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  • Rosie and me: Elise blouse with cap-sleeves.
    My projects,  Sewing

    Navy Elise blouse

    June 27, 2018 / 2 Comments

    I figured out that the Elise blouse pattern by Rosie and me deserved a second chance. In the first blouse the neckline was too revealing, so this time I needed to change that. Fortunately, lovely Esther at Rosie and me made a tutorial on how to do just that!

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  • Tutorials

    How to make your handmade wardrobe more wearable? (Part 2): 10 questions to ask when choosing a sewing project

    June 25, 2018 / 7 Comments

    The picture in the garment envelope or on the website looks nice. You are instantly transferred into day-dreams about Regency-era and imagine swishing around gardens in you empire waist ballgown surrounded by handsome gentlemen in their frock coats... Wait! Is this style something that you will actually venture out in?

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  • My vintage outfit: The Gertie blouse Butterick B6563 and the 1940s skirt Simplicity 3688.
    My projects,  Sewing

    Vintage-inspired outfit

    June 24, 2018 / No Comments

    I made another Gertie blouse and a simple everyday skirt using the 1940s skirt pattern. This resulted in a nice coordinating vintage-inspired outfit.

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    How to make your handmade wardrobe more wearable? (Part 1)

    June 21, 2018 / 7 Comments

    How to make smarter choices when choosing the patterns, materials and techniques for your handmade wardrobe to avoid spending time and money on garments you never wear? What can I learn from my successes and failures?

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  • Named clothing Kielo wrap dress.
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    Named Clothing Kielo wrap dress

    June 19, 2018 / 7 Comments

    I knew that Kielo is a very popular pattern but would it work for me? I decided to find out! I bought the pattern and then went around the booths until I found a nice organic jersey for it at Nuppu print company with a beautiful print designed by Satu Kontinen.

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  • McCalls M7748 dress from the archive collection.
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    1950s dress McCall’s M7748

    June 18, 2018 / No Comments

    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 and the final dress fits and looks nice.

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  • Pin-up Girls Alyssa foam-cup bra.
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    Pin-up Girls Alyssa foam-cup bra

    June 13, 2018 / 8 Comments

    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...

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  • Fabric art at Ommel 2018.
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    Ommel 2018: The second day

    June 9, 2018 / 1 Comment

    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!

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  • Ommel festival crowd.
    Sewing,  Shopping

    Ommel 2018: First day

    June 8, 2018 / 3 Comments

    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. And what is best: the admission is completely free!

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    Fabric shopping in Helsinki

    June 7, 2018 / 10 Comments

    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 to the capital of Finland, check out this list of places to shop.

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Top Posts & Pages

  • 10 different types of fabric that you should recognize with your fingertips!
    10 different types of fabric that you should recognize with your fingertips!
  • My antique Singer 15 sewing machine
    My antique Singer 15 sewing machine
  • The Big List of Sewing Pattern Companies
    The Big List of Sewing Pattern Companies
  • The quest for the well-fitting trousers - what I have learned
    The quest for the well-fitting trousers - what I have learned
  • Handmade shoes at home? Finnishing my sneakers!
    Handmade shoes at home? Finnishing my sneakers!
  • Sewist notebook: Free printable body measurements table
    Sewist notebook: Free printable body measurements table
  • DIY pressing tools: sleeve rolls aka tailor's sausages, a dauber, a tailor's clapper and a point presser and what to do with them
    DIY pressing tools: sleeve rolls aka tailor's sausages, a dauber, a tailor's clapper and a point presser and what to do with them
  • A fan skirt by Black Snail Patterns
    A fan skirt by Black Snail Patterns
  • Drafting my orange ramie dress (a FREE pattern)
    Drafting my orange ramie dress (a FREE pattern)
  • Couture explorer: Beading and tambour embroidery
    Couture explorer: Beading and tambour embroidery
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