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The Best Costumers I Met At Costume College 2018 – Part Deux

On s'inspireMalicia18 June 20190

I enjoy creating daily wear clothes. But what I really LOVE doing are over the top costumes, fantasy creations or just crazy evening gowns. Yes, even if I only get to wear it once and be done with it. Last year after attending Costume College (think Comicon but for historical costumes) I posted about SOME…

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Sewing Shopping in Japan: What to Bring Home

On s'inspireMalicia3 February 20190

Ever since I started listening to the sirens of minimalism, there is one area I know I can improve : travel souvenirs. I always want to bring back tons of useless stuff. But that was before sewing! Here is a list of things you can buy there and use later in your sewing room, to…

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On s'inspireMalicia8 January 20196

I transformed into a Geisha (Maiko) in Kyoto

I shiver as the makeup artist draws the first strip of cold white paint from the base of my neck to…

On s'inspireMalicia2 October 20183

The Best Costumers I Met At Costume College 2018 – Part Un

Let me warn you, this article will be completely unfair. Why? Because it is a selection of my favourite people met…

On s'habilleMalicia23 May 20180

The perfect spring/summer blouse: “Anderson” by Sew Over It

Good weather feels good, doesn’t it? What if we had the perfect #memade clothing piece to go with that? Fast to…

On s'habilleMalicia8 April 20180

Why sewing your own clothes is not (always) better

Let’s face it, I am extremely proud to wear clothes made by my 10 fingers. Just like you reading me, most…

On s'habilleMalicia24 December 20170

Holiday Season Sewing: a French inspired glittery dress

Every year as the Holiday season approach, I am tempted to give into marketing temptation and have a new dress. Since…

On s'habilleMalicia15 November 20172

Halloween: Sew Your Queen of Hearts Costume

Do you know any better feeling than putting on an evil queen’s skin? This year for Halloween, I decided to create…

On s'inspireMalicia25 September 20170

Sewing like Dior: 8 inspirations for beginners and advanced seamstresses

You want inspiration? Why not look for the best? From my summer home visit in Paris, I brought back the best…

On s'inspireMalicia24 July 20172

How to create a Game of Thrones White Walker costume

Last year, I visited a costume shop near Paris in the process of recreating a White Walker’s costume from hit show…