DIY Satin Bow Tie Blouse

Another thing I sewed during my class has been this bow tie blouse. I found the pattern in my mother's journals and liked it immediately. I found very cheap satin fabrics in Germany (Karstadt is a very good address, because smaller shops are mostly very expensive and do not have much more choice. For those living in France I highly recommend buying during the sales period because you get a lot of nice fabrics for really cheap.) 

This as well was a difficult piece of work, but when you do one blouse you understand the essential steps and can apply them to whatever kind of blouse. 

DIY Brocade Dress

A while ago I found a very nice dress by Victoria Beckham in an Instyle edition. Since I do not have the means nor am I willing to pay 900€ for a dress, I decided to make it myself. This has been one of the first things I sewed, and it was a hard piece of work (because of the lining for example which I then made for the first time).  
I had a little trouble finding the fabric I had in mind. When I started the dress it was actually spring. 

Actually, the biggest challenge in designing clothes is finding the perfect supply. I like touching things, therefore I have to drive around hoping to find what I have in mind. 

Autumn is knocking on the door, so I will hopefully have the occasion to wear it soon. 

By the way, please excuse not having posted for a while we had lots of guests at home...

DIY

Last year I started taking a sewing class. I always wanted to learn sewing, but I never had the time to take a class. I eventually bought a sewing machine and decided that now is the time to enroll in a class.

My teacher was pretty awesome and I learned a lot. Since then, I try to make my own things whenever I can (sewing is very time-consuming especially if you do not have a studio where you can leave your stuff).

Inspired by Vicky's outfit, and since the short has been sold out on zara's online store, I decided to make one on my own. And here it is...

(As a test I made one before in mint without lace)

Summer Slump

It seems that most bloggers have been gone indulging their annual vacation break. Since I work in tourism, I have the peak season when others take their break from work. This means I actually do have time to blog.

After blogging passively for quiet a long time (which means following several blogs) I decided to create my own blog. So here I am!

My first post has something to do with summer and vacation: Inspiration from BARCELONA. I simply adore that city and if I had the possibility I would move there immediately.

Last time I have been there was in June and I love sitting at the seafront and watch people and their style. Check out some pictures I took at that time.

Stay tuned there will be more posts following and the next trip to Barcelona is already in preparation!