I have never owned a trench coat. Somehow it happened so. Have always wanted one, but they would be very pricey in stores and I’d decide to save instead of purchasing one. And so when I started sewing all the things, the plan was conceived to also make a trench coat. I bought this glamorousContinue reading “Very proper trench coat”
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So I learnt to sew, now what?
When I was preparing to launch my blog, I was contemplating how to call it and checking whether any of these domains were available. And my thoughts appeared to spin around the word style rather than sewing. Somehow it occurred to me that if I were to sew, I should be creating something more thanContinue reading “So I learnt to sew, now what?”
Two spring tops
Lately I’ve had quite a tough time harnessing inspiration and energy to sew. On the other hand I know perfectly well, that keeping self busy and engaging in pleasant mental and physical activities is so important in order to keep going in this totally terrifying time. So I sewed up something again. While choosing whatContinue reading “Two spring tops”
Light spring coat
It was such a lovely project. And I had such a hard time finishing it! I started it in the middle of February with my usual determination and joyful inspiration. Did not manage to complete it on the same weekend. And then the day when the Earth stood still came. The war in Europe brokeContinue reading “Light spring coat”
Three knit projects
After completing my Winter coat I felt somehow tired and not really willing to start anything else. If not for my blog and my regular Instagram posting, I would by now have made a number of breaks in my sewing journey. However, the attempted regular posting schedule sort of keeps me in check. And arguablyContinue reading “Three knit projects”