In my last post I embarked on my challenge: sewing in the mountains… yes, I did find some sewing inspiration in the mountains that I would like to share with you. I hope you will like this short journey in a sensational part of Europe, South Tirol. South Tirol is an trilingual region in the north of Italy known for its beautiful mountains and long-standing … Continue reading White Christmas and South Tirol traditions

I know I’ve been quiet for some days but the work on my Snow White coat has been progressing… and quickly approaching the “done” stage. First off, I have finally chosen the buttons, yuppie. Thanks for all your suggestions. I must admit it has been a very hard choice for me. In the end I went for white. Though it’s hard to see from the … Continue reading Snow White Coat progress

As you know I joined the Mad Men sew-along that Presser Foot is hosting. Today’s post by Kelli is about adjusting sleeves . Even if you are not taking part in the sew along, her tips are very useful for any dress. On my side, I have been making some progress. I got off to a slow start since I was making my own pattern … Continue reading Mad Men Dress Sew-along

Not happy with my current coat challenge I decided to join the Mad Men Dress sew-along that Presser Foot is hosting I didn’t really need a new dress but when I saw the designs I could see myself trying to make my own pattern for it. My goal is to re-create the grey one… I love the neckline. Ideally I would like to make a … Continue reading A new challenge: Mad Men dress sew-along