Lately, I’ve been sewing a bit more for me although I don’t blog much about it. I have to admit that it’s not as easy as sewing for my kids – I always struggle with (my) measurements and getting the right fit so when I encounter a pattern/designer that suits me well, I become (immediately)… Continue reading The Fringe | Dress and Blouse
There’s a new pattern from Bebekins – the Arlow dress and I’m sure you’ll love it as much as I do 🙂 Faithful to her style, Diorella designed a classic dress with lots of options and details: 4 necklines, 5 collars, and 3 sleeve options to choose from. Plus, there’s a tie back option, that is so… Continue reading Arlow Dress
That’s no secret that I love sewing dresses so, although my girl already has her share for this summer, I couldn’t help but sewing her yet anther one. Não escondo que gosto imenso de costurar vestidos, por isso, e apesar da minha filha já ter um número razoável para este Verão, não resisti a fazer… Continue reading A new Jacqueline
My dear friend Constança has the best eye for unveiling beautiful treasures from op shops and local markets, such as vintage sewing patterns and other treasures (fingers-crossed she will start selling them soon in her Etsy store). I have a weakness for these wonderful pieces that take us back to an era when sewing was… Continue reading Vintage Butterick from Constança
Summer sewing around here usually means lots of sundresses, shorts, tops and the (occasional) swimming suit for my girl (I’ve been using the Cosi pattern by Sewpony). Yet, to date, I’d never made swim shorts for my boy(s) 😦 I’ve been stashing the proper fabric (board-short or tactel are not easy to find around here, so… Continue reading Manuel Swim shorts | Suco by Susana
With the end of the school year, and the prospect of warmer days ahead (and summer camp!), my sewing plans are put on hold as I know it’s time for shorts+tops sewing ❤ So far (and I know summer is just starting so there’ll be more to come), I’ve managed to sew her two shorts+top… Continue reading Summer Camp Ready
Just the other day, a sewing friend (that I finally got to meet in “real life” ❤ ) asked me why I’m not blogging much these days. To be honest, I don’t have a sound justification for that. Probably it’s a mix of everything: I’ve been undergoing a few challenges (a scary health issue, still… Continue reading Arthur Chinos Pants | Suco by Susana
A few years ago, when I first heard of Children’s Corner patterns (and immediately feel in love with them), I purchased quite a few from an online shop closing-sale. I’ve kept (and used) most of them, still, there was one pattern in particular (CC Virginia) that I never managed to sew and, somehow, lost track of… Continue reading Ginger Sundress | Children’s Corner
I’ve blogged about the new Geneva Cardigan by Coffee&Thread before – love it!!, so obviously, I couldn’t say no to the Geneva Cardigan Tour that started earlier this week. For testing purposes, I was asked to sew the pattern using both the ruffled collar and the ruffled sleeves – although I loved the result –… Continue reading The Geneva Cardigan Tour
The Bebekins Patterns by Diorella were a recent discovery and I was immediately captured by their vintage design. I purchased her first pattern – Polly pinafore, as soon as it was released and I loved it (obviously, it will take me longer to share my version here 😉 ). Anyway, soon after Polly’s released, Diorella started working… Continue reading Robin Ruffle Dress
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