Breaking the pattern: Rae trousers
I made a pair of Rae trousers from the Saara and Laura Huhta's book Breaking the pattern. This was an easy and beginner-friendly trouser project.
Fabriking bambujoustocollege testissä – Testing bamboo french terry fabric by Fabriking
Testissä Fabrikingin bambujoustocollege ja Ottobre 1/2013 36. Pitcher -takin kaava. I tested the Fabriking bamboo French Terry and made an Ottobre 1/2013 36. Pitcher jacket.
Lekala 4696 dress review
I saw this Mereen viscose immediately as a sundress with volume and a round yoke. Lekala 4696 fit the description and I had just enough fabric for it.
Tilly and the buttons Agnes top
My friend Jenna gave me some of her old patterns and this Tilly and the Buttons Agnes top was among those. I have wanted to make this top for a while since I love the ruched sleeves. I found this very nice and drapey viscose jersey fabric from the remnant bin and it was just perfect for this project. Previously, I have had problems with sizing what comes to the jersey tops. The cotton tops often become too small and the viscose ones too big. This is, of course, due to the fact that the viscose jersey stretches a lot more than a cotton jersey. This time I was determined…
Reading Nuppuzine
I got the English version of Nuppu print company's new book, Nuppuzine, to read and review. The book is about dresses and dreams but what does it mean?
My Empire dress
I sewed an Empire or Regency style dress using a pattern by Sense & Sensibility. Now, after completing my whole outfit I took part in a historical picnic.
Making Regency/Empire underthings and a bonnet
I am building my Regency/Empire outfit. Now I have finished my stays, a bodiced petticoat and a bonnet. Only my gown is still missing.
A romantic nightie Butterick B6938
I made a romantic lace-decorated white nightgown using Butterick B6838 pattern. Read my review of this lovely vintage style pattern.
Hand-sewn Victorian chemise
I made a real Victorian linen chemise by hand using the pattern from the book Manual for Needlework and cutting out. My first completely hand-sewn garment!
Viskoosihame, Burda 6341
Otin osaa Eurokankaan ja Burdan sponsoroimaan viskoosihaasteeseen ja ompelin tällaisen kesäisen hameen.
sewing, knitting, creating… always learning, always dreaming
