Affiliates, Patternreview

Itch to Stitch Lago tank top

As part of my Sensible Sewing Challenge I made a stripy Lago tank top using the free pattern by Itch to Stitch. Here is my review of the pattern…

August 29, 2018

Affiliates, Patternreview, Sewing

Sheona dress by Athina Kakou

I tested the new Sheona pattern by Athina Kakou. It is a relaxed jersey shift dress that has plenty of options and is easy and quick to sew…

August 26, 2018

Sewing

V1440 leather detail leggings.

This time I show the V1440 Donna Karan collection leggings. I decided to use some black leather to decorate the bottom part of the front trouser legs…

August 23, 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

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

Affiliates, Patternreview, Sewing

Sew wardrobe, Zara corset and the online course on corsetry.

The Zara corset is a Victorian style corset, each side of which is constructed out of five pieces. It is used in the Craftsy course by A. Smith that I took…

August 19, 2018

Affiliates, Patternreview, Sewing

My Crystal Cove Cami

I wanted to make Crystal Cove Cami by Itch to Stitch as soon as the pattern came out. I like how light and floaty it is and the back detail is so pretty…

August 15, 2018

Affiliates, Patternreview, Sewing

MakeBra DL01 in black

MakeBra DL01 has a three-part cup which makes it easy to add some pretty lace details to a part of the cup. I modified the pattern for short underwires…

August 12, 2018

Sewing

Baby clothes for my nephew

In the picture above is my new nephew who was born in June! As her only auntie, I was very keen on sewing something cute for him…

August 10, 2018

Sewing, Uncategorized

Leather slippers for school

My daughter S started her second grade, today. In the last moment, I made her a pair of cute leather slippers to wear indoors at school…

August 9, 2018

Uncategorized

The Even Bigger List of Sewing Pattern Companies

I have updated my Big List of Sewing Pattern Companies to add over 40 new-to-me companies to the list with short descriptions…

August 7, 2018

Affiliates, Patternreview, Sewing

Bootstrapfashion 4261 ruffle blouse

This Bootstrapfashion 4261 ruffle blouse is again part of my Sensible Sewing Challenge. It closely resembles the Lekala dress I made last year, except being a bit more fitted and having a key-hole neckline instead of a pleated one. (The Bootstrapfashion and Lekala are both official resellers of Leko…

August 4, 2018

Sewing

Summer Carolyn pajamas

My Sensible Sewing Challenge was at the back of my mind when I realized that this Lady McElroy lawn was perfect for a set of summer Carolyn pajamas…

August 1, 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

The local fabric shop had lovely new floral viscose fabrics and I couldn’t resist this tropical fabric. I had just the perfect pattern for it on my Sensible Sewing Challenge list: The Sew Over It Penny Dress. This is now my favourite dress pattern having made two dresses and…

July 26, 2018

Affiliates, Patternreview, Sewing

MakeBra DL03 – A balconette bra pattern

I tried out MakeBra DL03 balconette bra pattern. I used the Basic kit from MakeBra and only added some embellishments…

July 19, 2018

Patternreview, Sewing

Flint trousers by Megan Nielsen

I tested the pattern for the Flint trousers by Megan Nielsen. These trousers have an unusual closure that is hidden inside the left pocket and no zipper…

July 13, 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

Sewing

Junebug dress as a nightie

Junebug dress pattern is a pattern for a dress and not a nightie. However, the colouring, the fabric choice and the vintage look makes it look more of a nightie to me…

July 4, 2018

10 things

How to make your handmade wardrobe more wearable? (Part 3): 10 very sensible sewing patterns to make

So, my challenge to myself and for anyone else wanting to take part is to make a set of basics that I will actually wear. I selected 10 patterns that I think will fit in this category and I’m going to make all of them…

July 1, 2018