September 5, 2019
4 formas de reparar roupa
Na minha família, as roupas eram passadas de geração em geração. Recebi roupas que já tinham sido usadas por irmãos e irmãs, primos ou amigos...
September 5, 2019
Ready to Play 19/20 . Growing Pains
It’s not easy growing up… finding your place in the world… trying to fit in and at the same time be one of a kind… not standing out, but also being the center of attention… finding your voice and then being told to be quiet…...
April 14, 2019
Feature on Seek Minimal
This week you can read a little about Miss Castelinhos 's story on Seek Minimal. Seek Minimal is a digital publication where the conscious shopper can discover sustainable brands and improve their mind, body, and spirit. Thank you so much for the feature Joss. https://www.seekminimal.com/blog/gender-neutral-sustainable-childrens-line-made-portugal-miss-castelinhos...
April 6, 2018
Ready to Play 2018 . Building Blocks
Finally ready to unveil the new collection for Ready to Play 2018. This collection took inspiration from the children's toy, Building Blocks. As usual I like to study the way children play, understand how it influences their growth and learning abilities and incorporate it into the...
January 29, 2018
Burda Dress
Between sewing my new collection and for my kids, I have little time to sew for myself. So for 2018, I want to change that. I need to plan my wardrobe more carefully...
July 21, 2017
Amsterdam Sew Social
Back in May I joined a few of my favourite European sewing bloggers for a weekend in Amsterdam. We had a lovely time sightseeing, enjoying good food, wine and each other's company. One of the highlights of the trip, for me, was having the chance to...
May 24, 2017
Anneli Tee and Dress + Ninni Culottes
A few weeks ago I had the chance to choose from Nosh Organics spring collection. The moment I saw these prints I knew exactly what patterns to use! Named Clothing had just released it's new collection SS17 - Playground, and I had my eye on two...
May 23, 2017
Domingo de Bazar . Casa Capaz
A Casa Capaz é um projecto nascido no Seixal pelas mãos de duas irmãs apaixonadas pela filosofia Montessori. Situado na zona antiga da cidade, com uma bonita vista para o rio, é um espaço acolhedor e tranquilo onde acontecem vários eventos, planeados com o maior...
May 22, 2017
Hemming knit fabric
For those who know me well, my love for sewing knit fabric isn't breaking news. When I started sewing my boys clothes, I wanted them to be able to run around and still look nice. Cotton jersey was the obvious choice for me! After buying my...
April 14, 2017
Farrah Blouse and Dress . Chalk and Notch
This week Gabriela from Chalk and Notch released a new pattern, the Women's Farrah Blouse and Dress. I had a chance to test this pattern and as usual it does not disappoint! I made the blouse with the shoulder ruffles in a straight size 16, according to...