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    Cardboard spools for sewing organization

    March 9, 2019 / 3 Comments

    Here is how I arranged my tangled lingerie materials. I made spools out of cardboard and wrapped everything neatly. A bit of decoupage added prettiness.

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    Make your own sewist’s notebook! (Free printable templates!)

    July 17, 2017 / 13 Comments

    Update: I have collected all the Sewist’s notebook related templates and posts on one page. There you can find also more templates the number of which will grow in the future! I have been working with something special for you, my dear readers! I often get ideas of future sewing projects while I’m sitting on a bus or in bed just falling asleep. I have started wishing there was a way to quickly take notes or make a sketch for not to forget the idea. There are some amazing croquis pads for designers available but after browsing the selection available online, I was convinced that none of the options were…

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I made myself a Victorian bashlik hood inspired by I made myself a Victorian bashlik hood inspired by some pretty headwear in my local city museum. This is a perfect thing to wear when it is windy or snowing. The question is: Do I wear it upside down? I started comparing the images on museum websites and it may be that I took my inspiration from a picture where the hood is, in fact, upside down. What do you think? You can read more on my blog (link in bio) through which you can also find a link to my YouTube video. Later, when I was editing my images and videos I found out that @izabelapriorattire has also made a gorgeous blue bashlik. #bashlik #bashlyk #victorianfashion #hood #hoodscarf @espoocitymuseum #historicalfashion #historybounding #sewing #hat #sewcialist #sewistsofinstagram #ompelu #ompeluelämää #paslikka #paslika #pyryhattu #huppu #huppuhuivi
I had some extra time to spend and I popped into R I had some extra time to spend and I popped into Recycling Centre, a huge thrift store nearby. This is why I love that place so much. I found two pairs of vintage suspenders, pretty bobbin lace and hooks and eyes. I have been wanting to make a late Victorian/early Edwardian suspender belt but the modern clips are too small. These ones are perfect. I found out that the company selling these started in 1890s and made ribbons, elastics, suspenders and braces all the way to the 1960s when it turned into manufacturing seatbelts. These suspenders are still in their original packaging and even the elastic works! #kierrätyskeskus #kierrätyskeskuslöytö #vintagefind #historybounding #vintagesuspenders #lace #kirpparit @kierratyskeskus #vintagefashion
I have made a lot of progress even though this res I have made a lot of progress even though this restoration project is a lot of work. After cleaning and glueing these wood ornaments look gorgeous. Still a lot of work remains with me French polishing the tabletop. #antique #restorationproject #singersewingmachine #antiquesingersewingmachine #ompelukoneenkunnostus #singer15
My new beautiful machine is now in pieces. Now I c My new beautiful machine is now in pieces. Now I can work on both the machine and the cabinet simultaneously. The first seams have already got some glue. This time I made sure to bag all the little bits and pieces and label them to make it easier to rebuilt this giant puzzle. This far I have found only one screw missing and that is easy to replace. #antiquesewingmachine #sewingmachinerestoration #antiquesinger #singer15 #sewingmachine #treadlesewingmachine #ompelukone #antiikkinenompelukone #kunnostus #käsityö #kunhanharrastan #palapeli
She just moved in. Needs some love before I can us She just moved in. Needs some love before I can use it for sewing but its in a fairly good shape. It is Singer 15 treadle machine. #singersewingmachine #singer15 #antiquesewingmachine #antiquesinger #ompelu #ompelukone #antiikki #projektiapukkaa #sewing
Finished making this Victorian bicycle sweater tod Finished making this Victorian bicycle sweater today. I had enough fabric left to make a matching beret, too! Check out my blog post for more info (link in bio). The mustard 100 % knit fabric is from @eurokangas_sello if someone wants to make something similar. #sewing #sewcialist #historybounding #historicalsewing #victorianfashion #1890s #sewingwithknits #sweater #pullover #hugesleeves #victoriansportswear #ompelu #sew #sewistsofinstagram #ompeluelämää #nähen #sy #couture #memade  #historicalfashionnothistoricalvalues
I like to sew garments out of thick knits with yar I like to sew garments out of thick knits with yarn I unravelled from the same fabric so that it is the perfect match. Anyone else doing this? #sewing #sewcialist #sewingknits #sewingasweater #ompelu #ompeluelämää #villapaidanompelu #sew
Tried the twisted hair bun tutorial by @prettyshep Tried the twisted hair bun tutorial by @prettyshepherd for my fine Finnish hair. Not as amazing as hers but still cute. Perhaps I should wrap my twisty braids less tight to add more volume? If anyone has good historical inspired hair tutorials for long fine hair, feel free to tag me! #hair #hairstyles #bun #finehair #historybounding #nuttura
My lighting now matches my sewing machine. I broke My lighting now matches my sewing machine. I broke the glass cowl of the oil lamp yesterday but luckily the inner glass tube remains. I will find a new cowl at some point. #sewing #antiquesewingmachine #singer12 #oillamp #sewcialist #sewistsofinstagram #historybounding #ompelu #ompeluelämää #öljylamppu
Do you often notice the moment when your sewing pr Do you often notice the moment when your sewing project suddenly turns into a garment? I am often so concentrated on details that when I look at the whole thing in front of me it surprises me as I’m still expecting to see a mess of pieces, treads and unfinished edges. This is the last Christmas present I’m going to make. It’s a bath robe for my son. I’ll just need to add the belt loops and I’m done. #robe #bathrobe #sewing #sewcialist #Christmaspresent #sewistsofinstagram #ompelu #ompeluelämää
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