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    Sewing a Victorian bicycle sweater

    December 31, 2020 / 6 Comments

    When I saw this mustard yellow knit fabric at Eurokangas fabric shop, I knew exactly what I wanted to make out of it. I have planned to make a Victorian bicycle sweater after seeing some very nice examples online. They all are based on this lovely example on Met. It is from circa 1895 when the sleeves were huge and bicycling was trendy. Of course, the original sweater has been knit but my poor shoulders can’t stand knitting anymore. Luckily, this kind of sweater can be sewn quite neatly, too! I found three videos/blog posts online that were really helpful. The first is the YouTube video by Lady Rebecca Fashions.…

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    A Karelian dress for my daughter

    December 20, 2020 / 3 Comments

    I made my daughter a Karelian dress similar to my own. This also gave me a good chance to test my new ruffler.

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    Kokkola costume, part 2: An apron with drawn thread embroidery

    December 10, 2020 / 2 Comments

    My national costume from Kokkola needed a new apron. This gave me a good chance to learn how to make drawn thread embroidery!

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    10 different types of fabric that you should recognize with your fingertips!
  • My antique Singer 15 sewing machine
    My antique Singer 15 sewing machine
  • Ironing board cart for your sewing room
    Ironing board cart for your sewing room
  • The quest for the well-fitting trousers - what I have learned
    The quest for the well-fitting trousers - what I have learned
  • A fan skirt by Black Snail Patterns
    A fan skirt by Black Snail Patterns
  • A wool walking skirt
    A wool walking skirt
  • The Big List of Sewing Pattern Companies
    The Big List of Sewing Pattern Companies
  • Making a chemise using a free 1897 pattern from the Voice of Fashion
    Making a chemise using a free 1897 pattern from the Voice of Fashion
  • Drafting my orange ramie dress (a FREE pattern)
    Drafting my orange ramie dress (a FREE pattern)
  • Sewist notebook: Free printable body measurements table
    Sewist notebook: Free printable body measurements table
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