Sewing the Lamour dress… for Valentine of course!
My first sewing challenge of 2025 was to tackle a project I have been dreaming of for very long time: a dress with a fully integrated bustier. And for Valentine, what could be a better project than the so appropriately-named Lamour dress by Charm Patterns. Pink & Red for Valentine I am the lucky owner […]
Read MoreA floaty version of the B6018 vintage dress
After my first version of the B6018 pattern in a quite stiff silk dupion, I was keen to try and sew a second, more floaty version. Here it is! I fully reviewed the B6918 pattern (which I adore), as well as explained in details how to make a Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) in a previous […]
Read MoreSewing the M6741 dress
One of my New Year resolutions is to come back to my beloved blog, after a long absence. So let’s start with my latest make of the year: the M6742 dress by McCall. An easy dress to sew Although my 18-month absence from this blog does not mean I completely stopped sewing, I have less […]
Read MoreWelcome to my new sewing room
After a long absence (nearly a year…), I am back to my beloved blog. Lots of changes, most importantly … a new sewing room! So if you are after fresh sewing room ideas, read on. Why away so long? Well, a lot happened in a year! We finished building a house and moved in, which […]
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