Last December I finally caught the Covid-virus and lay down for three days with a fever. The recovery was slow and took until January. The only thing I was able to do after work was sit in my chair, knit, and watch vlogmas videos. I wanted to knit an easy-to-wear sweater which should also be […]
Charlotte
Last year between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, when I was slowly recovering from Covid 19, I made this little zipper bag: Charlotte from the book “Tolle Taschen selbst genäht” by Miriam Dorneman. Fabric: All fabric (scraps) were from my stash. For the main fabric I used a light denim, lining is a light cotton. […]
Amy Lowden Polesden scarf
This is the Polesden scarf by Amy Lowden from tailoressstudio.com. Yarn: I used the yarn from the 2021 advent yarn calender from dandelion and dogwood. The scarf pattern was released at the same time and has been designed with yarn advent calendars in mind. I used 4 mm needles for the single ply yarn and […]
Amy Lowden Clandon Sweater
This is the Clandon sweater by Amy Lowden from tailoressstudio. This is the very first time that I participated in a test knit back in January last year. As I am a rather slow knitter I was unsure if I could knit this up in time. However, my concern was unnecessary. I was not the […]
Primrose Dawn: Delvine bralette
The Delvine from Primrose Dawn is a high-neck bralette with bust darts, various front lace overlay options, plain and lace cradles, and three back band styles. It is designed for low-stretch knits and has six front options and three different backs. I made Front B and Back J. Fabric: I got the fabric from B’wear […]
The Lingerie Formula – It’s Not Me, It’s You collection
As soon as I saw the first pictures of the It’s not me, it’s you collection from The Lingerie Formula, I was thrilled. I do not remember how long I stalked the website until I hit the “buy” button. But finally, I did. And here is my finished collection. The collection consists of 4 pantie […]
Itch to Stitch Sentosa Tank Top
Here is another pattern that I tested for Itch to Stitch, the Sentosa Tank Top. The pattern description is : With a unique, asymmetrical neckline, the Sentosa Tank will be your go-to tank top. The Sentosa has a relaxed fit and is great to be worn tucked or untucked! Fabric The pattern calls for “lightweight […]
Madalynne Roxie Bralette
Some weeks ago I made the Roxie bralette from Madalynne. I was always unsure if I should buy this pattern or not. I finally gave in when smallbobbins had a discount when buying the pattern together with a fabric kit. Fabric All fabric is from a Roxie bralette kit from smallbobbins. As I chose the […]
Itch to Stitch Galicia Top
Some weeks ago I participated in another pattern test for Itch to Stitch, the Galicia Top. It is described as “a sweet little woven blouse that can be dressed up or down. From the front, flattering gathers at the front neckline and top of the raglan sleeves add interest and shaping. From the back, the […]
A white-lilac Maya set
Bras are quite fast to sew, so here is another Maya bra from Afi Atelier with some matching panties I made. This one is again made with non-stretch lace and lined with sheer cup lining. For the armhole finish, I used fold-over elastic instead of picot-elastic. As a result, the strap attachment point was moved […]