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  • Ommel 2018, Espoo 8.-10-6-2018
    Events,  Suomeksi

    Ompelijoiden oma festivaali Ommel 2018.

    May 29, 2018 / No Comments

    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!

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  • My projects,  Sewing

    Shirred dress in yellow

    May 26, 2018 / No Comments

    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 skills and make a shirred dress. This mustard yellow jersey knit has been in my stash for quite some time and the colour matched exactly. I, however, wanted something practical that S could wear over the summer. As I had learned how to shirr early this spring I decided to make a shirred dress with tied straps and a frilly hem.…

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  • My projects,  Patternreview,  Sewing

    My first bra: Pin-up Girls Amanda

    May 24, 2018 / 13 Comments

    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 bra looks professionally made.

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  • Sew Over It 1940s tea dress.
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    1940s tea dress by Sew Over It

    May 22, 2018 / 7 Comments

    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. Finally, I decided to make the 1940s tea dress by Sew Over It.

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  • Ottobre Marley shorts for my son.
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    Ottobre Marley shorts for my son

    May 20, 2018 / 3 Comments

    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.

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    Bra supplies for the lingerie sewing newbie

    May 18, 2018 / 3 Comments

    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.

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  • 1940s skirt, Simplicity 3688
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    Simplicity 3688: 1940s skirt

    May 15, 2018 / 2 Comments

    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.

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  • The fish circus costume for my daughter.
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    Goldfish circus costume

    May 10, 2018 / 5 Comments

    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!

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  • Tutorial on how to make plissé at home.
    Suomeksi,  Tutorials

    Plissé technique at home – Kankaan pliseeraus kotona

    May 7, 2018 / 5 Comments

    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!

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    Book review: The Secrets of Sewing Lingerie

    May 3, 2018 / 1 Comment

    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.

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