10 things, Shopping, Tutorials

10 things I have learned when shopping fabric

I have definitely bought wrong fabrics for wrong projects, bought too little or too much or paid too much. So, here is a list of 10 things I have learned…

November 10, 2018

10 things, Tutorials

10 different types of fabric that you should recognize with your fingertips!

Sewing pattern instructions tells you to use silk or crepe. The first is a fibre type and the second a type of a weave. Here’s some help to the confusion…

November 6, 2018

Tutorials

How to organize your sewing patterns?

If you are like me, you have accumulated hundreds of sewing patterns over the years. If you feel that your collection is out of control you can use my flowchart to organize your sewing patterns…

October 31, 2018

Sewing, Tailoring, Tutorials

A wool coat for winter, part 3: Cutting and interfacing

My winter wool coat project is slowly progressing. This time I cut the fabric and add some very important interfacings to support the coat fronts…

October 30, 2018

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, 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

Affiliates, Embroidery, Tutorials

Couture explorer: Beading and tambour embroidery

If you have ever looked at haute couture fashion shows, you have seen the breathtaking embroidery designs that combine thread, sequins and beads to create fantastic elaborate designs that decorate evening gowns, collars or perhaps jacket cuffs. In haute couture, those intricated patterns are created by hand. Sometimes whole skirts…

September 27, 2018

Patternreview, Sewing, Tutorials

Burda style cardigan and how to handle thick knits

I sewed a cardigan using Burda style 8/2017 Girl’s cardigan pattern. Check my tips on how to deal with thicker knitted fabrics…

September 9, 2018

Downloadables, Sewing, Tutorials

Make you own lunch bag (FREE pattern!)

I designed this handy little bag that can easily be carried or fastened onto your purse. It fits the plastic box with a lid from Clas Ohlson that is about 19 cm long, 15 cm wide and 9 cm tall…

September 3, 2018

10 things, Tutorials

10 Tips for Environmental Sewing

…there are still things that you can do to make your hobby even more environmentally friendly. So, here is my list of 10 tips for environmental sewing…

August 22, 2018

Tutorials

How to store your fabric?

How to store your fabrics? There are different options and each of those are suitable for different purposes. Check out my tips and get free fabric tags…

July 30, 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

Tutorials

How to make your handmade wardrobe more wearable? (Part 2): 10 questions to ask when choosing a sewing project

The picture in the garment envelope or on the website looks nice. You are instantly transferred into day-dreams about Regency-era and imagine swishing around gardens in you empire waist ballgown surrounded by handsome gentlemen in their frock coats… Wait! Is this style something that you will actually venture…

June 25, 2018

Tutorials

How to make your handmade wardrobe more wearable? (Part 1)

How to make smarter choices when choosing the patterns, materials and techniques for your handmade wardrobe to avoid spending time and money on garments you never wear? What can I learn from my successes and failures…

June 21, 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

Downloadables, Sewing, Tutorials

Introducing: the Pleated Skirt Calculator

I made a free Pleated Skirt Calculator that creates sewing patterns according to your wishes! I also made a tutorial for those that haven’t sewn a garment like this before. Have fun with it…

May 2, 2018

Clothes refashioning, Crochet, Downloadables, Sewing, Tutorials

Pimp your bike (Free crochet pattern for a skirt guard included!)

Pimping your bicycle is a nice project. I crocheted a skirt guard and made a nice basket liner that uses old pillow case lace as a decoration. To add some more refashioning, I turned old baby mitten holders into bicycle skirt garters…

April 10, 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

Tutorials

How to sew on a reversible sequin appliqué patch

I made a video tutorial on how to sew a reversible sequin appliqué patch onto a t-shirt.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w67GEVajUw0&t=1sI hope you enjoyed the tutorial. Happy sewing!Katja…

March 26, 2018