Drafting a boys’ teeshirt pattern
I decided to draft my own pattern for a boys teeshirt that would fit my son. My son then got to choose the jersey prints and got two unique teeshirts.
The opening of the new Mereen fabric shop in Helsinki
The fabric company Mereen opened a new shop in Helsinki and I visited the opening party. I couldn't leave without new, lovely fabric.
Making red leather ballet flats
I made a pair of red leather ballet flats with die cut decoration. This is my first ever leather shoemaking project and a successful one!
Ommel 2019, the last day
During the third and the last day of the Ommel 2019 sewing festival I attended the course on e-textiles and S got to do some shopping of her own.
Ommel 2019 – The second day
This is my uptake of my second day at the Ommel 2019 sewing festival which included a fashion show, some serious fabric shopping and meeting people.
Ommel 2019 – The first day
Today was finally the long expected opening of the Ommel 2019 sewing festival here in my home city of Espoo. Together with over 50 volunteers, I spend a big part of Thursday building the festival: carrying stuff, threading sewing machines, hanging signs, whatever was needed to welcome the thousands of…
Ommel 2019 this weekend!
The Ommel festival is held this weekend at Espoo. I will be there learning, shopping and meeting wonderful people. I'd be delighted to meet you!
My Empire dress
I sewed an Empire or Regency style dress using a pattern by Sense & Sensibility. Now, after completing my whole outfit I took part in a historical picnic.
Making Regency/Empire underthings and a bonnet
I am building my Regency/Empire outfit. Now I have finished my stays, a bodiced petticoat and a bonnet. Only my gown is still missing.
My daughter’s Empire outfit
I made my daughter a Regency or Empire style outfit: a dress, a bonnet (a free pattern included!), bloomers and slippers. Read how it all came together.
