This summer has been all about stripes around here and it looks like I don’t want to give it up either! I have had this quite thick cotton knit in my stash forever and finally decided to make something with it. I think I’ve waited so long before using it just because it hasn’t much… Continue reading Tilly and the buttons / Midi Coco dress
It’s official, I love making jackets! Before you wonder, this is another Papercut pattern from their latest collection, Chameleon. It’s the Waver Jacket, a jacket – duh! – available in two different length, with hood, front patch pockets, buttons closure and optional waist drawstring. And if all this wasn’t enough to make me sew one,… Continue reading Papercut Patterns / Waver Jacket
Time for another Morris, everyone! I’ve got a good excuse though: the pattern is drafted to suit knit as well as stretch woven fabrics, so I just needed to check the look of this blazer in both of them. For this second version, I’ve used a stretch sort of denim/twill in an awesome shade of… Continue reading Grainline Studio / Morris in Gold
The Rigel Bomber is definitely the star of my closet at the moment! As soon as I’ve finished the first one, I immediately bought the fabric for anther one. This time I’ve gone for variation 2, the one with geometric sleeve details. I really enjoy playing with different textures, colors and fabrics and this version… Continue reading Papercut Patterns – Rigel Bomber #2
Today I’ve started working on my second Rigel Bomber, because, you know, it’s an awesome pattern and once you’ve made one, you want more! Since the making of my first Rigel, I’ve been madly pinning inspiration photos on my Pinterest board – there is something for everyone, from sequins to lace, from velvet to fur,… Continue reading How to add zippers to the Rigel Bomber pockets!
Boom! #rigelbomberjanuary number one, done! More to come, no doubt about it! I’ve so much to say about this first version that I don’t know from where to start. This pattern has been in my “to do” list for ages, but I’ve never got to sew it for a couple of reasons (both pretty stupid).… Continue reading Papercut Rigel Bomber!
Carly in Stitches 