Margot Blouse – République du Chiffon & Cosmic Blue – Atélier Brunette

Right in time for spring the petals on my new shirt are in bloom! Giusto in tempo per la primavera sono sbocciati i petali della mia nuova camicia! Changes to the pattern: Not many really! I made a size 36 instead of 38 as I was worried the blouse would be too loose (there are no darts,) I moved the shoulder seam for the usual … Continue reading Margot Blouse – République du Chiffon & Cosmic Blue – Atélier Brunette

Peplum Top: La Mia Boutique 11/2013 meets Burda 2/2014

Today I am going where no one has gone before ;o) adding a Burda accessory onto a La Mia Boutique pattern! And even using contrasting colors! What’s happening to me! When I saw that collar I had to buy Burda 02/2014…but I wasn’t so sure I would wear it daily so I made it detachable Oggi vi porto dove non ha mai osato nessuno ;o) … Continue reading Peplum Top: La Mia Boutique 11/2013 meets Burda 2/2014

La Mia Boutique 03 2014 Review with Jana and Bonus Boyfriend Comments

As you know by now, I am always very eager to get a new La Mia Boutique issue…and for this month I have another person eagerly waiting for pictures: Jana from Plokta who is joining me as this month’s Guest La Mia Boutique reviewer. Jana is a great La Mia Boutique fanand she particularly loved the famous zipper dress from September 2013. She started sewing … Continue reading La Mia Boutique 03 2014 Review with Jana and Bonus Boyfriend Comments

Guest Pattern Reviewer La Mia Boutique 12/2013: Long sleeved top with yoke and lace insert – pattern 04

Remember the Guest La Mia Boutique reviewer initiative I launched last month? In addition to having some candidates lined up (my lips are sealed), I also received a very kind proposal from Margaret of  Window on my world. She is an avid La Mia Boutique seamstress and talented writer who has been living in Northern Italy for some years. She suggested to write a review … Continue reading Guest Pattern Reviewer La Mia Boutique 12/2013: Long sleeved top with yoke and lace insert – pattern 04

I am weak…WIP: Margot Blouse – République du Chiffon

::source:: I am weak! Are you too? République du Chiffon drafted the above beautiful Margot blouse Pattern Unlike other independent patterns, the price is very reasonable: 3.60 Euros! Atelier Brunette Cosmic blue fabric is to die for…alas not cheap! Supercut stocks their fabric thus making shipping more reasonable…if you prefer, you can also get their fabric directly from Atelier Brunette Ho ceduto alla tentazione! Succede … Continue reading I am weak…WIP: Margot Blouse – République du Chiffon