I adored Vogue 8728 (a 1940s reprint pattern) when I used it for my Gather & Go jersey dress last fall so much that I’ve used it again to sew my Spring shopping dress. This time it’s made using a turquoise cotton … Continue reading
I have not been sewing from Japanese sewing books much recently and the release of Drape Drape Book 3, which I bought a copy of without hesitation from Kinokuniya last week, has inspired me to sew some drape jersey dresses. … Continue reading
Dear friends, I am so excited to share with you that our spring family vacation destination has been confirmed and we are going to PARIS in May! Here are some fabulous photos of the amazing city by Sonja Caldwell, Spring/Summer 2012 trends … Continue reading
Why on earth did I make another Mad Men inspired dress? Well, my dear hubby happened to read my Mad Men poll and his favorite was Peggy’s Inverted Pleats Dress. So, to make the man who’s been paying for all … Continue reading
Remember the poll on which Mad Men dress I should sew? Well, 123 of you voted and this Drape Sleeves Dress worn by Ms Joan Holloway was top with 38% of the votes. And here’s my humble knock-off version in … Continue reading
A very blessed lady has won this amazingly beautiful “I’m Late! I’m late!” navy lace dress from Shabby Apple’s Mad Hatter Collection and she is #32 Alessa from Germany! Congratulations Alessa! I’ll be in touch shortly:)
With hand, foot & mouth disease reaching epidemic level here in Singapore, my kids’ have been staying home these two weeks. That meant lots of fun drawing, coloring, playing and very little sewing. But, I did manage to whip up my Miu Miu … Continue reading
Have you seen the gorgeous Mad Hatter Collection over at Shabby Apple? Well, you should because it’s amazing and I am in love with all the beautiful pieces I’ve posted here! And what’s more, one of you will get a … Continue reading
I must confess I’ve only watched two and a half seasons of Mad Men but the dresses wore by two women in particular on the show and in cast photos continue to wow and inspire me. With all the buzz … Continue reading
Yay! I finished sewing the 40s mother-daughter floral dresses last week and am almost done with a chiffon top to go with my lace shorts (yes, another UFO out of the way!). The patterns I used for the dresses were … Continue reading
