I've covered most of the avenues in Tel Aviv in my Avenir Jumpsuit. Whether it's zipping around on our speed machine, or communing with a tree, this jumpsuit is a one-piece wonder that can take me anywhere from running errands, to meetings at work, to partying on the beach, to couch-surfing. All of these daily activities can be achieved in style and comfort in this garment designed by Friday Pattern Company (@fridaypatterncompany on Instagram). Comfort is the key word here be

This was my first go at a men's shirt about a year ago. I chose the pattern very carefully because I wanted top-notch drafting since the end product was going to be a gift. Most importantly, it had to appeal to my husband's surfer sensibilities and the All State Shirt by Merchant and Mills (@merchantandmills on Instagram) ticked all the boxes for him. Merchant and Mills is a company that I want to dangerously buy everything from because of its clever packaging and styling. Ho

That's a pretty bold statement to describe any garment piece, but the Len Coveralls does it for me. Designed by Trista Roland of Sugardale patterns (@sugardale on Instagram), these coveralls make me happy wearing them. At work or at play, in the shops or stuck at home during the lockdown, my Len coveralls fill me with simple joy when I put them on. I finished making them in the early days of the Covid-19 lockdown, and was miffed that I couldn't wear them outside. But since re

Whenever I wear my Fiona Overalls, I get a lot of stares. I can't decipher whether it's an eyeful-success or an eyesore-failure. I'm pretty sure that some glares judge me for being a walking baroque sofa on the street. To hell with them! The trick to wearing such a bold print is to give no Fs. I admit I was mad when I picked this lime green velvet with multicoloured birds and flowers printed on it, but I stand by my madness. The fabric is an all-cotton Indian velvet that is u

As a lover of overalls, I'm always on the prowl for interesting patterns for dungarees. I'd already sewed up 2 versions of Burnside Bibs (read my review here) and a couple patterns from Make My Lemonade. They are all wide-leg patterns which gave me the excuse to look for one that is more slim-fitting. My quest ended with the Mila Dungarees (#miladungarees) by @tillyandthebuttons Tilly And The Buttons. This pattern is meant for stretch denim or any medium-weight woven fabric w

The Kalle Shirt & Shirtdress (#kalleshirtdress) is another first-rate pattern from Closet Case Patterns (@closetcasepatterns on Instagram). Before I jump into the details of the pattern, I want to share with you what I've been up to in the last 24-48 hours. I was sucked into a vortex of Japanese Sashiko embroidery. I will write about this at a later time because it deserves its own post (or 2). I had already cut up the pieces for my Blanca Flight Suit (#blancaflightsuit). (Ye

What is Goodwill Sewing #goodwillsewing? It's a project I've created to spread some goodwill through sewing. It's the 20th day of Me Made May of 2020, (#memademay2020) and it's the day that I am offering a giveaway of something I've handmade with love and joy. It's time to share all this me-made goodness. My very first offering is an Ogden Cami, which I've hacked into a sundress. For a review that I did on the original Ogden Cami, and to see pictures of its original form, you

We are at the height of a heat wave in Tel Aviv, and temperatures have skyrocketed to 40 degrees Celsius. Yikes! To deal with the sweltering heat, one either has to get naked, or get into a Gloria dress by Make My Lemonade, also known as Wear Lemonade. The latter method of cooling down may be the more stylish option if one is not living in a nudist colony. Wearing the Gloria does feel like you're not wearing much anyway with its daring bare back plunging down to the waistline

Here I am in my best gypsy pose in my dramatic Adrienne Blouse (#adrienneblouse on Instagram) designed by Friday Pattern Company (@fridaypatterncompany #fridaypatterncompany): The best thing about this pattern is that you can make a big bold statement with relative ease. It consists of only 4 pieces: 1 each for back and front bodice, 1 for the sleeves and the last for the neckband. Meant for knit fabrics, the simple but brilliant design means that with a small investment in t