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Carolina Pinafore sewing pattern

Carolina Pinafore sewing pattern

January 2 2023
Meet the Carolina Pinafore, the new pattern for girls that is a quick and easy sew. It's perfect ...
PRP Project Jet Set: Destination Lisbon

PRP Project Jet Set: Destination Lisbon

May 24 2022
I've showed here on the blog the two patterns that I designed for the latest Project Run and Play...
New patterns: Sevilla top and Singapore shorts+pants

New patterns: Sevilla top and Singapore shorts+pants

May 9 2022
Today is the release of my two new sewing patterns with Project Run and Play.  I love to work wit...
Project Happy Holidays capsule collection

Project Happy Holidays capsule collection

December 7 2021
Project Happy Holidays is now available at Project Run and Play, and I had a great time sewing an...
Marta skirt pattern testers roundup

Marta skirt pattern testers roundup

October 14 2021
The testers were crucial to help me make the Marta skirt pattern perfect, and here are their beau...
New pattern: Marta classic school skirt

New pattern: Marta classic school skirt

October 12 2021
Meet the Marta skirt, a kilt style classic skirt that is part of many school uniforms. It’s pleat...
Fragola top & dress pattern testers roundup #2

Fragola top & dress pattern testers roundup #2

June 28 2021
Here are more beautiful tester makes with the Fragola pattern. See all the details and informatio...
Fragola top & dress pattern testers roundup #1

Fragola top & dress pattern testers roundup #1

June 25 2021
I had the help of a wonderful group of testers to make the Fragola pattern perfect. Some of them ...
Project Smooth Sorbet sewing

Project Smooth Sorbet sewing

May 25 2021
Here is what I sewed for my latest collaboration with Project Run & Play, for the Project Smo...
New pattern: Fragola Top & Dress

New pattern: Fragola Top & Dress

May 24 2021
Meet the newest pattern for girls, the Fragola Top and Dress. This pattern is part of my collabor...
Sleepy Head PJs 3.0 pattern testers roundup #2

Sleepy Head PJs 3.0 pattern testers roundup #2

April 22 2021
Are you ready to see more super cute PJs? Here are the other Sleepy Head PJs pattern made by the ...
Sleepy Head PJs 3.0 pattern testers roundup #1

Sleepy Head PJs 3.0 pattern testers roundup #1

April 20 2021
I had the help of a wonderful group of testers to make The Sleepy Head PJs pattern perfect. Some ...
The new Sleepy Head PJs 3.0 sewing pattern

The new Sleepy Head PJs 3.0 sewing pattern

April 18 2021
The Sleepy Head PJs pattern, that was first released four years ago, has gotten a makeover. I'd b...
Sagres pattern tester roundup #1

Sagres pattern tester roundup #1

October 21 2020
The Sagres Pants & Shorts pattern has come home from One Thimble 26. You can still buy the pa...
The Sagres Pants & Shorts pattern

The Sagres Pants & Shorts pattern

October 18 2020
Meet the Sagres pattern, a relaxed fit pants or shorts designed for woven fabrics, with elastic w...
Summer Hack-stravaganza: turn three patterns into one dress

Summer Hack-stravaganza: turn three patterns into one dress

July 28 2020
I'm a big fan of hacking patterns, from the most simple hacks (like shortening a dress skirt to ...
Swimwear for the family - my Summer 2020 makes

Swimwear for the family - my Summer 2020 makes

June 23 2020
This year, for the first time since I started sewing, I managed to sew my family's swimwear befor...
My makes with Project Watercolor Beach patterns

My makes with Project Watercolor Beach patterns

June 5 2020
The new designer capsule collection for Project Run and Play that I am part of is called Project ...
Project Watercolor Beach with Project Run and Play

Project Watercolor Beach with Project Run and Play

May 31 2020
Today I am so excited to present my two new patterns that will release next week. These patterns ...
Alex Sweatshirt pattern tester roundup

