When knitting less is a good sign…
Often, I hear form friends admiring words about the huge amount of needlework I do, how much I can knit, crochet or sew. And although I know these words are […]
Read MoreTag: sewing
Sowing a blouse and sewing some seeds
The Norns are weaving their fabric of fate with swift fingers and a lucid mind (does they weave only on #needleworkmonday?? Are there studies to proof this?). They combine stories […]
Read More
I am a big landowner and I designed the according high-class clothes
I am a big landowner now and I designed the according high-class clothesSo here we are, starting with the dissection of my blog post title. I will play this game […]
Read More
Best tips to repair a bed linen
Today I will write extremely boring things… how to repair a bed linen. I will give you every detail, so that you can use this post as a sleeping pill.
Read More
Free sewing, knitting and crochet patterns
Free sewing, knitting and crochet patterns to soothe you in times of covid-19 You all know I lost my father and a good friend last year and I now fear […]
Read More
I made pajama pants and wore them outside
Trying out a pattern from Asuka Hamada Yesterday I wrote in a comment to @shanibeer that I want to be more daring with my clothes. I want to look so beautiful and […]
Read More
I will cut you open Mimi – and sew wider sleeves
Last week I complained about my failure with Tilly and the buttons Mimi blouse. I thought I had cut out the wrong size because the armholes were so small, I […]
Read More
Sewing the Mimi Blouse from Tilly Walnes
Do you remember that I have a strict sewing plan for 2020? And I am already behind this elaborate plan… There was the exhibition last week, two crochet shawls and […]
Read More
A universe of puff sleeve sweaters and how to draft one
Beware: overly long post how I recreated a bought sweater with puff sleeves, entwined with literature allusions and bouts of hubris. Have you ever felt afraid that a fashion trend […]
Read More
What I must sew in 2020 (and knit and crochet)
Here is my ambitious list of sewing and knitting goals for 2020. Pleas read it carefully because I will hold you responsible if I fail… someone must be responsible and it cannot be me 😀
On my list are trousers, puff-sleeve sweaters, a blouse and a reversible knitted cardigan.