My first Ottobre pattern was the Babushka pinafore dress pattern (issue 01/2009). This pattern is for a sweet baby pinafore (with a Babushka doll applique at the front) and was included in the first Ottobre issue I bought (seems like it was only yesterday, lol). The instructions were quite clear (although, as usual, I didn’t follow them… Continue reading Ottobre Kokeshi
I was sorting all the still-to-be posted pictures, and I reckoned this would be the perfect excuse for posting an unexpected sewing project that has been in the (blog) pipeline for too long (you know, the pictures- taken, post-completed and worn-for-over-two-months sort of project). Please excuse the bad lightning in the pictures. These were taken… Continue reading Pink polka dots
Just in case you haven’t already heard of it, in order to celebrate one-year blogging, the lovely ladies from FrancesSuzanne will be will be hosting the “Flip This Pattern” series (do check their blog, they are soooo talented). The “Flip This Pattern” series is a YEAR-LONG SEWING EVENT, running from June 2013 – May 2014! It consists of twelve children “flipped patterns,”… Continue reading Flip this Pattern Series
I’m almost done – posting about the clothes that I manage to tackle during the KCW Spring 2013. The final 2 pieces – days 4 and 5, are two of my favorites so far (aren’t they all?). When I was young, dresses in soft colors signaled the start of the warmer season (that and new… Continue reading KCW Spring 2013 – Days 4 and 5
After successfully completed two projects during the first days of the KCW Spring 2013, I knew I could try to be a bit more adventurous (yeah). So, at the end of day 2, I took some time to cut 5 pieces that I knew would be a lovely addition to my little girl’s wardrobe – I didn’t have… Continue reading KCW Spring 2013 – Days 3, 6 and 7
S is for Sewing 