A year after sewing the Goldstream Peacoat with my husband, the time had finally come where I feel like tackling another big coat project! This time, the coat was to be for me, though. The pattern I chose is the Diana Coat by Viki Sews. It’s a beautiful classic single-breasted coat pattern with a vent… Continue reading Viki Sews Diana Coat
Camelia Draped Dress
Finally I was able to finish a project again! I’ve been working on my coat since late November, but I completed this quick project, a Camelia Draped Dress, last weekend. The dress needed to be done by the end of February according to my plan, because I want to wear it to a wedding. I… Continue reading Camelia Draped Dress
Sewing Dictionary: Russian – English
I’ve noticed a growing interest of the international sewing community in Russian sewing patterns. Therefore, I thought I would provide a little dictionary of the terms I’ve come across in sewing my Diana coat. Hopefully this will be helpful to others struggling with Google Translate’s sketchy translations! Russian Romanized English бочок bochok side верхняя часть… Continue reading Sewing Dictionary: Russian – English
2020 Sewing & Making Plans
January & February There are two projects I need/want to complete at the start of the year. First, I want to finish my VikiSews Diana coat. At the time of this writing, I estimate I’m about 25%-30% done with it. I still need to sew the sleeves, tailor and sew the undercollar, cut out and… Continue reading 2020 Sewing & Making Plans
Aila Leggings
I was a pattern tester for the Aila Leggings and received the sewing pattern for this purpose free of charge from The Last Stitch. This blog post was not part of the tester agreement and I wrote it voluntarily. I’ve been following The Last Stitch for a while now, because she’s one of a few… Continue reading Aila Leggings
Button-Up Bliss
Once again, I sewed something inspired by a favorite RTW garment in my closet. I have two plaid flannel button-up shirts that I purchased a few years ago. I love wearing them during the colder seasons and finally sewed my own version which fits better. To draft my pattern, I once again made use of… Continue reading Button-Up Bliss
Pink Jean Jacket Against Autumn Blues
The end of the summer is always difficult for me. Summer is my favorite season and every year I’m sad when it ends. This year, I sewed a new jean jacket to cheer myself up. It makes me smile by providing warmth and color. I sewed the jacket at two sewing retreats I attended recently.… Continue reading Pink Jean Jacket Against Autumn Blues
How Fabric is Made: Visiting the Zuleeg Weaving Mill
Last weekend, early September 2019, I attended a sewing retreat hosted by Zuleeg, a German fabric manufacturer/weaving mill located in northern Bavaria. On the first evening of the retreat, we got a tour of the mill and a first-hand look at how fabric is made. I recommend this article for basic information on how weaving… Continue reading How Fabric is Made: Visiting the Zuleeg Weaving Mill
A Nani Iro Double Gauze Shift Dress
Last July, during my trip to London to attend an activewear sewing class taught by Melissa Fehr, I visited Ray-Stitch and bought a beautiful piece of fabric: Nani IRO Double Gauze in the colorway Grace B. I had been lusting over it for months and could not pass up this chance to buy it. Since… Continue reading A Nani Iro Double Gauze Shift Dress
A Self-drafted Evening Gown
In June, my husband and I visited Moscow. During this visit, we viewed an exhibition about Russian fashion history, and also attended a ballet performance at the Bolshoi Theater. Naturally, I didn’t pass up this opportunity to make myself an evening gown! Inspiration My first source of inspiration were the elegent evening gowns designed by… Continue reading A Self-drafted Evening Gown