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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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  • Rae trousers from the book Breaking the pattern.
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    Breaking the pattern: Rae trousers

    July 2, 2019 / No Comments

    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.

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  • Lekala 4696 dress.
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    Lekala 4696 dress review

    June 27, 2019 / 5 Comments

    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.

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  • Tilly and the Buttons Agnes top.
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    Tilly and the buttons Agnes top

    June 25, 2019 / 2 Comments

    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…

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  • Me empire dress by Sense & Sensibility patterns.
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    My Empire dress

    June 1, 2019 / 1 Comment

    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.

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  • Regency underthings and a bonnet.
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    Making Regency/Empire underthings and a bonnet

    May 30, 2019 / 3 Comments

    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.

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  • Butterick B6838 nightgown.
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    A romantic nightie Butterick B6938

    May 14, 2019 / 10 Comments

    I made a romantic lace-decorated white nightgown using Butterick B6838 pattern. Read my review of this lovely vintage style pattern.

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  • Viskoosihaasteen hame.
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    Viskoosihame, Burda 6341

    April 28, 2019 / 1 Comment

    Otin osaa Eurokankaan ja Burdan sponsoroimaan viskoosihaasteeseen ja ompelin tällaisen kesäisen hameen.

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  • Edwardian inspired outfit.
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    Edwardian inspired ensemble

    March 18, 2019 / 8 Comments

    My new Edwardian inspired outfit consists of a Truly Victorian Edwardian walking skirt and a lacy shirtwaist Beatrix blouse by Sensibility patterns.

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  • Nuppu Sydäntalvi sports outfit.
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    Sports outfit with flowers

    March 4, 2019 / 5 Comments

    I made my daughter a new sports outfit by using two self-drafted patterns (Download the pattern for the leggings!) and Ottobre 4/2018 33. Cool cut trousers.

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