Crochet Patterns, DIY Accessories, Knitting Patterns
Fur is in. I prefer recycled or faux fur. But real, recycled and faux fur: All of it is fashionable this minute. In Italy, real fur never went out of fashion. I have never seen as many fur coats, collars, scarves, cuffs and mittens in my life as since I moved here....
Clothing, Sewing Patterns
I trust you are all cleared up on the details of my free sewing pattern of that ancient womens top that’s now so popular (aka the bina wrap)? Olay!! Once you made that womens top, I have another fabulous free sewing pattern for a Fall Fashion 2012 designer jacket....
DIY Accessories, FREE TUTORIALS, Sewing Patterns
I am getting lovely questions re. my free sewing tutorial for what is commonly called the ‘Bina Wrap’ or ‘Bina Brianca Wrap’ and what I call ‘my kind-a cardigan’. (You guys are a creative bunch!) Since it is such a perfect Fall fashion top to have, I...
Clothing, Sewing Patterns
Fashion a’ la Miu Miu This women’s top with lace edging from Miu-Miu comes in two lengths. I instantly eyed this cropped shirt as ‘something to put on my bucket list’. Isn’t this darling? Great way to update a Goodwill sweater, or a top that’s in the back of...
DIY Accessories, FREE TUTORIALS, Sewing Patterns
Have you’ve seen these: Dolce & Gabbana treats us to some really novel high-waist silk satin shorts designs this summer. Love that look. Gypsy Italian? Lots of chic, lots of flair, lots of bohemian, and lots of slink. Wow! D & G High-Waist Silk Shorts...
Clothing, Fabric paint, FREE TUTORIALS
T-shirts like this fashionable graphic heart tee are perfect tops to wear. To wear outside in summer. Or inside, as a PJ, in winter. Easy to make too. In fact, this t-shirt was a 5 minute DIY. If you ever tie dyed a -T shirt before, this last statement might raise...
Clothing, Sewing Patterns
:: Overview of free fashion sewing patterns::, or DIY garment make-overs that I luv’…! Yes, I’m showing you part of my Pinterest page on Fashion :: Free Sewing Patterns, as I know many of you are not yet following me there… You can fix this right now by simply...
Sewing Patterns, Summer Crafts
We can take inspiration from Jen over at Scissors and Spatulas, who did this amazing project to DIY Refashioned an old Clutch into a Hip Summer Bag. Clutch Bag – The Before Shot A vintage-find clutch handbag. Step-by-Step Instructions Now, lets transform this handbag...
Clothing, Sewing Patterns
PARIS FASHION Remember how last summer I promised to give you more pictures from Lafayette and other great designer warehouses in the big capital of Europe, i.e.. Paris??? ROME – ITALIAN FASHION Well, my fashion pictures did not turn out ‘that great’ so I...
Craft ideas & Books, Sewing Patterns, TEXTILE CRAFTS
I just did a whirlwind tour of 3 cities and am showing you a couple of my creative, artistic and fashion craft finds today. I’ll make a free tutorial for the top necklace, if anyone requests it, as I intend to make it. And perhaps also the silk rose handbag…...
Clothing, Craft ideas & Books, Paper crafts, Sewing Patterns
Ruffles, lots of ruffles. Ruffles in any size n shape. Really, these women toilet paper dresses are just too cool, too stunning, too beautiful to be true! And certainly fashion 2010. A little while ago I posted several articles on the history of the paper dress. At...
