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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

alpi-trousers-and-a-refashioned-blouse-a-la-indiana-jones

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

Patternreview, Sewing

Robot shirt and a hat (Ottobre 4/2018 19. and Ottobre 4/2012 41.)

The Ottobre design magazine 4/2018 19. Space adventurer was a good basic t-shirt pattern for my son. I also had enough fabric to make a matching hat…

September 2, 2018

Affiliates, Sewing

My new camera and DIY camera straps

I sewed a camera strap and a leather wrist strap for my new Nikon D5600 DSLR to replace the ugly one that came with the camera…

September 1, 2018

Affiliates, Patternreview

Itch to Stitch Lago tank top

As part of my Sensible Sewing Challenge I made a stripy Lago tank top using the free pattern by Itch to Stitch. Here is my review of the pattern…

August 29, 2018

Affiliates, Patternreview, Sewing

Sheona dress by Athina Kakou

I tested the new Sheona pattern by Athina Kakou. It is a relaxed jersey shift dress that has plenty of options and is easy and quick to sew…

August 26, 2018

Sewing

V1440 leather detail leggings.

This time I show the V1440 Donna Karan collection leggings. I decided to use some black leather to decorate the bottom part of the front trouser legs…

August 23, 2018

10 things, Tutorials

10 Tips for Environmental Sewing

…there are still things that you can do to make your hobby even more environmentally friendly. So, here is my list of 10 tips for environmental sewing…

August 22, 2018

Affiliates, In English, Patternreview, Sewing, Suomeksi

The new MakeBra online course / MakeBran uusi verkkokurssi

I tested the new online course by Make Bra, where you’ll learn how to sew a foam-cup bra. Testasin Make Bran uutta verkkokurssia, jossa opetellaan ompelemaan vuoritetut rintaliivit…

August 20, 2018

Affiliates, Patternreview, Sewing

Sew wardrobe, Zara corset and the online course on corsetry.

The Zara corset is a Victorian style corset, each side of which is constructed out of five pieces. It is used in the Craftsy course by A. Smith that I took…

August 19, 2018

Affiliates, Patternreview, Sewing

My Crystal Cove Cami

I wanted to make Crystal Cove Cami by Itch to Stitch as soon as the pattern came out. I like how light and floaty it is and the back detail is so pretty…

August 15, 2018

Affiliates, Patternreview, Sewing

MakeBra DL01 in black

MakeBra DL01 has a three-part cup which makes it easy to add some pretty lace details to a part of the cup. I modified the pattern for short underwires…

August 12, 2018