Suspended Leaves: an easy lace shawl for Fall
Since my knitting revelation earlier this year, I have realised that I adore knitting lace – my two Belladonna cardigans (here and here) are probably my proudest makes up to date; although my Blossom shawl (actually my first lace knit of such scale ever) felt also quite an achievement at the time! And in the […]
Read MoreThe Perfect Coat Quest
This will not come to you as a surprise – I am an absolute fan of fit-and-flare dresses, in particular for the cooler months of the year. And obviously the flarer (is this really a word?) the better! Circle skirts are my absolute favourite if they work with the fabric I am using. However, circle […]
Read MoreStep-by-step tutorial for a pleated midi skirt
As you know from my skirt of choice for many of my dresses, I am an absolute fan of circle skirts. But every once in a while I feel the need for a voluminous pleated skirt – this was one of those moments. Pleated skirts are particularly appropriate versus circle skirts when you have a […]
Read MoreAutumn shorts: Pascal by Coralie Bijasson
Sewing other garments than dresses (!!!) was one my challenges for Autumn 2020. And I managed! Let me introduce you to my Pascal shorts by Coralie Bijasson. I love shorts for the colder months but I haven’t worn them for ages, as I couldn’t find a shape I liked, either ready-made or for sewing. So […]
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