Festive Christmas dress

Different ideas fell into places like a jigsaw puzzle for this project to get created. Back in spring I somehow impulsively bought a small piece of beautiful silk organza embroidered in vibrant ginkgo leaves. It was meant to go into the lined skirt, but then the summer came and I was in no mood forContinue reading “Festive Christmas dress”

How I conquered the coat (and S1254 pattern review)

So this project was an apogee of my not-so-long sewing career! I now can say that it ended up being beautiful and apparently very warm coat – when we made some of the below photos, it was terribly windy and cold, but I felt cozy and comfortable in it. So all is very well inContinue reading “How I conquered the coat (and S1254 pattern review)”

Fancy teal dress

What makes this dress fancy are few things. The fabric is this beautiful wool blend. If I remember correctly, I was told at the store that the fabric was by Prada. In that case, well, I guess I will be wearing Prada then! 🙂 Prada or not, the fabric is very soft and absolutely gorgeous.Continue reading “Fancy teal dress”

Cozy light coatigan

When autumn came, I was at the same time excited and confused in trying to figure out what my sewing plans should be for this cold season. I rushed to few of the online stores and bought a stack of wool coating, ordered a good handful of coats patterns and… well, sat there, looking atContinue reading “Cozy light coatigan”

Special dress for the special girl

We have a special occasion in our extended family – we have just welcomed a new baby girl born to my sister in law, so my husband has just become an uncle and our sons will now have a cousin! The little baby girl is now one month old and we have just visited herContinue reading “Special dress for the special girl”