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Sew Along: Paneled Wrap Skirt
The Shapes of Fabric · 1 pvThis time I’m bringing you a Wrap Skirt Sewalong, that was published elsewhere last summer. I wanted to make it available for everyone. So in case you feel like you’ve already seen this...
Father and son t-shirts and a road trip to La...
with my hands dream · 2 pvI made matching t-shirts for my son and my husband. Also a lot of chat about our recent road trip to Lappland, featuring reindeer! The post Father...
Summer for Barbie, Barbin kesä
Handmade by Liisa · 4 pvThis summery post has been in the making for a long time. I finished Barbie’s dress a couple of years ago after purchasing a set of 50’s...Edwardian bathing costume
with my hands dream · 10 pvI sewed and tested an Edwardian bathing costume and made a video out of it. The post Edwardian bathing costume appeared first on with my hands - Dream.Blue Edwardian outfit
with my hands dream · 11.06.2020I made an Edwardian outfit with a skirt and a matching bolero jackeet out of blue linen for the summer. The post Blue Edwardian outfit appeared first on with my hands - Dream.
The making of a tailored 1901 jacket
with my hands dream · 04.06.2020I made this jacket using an original 1901 summer jacket pattern from the June issue of the Finnish Käsitöitä magazine that I found at the National...
Re-upholstering a press buck
with my hands dream · 30.05.2020I re-upholstered an old press buck base. With sawdust and wool filling and a new velveteen cover it now looks like new! The post Re-upholstering a press buck appeared first on with my hands - Dream.
Bra construction, rintaliivien rakentelua
Handmade by Liisa · 30.05.2020After a long break I’ve had time to make some bras again. These dark purple ones are made with my favourite pattern, the Harriet bra by Cloth...
Finnish underwear at the turn of the 20th cen...
with my hands dream · 20.05.2020I made a chemise following drafting instructions from a Finnish 1892 book called Tyttöjen käsitöiden johtamisen ohjeita kansakouluja varten. The post...
Finnish underwear at the turn of the 20th cen...
with my hands dream · 12.05.2020I made turn of the 20th century drawers using a Finnish pattern from 1892. For sewing, I used my hand-crank Singer 12 from the year 1877. The post...
Potholders and an oven mitt
with my hands dream · 10.05.2020I made quilted potholders using a technique my grandmother taught me when I was a child. I also made a matching oven mitt to go with them. The post Potholders and an oven mitt appeared...
Ruska-paita / Ruska shirt in two fabrics
Matkalaukkuelämää, kirpputorilöytöjä ja muita sanahirviöitä · 10.05.2020Ompelin Ruska-paidan Named-ompeluohjesuunnittelijoiden Laura ja Saara Huhdan kirjasta Uuden kaavan mukaan. Muokkasin ohjetta tekemällä paidastani...
Jämäkangasalkkarit / Loud unmentionables
Matkalaukkuelämää, kirpputorilöytöjä ja muita sanahirviöitä · 26.04.2020Minulle on kertynyt erilaisia jämäkangaspaloja, joten päätin kokeilla tehdä niistä alkkareita Suuri Käsityö -lehden ohjeella, joka löytyy numerosta...
WW1-era blouse
with my hands dream · 19.04.2020Inspired by the old fortifications scattered out the area where I live, I created a WW1-era blouse using the Elsie pattern by Wearing History. The post WW1-era blouse appeared first on with my hands - Dream.How to Draft Patterns for DIY Barbie Clothes
The Shapes of Fabric · 12.04.2020This month I wanted to do something different: DIY Barbie clothes! At the time I’m writing this, we’re in the middle of a world wide lock-down and...
Kissayöpaita / Nocturnal cats
Matkalaukkuelämää, kirpputorilöytöjä ja muita sanahirviöitä · 10.04.2020Ompelin tämän yöpaidan äidilleni hänen ystävältään lahjaksi saamastaan joustavasta kissakankaasta ja harmaista jämäkangaspaloista, jotka ovat jääneet omista ompeluksistani. Lahjan saaja...
A fan skirt by Black Snail Patterns
with my hands dream · 07.04.2020A fan skirt or an umbrella skirt was fashionable during the 1890s. It was pretty simple in shape: the front was a simple A-line skirt and the back...Wearing History: 1900-1910s blouse
with my hands dream · 03.04.2020I tested the 1900-1910s blouse and guimpe pattern by Wearing History. I must say that of all the similar patterns I have tried out, this one is the...
A Victorian side-button cycling skirt
with my hands dream · 27.03.2020I made a Victorian side-button cycling skirt out of linen so that I can ride my bike in style. The skirt pattern is a free pattern by Bikes &...
Cycling bloomers
with my hands dream · 21.03.2020I found this free pattern for cycling bloomers by Bikes & Bloomers and decided to give it a try. The post Cycling bloomers appeared first on with my hands - Dream.
Chatelaine – a Victorian Swiss army knife
with my hands dream · 15.03.2020Chatelines were a huge fashion accessory during Victorian and Edwardian times. Often they included various sewing tools that were both pretty and...Gelato Blouse + Dress Pattern Hacks
The Shapes of Fabric · 13.03.2020After having introduced the Gelato Blouse & Dress -pattern by Liesl & co, now it’s time for some pattern hacks! As mentioned last time, this is...Meet the Gelato Blouse + Dress by Liesl & co.
The Shapes of Fabric · 02.03.2020It’s March and that means, it’s Sew My Style -time here at my blog! In case you are wondering what Sew My Style is, it’s a global, online sewing...
Waistcoat and outdoor photos in February
with my hands dream · 20.02.2020I made an Edwardian waistcoat to match my newest walking skirt. A quick little side project, you might think! No, a lot of tailoring was involved!...
Dressing up for the 17th century, 1600-luvun ...
Handmade by Liisa · 20.02.2020Here’s my son and his girlfriend posing in their 17th century re-enactment gear Both have hand sewn their outfits themselves, out of wool and...About Making my Winter Coat
The Shapes of Fabric · 12.02.2020After various modifications I finally finished making my winter coat! Originally I was going to make this already last year as part of the Make Nine -challenge, but never got round to it....
Käsitöitä 1902 walking skirt – hame
with my hands dream · 08.02.2020I made a walking skirt using a free 1902 pattern from Finnish Käsitöitä magazine. Ompelin pitkän hameen vuoden 1902 Käsitöitä-lehden kaavalla. The...
Tilkkuhousut / Fancy patchwork pants
Matkalaukkuelämää, kirpputorilöytöjä ja muita sanahirviöitä · 26.01.2020Vastaan tuli haaste ommella hauskat housut, joten kasasin nämä housut tansanialaisten kitenge-kankaiden jämäpaloista. Malli on shortsi-ohje Burda...
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