Handmade presents for newborn: Open Wide Pouch & Bapron
Recently two friends had babies and I wanted to make a present no only for the baby…but also for their mom… So I thought pouches would be a good idea to carry around bits and bobs in a tidy fashion and would go nicely with an embroidered bapron. Anna from Noodlehead has recently released a very nice tutorial for these open wide pouches…and the bags … Continue reading Handmade presents for newborn: Open Wide Pouch & Bapron
Wardrobe essentials: black turtleneck Burda 09/2012 104A
As much as I try to have some nice dresses in my wardrobe…I also love wearing practical items…like a pair of jeans and a top! When I saw the Burda 09/2012 104A (it’s the shorter version) pattern I thought I should give it a try. I don’t know if you have the same issue…but I tend to buy Burda magazine and then never make any … Continue reading Wardrobe essentials: black turtleneck Burda 09/2012 104A
New dress for the new year: Burda 122 09/2010
Happy new year! Though the dress was totally not planned for the new year…I managed to finish it on time and wear it on New Year’s Eve. You’ve probably seen this pattern before (I made the skirt pattern last year). It’s Burda 122 09/2010…that’s been on my to-sew list for over 2 years. And it’s not like I didn’t have the fabric in my stash! … Continue reading New dress for the new year: Burda 122 09/2010
Merry Christmas and Happy holidays
I hope you are having a great Christmas holiday with your family. I want to wish you all a fabulous Christmas and great start of the new year. I won’t be doing a yearly sewing review…but share a few pictures from the last few days. To be honest there hasn’t been much sewing (though I managed to cut a dress from Burdastyle 2010!) but quite … Continue reading Merry Christmas and Happy holidays
Herringbone A-line skirt
Ok…I know this is not grey…but I had to make an orange herringbone A-line from the moment I saw it online After scouring the internet I found a great shop (Clothspot) that had the perfect wool…except it was sold out and I had to wait a few days before restocking… While (im-)patiently waiting I found the perfect lining to go with it: this perfect and … Continue reading Herringbone A-line skirt
Sewing Princess 