky charm…and won not one but two giveaways. So thanks to the lovely Ali and Melissa I have more beautiful patterns to make some time soon. Like every summer for the past three years I took part in the Summer sew along. This year Ali, Alessa and Sarah had 3 different prizes to giveaway. And Ali … Continue reading Sometimes I am lucky…

Back in May I was in NYC…and you may just guess what was the must-see attraction on my tour route…the fantabulous New York Garment District This is a short review in pictures of what I did and saw…in case you are planning a visit at some point (right Inna?) Long before I left home I had studied the article on Burdastyle and especially Shop the … Continue reading Shop the New York Garment District

Many seamstresses have been critizing Burdastyle magazine for a number of reasons. After readying the great monthly review Paunnet wrote on the October issue, I thought it was time to act and create an online petition. Can you sign the online petition? Can you help me spread the word? I really hope we reach our goal. Below is the full text with images I could … Continue reading Sign petition to Burdastyle

This past weekend I spent a few days in Rome for a wedding (more on that in an upcoming post) and I couldn’t miss this opportunity to visit a local haberdashery shop simply called “LA MERCERIA” dal 1957 idee per te e la tua casa (The Haberdashery store from 1957 providing ideas for yourself and the home). Though not as glamorous as M&J Trimming in NYC, … Continue reading When in Rome…

It’s summer…it’s getting hot…and it’s time for a giveaway! I made an overnight trip to Spain for work last week and I was really excited when I managed to snatch a copy of Patrones 137 magazine. This number includes beautiful dresses and some easy projects… Then this weekend I discovered a new (to me) fabric shop and found this 100% Italian cotton (nearly gauze) in … Continue reading Summer Giveaway: Patrones Magazine and Fabric