I’ve finally managed to post my last make on the blog. It’s the Chantilly Blouse by The Yellow Peg. It’s a very simple beginner’s sewing project that I sewed very quickly. I took two months for taking pictures, writing, translating…
I’ve sewed very very slowly lately, but I’ve manage to make something new from time to time. How can you manage to sew with a little baby? I choose very easy projects and in jersey, like this black woollen top…
I’ve changed the way I dress since Matilde was born! Breastfeeding needs garments that can be opened on the front to “whip boobs out” easily. So I’ve been using a lot of shirts, t-shirts and dresses with a V or…
Aestiva is the brand new sewing pattern by Wearologie. It’s a sleeveless vest, available in two different versions: the short one, more casual (the one I sewed) and the longer one, more elegant. Both versions were made to be worn…
Two weeks ago I went to Abilmente in Vicenza (an Italian fair for makers) and Atelier Vicolo n.6 was one of the new entries at the exhibition. Francesca, aka Atelier Vicolo n.6, is a new Italian indie sewing pattern designer…
I have sewed a simple blouse with flounced sleeves for my mom’s birthday. I drafted the pattern on my own after having taken her measurements. I used this beautiful vintage silk crepe de chine. I sewed the blouse up making…
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…
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…
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…
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