Sewaholic Thurlow Shorts: color-blocking addiction

I’m so happy I finally made Sewaholic Thurlow Shorts. Actually they were meant to be full-length pants…but I didn’t have enough fabric (well, I mean pants fabric!) for a trial pair…and I wasn’t just ready to part with some cashmere wool. After all I wanted to test the fit… Sono davvero contenta di essere riuscita a cucire i pantaloncini Sewaholic Thurlow In realta’ volevo fare … Continue reading Sewaholic Thurlow Shorts: color-blocking addiction

A dress from the movies: El Tiempo Entre Costuras – The Seamstress – Simplicity New Look 6000

A while ago while watching the movie El Tiempo entre Costuras – The Seamstress I got obsessed with one of the fabulous dresses. A short while later I bought some double knit to make it. Qualche tempo fa mentre guardavo il film tratto dal libro La Notte ha cambiato rumore (El tiempo entre Costuras in spagnolo) mi sono fissata con uno dei fantastici abiti della … Continue reading A dress from the movies: El Tiempo Entre Costuras – The Seamstress – Simplicity New Look 6000

Color-blocked Jasper Sweater Paprika 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

Style Arc Kate Dress without Tucks

I couldn’t agree more with Style Arc’s description of KATE DRESS: Fabulous versatile wrap dress – easy to wear, great for any occasion. This is my 5th version! Non potrei essere piu’ d’accordo con la descrizione di Style Arc del Cartamodello del vestito Kate: un fantastico e versatile abito a portafoglio – facile da indossare e adatto a tutte le occasioni. Questa e’ la mia … Continue reading Style Arc Kate Dress without Tucks

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

The holiday season is here! I hope you are getting all festive and busy making your last minute presents and, why not, your own sparkly outfits! I had originally planned to post my latest dress but decided to postpone it to next year. I’ll be taking a couple of weeks off blogging…as it gets very busy this time of the year, e.g. sewing last-minute outfits, … Continue reading Merry Christmas and Happy New Year