Velvet Ribbon

I've been busy the last couple days making a men's shirt for my husband. Based on Frank Button-Down Shirt  from Burdastyle Sewing Vintage Modern  pattern. Originally is long sleeve shirt pattern but as summer is around, my husband wanted a short sleeve shirt. Here is the original pattern, Here are my pattern modifications: I want to change long sleeve pattern to short sleeve pattern, so I measured from the middle top of the pattern down to elbow 10 1/4". Then drew the new line using the ruler. I only used one pocket without flap with U shape style pocket. I followed all pattern fitting instructions from the book. I selected size 56, then copied all the pattern pieces (1,2,3,4,5,6,8 and 10) onto transparent paper, added seam allowances for all edges according to the instructions. After I have done the patterns, I made a muslin for a better fit. And I am surprised that only two thing that I have to fix. The collar is to long for my husban...

It's time for me to start documenting MMM'13, a challenge to wear self-stitched garments or anything handmade during the whole moth of May. Day 1 On Wednesday 1st, I wore My pink shorts . I, my husband and little Eduardo went out to the new garden here in our area and continue walked around in our small city, then we went for lunch at Chinese restaurant nearby. Day 2 On Thursday 2nd, I wore My Shift Dress . We went for lunch in our friend restaurant (O Santos Comida Portuguesa) here in our city. I took a picture in the main square near the place where we had lunch. Day 3 On Friday 3rd, I wore shop-made outfit but the bag is me-made. Same story as the day before, we went for lunch at O Santos Comida Portuguesa again. As the Friday theme is water, I decided to take a photo near the river on the way back home but unluckily the rain is coming on the time when we took a photo. Well, I got double water:) Here is the bag link, The G Bag Day 4 On Saturday 4th, I wo...

I am joining Zoe from 'So, Zo...  in a challenge to wear self-stitched garments or anything handmade during the whole month of May. 'I, Hana of Velvet Ribbon, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '13. I endeavour to wear self-stitched garments or accessories each day for the duration of May 2013' And also, as the Official Google Blog  will soon retire Google Reader, I recommended everyone to follow Velvet Ribbon on Bloglovin  .

   Look what I made on last weekend! a new pleated blouse from  Burda Style 04/2013 issue , a very airy blouse that is perfect for summer. And I think this blouse will match well with jeans, pencil pants or even shorts. Yeah.. the type of blouse that suits my everyday life without feeling stuffy:) Here are the details of this blouse, Pattern: I used pleated blouse  pattern from burda style magazine 04/2013 issue, size 36. I did not make any alterations, I just copy the pattern to the transparent paper, transfer the pattern to the fabric, cut it and sew it according to the patterns instructions. Believe me, this is the easiest and fastest project that I ever worked.   Materials: I used 2 yards of light weight polka dot cotton, but I still have left over fabric that I can use to make a scarf or another small project. And same color thread.       And here are more pictures of me and my dress form wearing...

Today post is about new sewing patterns from Burda Style magazine 04/2013 issue. I was very lucky that my sister in law brought me this magazine from Portugal. The magazine is in Portuguese language but I will add a link below the pictures to be redirected to the original post.  - satin dress - pearl dress - lace dress - smocked maxi dress   lace short back lace top and pencil pants    - halter dress - tie blouse  and skirt 042013    blouson jacket draped tank and flared skirt    - bodice top and applique skirt - wrapped blouse  and capris - short wrap blouse and tulip skirt  - hi-low blouse - sweetheart dress  - slit neckline dress - balloon-top-042013    - pleated blouse - tuxedo vest    - hip length blazer - shift dress 042013  - maxi dress (plus size) - crepe jacket (plus size) - summer dress (plus size)  - men's waistcoat ...