The Seamstress – El tiempo entre costuras: a book about Sewing and Spanish Civil War to WWII
Today I want to talk about The Seamstress – El tiempo entre costuras a book by Spanish writer María Dueñas. Oggi vi parlo di un libro spagnolo. In Italiano è stato tradotto in La notte ha cambiato rumore The book has been out since 2011 and has quickly become an international best-seller…translations started to flock in. Il libro è uscito qualche anno fa diventando subito un best … Continue reading The Seamstress – El tiempo entre costuras: a book about Sewing and Spanish Civil War to WWII
La Mia Boutique 11/2013 Review
October got by so fast and I still owe you the results from last month’s survey I will post them next week at the latest. Sorry for the delay! But Anna and I wanted to get November’s review out asap. This month’s issue features a lot of jackets…our opinions are somewhat diverging but I really enjoy that about our conversation. Don’t forget to check out … Continue reading La Mia Boutique 11/2013 Review
Jocole Cross-over Tunic/Dress
Silvia: Do you like my new dress? Lovely blog reader: Silvia, are you sure you mean ‘dress’? Isn’t it a tunic? Silvia: Isn’t it the perfect knit fabric for a dress? Lovely blog reader: [puzzled] You’re right. It’s a very nice fabric and a lovely pattern Here is the real story behind this project…In case you are wondering about my sanity by now! I won … Continue reading Jocole Cross-over Tunic/Dress
Is Knitting for Grannies?
::Source:: I am curious…what is reaction you get when you tell people you knit? Are they surprised in a sort of looking-down-upon-you/that-is-so-out way? Do they look at you as if you are a bit of a looner? How does that compare to the reaction you get when you tell people you sew? A bit of background… Up until a month ago, I had never done … Continue reading Is Knitting for Grannies?
Knit Boyfriend Cardi
On these pictures I am as stiff as a board! Don’t know what got into me! The pictures don’t do the fabric nor the pattern any justice. But they were actually the best from the whole photoshoot! I found a very nice silk or viscose jersey for a fiver over a year ago…and finally managed to make one of the zillion projects on my … Continue reading Knit Boyfriend Cardi
Sewing Princess 