Swing dress Burda 08/2012 #133 with a twist
The moment I saw the Swing dress 133 on Burdastyle August, I knew I had to make it. The cotton was already in my stash and I added some fun contrasting details…otherwise it looked too serious. By the way…don’t you think I look just like the Burda model? Well at least I tried when I posed 😉 Da quando ho visto questo vestito su Burda … Continue reading Swing dress Burda 08/2012 #133 with a twist
Colette Crepe and Buttercup Bag: perfect wedding outfit
What a better backdrop for an outfit than a church all set up for a wedding. My cousin got married last weekend and chose a beautiful XV century church for his vows. So, I can finally show you my very own Colette Crepe with the Buttercup bag I made. Quale sfondo migliore per farvi vedere le mie nuove creazioni che una chiesa pronta per il … Continue reading Colette Crepe and Buttercup Bag: perfect wedding outfit
Sign petition to Burdastyle
Many seamstresses have been critizing Burdastyle magazine for a number of reasons. After readying the great monthly review Paunnet wrote on the October issue, I thought it was time to act and create an online petition. Can you sign the online petition? Can you help me spread the word? I really hope we reach our goal. Below is the full text with images I could … Continue reading Sign petition to Burdastyle
When in Rome…
This past weekend I spent a few days in Rome for a wedding (more on that in an upcoming post) and I couldn’t miss this opportunity to visit a local haberdashery shop simply called “LA MERCERIA” dal 1957 idee per te e la tua casa (The Haberdashery store from 1957 providing ideas for yourself and the home). Though not as glamorous as M&J Trimming in NYC, … Continue reading When in Rome…
A sustainable Sorbetto is born
Hint: the color of my new Sorbetto may give my secret away. Can you guess where the source fabric comes from? Indizio: il colore del Sorbetto potrebbe rivelare il mio segreto. Indovinate da dove viene la stoffa? From time to time I rescue my partner’s shirts that would otherwise be dismissed. I love the feel of a men’s shirt and I find blue very feminine too. … Continue reading A sustainable Sorbetto is born
Sewing Princess 