For years I have tried to sew underwear but always without success. I have used different patterns and tried to copy RTW underwear. Often the fit was not as I expected and they all looked ugly as I, of course, used knit scraps for my attempts. This was my biggest mistake, as the fabric I used was in most […]
Itch to Stitch: Idyllwild Top & Dress
This is my first make of 2015. I already finished it a few weeks ago, but did not get around to taking pictures. It is so difficult in this season of the year to take good pictures. So please excuse the heavily photoshopped and dress form images. The pattern is from Itch To Stitch and I was […]
2014 in Review and Plans for 2015
I was unsure if I should write a review of my sewing year. 2014 was not the best one for me personally. But after reading so many of those posts in the last days I decided that it might help me to analyse my sewing and maybe get a bit of structure to my sewing […]
Style Arc Sissy Blouse
Finally I have finished my Style Arc Sissy Bouse. While working on it I got the feeling that it would never be finished. I got sidetracked by the Sewing Bee contest at Pattern Review (I passed the first round, but failed in the second. Honestly, I was glad I did. It was a great experience, but […]
The Great Pattern Review Sewing Bee – A-Line skirt
I did it…I entered the Great Pattern Review Sewing Bee Contest. I must have been crazy or something because I am not a person that finishes a garment in less than a week. But sometimes you are doing things that might not be reasonable. Here is the finished skirt: Below you can read about the […]
Blog Hop
Last week SarahLiz from SarahLizSewStyle nominated me for the Blog Hop. This really took me by surprise. First, I did not know SarahLiz before (check out her blog, she has really ambitious sewing goals), and secondly, I never thought that somebody would nominate me. But I am more than scared happy to accept this challenge. Why do […]
Burda Style Magazine 05/2006 Blouse
While browsing through my patterns and magazines looking for suitable blouse patterns for my work outfit, this pattern catched my eye. It reminded me of Vogue 8747, but the gathering is at the side front, and the collar is different. Fabric The fabric is a stretch cotton which has a bit of shine to the right […]
McCalls 6796
While waiting for some Style Arc blouse patterns I sewed McCalls 6796 pullover top. Originally I had planned for Butterick 5954 , but I did not have enough fabric for that. And I am still unsure if I really like the style. I had totally forgotten about the McCall pattern, but it seemed to be a good substitute. […]
Kwik Sew 3555: a Classic Tailored Shirt
After sewing knits for the last few weeks I looked forward to sewing with wovens again and made a classic shirt. I did not take pictures during the construction, I just enjoyed the process. The pattern is Kwik Sew 3555, a loose fitting shirt without darts. This is the pattern that comes with the crafty class […]
Anima Pants meet Stripes
I stuck to my plan and have finished my casual wardrobe so far (except for the cardigan that I am still knitting). The pants are the Anima Pants from papercut, the T-shirt is self drafted. Tha Anima Pants are quite popular at the moment, but as I ordered the pattern I was not aware of […]