sewing
Latest Sews // 3 Dresses // 2 Tops
Madame Manumus · 5 pvI have accumulated quite a pile of new makes since my first major sewing post. As I dragged my sewing machine all the way to Finland, I was even able...
DIY: Kestohedelmäpussi pitsiliinasta
Get the toolbox · 5 pvSain viimein ommeltua itselleni kestohedelmäpussin. Hedelmäpusseja voi tehdä monista kevyistä materiaaleista, tämä syntyi vanhasta pitsiliinan...
Ponilettiä (Ponybraids)
with my hands dream · 5 pvTämä tunika sai inspiraationsa Hellinin Poniletti-joustocollegesta. This tunic was inspired by the Hellin sweatshirting. Kaava/Pattern: Suuri Käsityö 3/2018. The post Ponilettiä...
Rainbows and unicorns dress (Ottobre 1/2018 3...
with my hands dream · 6 pvThis jersey fabric by Shalmiak caught my daughter's attention at Ommel 2018 and she begged me to get it for her. It took some time to make the jersey...
Syyskuussa ommeltua 2018 / September makes 2018
Ompele Oma Onnesi · 7 pvPlease find the English version below Syyskuussa valmistui muutama syksyinen ompeluprojekti. Syyskuun ensimmäinen ompelus oli suloinen kissamekko...
Linen jersey Edie top
with my hands dream · 9 pvI found this linen jersey at the factory remnants. There was just enough to make a long sleeved top by combining Tessuti Mandy and SOI Edie top patterns. The post Linen jersey Edie top...
A wool coat for winter, part 2: Toile
with my hands dream · 9 pvI did not even dream of making this V8346 coat without a toile. I may take risks with cheaper garments but this wool was way too expensive for me to...
Metric Pattern Cutting for Women’s Wear by Wi...
The Shapes of Fabric · 12 pvPeople often ask me to recommend some pattern making books, so I decided to write a few introductions. Well, there are already these two articles...
A wool coat for winter, part 1: Planning
with my hands dream · 14 pvMy big project for this autumn will be a long and warm winter coat. For a project this size, it is a good idea to start with the planning. The post A...
Pohdintoja ompelukirjoista / Thought about se...
Ompele Oma Onnesi · 15 pvPlease find the English version below Selailin jälleen eräänä päivänä ompelukirjojani ja jäin pohtimaan niiden merkitystä ompeluharrastuksen...
Scissors case – Saksikotelo
with my hands dream · 16 pvI decided to make a case for my sewing scissors using leather. I have wanted to learn how to sew leather properly by hand. Finally, it wasn't very hard. The post Scissors case –...
Understanding garment ease
The Shapes of Fabric · 19 pvThis time I wanted to write about garment ease. You know the situation: you are about the sew yourself a garment, using a commercial pattern. You carefully measure yourself and choose the...
Sew Over It Edie top and self-drafted jeans
with my hands dream · 21 pvI made the Evie top from the new Sew Over It Work to Weekend ebook. I also drafted a pair of jeans using my trusted trouser sloper and an old jeans...
Autumn is here!
ME made · 22 pvSyksy on taas saapunut ja blogissa on ollut hiljaista viimeisen vuoden verran. Viimeksi pitkä hiljaisuus johtui häävalmisteluista, tällä kertaa yhteisestä matkastamme. Viime syksy meni matkaa suunnitellessa ja koko...
Bralette, kevyet rintaliivit
Handmade by Liisa · 22 pvThis sporty but feminine bralette was quick to sew and easy to fit. The free pattern by Madalynne Intimates is called Barrett and comes with complete and comprehensive sewing instructions....
Retrotunikan tuunaus / 70s style refashion
Matkalaukkuelämää, kirpputorilöytöjä ja muita sanahirviöitä · 23 pvLöysin teatteripuvustamon poistomyynnistä 70-luvun tunikan, jonka ostin tuunaustarkoituksessa muistaakseni 6 eurolla. Leikkasin ja ompelin siitä...
How to make a zipper pouch with a rose motif
The Shapes of Fabric · 26 pvI’ve been meaning to create little sewing projects so that you’d have the possibility to practise some of the creative patternmaking techniques I’ve...
Ompelu ja itsekritiikki / Sewing and self-cri...
Ompele Oma Onnesi · 29 pvPlease find the English version below Syyskuu ei ole ollut paras ompelukuukauteni. Rehellisesti sanottuna valtaosan kuukaudesta ompeluiloni on...
Gertie’s shirtwaist dress with hacks
with my hands dream · 29 pvI tried making the Shirtwaist dress from the Gertie's New Book of Better Sewing without making a toile. This taught me a lesson! The fit was not so...
Megan Nielsen Acacia underwear
with my hands dream · 18.09.2018I made two pairs of panties using the free Acacia underwear pattern by Megan Nielsen. Check out my review and my modifications to the pattern! The post Megan Nielsen Acacia underwear...
Year of Dresses: Colette Moneta
Ompele Oma Onnesi · 17.09.2018Kaava / Pattern: Colette Moneta Kangas / Fabric: puuvillatrikoo / cotton jersey Please find the English version below ViimeContinue Reading
Kate dress by Sew Over It
with my hands dream · 15.09.2018I tested the Sew Over It Kate dress pattern. The hidden button placket and the 4 slits in the skirt bring this vintage inspired dress into the 21st century. The post Kate dress by Sew Over...
A list of 10: Inspiration from autumn fabrics
with my hands dream · 14.09.2018The warm autumn colours suit particularly well with my skin tone so I'll end up stashing a lot of fabric for the following seasons. Join with me to...
Bubbles with bubbles (Ottobre 4/2011 Glow-wor...
with my hands dream · 13.09.2018The 1 metre of bubble print jersey was enough to make both a sleeveless top using the Ottobre 4/2011 34. Glow-worm top pattern and a matching skirt....
Teeshirts and summer holiday memories from my...
with my hands dream · 11.09.2018Back to my Sensible Sewing Challenge! I made these teeshirts using M6886 already in June but for some reason did not post these. However, I have been...
Puvustettuna / 40s and film inspired dress
Matkalaukkuelämää, kirpputorilöytöjä ja muita sanahirviöitä · 09.09.2018Tämän mekon esikuvana oli 1940-luvulle sijoittuvan elokuvan Liittoutuneet (Allied, 2016) puvustus. Juonen sijasta keskityin upeisiin asuihin...
Burda style cardigan and how to handle thick knits
with my hands dream · 09.09.2018I sewed a cardigan using Burda style 8/2017 Girl's cardigan pattern. Check my tips on how to deal with thicker knitted fabrics! The post Burda style...
