Hello! My birthday was on Easter day…I had made plans to travel and celebrate. Despite the changed circumstances…I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to make a new top…and bake a cake :o) As it’s often the case with me and my sewing process, inspiration strikes all of a sudden. I have been meaning to make since my first version in 2018. I don’t know … Continue reading A birthday top: Fashion style Cosmic Blue Atelier Brunette

Hello there! Thanks to those of you who recently followed my blog. I am not updating it as often I once did, but if you want you can also get some updates on my sewing princess instagram feed. I hope you’re all well in spite of the current circumstances. As many countries are proceeding to ease lockdown measures, we still have to be cautious. Personally, … Continue reading Self-drafted blue shirt – getting closer to perfect sleeve?

Happy Easter! Finally sitting down to share one of my latest makes (I was so eager I forgot to remove the basting stiches at the hem! sorry)…a jacket that has been on my wish list for over a year. Vogue V1526 is unique pattern by late fashion designer Paco Peralta. Though we only met once we had been in touch over several years and I … Continue reading Designer Jacket for Spring: Paco Peralta Vogue V1526

Sometimes your pattern wishes unexpectedly come true! When that happens you simply have to get that pattern…that’s what happened to me when Alina Design Co. released her Fulton Sweater Blazer. I must admit I had never heard of her patterns before and didn’t know what to expect and whether it would be worth the price. Through the years I became more and more picky with … Continue reading Fulton Sweater Blazer: color-blocked for Christmas