Sewing, Suomeksi, Tutorials

Reflective roses – Ruusuheijastimet

The winter dark can be deadly, so I thought ways to make my own reflectors. I made these reflective rose brooches that can be pinned to my coat fronts…

October 29, 2018

In English, Other crafts, Suomeksi, Tutorials

DIY flower vase from an upcycled light bulb – Kukkamaljakko hehkulampusta

I show how I turned an old light bulb in to a nice hanging flower vase. Askartelin vanhasta hehkulampusta kivan roikkuvan yhden kukan maljakon…

October 23, 2018

In English, Sewing, Suomeksi

Ponilettiä (Ponybraids)

Tämä tunika sai inspiraationsa Hellinin Poniletti-joustocollegesta. This tunic was inspired by the Hellin sweatshirting. Kaava/Pattern: Suuri Käsityö 3/2018…

October 18, 2018

In English, Sewing, Suomeksi, Tutorials

Scissors case – Saksikotelo

I decided to make a case for my sewing scissors using leather. I have wanted to learn how to sew leather properly by hand. Finally, it wasn’t very hard…

October 7, 2018

Other crafts, Suomeksi

Bracelets – rannekoruja

I made some bracelets using both glass, metal, acai and buri-beads strung into elastic cord. The design came out in accident but I like it…

October 3, 2018

Affiliates, In English, Patternreview, Sewing, Suomeksi

The new MakeBra online course / MakeBran uusi verkkokurssi

I tested the new online course by Make Bra, where you’ll learn how to sew a foam-cup bra. Testasin Make Bran uutta verkkokurssia, jossa opetellaan ompelemaan vuoritetut rintaliivit…

August 20, 2018

Sewing, Suomeksi, Tutorials

Kielo jumpsuit tutorial – Kielo haalari

This is a free tutorial on how to make a jumpsuit out of the Kielo dress by Named clothing. I love my own Kielo jumpsuit and want to share the instructions…

July 7, 2018

In English, Patternreview, Sewing, Suomeksi

Suuri Käsityö 5/2018 Mekkohaalari – Dress romper

Harvoin käsityölehteä lukiessa tulee niin inspiroitunut olo, että kaava on piirrettävä ja ommeltava heti. Tämä Suuri Käsityö 5/2018 Mekkohaalari teki kuitenkin poikkeuksen, sillä toukokuussa alkaneet helteet aiheuttivat meillä kotona akuutin kesävaatepulan. Liikunnalliselle nuorelle neidille mekko-shortsihaalariyhdistelmä on yliveto…

June 4, 2018

In English, Suomeksi

Ompelijoiden oma festivaali Ommel 2018.

Oletko jo kuullut, mitä Espoon Opinmäessä tapahtuu 8.-10.6.2018? Ommel 2018 yhdistää kangas- tarvikemarkkinat, ompeluaiheisen ohjelman ja ompeluharrastajat saman katon alle. Ja mikä parasta: tapahtumaan on vapaa pääsy…

May 29, 2018

Affiliates, In English, Sewing, Shopping, Suomeksi

Bra supplies for the lingerie sewing newbie

Making my own bra has been something I have wanted to do for ages. I have done lots of research on where to get lingerie supplies and patterns and here I share what I have found…

May 18, 2018

In English, Suomeksi, Tutorials

Plissé technique at home – Kankaan pliseeraus kotona

I taught myself how to make beautiful plissé fabric at home. It’s not an easy process but you don’t need any special equipment more complicated than an ordinary domestic steaming iron. What you need is patience but the results can be breathtaking…

May 7, 2018

Suomeksi, Tutorials

Videoapua peitetikkikoneongelmiin – Video help for cover stitch machine in Finnish

Uudelta suomenkieliseltä YouTube-kanavaltani “Lankaa ja kaksi kättä” löytyy nyt paljon videoapua peitetikkikoneen käyttäjille aina langoituksesta öljyämiseen saakka…

March 30, 2018

In English, Other crafts, Suomeksi

Trying out 3D-printing and laser cutting

Testasin Ison Omenan Pajaa ja kokelin 3D-printtausta, laserleikkuria ja vinyylileikkuria. I tested the maker’s space “Paja” at the local library and tried out 3D-printing, laser cutting and a vinyl cutter…

March 18, 2018

Suomeksi, Uncategorized

Kirppis

Kaappini pursuavat itsetehtyjä vaatteita, joita en käytä enää ja joita en mahdu säilyttämään. Lisäsin blogin yhteyteen pienen nettikirppissivun, jotta luomukseni saisivat uuden kodin…

March 15, 2018

Affiliates, In English, Patternreview, Sewing, Suomeksi

Amelia Tea Dress pitkähihaisena/with long sleeves

I made a vintage style floral dress out of mustard viscose I got from Artenio. The pattern is the Amelia Tea Dress by Simple Sew patterns but I modified the pattern by replacing the flutter sleeves with long ones…

March 4, 2018

Affiliates, In English, Sewing, Suomeksi

A quick and easy t-shirt with a Hey June Aurora pattern

I made the Hey June Aurora top using black and white patterned jersey. I had to modify the pattern slightly due to lack of enough fabric but the result is a great top that I have been wearing almost constantly after finishing it…

January 30, 2018

In English, Sewing, Suomeksi

Winter pajamas – talvipyjama

I made myself a set of warm winter pyjamas. I modified the flannel trousers pattern from the Closet Case patterns’ Carolyn pajamas and made a t-shirt top using the shortened McCall’s M6886 jersey dress pattern…

January 28, 2018

In English, Sewing, Suomeksi

My presser feet collection – Paininjalkakokoelmani

Presser feet are little tools that are easily underestimated. For a long time I used to sew with just two or three presser feet and did not realise how my sewing could be improved with some little additions to my presser feet stash. Now I have over 20 different presser…

January 26, 2018

10 things, In English, Knitting, Sewing, Suomeksi

10 Questions challenge

The beginning of the New Year is a good time for reflection. I have been spending a lot of time thinking about what I do and why I do it. From these thoughts arose these 10 questions. I decided to challenge all sewers, knitters, crafters etc. to answer 10 questions…

December 30, 2017

Baking, Suomeksi

Suomi 100-v! Finland, 100 years! Make blue and white muffins to celebrate!

Today we are on celebratory mood for Finland has its 100th birthday.In the evening we will light candles and eat a big diner. We baked blue and white blueberry-coconut muffins for dessert. Here is the recipe:Blueberry-coconut muffins125 g butter 2 dl sugar 2 eggs 5…

December 6, 2017