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 […]
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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 […]
Some Home-Office Wear
Like so many, I work mostly from home since last year. It is interesting how this change in life also changes clothing habits. I just do not dress up like I did when I was going to the office. Also, at home, there is no need to walk around a lot, I sit a lot […]
Butterick 6285: The Top and a Blog Announcement / Das Oberteil und eine Ankündigung
Before I start writing about this outfit that I already finished end of March I want to make an announcement. I have decided to make my blog bilingual. From now on I will write in English and German (hey, I am German after all). At the moment the possibilities are a bit limited and I […]
May Bra: modified straps
My bra journey continues. The next lesson in my craftsy class is all about straps. For this bra I made short tapered straps: This is a quite easy alteration. The strap extensions (if any) are cut away and the top of the cup is straightened (which mine was already) and for the straps a piece […]
Little Owls
Sometimes, but only sometimes, I do not sew lingerie or gaments. I am not much in home decor sewing or quilting or accessories like bags. But last weekend I made these cute little fellows: I first saw this pattern on Rhonda’s blog and wanted to make some since then. It just took me nearly […]
How to line foam cups
Today I will show you how to line foam cups. There might be other techniques but this is how I do it. When I start sewing a bra I like to lay out all my pieces rouhgly like they will be sewn into the bra. This is especially important if you have right and left cup […]
THIS IS NOT OK
Two weeks ago I visited an exhibition at the “Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg” called FastFashion. We all heard about the collapsed factory buildings with hundreds of dead and the awful working conditions of the seamstresses. But there is a lot more. Farmes literally bathing in pesticides while spraying the cotton plants with the […]
Itch to Stitch Angelia Shorts
When Kennis from Itch to Stitch calls for pattern testers, I can not resist. This time it was a pattern for shorts, and as usual, the pattern includes different options, ranging from simple to a version with five pockets, belt loops and cuffs. I tested the last option. Fabric: I used a cotton eyelet and underlined […]