Compare and Contrast: the Sirocco Jumpsuit
This article will be mainly pictures, as I’ve told you everything sewing-wise about Sirocco in this article. After sewing it in black, I made a pink Sirocco – and the colours make them so different that I thought it was really worth an article. So here are a few compare and contrast pictures – enjoy! […]
Read MoreA Ray of Sunshine in my Wardrobe
With the weather still quite cold for the season, I have (God knows how!) managed to hold off sewing summer dresses. But as soon as the temperature started rising, I just couldn’t wait any longer. I had the pattern, I had the fabric, their destiny was sealed over a day: another little lemon number in […]
Read MoreFitting Frenzy: the Sirocco Jumpsuit
If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you will have noticed that I have become seriously obsessed with fitting issues lately. Along with my competencies, my sewing goal have evolved: I now want to get the perfect fit for my handmade clothes – no matter how many muslins it may take. So I […]
Read MoreHow to Sew with Metallic Brocade
This winter has definitely been for me the season of glittery brocade! I’ve always loved this fabric but feared sewing it. After purchasing an excessive quantity at Bennytex, I had no choice but learn hands-on! The result: two party dresses for my daughter, two everyday dresses for me (not everyday for everyone though!), a top […]
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