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    Father and son t-shirts and a road trip to Lappland

    July 11, 2020 / 2 Comments

    I made matching t-shirts for my son and my husband. Also a lot of chat about our recent road trip to Lappland, featuring reindeer!

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  • My blue Edwardian outfit.
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    Blue Edwardian outfit

    June 11, 2020 / 3 Comments

    I made an Edwardian outfit with a skirt and a matching bolero jackeet out of blue linen for the summer.View post to subscribe to site newsletter.

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  • A 1892 chemise
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    Finnish underwear at the turn of the 20th century – part 2: chemise or “paita”

    May 20, 2020 / 4 Comments

    I made a chemise following drafting instructions from a Finnish 1892 book called Tyttöjen käsitöiden johtamisen ohjeita kansakouluja varten.

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  • Wearing History: 1900-1910s blouse.
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    Wearing History: 1900-1910s blouse

    April 3, 2020 / 1 Comment

    I tested the 1900-1910s blouse and guimpe pattern by Wearing History. I must say that of all the similar patterns I have tried out, this one is the best.

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    A Victorian side-button cycling skirt

    March 27, 2020 / 5 Comments

    I made a Victorian side-button cycling skirt out of linen so that I can ride my bike in style. The skirt pattern is a free pattern by Bikes & Bloomers.

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  • Edwardian waistcoat.
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    Waistcoat and outdoor photos in February

    February 20, 2020 / 4 Comments

    I made an Edwardian waistcoat to match my newest walking skirt. A quick little side project, you might think! No, a lot of tailoring was involved!

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  • 1902 Finnish walking skirt
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    Käsitöitä 1902 walking skirt – hame

    February 8, 2020 / 2 Comments

    I made a walking skirt using a free 1902 pattern from Finnish Käsitöitä magazine. Ompelin pitkän hameen vuoden 1902 Käsitöitä-lehden kaavalla.

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  • Ottobre design Black Denim dress.
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    Another Ottobre 4/2012 Black Denim -dress

    December 7, 2019 / No Comments

    I made S another Ottobre design 4/2012 Black Denim dress as the old one is now too small. I rarely go back to sewing patterns but this one was too good!

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    Pattern cutting à la 1912 and a Victorian-inspired waistcoat

    August 24, 2019 / 10 Comments

    Historical sewing and classic tailoring are close relatives. So, I decided to combine a block from 1912 with classic tailoring methods to make a waistcoat.

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    Vintage style dress with B5813 hack

    August 13, 2019 / 3 Comments

    This is my B5813 hack with wide v-neckline, button-up closure and lace trim details. On my second use of this pattern I also made changes to the fit.

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    10 different types of fabric that you should recognize with your fingertips!
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    My antique Singer 15 sewing machine
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    The quest for the well-fitting trousers - what I have learned
  • The Big List of Sewing Pattern Companies
    The Big List of Sewing Pattern Companies
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    Making Regency/Empire underthings and a bonnet
  • Drafting my orange ramie dress (a FREE pattern)
    Drafting my orange ramie dress (a FREE pattern)
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    Couture explorer: Beading and tambour embroidery
  • Sewist notebook: Free printable body measurements table
    Sewist notebook: Free printable body measurements table
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    A wool walking skirt
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    A fan skirt by Black Snail Patterns
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