Last weekend we rode down to the Cinque Terre on Filippo's motorbike. To have a comfortable journey we chose to bring the bare minimum with us only (we had a backpack and a small top case for both of us for 4 days). So I brought only few tops and trousers with me, that I ...
I've been thinking of sewing this blouse for about a year. Paola, an ex-colleague and friend of my mom, gave me some fabrics her mother had hoarded over years, mainly over 70's-80's-90's (I already sewed a dress with one of these vintage fabrics, see my Leini Dress). It was love at first sight with this silk ...
My last sewing project is a red and white polka-dot blouse. I use to wear blouses with skirts and jeans very often over spring and summer. I find them practical and perfect both during day and evening. I got the idea for this model by some garments with flounces I have in my wardrobe (and ...
It’s been a while since I decided to try to sew knit fabric. I also asked Silvia of Sewing Princess some suggestions (thank you Silvia :) ). She suggested me not to start with a too light-weight knit fabric, just not to get discouraged at the very first try. Given that I needed a new ...
My first post after summer holidays is about a DIY gift. My mum turned 60 at the beginning of August and my brother Daniele and I decided to give her a handmade garment. My brother gave the fabric and I took care of the pattern and the making. The pattern is Sutton Blouse by True Bias ...
As I promised in the previous post, here is my outfit for my friend Cristina’s wedding also. For the occasion I sewed up a completely DIY outfit: top, skirt and pochette. Generally I always wear dresses for weddings, this is the first time I opt for an unmatched skirt and top. The idea came to mind ...
I bought Mathilde Blouse pattern by Tilly and the Buttons this summer before holiday time. When I bought it I didn’t know I would have gone to UK on holiday…we hadn’t decided our holiday destination yet. In middle August, at last minute, we chose to drive up from Italy to UK and have a ten days ...