After all the color-blocking it was time to go back to plain colors 😉 I’ve been admiring La Jolie Girafe patterns for a while and finally decided to take the plunge with L’Irresistible. I found the pattern very well drafted and the instructions very detailed. The most finicky part is the neckline facing…despite a detailed step-by-step tutorial my sewing skills were put to a test. … Continue reading L’Irrésistible Shirt – La Jolie Girafe

If you have a look at my past projects you’ll notice I mostly wear dark colors and solids…but sometimes I am drawn to wild prints and colors… as in this sweatshirt! Orange and hot pink is a color combo I’ve come to like quite a lot…so when Marine had in store some nice wool jersey I thought I should give it a try…despite the colors … Continue reading Mix and match: colors and patterns

I fell in love with Jasper Sweater from Paprika Pattern from the moment it was released….and I kept on postponing my purchase because…you know…I have so many patterns I need to make…eventually I gave in and immediately put it on top of my sewing list! Mi sono innamorata della felpa Jasper di Paprika Patterns dal momento in cui e’ uscita…e poi ho rimandato l’acquisto perche’….si … Continue reading Color-blocked Jasper Sweater Paprika Patterns

Do you also keep men’s shirt for experiments? I must admit I have a box full…I say they are for my ‘science projects’ When wanting to test the fit before making my final Carme Blouse…I thought it would be fun to use an actual shirt instead of some boring muslin… Anche voi tenete da parte le camicie da uomo per fare esperimenti? Io ne ho … Continue reading Man’s shirt refashion: Carme Blouse Pauline Alice

It’s time to do a little sewing for men! And this wasn’t just an excuse to be on the other side of the camera! E’ ora di un po’ di cucito maschile! E non era solo una scusa per passare dall’altro lato della macchina fotografica! I love making shirts. Some time ago I visited Albini’s shirting factory and I couldn’t resist buying some fabric…but before … Continue reading Sewing for men: a fitted shirt