You may already noticed some lovely vintage patterns designed by the super talented Suz: Sewpony Vintage here on the blog. It’s not a secret that I love to test new patterns yet probably not for the most obvious reasons. I actually love to test my own skills by sewing a pattern as per the designer instructions and… Continue reading Sunday picnic dress BLOG TOUR
“And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince I couldn’t sew everything I had planned for this KCW (again, I was over-ambitious) – there are still so much… Continue reading The little Prince(ss)
Obviously, this KCW is also a great opportunity (and motivation) for starting my girl’s winter wardrobe. Around here, temperatures are still reaching over 30ºC (86ºF), but soon fall (and hopefully winter) will come and one needs to be prepare. Oliver+S Playdate dress was released in 2008 (fall collection) and I sewed my first version soon afterwards.… Continue reading KCW Playdate
I’m pretty sure I’m about the only person I know (and that sews, of course) that really doesn’t mind sewing the same outfit again and again. Usually most of the patterns I truly love will be made at least three times in the same season (and I’m not talking about sewing it for 3 different… Continue reading Let’s do it again 🙂
In case you missed it in my last post, KCW is back 🙂 And that means, I’m once again struggling sewing, taking photos (the most challenging part) and posting about it, all in the few daylight hours I have left when my kids return from school 🙂 So, this week will be about not raising your… Continue reading KCW – Twill and starts
After a bit hiatus, I’m back on the sewing blog routine (at least, that’s what I hope). Every new season I drafted a list of the sewing projects I wish to accomplish (yes, I think I’ve said it before, I’m “that type of person”: the one that writes lists for everything. And yes, it doesn’t… Continue reading (Starting) Fall sewing
