Looks like Summer has finally arrived and with it comes the inevitable speeding down and cooling up. The first one is rather difficult with a couple of toddlers to whom I forgot to add a pause button while they were on the making. My bad. The second one is easier, just find some water and dive in. Not the duck pond, please. Have...

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Last few weeks has been all about pattern testing and I´ve grown a deep and sincere respect for all pattern designers out there, but some in particular caught my heart as well. Having a math teaching degree, and a former incursion in landscape architecture, it really came as no surprise that I would soon want to learn more about pattern drafting, and obviously...

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The internet sewing community I have been discovering is far more than just trying new patterns and talking about them. There is an enormous feeling of altruism that can only make you reflect, embrace, and be thankful for meeting so many people that are immediately ready to give you a hand and like what you do. When I started the blog, I did...

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If you´re a classic, simple, only colour inside the lines kind of person, this pattern is for you! I´m not mistaken. The Morocco Tuxedo Pant & Shorts is straight forward, bold, everything that pushes you out of your comfort zone: that´s why you need it. You see, my philosophie is try almost everything once. Until you follow Celina´s detailed instructions, until you spend...

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Since I´ve been invited by Diana to take part in this blog hop, I´ve been mentally singing Daft Punk´s song. What am I working on? God. Where do I start? I´m all over the place. I´m doing some pattern testing for kids/women. I´m trying to build my kids wardrobe and my own for summer. I´m reading a lot about pattern alterations and grading...

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If I look up to my home made clothes just a few months ago, I can already spot the difference and the evolution of my sewing game: play hard or go home. I´ve started to choose patterns more carefully and wisely, paying attention to details and finishing touches. For a home taught sewist, this is a very important step, as you are learning...

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