My mother-in-law had asked for a clothespin bag for her birthday. I did get exact specifications: it should be square, have a lid, and be large enough. In addition, it should be possible to attach it to the clothesline. I first made a sketch with the approximate dimensions. The biggest challenge was the lid. Then […]
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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 […]
Toilet bag
Pattern: Charlotte from the book “Tolle Taschen selbstgenäht” Fabric: old denim and linen pants Alterations: I made the bag bigger and added a little pocket Completed: 2017 Conclusion: finally a bag that is big enough for the holidays
Jalie 2568
Pattern: Jalie 2568, modified Fabric: organic cotton knit with spandex Alterations: I made the straps, wider and added to the length Completed: 2018
Closet Case Patterns Nettie
Pattern: Nettie bodysuit from Closet Case Patterns, modified Size: 4 Fabric: cotton stretch knit Alterations: cut off the bottom to make a T-Shirt Completed: 2017 Conclusion: much too tight, love the neckline though, great for layering
Thread Theory Comox Trunks
Pattern: Comox Trunks from Thread Theory Size: 32 Fabric: organic cotton jersey with spandex from Nosh Elastic: Wien 2002 Alterations: I skipped the front slit Completed: 2018 Conclusion: “Could you make me some more, please?”
Loop
Tutorial: https://www.mamahoch2.de/2014/03/naehanfaengeranleitung-loopschal-in-zwei-varianten.html Fabric: cotton gauze Completed: 2018
Silky Lingerie
Pattern: Butterick 6031, Cloth Habit Watson Bikini Fabric: silk/rayon blend Notions: Spitzenparadies Alterations: None Completed: early 2018 Conclusion: this fabric does not have a lot of stretch, next time I should go up a size
Elbmarie: Ludwig
Pattern: Ludwig from Elbmarie Fabric: IKEA (fabric is over 15 years old and was once a curtain) Alterations: I used only light interfacing as I wanted my bag to be soft Completed: February 2018 during a workshop with Elbmarie Conclusion: really sturdy big bag