le mani d'oro

For the past 3 weeks, I was busy getting everything ready for Christmas (that means rushing to have 3 muslins done for my little sister). Now that all parties are over... well until new year's eve, I can sew a little for me. This is what my Burda 8017 coat looks like today. I simply have to attach the lining and sew the...

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As much as I can, I try to stay away from Ebay, Etsy and other websites where I can buy vintage patterns. Most of the ones I already bought are A line dresses I might sew one day. The other day I succumbed to temptation and I bought nothing less than the coat pattern of my dreams. The ample skirt, the collar, the...

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Photo par Vera Ciria voir l'excellent article sur son blog All apologies, this post is only in French. Click here for English.  Aqui para Castillano Il y a de ça quelques années, en lisant le Blog de Laura Lo, je suis tombée sur une référence au travail de Paco Peralta. Une référence à sa technique de réalisation des boutonnières fait-main pour être plus...

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Marking is a long  process, but it always pays It is rare that I sew at night during the week. I am am always afraid of making mistakes when I am tired. The only exception is cutting fabric. I takes less skills but still the same level of concentration. Plus the sound of the scissors on the table is relaxing and zen, it...

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Sorry for the closed eyes...  I thought it was cute any way so here it is You see I can lift my arm and the coat reacts well. You probably wonder why I am writing this. My friend Kay, the famous Sewing Lawyer (her sewing blog is wonderful), had a real Burda coat gate with their pattern #7731. While trying on her almost...

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The oaks in front of my flat Aujourd'hui je pensais travailler sur mon manteau orange, mais il fait si beau que j'irai à vélo. Il a sûrement un petit 60km de bonheur sur deux roues disponible pour moi. Je ferai de la couture plus tard quand le soleil sera moins chaud. Il annonce 10oC comme température maximale. I had originally planned on sewing...

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I finished my dress last week on time for a Gala night for students (I work in a university). A group of students from the faculty where I work won the second price in their category. It was a great night. This dress is up to all my expectations. It is soft (the knit is made of wool, silk, cashmere and a bit...

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