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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.
Introducing Calendula and Jasmiina from Tauko...
The Shapes of Fabric · 22.11.2021Last May I got an email from Kaisa Rissanen, one of the founders of Tauko magazine, asking if I’d be interested in designing a pattern for a...
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...
How to Sew Barbie Clothes
The Shapes of Fabric · 28.07.2021Last year I had this idea to write about making Barbie clothes although dolls aren’t exactly the main theme here on my blog. To my surprise those articles become rather popular and...
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...
An Edwardian man’s outfit
with my hands dream · 11.06.2021I made a late-Victorian/Edwardian man’s trousers and a waistcoat. The post An Edwardian man’s outfit appeared first on with my hands - Dream.
I made an 1890s hat
with my hands dream · 27.05.2021I tried to make a hat in the ridiculous 1890s style. I made a simple sailor hat that I then covered with silk, bows, flowers and a feather. The post I made an 1890s hat appeared first on with my hands - Dream.
An Edwardian corset cover out of silk curtains
with my hands dream · 26.05.2021I made an Edwardian corset cover out of leftover curtain silk after finishing my Victorian silk petticoat. So much ruffle! The post An Edwardian...
Let’s Make a Dress for Special Occasion
The Shapes of Fabric · 17.05.2021This tutorial goes with my Special Occasion Dresses pattern guide. There are four different dress designs present in the guide, and I picked the...
I made a Victorian silk petticoat out of old ...
with my hands dream · 15.05.2021I turned a pair of thrifted silk curtains into a Victorian silk petticoat. I also dyed my cotton lace to match using common food items. The post I...
Stripy Finnish folk fabrics – Kansanpukuraitoja
with my hands dream · 05.05.2021My mother says that even her grandmother used to weave fabrics for simple garments when she was younger. Handweaving used to be a skill that most...
My antique Singer 15 sewing machine
with my hands dream · 29.04.2021I bought an antique Singer 15 treadle sewing machine and spend several weeks restoring it to working condition. The post My antique Singer 15 sewing...
1890s shirtwaist, jabot and a belt
with my hands dream · 13.04.2021I made a shirtwaist by using the 1890s bodice pattern by Laughing Moon Mercantile. I also created a matching belt and a jabot. The post 1890s...
How to Sew Pants Details
The Shapes of Fabric · 12.04.2021Last month I published a Patternmaking Guide on Women’s Pants and I’ve been meaning to post a tutorial on how to sew some of the trickier, yet often unavoidable details, such as...
A made a Victorian-inspired tailored jacket
with my hands dream · 28.03.2021I made a Victorian-inspired wool tweed jacket based on Marfy #1989 pattern and using real tailoring methods. The post A made a Victorian-inspired...
Sewing Challenge: How to recreate a Mrs Maise...
The Shapes of Fabric · 15.03.2021This month I have a retro sewing theme; what a perfect excuse to attempt recreating a Mrs Maisel dress I’ve been eyeing for quite a while! In...
Kokkola costume, part 3: The 18th-century shirt
with my hands dream · 12.03.2021As I had to replace the worn-out shirt of my national costume from Kokkola, I decided to make it more historically accurate. The post Kokkola...
50s Style Swing Dress Sewalong
The Shapes of Fabric · 01.03.2021I recently published a patternmaking guide on Vintage-Inspired Dresses, and there was going to be a tutorial to go with it. So here it is, just in time to accompany my Retro Sewing...SUOMEN BLOGIT TOP-10
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