my projects
A Victorian lingerie dress
with my hands dream · 11 pvLingerie dresses are those pretty frilly dresses that make the iconic Edwardian look with their lace inserts and pale colours. However, they first appeared in the 1890s. For a long time, I...
Weaving my own fabrics for my folk costume!
with my hands dream · 14 pvI spent 2 months weaving myself fabrics for my folk skirt and vest. I was slow but I learned a lot in the process.
Adele dress from the new book “Helmat”
with my hands dream · 23 pvMy book review of the new Finnish sewing book Helmat and the Adele dress I chose to make using a pattern from the book.
A Finnish folk shirt from early 19th-century ...
with my hands dream · 26.05.2022I hand-sewed a Finnish 19th-century folk shirt from Askola. This shirt with it's intricate embroidery took me 2 months to finish!
“Ronkkaus” – A Finnish folk embroidery stitch...
with my hands dream · 05.05.2022My Finnish national costume from Askola has a shirt with special whitework embroidery called "ronkkaus". So, how is it made?
A French hood in a Finnish folk style
with my hands dream · 28.04.2022I made a Finnish folk style hand-embroidered French hood for my Askola costume from paper, rye porridge and silk!
A new project: An early 19th-century peasant ...
with my hands dream · 23.04.2022I have started a huge undertaking to create the Finnish national costume from Askola that requires me to learn many new skills.
Pauline Alice Sedavi dress for winter
with my hands dream · 22.02.2022I made my daughter the Sedavi dress by Pauline Alice but turned this summer dress into a winter dress with long sleeves.
My first floor loom and a scarf project
with my hands dream · 19.02.2022I got my first floor loom as a birthday present in December and wove a nice check patterned scarf for my first project.
The Finnish Iron Age Peplos and the Final Costume
with my hands dream · 17.02.2022The last part of my Finnish Iron Age costume is the peplos dress. It took me 6 months to construct the whole thing. Now it comes together!
Bronze, silver and chains – Viking Age Jewell...
with my hands dream · 12.02.2022ollecting a set of suitable bronze, brass and silver jewellery that is based on archaeological finds in Finland. These will be an important part of...
Tablet weaving tips for beginners and Iron Ag...
with my hands dream · 30.01.2022I have spent six months learning tablet weaving and here are some tips that I want to share with beginners struggling with their first bands. The...
Nålbound mittens and handwoven potholders
with my hands dream · 13.01.2022I made the Christmas presents for my family by hand. My brother and mother got handwoven potholders and my father got nålbound mittens. The post...
Sewing a Finnish Iron age dress (works also f...
with my hands dream · 09.01.2022I sewed an Iron Age dress that a Finnish woman would have worn under her peplos and apron. This dress works also for the Medieval era. The post...
My own fabric – the idea, the weaving, and th...
with my hands dream · 21.12.2021I designed a stripy folk fabric and Susanna, the owner of Kultavilla the weaving mill wove it. Now I have the folk skirt of my dreams! The post My...
A last-last minute party dress
with my hands dream · 04.12.2021Sometimes even a rushed project with all the ingredients for disaster succeeds and the result is a beautiful silk party dress. The post A last-last minute party dress appeared first on with...
Weaving my own Finnish Iron Age legwraps
with my hands dream · 24.11.2021I wove myself some Finnish Iron Age legwraps. The post Weaving my own Finnish Iron Age legwraps appeared first on with my hands - Dream.
Nålbinding
with my hands dream · 10.11.2021I learned how to nålbind and made a video about it. Now I can uphold the family tradition and make warm mittens for my family! The post Nålbinding appeared first on with my hands - Dream.
A folk-style pocket
with my hands dream · 22.10.2021I made a Finnish folk-style pocket out of fabric scraps using motifs and stitches common in Finnish folk-costumes. The post A folk-style pocket appeared first on with my hands - Dream.
A Belle Époque evening gown in a day and a ma...
with my hands dream · 17.10.2021I made an Edwardian evening gown in a day to join a turn-of-the-century manor house weekend. The post A Belle Époque evening gown in a day and a...
Saraste dress for my mother
with my hands dream · 08.09.2021I made the Saraste dress from the book Breaking the pattern for my mother from the lovely Atelier Brunette viscose. The post Saraste dress for my mother appeared first on with my hands - Dream.
My needles needed a needlebook
with my hands dream · 19.08.2021I was getting annoyed with me always having to hunt for the right needle. It was time for me to make a proper needlebook. The post My needles needed a needlebook appeared first on with my...
I made a pair of iron age/Viking shoes
with my hands dream · 10.08.2021I made a pair of iron age or Viking age shoes out of leather. This is the first step when I delve into a new era of historical dress! The post I made...
A Late Victorian or an Edwardian bathing suit...
with my hands dream · 08.08.2021I made my daughter a late Victorian or an Edwardian bathing suit to match the bathing costume I made for myself last year. The post A Late Victorian...
Making a very cottagecore pinafore dress
with my hands dream · 20.07.2021I made a cottagecore linen-cotton blend pinafore dress to wear during hot summer days. A linen peasant top and a scarf finishes the look. The post...
I sewed the Edwardian Blouse by Black Snail P...
with my hands dream · 03.07.2021I made the Edwardian blouse of the Black Snail Patterns with lots of pintucks and lace using thrifted curtains as a fabric! The post I sewed the...
Summer bra
with my hands dream · 23.06.2021I made a flowery summer bra with the pattern MakeBra DL04 and a few pairs of Acacia underwear panties to go with it. The post Summer bra appeared first on with my hands - Dream.
An Edwardian girl’s sailor bodice construction
with my hands dream · 16.06.2021I bought an Edwardian bodice and replicated it for my daughter. With a simple skirt and some accessories she now has a full outfit. The post An...SUOMEN BLOGIT TOP-10
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