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  • My projects,  Tailoring

    Pattern cutting à la 1912 and a Victorian-inspired waistcoat

    August 24, 2019 / 10 Comments

    Historical sewing and classic tailoring are close relatives. So, I decided to combine a block from 1912 with classic tailoring methods to make a waistcoat.

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  • Ruffled skirt
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    Ruffled skirt with Ottobre 1/2011 15. Cocos

    August 15, 2019 / 4 Comments

    I made a ruffled skirt with Ottobre design 1/2011 15. Cocos. I used the same Fabriking bamboo French terry that I used to make a jacket for my son.

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  • My projects,  Sewing

    Vintage style dress with B5813 hack

    August 13, 2019 / 3 Comments

    This is my B5813 hack with wide v-neckline, button-up closure and lace trim details. On my second use of this pattern I also made changes to the fit.

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  • Mönsterfabriken Sara
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    Mönsterfabriken Sara trousers

    July 31, 2019 / 1 Comment

    I practiced my trouser-fitting skills and made the Sara chinos by Mönsterfabriken using cotton chambray fabric. Who doesn't love trousers with big pockets!

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  • My PU foam legform.
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    How I made my legform aka Holly the Halfling

    July 28, 2019 / 10 Comments

    I made a legform to fit my body shape. I used duct tape as a mould and filled the leg form with PU foam that is easy to acquire and makes a pinnable form.

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    Victorian blouse M2045

    July 26, 2019 / 2 Comments

    I love Victorian fashion and this time I collaborated with Minerva Crafts and made this M2045 Victorian blouse with puffed sleeves and pintucks.

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  • Mary Poppins inspired blouse with B6463
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    My Mary Poppins inspired blouse with B6563

    July 21, 2019 / 2 Comments

    After I saw Emily Blunt wearing the beautiful dotty blouse in the film Mary Poppins returns I decided to make myself one with B6563 pattern by Gertie.

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    Sewing bikinis for Mother and Daughter

    July 17, 2019 / No Comments

    I made two bikinis: one for myself using pattern from Suuri Käsityö 6/2018 and one for my daughter using Ottobre design 3/2018.

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  • Zicca Flowerpower dress.
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    Flower power dress for my daughter

    July 14, 2019 / 3 Comments

    I made a 70s inspired dress out of Flowerpower denimlook sweatshirting that I was gifted by Zicca fabrics. Ruffles, denim and flowers work well together!

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  • My projects,  Sewing

    Smoky tee for my hubby

    July 12, 2019 / 3 Comments

    I made my husband a tee-shirt from the book Sy! Urban collection by Jenny Hellström. The Mereen "Usva" cotton jersey was perfect for this make.

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    Sewist notebook: Free printable body measurements table
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    Ribbon skirt
  • Pirtanauha-generaattori
    Pirtanauha-generaattori
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