Simplicity 4022 – finished

So I set in a sleeve... And there was no looking back. Boy, don't I look smug. What can I say. I had just set in the sleeves and was feeling happy! Thanks very much to everyone who gave their opinion! I just loved reading your comments; and thank you for being so many to …

Simplicity 4022 – Sleeve or No Sleeve?

I took a much welcome break in my work this weekend and played with Simplicity 4022. I am/was planning on making the same view that the model is wearing, with the bell sleeves. The fabric I'm using is a black and white Liberty lawn, very lightweight: I only need to prepare and set in the …

The Ruby-Turquoise Coat

Okay, okay! I'll show you the coat. I must confess that I personally wanted to wait a bit longer, because To me, nothing beats the picture of a garment being actually worn; and I wanted to wait until Seb could take pictures of me. No, folks, there's no way I'm hopping to and from a …

The Summerset Dress!

Here is the dress with a crinoline (tulle petticoat). Now, I won't be wearing the petticoat under the dress for everyday life, but I might for more fancy occasions! I took the above picture yesterday, but the rest of the review was written last week. I'm not wearing the petticoat in the pictures below. I'm …

Instant Gratification, or Japonaiseries – 3

Hi everyone! Yesterday morning, I decided to make a skirt; I traced it, cut it out and sewed it in the course of a (long) morning; wore it at a reception in the evening and Seb took pictures as we came home yesterday night. Instant gratification through and through! Since Seb too pictures so quickly …