Aren’t these the longest ties you’ve ever seen? And even shortened them! I wanted to make a wrap cardi for my flamenco classes. Alessa kindly sent me the perfect fabric! So I feel very ashamed to show a top that didn’t turn out well. Non sono i lacci più lunghi che abbiate mai visto? Li ho anche accorciati! Volevo uno scaldacuore per flamenco. Alessa mi aveva … Continue reading Polka dot Wrap sweater/cardi Burda 01/2012-116a
Right in time for spring the petals on my new shirt are in bloom! Giusto in tempo per la primavera sono sbocciati i petali della mia nuova camicia! Changes to the pattern: Not many really! I made a size 36 instead of 38 as I was worried the blouse would be too loose (there are no darts,) I moved the shoulder seam for the usual … Continue reading Margot Blouse – République du Chiffon & Cosmic Blue – Atélier Brunette
Today I am going where no one has gone before ;o) adding a Burda accessory onto a La Mia Boutique pattern! And even using contrasting colors! What’s happening to me! When I saw that collar I had to buy Burda 02/2014…but I wasn’t so sure I would wear it daily so I made it detachable Oggi vi porto dove non ha mai osato nessuno ;o) … Continue reading Peplum Top: La Mia Boutique 11/2013 meets Burda 2/2014
::source:: I am weak! Are you too? République du Chiffon drafted the above beautiful Margot blouse Pattern Unlike other independent patterns, the price is very reasonable: 3.60 Euros! Atelier Brunette Cosmic blue fabric is to die for…alas not cheap! Supercut stocks their fabric thus making shipping more reasonable…if you prefer, you can also get their fabric directly from Atelier Brunette Ho ceduto alla tentazione! Succede … Continue reading I am weak…WIP: Margot Blouse – République du Chiffon
Thanks so much for the feedback you gave me back in January on fabric choice for the collar and cuffs. After long debating…I took my grown-up decision and cut into my precious fabric 😉 Sometimes it’s easier to decide to move country than choosing the right fabric, eh? And a great thank you to Carolyn who introduced me to shot cotton. Avevate indovinato??? Grazie mille … Continue reading La Mia Boutique 11/2013 #12 Blouse – What fabric did I choose in the end?
Sewing Princess 