Handmade Bags in Natural Fabric: An Ecobag, a Review and a Giveaway

I’m a little overdue with this post…like two months 😉 I wanted to sew a project from Handmade Bags in Natural Fabric before reviewing the book Tuttle Publishing sent me. Sono un po’ in ritardo con questo post…di due mesi 😉 Volevo cucire uno dei progetti del libro Handmade Bags in Natural Fabric (Borse fatte a mano con stoffe naturali) che mi aveva spedito Tuttle Publishing.The … Continue reading Handmade Bags in Natural Fabric: An Ecobag, a Review and a Giveaway

Snood Sew-along: 1 Pattern 3 styles – 1 collo 3 versioni

Just before Christmas Isabel from La vie en DIY organised a Snood Sew-Along. It seemed to be the perfect way to use up some scraps and keep my neck warm…actually mine are not pricisely winter versions…but I was determined to use what I had. Prima di Natale Isabel del blog La vie en DIY ha organizzato evento per cucire insieme dei colli. Mi è sembrato … Continue reading Snood Sew-along: 1 Pattern 3 styles – 1 collo 3 versioni

Add some sparkle to your wardrobe: Lotta Skirt / Fate brillare il vostro guardaroba: Gonna Lotta

  Lotta skirt is a gathered skirt with contrasting folded pockets. The skirt is made using the gorgeous Compagnie M. pattern. She was originally meant as my proudly handmade skirt for the festive season. I put all my heart, creative juices and materials to make it the perfect skirt. Though I love the skirt, I made the wrong sizing decision. Long story short… I was … Continue reading Add some sparkle to your wardrobe: Lotta Skirt / Fate brillare il vostro guardaroba: Gonna Lotta

Kate Dress Style Arc: A review… to wrap up 2014 / Vestito Kate di Style Arc: una recensione… per chiudere il 2014

2014 marks the 40th Anniversary of the iconic Diane von Furstenberg Wrap Dress. I always loved that style so here I am with celebrating this timeless design and wrapping up my 2014! When choosing the pattern, I did a lot of research and even signed up for Craftsy’s Wrap Dress class. Eventually my choice fell on Kate Dress Style Arc…not just because it was drafted … Continue reading Kate Dress Style Arc: A review… to wrap up 2014 / Vestito Kate di Style Arc: una recensione… per chiudere il 2014

Merry Christmas – Buon Natale – Feliz Navidad – Joyeux Noël

::Meet Virgola by the talented Italian illustrator Virginia Di Giorgio:: I wish you a very Merry Christmas surrounded by family and friends. I want to thank you for letting me be part of this wonderful sewing community. Can’t wait to start another exciting sewing year. Voglio augurarvi un Fantastico Natale circondati di familiari e amici. Voglio ringraziarvi per consentirmi di far parte di questa meravigliosa comunità del cucito. Non … Continue reading Merry Christmas – Buon Natale – Feliz Navidad – Joyeux Noël