It's here. You've finally decided to start sewing. Whether you're doing it just for yourself or planning to sew custom-made products for a living, you've taken an amazing step. Few in the sewing community actually studied this field. Most of us
It's been a few days since I returned from Sicily. I really love Sicily with all my heart. The people are friendly. The daily life of the residents strikes me as a completely different pace from the one you know in big cities. My partner and I live
Yesterday I wrote about how my partner and I were in Taormina during our last visit to Sicily. Of course, we also managed to visit Giardini Naxos, which is right next door. My partner especially wanted to show me the local beach there, because he knows that I love beaches.
We've all sewn for the first time. I was no different. But when I was starting out, I thought it would be wise to start with something simple that I could handle and learn the basics. I was very afraid that I would ruin my creation. So I
How to enjoy the Sicilian pearl without going crazy with the crowds and prices? 👇 It's been about a month since my partner and I traveled to Taormina, Sicily. Italy is a beautiful destination, especially if you can see it from the comfort of a cozy penthouse apartment. I
A few days ago, I met up with my longtime friend. We were chatting. She talked about herself, then asked how I was doing, so I started telling her what I do: that I write these pages and have a few other smaller projects that I work on, and so
Have you ever thought about fashion as an alternative investment class? You must have noticed that some handbags decrease in value after purchase, while others increase in value in the long term. The reality is that you have had it at home for a few years and then sell it
a How to properly care for cashmere sweaters so that they last a long time? When I bought my first cashmere sweater, it was clear to me that I had to care for it differently from the sweaters I had in my closet up to that point. As I mentioned
How do you know if cashmere is of good quality if the manufacturer doesn't list this information on the clothing label? Hi. Have you ever wanted to buy a cashmere sweater? Investment what? I was surprised at first, too. Nevertheless, I bought a sweater. See where, and how
Have you also discovered that cashmere is not just for winter, but is also great in summer? You may still be shaking your head because you know that the basic property of cashmere is its warmth. However, if it is a lighter knit or a cashmere sweater with a subtle
+Brand Comparison & Buyer’s Guide Why Do I Think Cashmere Is Worth It When I started in 2019 putting together my wardrobe step by step, after a lot of shopping and mixing and matching, I realized that a cashmere sweater was a must-have basic. I personally love cashmere
How to Build the Aesthetic on a Sensible Budget? Quiet luxury is a very current topic for many of us because we are looking for a path to quality rather than logo printing. For me, it is a topic that mainly concerns the selection of high-quality materials from which
I have always loved websites, the online world, and sewing. ☺️ You can see it on my About Me page. How to use my current skill for the next chapter From my perspective, quality fashion is not just for a closed club, but is available to all of us if we
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