For my boyfriend’s birthday, I sewed again some Comox Trunks . This has become my standard pattern for men’s underpants and is always pulled out when new underpants are needed. I always skip the front slit, since it is not needed. This makes sewing a little easier. The fabric is from Stofflager Hamburg , the […]
Sewing
A man’s hoodie
When I had finished sewing my Lamma Hoodie, my friend liked it so well that he also wanted to have one. He loved especially the color choice gray/black. So I searched for a suitable pattern and ended up with a mixture of Jalie 3884 and the Jordan Hoodie from pattydoo. Fabric: Both fabrics are organic […]
More lingerie: Chloe Thong and Liz Bralette
I sewed some more underwear, twice the Chloe Thong from Evielaluve , once my standard slip, the Watson Bikini, and the Liz Bralette from Sew Your Happy . I sewed everything from scraps of my pajamas. The foldover elastic is from a bundle from Wien 2002 . The Chloe-Thong comes in different variations, you can […]
Maya bra von AFI Atelier
The Maya-bra from AFI Atelier is a free pattern, but it comes without instructions. Since I’ve been dreaming about the AFI Exquisite Bra for quite some time, I tried this pattern first to get a feeling for AFI Atelier’s patterns. According to my measurements, I am a size 75A. However, my bust line is very […]
Clothespin bag
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 […]
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