House of Pinheiro sews NL6097

Pattern: New Look Workroom 6097 As mention before {DVF Dress} this jersey mock-wrap dress pattern has pockets, optional belt, short or 3/4 sleeves complete with cuff, tabs and button. Level:Simple...

{Interview with} Thread Theory and Newcastle Cardigan Giveaway

House of Pinheiro: I'm super excited about the launch of your 1st ever pattern, the Newcastle Cardigan. Tell us a little about the idea behind how the business idea started and who is behind all...

Sewjo Funk

Hello darlings, Last week I had a major sewjo funk. Everything I touched end up messed and binned... This lasted not only for one bad sewing day but the whole week. My darling ranges was full of...

MMMay13:First 09 days recap...

Outfits Facts: Day 01: Un blogged Jersey dress made with some floral fabric I got from the London Meet up swap and fabric from Birmingham rag market. Day 02: Datura blouse, black skinny jeans and a...

Forget the hot chocolate, bring me Pimms!

Pattern:"Hot Cocoa Sweater"from my very talented friend Dixie. It's a free download Level: Very simple, although unless your Dixie's size you must know how to grade a pattern. Fabric: Bargain buy...

Giveaway Day: Handmade Pokadot Jewellery Pouch

*now closed*As part of Sew, mama, Sew Giveaway day.Giveaway housekeeping:Open to all readers-International shippingMust be a reader (follow me)Giveaway is open til May 10 at 5 p.m. PST. Winner must...

{Book review} Stitch Savvy: 25 Skill Building Projects

For those don't know Deborah is the brilliant sewing brain behind Whipsticher, and I was really excited to see what type of beginners book she would produce. Its seems to be a trend for sewing...

Behind the scenes...

House of Pinheiro sews: Deer & Doe Datura

Pattern: Deer & Doe Datura Blouse. I traced from Lizzy when she came to visit me. Version with the cutout neckline without the bias. Level: The pattern says advance. I feel an advance beginner...

DVF Inspired mock wrap dress

Inspiration: DVF famous wrap dresses Pattern: New Look Workroom 6097 This is such a classic and practical jersey mock-wrap dress with pockets, optional belt, short or 3/4 sleeves complete with...

Heathy baking...

I blogged this recipe on my #dukan recipe blog and it's so tasty and healthy I'm sure everyone could benefit from trying it. Oat bran helps lower cholesterol and wheat bran helps increase fibber...

Oh Boy...

I made some Pjs for HRH altering pattern I bought in NY to include self drafted pockets. The fabric is also from NY garment district. The waistband is not ideal as it's too thin for a man. Should I...

Sewing for men... what's out there?

Hrh and I always disagree what is a cool look for men's fashion in RTW however we both agree that aren't many cool contemporary sewing patterns out there. Yes, we (girls) like to make statements...

Colette Laurel Modifications

How to: Trace your pattern so you can keep the original for other modifications. Start by fixing your personal fitting adjustments. Mine were slopping shoulders, position of apex, reduce the CB, CF...

You have been a busy bee...

Oh How exciting was the final of GBSB last night? Even better when you get to watch in the company of talented Tilly, Handmade Jane’s, Zoe, Janene, Marie, Karen and Winnie. I even made sewing bee...

V&A Spring Meet up, Epic Sewing summit.

It was a complete pleasure to host +50 amazing sewists on a full day of laughter, fabric spotting & shopping, in pristine handmade clothes. The V&A is such a beautiful venue to start and the sun...

House of Pinheiro sews... The Laurel.

Inspiration: Julia Bobin's Mad Men 2 sew along. Last year, my inspiration was Betty, with a floral fabric and vintage pattern. This season is set in the 60's. Instead of copying an outfit from...

Updates and a winner.

Thank you for wishing my camera was found. As soon after posting the elusive camera was found hidden well in a bag, inside my hand luggage zipper. Practically invisible. I did photographed the...

No camera

* Updated: .As soon after posting the elusive camera was found hidden well in a bag practically invisible. Since back from Brasil I cannot find my camera... That's not great news for a blogger......

Ahoy sailors.. pretty things ahead.

Some of the projects the nautical swap participants have been making. Zipper bag and envelope needle case from Grosgrain Green. Crochet basket by Mellie. Sewing wallet from Marguerite Designs....

The Great British Sewing Bee, the book!

Bee bee... hello world, have you caught the sewing bug already? Oh yes, sewing it's on prime time TV and I wasn't about to miss it just because I was 5988 miles away on holiday. This post isn't to...

Did I mention I'm cold?

Hello darlings, I'm finally back to the UK full of ideas that I cannot wait to start. While I been gone so many interesting things happened in the blogsphere and It will take me some time to catch...

London Meet up detailed Plans!

Hello Darlings, I was hoping to email you all for this update, unfortunately I didn't expect the internet connection at my parents to be so bad this time. That's because the house is being...

{International Craft Swap: Nautical} Sponsored giveaway: Fingerless Gloves Pattern with Pleats.

Hello Swappers, Deadline for sending the crafts is fast approaching. Don't forget to post your photos on our Flickr goup. I would love to feature it on the blog. This week sponsor is the very...

A tale of two cities. My Beignet

Pattern: Colette Beignet Fabric: Navy cotton sateen Size and Alterations: Colette sizing runs large. I started on size 8 but had to reduce the seams.As its been more than a few weeks back and my...

Happy

Multiplications of bunnies

This week I have been enjoying easter crafts... Sewing fabric bunnies, baking bunny shaped cookies and bread and remodeling chocolate.Cannot wait for all to come together this weekend. I had the...

Sewing Directory Meet up.

Hello darling friends, If I calculate the amount of miles I done just to be with other amazing creatives in mets up, we all would get a huge surprise. Maybe in my yearly review? Saturday before my...

Hello sunshine

I'm home in Brazil with my family... Blogging intentions are to blog only occasionally in the next 3 weeks so I can enjoy quality time with them. I got a few posts from before my trip to...

Nautical Badges Winners...

Congratulations girls, your wish have been granted by random number generator. Could you please contact Jo direct to arrange postage. There is another swap giveaway in a few weeks! Keep posted!...