Alex Sweatshirt pattern tester roundup

March 15 2020
Testing a pattern before the release is very important to make sure that everything works as it's...
Introducing the Alex Sweatshirt sewing pattern

Introducing the Alex Sweatshirt sewing pattern

March 12 2020
Meet the new PDF pattern for boys and girls, the Alex Sweatshirt. It's a relaxed fit sweatshirt d...
Laura Jeans pattern tester roundup

Laura Jeans pattern tester roundup

February 21 2020
Testing the Laura Jeans pattern was big work and I had the help of a group of ladies, who made be...
Introducing the Laura Jeans pants & shorts pattern

Introducing the Laura Jeans pants & shorts pattern

February 18 2020
Meet the new pdf pattern for girls, the Laura Jeans. The Laura is a regular to slim fit jeans pan...
Sunday Joggers 2.0 testers roundup

Sunday Joggers 2.0 testers roundup

December 9 2019
  The new Sunday Joggers 2.0 pattern has been tested in several sizes and views, and the testers...
The new Sunday Joggers 2.0 sewing pattern

The new Sunday Joggers 2.0 sewing pattern

December 5 2019
    The Sunday Joggers pattern has been one of my all time favourite for my ki...
Metro pants and shorts pattern

Metro pants and shorts pattern

November 13 2019
The Metro Pants and Shorts pattern has come home from Project Run and Play. You can still find t...
The new Metro Pants and Shorts pattern

The new Metro Pants and Shorts pattern

October 14 2019
Apresento o novo molde para meninas, as Calças e Calções Metro. É um modelo de desenho confortá...
Tutorial: neckline seam cover

Tutorial: neckline seam cover

August 12 2019
Desde há algum tempo para cá que termino o interior dos decotes com uma fita para tapar a costura...
Como transformei um fato de banho de senhora num para criança / How I turned a women's swimsuit into a girl's swimsuit

Como transformei um fato de banho de senhora num para criança / How I turned a women's swimsuit into a girl's swimsuit

August 12 2019
  Faz agora exactamente 1 ano que fiz estes fatos de banho e tirei estas fotografias. Na altura ...
Athletic wear for my kids

Athletic wear for my kids

May 18 2019
Os meus filhos andavam a precisar de roupas novas de ginástica para o verão. Perguntei ao Luís q...
Project Run & Play week 2 - Monochromatic Mania - Blue ocean and blue sky

Project Run & Play week 2 - Monochromatic Mania - Blue ocean and blue sky

May 14 2019
É a semana 2 do Project Run and Play, e o tema é mania monocromática. Podem ver todas as criaçõe...
Project Run & Play week 1 - Wanderlust - A day out in Belém

Project Run & Play week 1 - Wanderlust - A day out in Belém

May 7 2019
  Wanderlust: "Um forte desejo de viajar, de explorar o mundo, de ir a qualquer lugar, em uma c...
Miguel Robe - pdf pattern

Miguel Robe - pdf pattern

February 10 2019
Apresento o novo molde para meninas e meninos, o Robe Miguel. É um modelo com duas opções de fre...
Tutorial: Luís & Joana sweatshirt

Tutorial: Luís & Joana sweatshirt

December 12 2018
  Já alguma vez pensou em usar o molde do casaco Hoodie Luís e Joana e transformá-lo em camisola...
Transformar a blusa Maria em vestido / Hack the Maria blouse pattern into a dress

Transformar a blusa Maria em vestido / Hack the Maria blouse pattern into a dress

November 11 2018
  Desde que lancei o molde da Blusa Maria que me andava a apetecer fazer um vestido da versão f...
Tutorial: Calções de Banho Manuel com cintura em contraste / Contrast waistband on the Manuel Swim Shorts

Tutorial: Calções de Banho Manuel com cintura em contraste / Contrast waistband on the Manuel Swim Shorts

August 5 2018
  Os Calções de Banho Manuel continuam a ser os preferidos do meu filho. Refere-se a eles como "...