In English, Other crafts, Suomeksi, Tutorials

DIY flower vase from an upcycled light bulb – Kukkamaljakko hehkulampusta

I show how I turned an old light bulb in to a nice hanging flower vase. Askartelin vanhasta hehkulampusta kivan roikkuvan yhden kukan maljakon…

October 23, 2018

Affiliates, Review, Shopping

My new labels from the Dutch Label Shop

The Dutch Label Shop had contacted me a while ago and offered some labels for me to test and I jumped to say “Yes!”. This is what I got with the voucher they gave me…

October 22, 2018

In English, Sewing, Suomeksi

Ponilettiä (Ponybraids)

Tämä tunika sai inspiraationsa Hellinin Poniletti-joustocollegesta. This tunic was inspired by the Hellin sweatshirting. Kaava/Pattern: Suuri Käsityö 3/2018…

October 18, 2018

Sewing

Rainbows and unicorns dress (Ottobre 1/2018 31. Viivat)

This jersey fabric by Shalmiak caught my daughter’s attention at Ommel 2018 and she begged me to get it for her. It took some time to make the jersey into a dress but now finally my daughter has a dress she fancied…

October 17, 2018

Sewing

Linen jersey Edie top

I found this linen jersey at the factory remnants. There was just enough to make a long sleeved top by combining Tessuti Mandy and SOI Edie top patterns…

October 14, 2018

Sewing, Tailoring

A wool coat for winter, part 2: Toile

I did not even dream of making this V8346 coat without a toile. I may take risks with cheaper garments but this wool was way too expensive for me to skip this crucial step…

October 14, 2018

Affiliates, Sewing, Tailoring

A wool coat for winter, part 1: Planning

My big project for this autumn will be a long and warm winter coat. For a project this size, it is a good idea to start with the planning…

October 9, 2018

In English, Sewing, Suomeksi, Tutorials

Scissors case – Saksikotelo

I decided to make a case for my sewing scissors using leather. I have wanted to learn how to sew leather properly by hand. Finally, it wasn’t very hard…

October 7, 2018

Other crafts, Suomeksi

Bracelets – rannekoruja

I made some bracelets using both glass, metal, acai and buri-beads strung into elastic cord. The design came out in accident but I like it…

October 3, 2018

Patternreview, Sewing

Sew Over It Edie top and self-drafted jeans

I made the Evie top from the new Sew Over It Work to Weekend ebook. I also drafted a pair of jeans using my trusted trouser sloper and an old jeans pattern…

October 2, 2018

Affiliates, Embroidery, Tutorials

Couture explorer: Beading and tambour embroidery

If you have ever looked at haute couture fashion shows, you have seen the breathtaking embroidery designs that combine thread, sequins and beads to create fantastic elaborate designs that decorate evening gowns, collars or perhaps jacket cuffs. In haute couture, those intricated patterns are created by hand. Sometimes whole skirts…

September 27, 2018

Patternreview, Sewing

Gertie’s shirtwaist dress with hacks

I tried making the Shirtwaist dress from the Gertie’s New Book of Better Sewing without making a toile. This taught me a lesson! The fit was not so good…

September 24, 2018

Patternreview, Sewing

Megan Nielsen Acacia underwear

I made two pairs of panties using the free Acacia underwear pattern by Megan Nielsen. Check out my review and my modifications to the pattern…

September 18, 2018

Patternreview, Sewing

Kate dress by Sew Over It

I tested the Sew Over It Kate dress pattern. The hidden button placket and the 4 slits in the skirt bring this vintage inspired dress into the 21st century…

September 15, 2018

Sewing, Shopping

A list of 10: Inspiration from autumn fabrics

The warm autumn colours suit particularly well with my skin tone so I’ll end up stashing a lot of fabric for the following seasons. Join with me to go through my stash and plan some autumn projects…

September 14, 2018

Patternreview, Sewing

Bubbles with bubbles (Ottobre 4/2011 Glow-worm top)

The 1 metre of bubble print jersey was enough to make both a sleeveless top using the Ottobre 4/2011 34. Glow-worm top pattern and a matching skirt…

September 13, 2018

Sewing

Teeshirts and summer holiday memories from my old hometown

Back to my Sensible Sewing Challenge! I made these teeshirts using M6886 already in June but for some reason did not post these. However, I have been wearing them a lot…

September 11, 2018

Patternreview, Sewing, Tutorials

Burda style cardigan and how to handle thick knits

I sewed a cardigan using Burda style 8/2017 Girl’s cardigan pattern. Check my tips on how to deal with thicker knitted fabrics…

September 9, 2018

Clothes refashioning, Patternreview, Sewing

Alpi trousers and a refashioned blouse à la Indiana Jones

I managed to grab literally the last Alpi trousers pattern from Named clothing. I was lucky since I had planned on making these trousers for a while. However, don’t bother trying to buy this pattern, at least from Named. Some of their retailers might still have some of these…

September 6, 2018

Downloadables, Sewing, Tutorials

Make you own lunch bag (FREE pattern!)

I designed this handy little bag that can easily be carried or fastened onto your purse. It fits the plastic box with a lid from Clas Ohlson that is about 19 cm long, 15 cm wide and 9 cm tall…

September 3, 2018