INDIGO BOHO BLOUSE

My resolution for 2016 is to sew more for myself and so far I have been true to that. I went to Barnes and Noble the other day and when spotted this Japanese sewing book, I could not resist it! It is Simply Sewn by Michiyo Ito.

The book contains 31 very different patterns, from dresses, to pants, blouses, shorts, cardigans, scarfs, shawls, bags, etc.  As in all Japanese sewing books, the design is simple, timeless and beautiful. 

But what really caught my eye and made me bu the book immediately (it is much cheaper to get it from Amazon) was this Boho Blouse and the reason was because I had the perfect fabric in my stash to make it! 

I bought this indigo stripped cotton fabric back in November, in my last trip to Lisbon. It is from a local store named Feira dos Tecidos. The fabric is soft and lightweight and the colors are gorgeous. 

The blouse is very easy and quick to sew, mainly because it has no sleeves! Sleeves and the front are one single piece! I love it. I made it in the smallest size and the fit is perfect. The blouse, however, is very roomy and may not very flattering, but it is so comfortable that I am sure I will be wearing it time and time again!  

Hope you liked it!

2015 - UNGLOGGED ROUNDUP

2015 was a great year! I tested for the first time for pattern designers, discovered new techniques, made something for myself and, the cherry on top of the cake, got to meet in person an amazing group of very talented Portuguese sewing bloggers.

What I tremendously failed in 2015... was to blog about my makings!

So, I thought that before starting to show what I have already sewed in 2016, I should redeem myself and show some of my makings that were never blogged: 

1- Aster Cardigan by LBG Studio for Willow and Co. in a yellow knit fabric from Joann's and some liberty.

2 - Elasticized gathered skirt (self-drafted)

3 - Elasticized raglan tunic (self-drafted)

4 - Myrantine Tunic by Citronille.

5- Baby Sunbonnet by Purl Soho and Bloomers from Citronille's "Intemporels pour Bebes"

6 - Roller Skate Dress and summer shorts by Oliver and S  

7 - Paneled Sunsuit by Call Ajaire.

8 - City Gym Shorts by Purl Soho

9- Boy Shorts by Ruriko Yamada (Happy Homemade: Sew Chic Kids)

10 - Marie Tunic by Citronille

11 - Night gowns (self-drafted)
12 - Baby Tunic and Bloomers both from Citronille's "Intemporels pour Bebes"

13 - Button-back Puffed Sleeved Blouse by Akiko Mano (Linen, Wool, Cotton)

14 - Summer Romper by Purl Soho

15 - Gathered skirt with braces (self-drafted)

15 - Myrantine tunic by Citronille turned into dress  

For 2016, I definitely want to sew more for myself. You can check what I have doing on Instagram! ;-)