Thursday, June 25, 2026

3‑in‑1 Bag — a new version - crossbody / tote / backpack

A few years ago, I made a 3‑in‑1 bag to use when running errands. The idea was simple: carry a small crossbody bag and, if I happened to buy something, unfold the larger bag that stays hidden inside the front pocket. You can see the original version here.

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Exploring Patternmaking: Three Strap Tops from the Same Base

A piece I wear constantly in the summer is a strap top, so now that I’m learning patternmaking, I decided to experiment and create a few designs from my basic blocks and this process resulted in three different versions.

First version: testing the darted base 

Thursday, March 5, 2026

A coat that became a winter hat and leg warmers

Transforming a Forgotten Coat into Unique Pieces

I was given this unused coat to repurpose in my sewing projects. I must confess it stayed in my wardrobe for several months because I had no idea what to do with it. The main fabric was wool, with details in an extremely heavy material and metal buttons, and the coat had lots of seams and panels. 

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Small pouches reusing jeans zippers

My latest project started from the idea of using zippers from denim jeans—I decided to make zippered pouches.