Thai fisherman pants were  used by fishermen in Thailand. They are lightweight trousers that are made very wide in the waist, one size fits all. The additional material is wrapped around the waist and tied to form a belt. 

And above all, they are really confortable!

I cut in an old and full of hole thai short pants I had for years to create the pattern. I wanted something classic enought to wear them at work so I used a black fabrics to made these.

I am really happy with the result, they are really confortable, and I wear them all the time now! And you may have noticed the pull-over from the previous post?

Pattern: Home made (Tutorial here) – Fabric: Black heavy coton from Spotlight – Top Model: Natalie

Usually, Vogue Very Easy’s pattern depresses  me… it is meant to be very easy (or so it is written on the pattern), and I spend hours scratching my head trying to enderstand the instructions…

But this time  it was not a lie, this close fitting pullover top  is really easy to do and I am very happy with the result: 

The collar is very low so that we can see the shoulder… sexy, sexy!

 And with a bit of color…

Pattern: Vogue Made-Easy V7997 – Fabrics: 2-ways Lurex knits from Spotlight (on special @ the moment!!) – Top Model: Natalie & Jack

I received a package coming all the way from le massif Central in France.

Ohoho, what was inside, you must wonder??

Two beautiful piece of jewelry from Graines de Creation as part of our swap. And I must said that I have been spoiled :

A gorgeous ring…

And its matching neckace…

 She is really talented isn’t she?

Designer: Graines de Creation – Material: Aluminium wire and black cabochons

I follow a brillant idea from Fils & Pluches to create my own magnets.

The technic is really simple: using advert magnets (or you can buy magnetic sheet in a craft shop) just peel of the top layer of the magnet and  glu fabrics scrap or  poscard (my choice) on it.

I used a poscard from The Barking Dog (sent to me by my friend Adeline)  and a painting from my friend Valerie (showing  the small island of New Caledonia) .

And hop, on the fridge…

Easy!

I have met Melanie a few months ago throught her lovely blog and her hat’s tutorial. Since then, I stayed a huge fan of what she does.

She is very funny and creative, an other proof of that is the new blog she just launched with one of her friends. I love the concept its so cute! It is to share kids stories and teddy bears.

Click on the link bellow, and enter the fairy tell…

So, because she is worth it (as said the advert) …

… I made this bag for her :

 The tutorial came from P’tit Bout Fil and it is very very easy to follow.

And to go with the bag, a matching Obi belt: 

 With a large velvet ribbon to attached around the waist.

Pattern: In-house Obi belt pattern – Fabrics: Plain black cotton and grey cotton with big flower, both from spotlight

I falled in love with the gorgeous creations of Marie from Graines de Creation

So, without waiting any further longer, we swapped a sarouel & its matching flower necklace vs. a matching ring and necklace. And here is what she has received:

Marie loves red,

flowers, and arabesques,

as well as natural fabrics and appliqué…

Pattern: Sarouel, Apron and Flower necklace all home made patterns (Inspired by Parfum du Ciel’s creation) -Fabrics: Black linen / cotton, red cotton and red rickrack, all from Sportlight - Top Model: Natalie

Today, I show you clothes I sewed for my friend Adeline, and her son Maceo.

They are leaving New Zealand in a few days, and I will miss them soooo much!

For Maceo… the cuttiest boy ever…

A sarouel and little coat for winter (because it is cold here!)

Pattern: sarouel Calixte & coat Arthus from Citronille

Fabrics: Stretch purple velvet and cream linen, both from Spotlight

For Adeline…

A grey and pink bag…

And its matching coat…

This pink cotton with purple dot is just a pure joy to sew.

I guess a bit like a Liberty fabrics…

Pattern: Bag from Un P’tit Bout de Fil and Coat home made

Fabrics: Grey and pink cotton, light grey linen, all from Spotligh

Remember, Fanny made my lovely banner (sooooo gorgeous!!)

She finally received my package, so I can show you the pictures now…

She loves natural fabrics, and plain design… So I choose a black linen/cotton,

mixed with a sober grey and white flowery  cotton fabric.

With some little diamonds stickers to emphasize the plain black.

For a sarouel and its matching apron and tube top!

Pattern: Home made, inspired by Parfum du Ciel  - Fabrics: Black linen / cotton, flowery cotton and diamonds stickers, all from Spotlight

Because she is worth it!

She is not only very talented, but also very very patient.

It took a lot more than a two month to do my part of the deal, but here it is, it is finished, packed, posted, and on its way to France.

But Fanny is curious… 

She wanted to have a foretaste of what she will have in her package…

Hum, hum…

(A lot of laugh maybe??)

Ahaha, I am evil, nobody will be able to guess what it could be!

Or maybe??

What to you think??

I haven’t posted for the past few weeks but I was waiting for a sunny day to take pictures.

I finally found one, as well as an amazing top model to pose for me…

So, first, what’s best than an Obi belt to emphasize our wasp waist?

 And to give your body an amazing shape…

I tell you, this belt his magic!

Pattern : Home made (Tutorial Here) – Fabric: Black and grey coton from Spotlight

 And to go with the beld, I sewed a matching top.

I really like the shape given by the pattern (initially, a dress, but I shortered it), especially the wide sleeves.

I will definitely use the pattern again, for a dress or a jacket.

Pattern : Vogue Easy – Fabric: Black and grey coton from Spotlight