Burda 10/2012 118a: Dress Reveal
After my armhole struggles and many other issues with this dress… Here it is! The armholes are slightly dropped. This is a pattern feature I don’t like too much. But I didn’t realize while I was fitting the dress…and to be honest, given all the issues with this project I doubt I would have fixed it. Dopo tutti i problemi con le maniche e tutto … Continue reading Burda 10/2012 118a: Dress Reveal
My First Bra: Ohhh Lulu Jasmine Bra
I did it! I made a bra!!! It’s Ohhh Lulu Jasmine Bra. Given it’s my first bra ever, I am very happy with the result. It’s fully lined. And it fits! Pattern matching should have been better but I didn’t have much fabric left. As someone who dislikes underwire bras (tell me I am not the only one, please!) this is a really nice pattern. Ce l’ho … Continue reading My First Bra: Ohhh Lulu Jasmine Bra
Burda 10/2012 118a: The tale of huge armholes!
No, that’s not me posing! I wish!!! No, non sono io nella foto…magari!!! This dress is the reason why I bought Burda 10/2012! I have been waiting to make it since (don’t give up hope!). Gorgeous versions started popping up: Kristy made it twice (One and two), then Kbenko, Frogs in the bucket, The Slapdash Sewist, Allison C, Sigrid, Roz and many more) And the perfect grey double … Continue reading Burda 10/2012 118a: The tale of huge armholes!
Fashion Revolution Day – Who Made Your Clothes
::image source:: 24 April 2014 is a big day! I am joining Laura of Behind the Hedgerow and over 150 more people for the Fashion Revolution 24 April 2014 marks the one anniversary year of the collapse of the textile factory Rana Plaza in Dhaka, Bangladesh but it’s also the day that designers, retailers, factory workers, cotton farmers, academics and individuals will stand together for the first … Continue reading Fashion Revolution Day – Who Made Your Clothes
Craftsy Class Giveaway
It’s time to celebrate Easter and Spring with a Craftsy giveaway! Like many of you, I really like Craftsy for the opportunity it gives me to follow sewing classes (and more) I would never be able to find where I live. Not to mention I eagerly wait for their sales! So I couldn’t pass on the opportunity to host a giveaway for one free class! … Continue reading Craftsy Class Giveaway
Sewing Princess 