For the last post of 2020 I decided to write about the ups and downs of my exciting journey of sewing that only started in spring of 2020. Admittedly, there are not that many pleasant highlights that the year of 2020 is leaving us with – it’s been so much about lock-downs, quarantines, restrictions, anxietyContinue reading “My sewing year of 2020 – highlights and lessons”
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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”
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”
Lace jacquard dress
I really love this dress! Even though it is one of only few polyester garments that I have ever made – usually I choose natural fibers or viscose and types – the style, the color and the comfort of this dress are just perfect! This dress started as a piece of fabric that I boughtContinue reading “Lace jacquard dress”
Light autumn dress
In summer of 2020 I sewed a lot. It was not until late August that I finally realized that this summer would soon be over, and all the nice summery garments might not be worn until next year. Then I regrouped and started thinking of what my autumn wardrobe might look like this year. SeptemberContinue reading “Light autumn dress”
Giedre Style 