Tag Archives: sewing

Romper makeover

Posted on August 12, 2021 by marialeila

Just dropping by here to talk about this romper I bought from Zara last year that badly needed a makeover. I don’t know what I was thinking buying it without trying it on first. I also forgot about it for … Continue reading →

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Back to sewing

Posted on October 4, 2020 by marialeila

The last time I had sewn something for myself and blogged about it was when I made this dress.  It’s been over four years.  I have good and bad memories of this post.  I remember how happy I was when … Continue reading →

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Saiph Tunic

Posted on April 10, 2016 by marialeila

I’m back! If I were in a romantic relationship with my blog,  I would have been dumped long ago  due to my MIA tendencies. Its reason for dumping me would be that I didn’t find it interesting enough that’s why … Continue reading →

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DIY Phone case

Posted on January 15, 2016 by marialeila

The good part about cleaning your apartment is finding random things that you could upcycle.  The bad part is that these things only add to your growing pile of must upcycle. Such is the case of these old jeans.  They … Continue reading →

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Flutter in Winter

Posted on January 6, 2016 by marialeila

Am I obsessed with this pattern or what?  This is the fourth time I’ve sewn Flutter,  three for me and one for a friend.  I love how you can finish this tunic or top in a day.  I also love … Continue reading →

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Handmade presents: cosmetic bags

Posted on December 29, 2015 by marialeila

Now that Christmas is over, it’s safe to slowly start posting some of the items I sewed for friends and family, some as presents while a couple are dresses two friends wanted to wear for Christmas and/or New Year. For … Continue reading →

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Flutter x Illusions

Posted on November 8, 2015 by marialeila

When I’m uncertain about the Is and the Now, I leaf through Richard Bach’s novel, paying close attention to the “handbook.”  I don’t usually get answers, but it has this uncanny ability to calm me as if saying “You’re okay, … Continue reading →

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Floral skirt

Posted on November 2, 2015 by marialeila

The other day I woke up to a sunshiny day and felt inspired to sew something.  It’s amazing how my mood gets easily affected by the weather.  I don’t mind if it’s freezing out just as long as the sun’s … Continue reading →

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Cosmetics bag

Posted on October 23, 2015 by marialeila

Just a quick post on the first cosmetics bag I sewed.   I mostly don’t wear make up at all but as a preschool teacher I have to have my daily load of hand moisturizer, nail kit, tissues and whatnot. … Continue reading →

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Anniversary OOTD

Posted on September 28, 2015 by marialeila

Yesterday was our wedding anniversary. We were supposed to be in Budapest for the long weekend to celebrate (today is a national holiday here in the Czech Republic) but I started feeling not too good last Thursday. We had to cancel … Continue reading →

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