This is the second time that I knit a Chartres Cardigan by Amy Lowden. I used the same yarn as for my previous version, just in another colorway. The Chartres Cardigan has the perfect shape and fit for me with the V-neckline and Bishop-sleeves. Alterations I did not make any changes to the pattern. This […]
Itch to Stitch Algarve Top
I participated in the latest pattern test from Itch to Stitch, the Algarve top. The pattern is described as: Simple yet stylish! The Algarve Top is a knit top you’ll love wearing over and over. Made for soft, drapey fabrics, the Algarve features lovely gathers below the front yoke. Wear it tucked in or out—it’s […]
In the Land of Oz Shawlette by Adrienne Fong
For Christmas, I was gifted a beautiful skein of yarn. I thought a lot about what I would make out of it. First, I wanted to make a hat but did not find a suitable pattern for a fingering weight yarn. Finally, I chose the “In the Land of Oz” shawlette, a free pattern from […]
What you get out of 4m cotton jersey
Last year in April I ordered 4 m of cotton jersey in ecru (96% cotton, 4% elasthan) from pepelinchen intending to sew some basic T-shirts that I could wear in winter under blouses or my hand-knitted sweaters. 9 months later I finally sat down and took the time for this project. All in all, I […]
Maya long line bra “Frosty”
Here is the bra that I made from B’wear’s December kit “Frosty”. The design of this bra was totally inspired by the lace. The cups I started with the cups. The cups of the Maya bra consist of three pieces. Due to my small cup size, these three pieces are rather small. I was not […]
Maya Bra “Confetti”
Last November I had the pleasure to sew samples for B’wear’s December and January kits of the month. Today I will show you the bra made from the January kit called “Confetti” as this kit is still available. The kit includes a beautiful non-stretch lace, lingerie satin in light pink, pink powernet, and all notions […]
Unblogged Items 2023
Here are some more unblogged items that I made this year: Item #1: Itch to Stitch Vienna Tank Top I made another Vienna Tank top from some rayon fabric scraps. Great to wear in summer. Item #2: All You Ever Wallet by Sew-Mad I needed a lightweight wallet for my hiking tour last summer, so […]
Unblogged items 2022
I still have some unblogged items from 2022 and realized that writing a proper blog post for each is unrealistic. But as I want to keep track of all sewing projects, here is a summary: Item #1: Iconic Patterns Cargo Pants #1403 I made three versions, first a wearable muslin, a beige summer version, and […]
Itch to Stitch Andes Jacket
It is been a while since I participated in a pattern test, but I could not resist when Kennis from Itch to Stitch asked for testers for the Andes Jacket. This is the perfect pattern for the upcoming season when the weather is cold and rainy. I like the slim fit and design lines and […]
My “To-Want”-List until December 31, 2023
As part of the “Blogtoberfest” hosted by Judith Peters this is my “To-Want”-list until the end of this year. This is not a “to-do”-list, but a “to-want ” list: Things that I would love to do and that I am looking forward to do during the last 73 days that are left of 2023. Let’s […]