Patternreview, Sewing

1950s dress McCall’s M7748

I made a gorgeous McCall’s M7748 dress to wear for my cousin’s wedding. This pattern is from the Archive collection and approximately from the year 1957. This dress took me several days to make but I can say that taking the time really pays off with this dress…

June 18, 2018

Sewing

Pin-up Girls Alyssa foam-cup bra

Now that I have a tested pattern for a foam-cup bra I wanted to make something pretty with lace. Luckily the Pin-up Girls Alyssa has lace covered foam cups. I did make, however, some modifications…

June 13, 2018

Affiliates, Sewing, Shopping

Ommel 2018: The second day

During my second day at Ommel 2018, I met so many amazing and creative people. I saw people learning new skills and show their makes and learned something new at the same time. And as you might have expected, I bought some more fabric…

June 9, 2018

Sewing, Shopping

Ommel 2018: First day

I am tired but happy after my first day at Ommel 2018 festival. Ommel is a festival just for sewists here in Espoo. There are fabric shopping, lectures, courses and workshops and even a LAN party where the sewers can sew up until midnight and then sleep at the site…

June 8, 2018

Shopping

Fabric shopping in Helsinki

Helsinki offers a great selection of fabric shops and haberdasheries for a sewing enthusiast like me. As a local, I know the places for bargains and where to find the most gorgeous (and expensive!) couture silks for those once in a lifetime occasions. So if you are planning a trip…

June 7, 2018

In English, Patternreview, Sewing, Suomeksi

Suuri Käsityö 5/2018 Mekkohaalari – Dress romper

Harvoin käsityölehteä lukiessa tulee niin inspiroitunut olo, että kaava on piirrettävä ja ommeltava heti. Tämä Suuri Käsityö 5/2018 Mekkohaalari teki kuitenkin poikkeuksen, sillä toukokuussa alkaneet helteet aiheuttivat meillä kotona akuutin kesävaatepulan. Liikunnalliselle nuorelle neidille mekko-shortsihaalariyhdistelmä on yliveto…

June 4, 2018

Sewing

Me Made May wrap-up

It’s officially June and the end of Me Made May ’18. What did I learn? What was challenging and what easy? What did I end up making? Did I reach my goals…

June 1, 2018

In English, Suomeksi

Ompelijoiden oma festivaali Ommel 2018.

Oletko jo kuullut, mitä Espoon Opinmäessä tapahtuu 8.-10.6.2018? Ommel 2018 yhdistää kangas- tarvikemarkkinat, ompeluaiheisen ohjelman ja ompeluharrastajat saman katon alle. Ja mikä parasta: tapahtumaan on vapaa pääsy…

May 29, 2018

Sewing

Shirred dress in yellow

Some time ago S found a necklace at a local flea market and bought it. She showed me the picture of a brown haired girl on the pendant and she wanted a similar dress that was on the girl. I thought this gave me a perfect opportunity to practice my…

May 26, 2018

Patternreview, Sewing

My first bra: Pin-up Girls Amanda

After gathering materials all over the globe and taking Craftsy courses on bra making I have finally finished my first ever bra. I used Pin-up Girls Amanda pattern to make a pink seamless t-shirt bra. I found the whole process of bra making super fun and the finished…

May 24, 2018

Patternreview, Sewing

1940s tea dress by Sew Over It

I got this fabric from Artenio at the same time with the mustard yellow one for this Amelia dress. It took me quite some time to decide on the pattern. I did not have a lot of fabric so many dresses with their circle skirts were unfortunately out of question…

May 22, 2018

Affiliates, Sewing

Ottobre Marley shorts for my son

I made another pair of Ottobre Marley shorts for my son who seems to have outgrown all his old pairs. This time I added more pockets and bright coloured topstitching…

May 20, 2018

Affiliates, In English, Sewing, Shopping, Suomeksi

Bra supplies for the lingerie sewing newbie

Making my own bra has been something I have wanted to do for ages. I have done lots of research on where to get lingerie supplies and patterns and here I share what I have found…

May 18, 2018

Affiliates, Patternreview, Sewing

Simplicity 3688: 1940s skirt

I tested the Simplicity 3688 1940s skirt pattern. This was an easy make and I love the outcome. The skirt looks nice when combined with the Sew Over It Pussy Bow Blouse that I have also made…

May 15, 2018

Affiliates, Other crafts, Sewing

Goldfish circus costume

I was inspired by my daughters spring circus performance theme, “Underwater animals”, to create her an unique gold fish circus costume. For once I could let my imagination run wild and this is what I came up with…

May 10, 2018

In English, Suomeksi, Tutorials

Plissé technique at home – Kankaan pliseeraus kotona

I taught myself how to make beautiful plissé fabric at home. It’s not an easy process but you don’t need any special equipment more complicated than an ordinary domestic steaming iron. What you need is patience but the results can be breathtaking…

May 7, 2018

Affiliates, Patternreview, Sewing

Book review: The Secrets of Sewing Lingerie

I bought the wonderful book, The Secrets of Sewing Lingerie by Katherine Sheers and Laura Stanford and tested the first recommended project, Pretty as a Picnic cotton mini. These knickers out of cotton lawn were very fast to make and fit nicely…

May 3, 2018

Downloadables, Sewing, Tutorials

Introducing: the Pleated Skirt Calculator

I made a free Pleated Skirt Calculator that creates sewing patterns according to your wishes! I also made a tutorial for those that haven’t sewn a garment like this before. Have fun with it…

May 2, 2018

Affiliates, Shopping

Me Made May ’18

I, Katja Kuitunen of withmyhandsdream.com and @katja.kuitunen, sign up as a participant in Me-Made-May ’18. I endeavour to wear a me-made top and a bottom or a dress everyday for the month of May. I will also try to create two whole outfits (top+bottom…

April 28, 2018

Sewing

Sew Over It Penny dress

I made a beautiful Sew Over It Penny dress out of viscose crepe. The fabric was very difficult to work with but the result is one of my favourite makes this year…

April 26, 2018