I'm happy to finalise the 'pattern drawing phase' for my Stella Skirt. All sizes I wanted to launch are finished: 1yo, 18 months, 2yo, 3yo, 4yo, 5yo and 6yo. Now I'm ready to start drawing my Charles' pants. That will take a…
Compagnie M.30/04/2013
Today it's time to start a test again: in the US there are heaps of link parties to link up to. To be honest I didn't see this concept on a Belgian blog yet (correct me if I'm wrong!?). So…
Compagnie M.27/04/2013
Yesterday I received an email from Regina (Twee emmerkes water) saying that she made my Stella Skirt! ‘Have a look at my blog’ she mentioned. And then I got this little euphoric moment: she was the first to send me…
Compagnie M.25/04/2013
To be honest: the first day of KCWC was a bit of a challenge. I work full-time so sewing every day is not an evidence for me. The projects I'll choose for this week will be rather easy pieces... So no coats and sailors…
Compagnie M.23/04/2013
Although I'm trying to focus on childrenswear, I think this baby wrapper deserves it's own blog post. 10 days ago Gabrielle was born and every little creature should deserve a hand made present, don't you think? I hope she will…
Compagnie M.21/04/2013
Today I'm presenting a project specially for Christine D. A while ago she asked me to make 'something for boys'. Not a very clear briefing and since I have two girls, I decided to drawn an unisex version of 'sailor pants' named 'Charles' pants. With…
Compagnie M.19/04/2013
Today I'm presenting a second free Compagnie M. pattern. The Stella skirt is a basic skirt with just that little extra. Very easy so certainly a beginners project or for everyone wanting to make a quick skirt. You can mail…
Compagnie M.15/04/2013
This is my ultimate favourite piece of clothing for kids. Just because it's a typical kids thing. They can play and especially jump in it! Would that explain the origin of the word 'jumpsuit'? Let's see what Wikipedia has to say about…
Compagnie M.11/04/2013
Lately it seems that I'm only posting about Coat nr. 1 and to be honest, it's almost the only thing I'm working on at this moment. Drawing patterns (especially for coats) takes more time then I sometimes want. But today I'm glad…
Compagnie M.08/04/2013
Last weekend I've bought the cutest fabric ever at Julija's shop in Antwerp: Stella dot from Dear Stella. It inspired me to make a frivolous Stella Skirt that I've finished with a trim of pom pom ribbon. I started from a…
Compagnie M.05/04/2013
I worked really hard to launch my very first free sewing pattern. Coat nr. 1 was the winning project to be launched. I just made this pattern for 2 year old girls to start but more sizes should follow. If…
Compagnie M.02/04/2013
I’m really happy to post my very first coat: coat nr 1! Hopefully there are some more to follow. I’m optimistic. The last couple of weeks I’ve been studying a great book: metric pattern cutting by Winifred Aldrich. At first…
Compagnie M.30/03/2013
Today I'm excited to share my first own designed cardigan. I love this 'turned pockets'. They make a very simple cardigan a lot more special. I drew the cardigan myself and at this moment I'm working hard to launch my very…
Compagnie M.27/03/2013
With today's post I would to thank An from Straight-Grain! She's the one who convinced me to start my own sewing blog. So one of her beautiful dresses was on my to do list for a couple of weeks already.…
Compagnie M.23/03/2013
A while ago I made this Loic dress in my sewing class. In fact it's a shirt, but with the help of my 'sewing maestro' Karin, we turned it into a dress like the book indicates. The pattern comes…
Compagnie M.19/03/2013
His hoodie sweater is simple but really nice. A couple of times through the overlock machine, adding some seams and ready! A good idea for every one in search for a sewing project without having a lot of time. It's…
Compagnie M.15/03/2013
What an exciting day: my very first real blog post is a fact. I've worked a lot to finally have the feeling that I'm ready to show some of my sewing adventures. This pleated skirt from the book…
Compagnie M.12/03/2013