Happy end of the year! Last project of 2018 is a knit sweater. I wanted a Christmas sweater, but my kind of it. So I have chosen the Kumulus blouse, a very classic design. I have made a size XS, according to the measurements chart, but added a bit of length. For the rest, I… Read More Slow wardrobe #10: fluffy sweater

I did a pretty substantial declutter lately (Kon-mari style) and sorted all the fabric, even the tiniest one in my stash. I have donated the fabric I didn’t like anymore and I am enjoying the void now. Hidden somewhere I found this piece of silk. PATTERN: I went for a tried and true pattern. I… Read More Slow wardrobe #9: the shirt

I really like to test new patterns, in particular if they are cool and well done. And the graphite trousers and shorts pattern has all these qualities. PATTERN: the Graphite trousers and shorts, by Made by Toya. Size 5, with 6 years length. No modifications. FABRIC: lithuanian blu linen, beautiful and breathable, perfect for spring… Read More The Graphite Trousers

I think it is that time of the year again, when we want to set new goals for the new year and improve ourselves in some area of our life. Do you have any goals for 2018? E’ quel periodo dell’anno in cui si inizia con i buoni propositi per l’anno nuovo, ne avete gia’… Read More Good intentions

This a special post for me, I usually keep this space only for my private sewing, but sometime I sew for other people too and I would like to share with you the last thing I have made. It is a learning curve, even if I am sewing since some years now, in particular with… Read More Special occasion sewing

I usually use indie designer patterns, but this time I want to show something I have selfdrafted for myself. I am not a professional, so I did in an empirical way:  I took a top which I like and modified it, making 3-4 muslins before cutting the precious fabric. I made it last here, for… Read More Slow wardrobe #7: a little top

Since the weather here in Vilnius is rainy and cold, I have started already my fall sewing. My fall wardrobe is claiming for pants, somehow I don’t fit anymore in the ones I had. I have started with something that is not glamorous, but for sure it will get a lot of use: a pair… Read More Slow wardrobe #6: Alexandria pants

When I have seen that Gabriela was looking for testers of her new woman pattern, I have jumped on the train immediately. And I am glad I did it. First of all, it is always fun to meet, even if only virtually, other ladies around the world. Second, this pattern is exactly what I like to… Read More Slow wardrobe #5: the Fringe dress