Three weeks ago I took a weekend class for sewing lingerie and swimwear. I learned so much and have since then sewn three bras that fit. I am mostly a self taught sewer, but I was reluctant to take the plunge into lingerie sewing all by myself. So I decided to get some professional help and […]
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 […]
Itch to stich Emily Culottes Version 2
My sewing mojo is back and I have already done some pattern testing and started a summer dress I hope to finish soon, now that summer finally seems to visit us here. I finished a second version of the Emily culottes already in April. Do you know those projects that seem to never come to an […]
Marfy Jacket 1756 Part IV
I can still not believe that – finally–I finished the Marfy Jacket. The last post about it was in July last year. All I had to do was placing the pockets, hemming and inserting the lining. But after summer I was not motivated to work on the jacket and so it hang on my dress […]
Have you seen my Sewing Mojo?
Most of you probably have been there before, now I have lost my sewing mojo somehow. It does not mean that I do not sew at the moment, but it does not give me the joy it should. Mainly because I had a few failures in the last time. So I lost my confidence and […]
Itch to Stitch Jacqueline Hoodie and Giveaway
Kennis from Itch to Stitch called for pattern testers for the Jacqueline Hoodie two weeks ago, and I could not resist. This hoodie has so cute details that make it special. The hoodie has princess seams, welt pockets, decorative buttons, epaulettes and an off-center zipper. Fabric: The fabric I used was in my stash for […]
Simplicity 1849 and some underwear
Do you plan your next sewing project while on work? I do, sometimes. Especially when I am standing in the rest room and looking into that big mirror. This happened a few weeks ago when I was thinking about a top that might go with my new pair of Emily Culottes. A white T-Shirt was […]
Cloth Habit Watson Bra and Bikini
Have you already seen enough Watson bras in the blogosphere? Please bear with me, here is one more…. I sewed it already in January when Amy from Cloth Habit started the sew-along. As you probably already know, this is a soft bra. I thought it might be a good starting point to get into lingerie […]
Itch to Stitch: Emily Culottes, Blog Tour and Giveaway
Hi all, For the second time I had the opportunity to test a pattern for Itch to Stitch. This time it was the Emily Culottes and I enjoyed the process and the finished garment as much as last time. The pattern has different options: pleated or unpleated front waist tabs or waist tie lined or […]
Knitted Cardigan
I finally completed my knitted cardigan last week. I am slow with my sewing projects, but with knitting it is worse: I started with the cardigan in July. I am glad that I chose a simple pattern. It is from a German women’s magazine, Brigitte. Front and back are basically rectangles. The pattern comes in two […]