After more mishaps than usual, it’s done. Again everything is interfaced with heavy duty Vlieseline and I used a side piece instead of the darts that are called for in the original pattern. I plan to use the bag when…
After more mishaps than usual, it’s done. Again everything is interfaced with heavy duty Vlieseline and I used a side piece instead of the darts that are called for in the original pattern. I plan to use the bag when…
Lisette M asked me to share a little on my castle outing and I am happy to oblige. What you see here are some of the pictures that I took of Tjolöholm castle yesterday. The building is inspired by Tudor…
Since all I want to do when I get home from work is slipping into my Kwik Sew cami I decided to make a second one. In the spirit of yesterday’s post this one is made of organic ribbed cotton.…
This was the biggest sewing challenge I’ve done in a long while. It was just really, really hard getting everything right. This goes for both the pattern (from Burda magazine 3/2009) and the fabric (silk/rayon velvet). The picture might look…
Not my doing. This bag is done by my daughter. After seeing the Burdastyle Diana bag that I made, my 10-year old wanted one too. Apparently low slung messenger bags are all the rage among kids her age. Since she…
Right now it’s just some fabric pinned to the dress form, but what I’m trying to do here is the brilliant dress from Burda magazine’s March issue. Burda totally outdid themselves with this vintage inspired gem. Melissa of Fehr Trade…
My new sewing corner. I occasionally get asked how I manage to sew so much. There are many reasons to that, such as making it a priority (frequently at the expense of other hobbies, like exercising and reading). The sewing…
Linen curtains with pleated hem. I think this is the first time a home dec project makes it into my blog. The reason is simple – I don’t find sewing home dec all that enjoyable, loads of grinding work and…
This feels almost surreal, but yes they are actually done and I love them too! The pant sew-along has been a great learning experience and the suggestions that has been given to me and the other participants have been invaluable.…
Here is a photo of my daughter in her new outfit – the present went down very well! The balloon photo shoot was styled by her sister, and I love the vibe of this picture.
Dear Simplicity Pattern Company It’s not that I don’t understand the concept of wearing ease. In fact I think leisure wear should be a bit roomy, it’s more comfortable that way. But what I don’t understand is why you have…
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