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
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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 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
January 17, 2017
Women’s Waterfall Raglan . Chalk and Notch
This post contains affiliate links. Gabriela from Chalk and Notch, just released a brand new pattern, the Women's Waterfall Raglan. I'm sure you're familiar with the girl's Waterfall Raglan. It was a hit and a lots of mums requested one for themselves! Gabriela listened and our
November 30, 2016
Made It Fashion Week 2016
It's Made It Fashion Week once again!! This time the big star is the Drop Dress and Top and it's drop dead gorgeous! This is another on trend, jaw dropping silhouette from Made It Patterns. It has a slash neckline, asymmetrical draping and two lengths, although you can make the longer
November 1, 2016
Have you seen Karl lately… in Setúbal?
If you follow any news in the sewing community, you might have notice a certain male name popping here and there
July 4, 2016
Birthday gifts
A while ago I won some amazing prizes in a giveaway from Petit a Petit and Family. It included patterns from some of my favourite designers and a gift certificate from Nosh. Whaaat?!? I still can't believe my luck! I almost missed the deadline to
May 26, 2016
Thread Faction SS2016 Blog Tour
Today I'm part of the Thread Faction SS2016 Blog Tour. A celebration of Thread Faction's newly released Spring-Summer collection of knit patterns for girls. And what an amazing collection! It's the sort of clothes your kids can actually play in but still look stylish. I know what you must be
May 12, 2016
Santa Fe Top . Hey June
Whenever Adrianna puts out a tester call, I know I'm in for a good time and an awesome pattern! I love testing because it's always a great learning experience, specially now that I'm drafting my own patterns. You learn about the process of the test itself
April 15, 2016
Groove dress . Made It Patterns
Lately, most of the clothes I make for myself come from pattern testing. Since my collection of patterns has been growing over the years, I try to be wise when it comes to buy a new one. I do a mental checklist