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More adventures in lingerie making!

This time I used Butterick B6031 (another pattern by Gertie), also vintage inspired of course

I made the camisole (B) and panties (D) as a test and I’m pleasantly surprised how quickly they came together! I used cotton jersey this time, which is a lot less slippery than the micro stretch jersey I used for my slip dress.

Apropos slip dress! I have decided to salvage it and maybe redo the bust and wonky seams. So I have a lot of unpicking ahead of me…

BUT FIRST I have yet to reveal my Valentine’s Day Project, so stay tuned for that!

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Happy Valentine’s Day Loves!

Here’s the nightgown all finished!

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So I got this hat for working on a specific project at work. I do not wear hats at work and I definitely am not going to wear it outside of work. I do however need a gardening hat and I do have a bunch of patches I want to sew onto my clothes. My stitches are uneven and obviously handsewn and I love it. I plan to add a few more patches from my collection in the future >:3

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Meet new sewing pattern <Azuki> Work pants

I feel it’s a bit strange time to release a new product. But I also hope this helps people enjoying to spend time at home. Meet my new sewing pattern, Work pants <Azuki>. 

I am a big fan of utility/work items and making or sketching those a lot. This pattern was made with those researches.

The base of the pants design is a very authentic regular ~ loose-fitting straight pants. But there are many functional options inspired by traditional workwear, like a tool pocket, hammer loop or knee patches with 3D shape. Make them with all the fun options or just keep them simple for daily use as you like.

<Design options>

Besides the edge pockets on both sides, there are 3 additionals for the front pockets, thigh pocket with zipper, flap thigh pocket and detachable holster pocket. Please choose them as your usage.

Back pockets are also customizable. I personally like this asymmetric look but you can make them like normal denim pants.

There are many other details inspired trad work pants like adjuster belt, hummer loop, or knee patches. Making those details requires time but they are well worth the effort. I hope you enjoy choosing and customizing the detail.

<fabric recommendation>

The pattern is drafted for woven pants fabrics. For the authentic work pants, denim, canvas, duck, cotton twill or chino are suitable. I also want to try with water-repellent fabrics like oil-coated fabric, depending on the usage.

Although the pattern is for woven, I tried to make them with stretch. The yellow ocher sample in the photo was made with low tension(under 7%) stretch denim. I needed to adjust the pattern around hip about -6mm on Front and Back. If you need to use stretch fabric, I recommend a low tension one and to consider altering the pattern for fitting by making a muslin.

The salmon pink sample was made with mid-weight cotton duck with contrast fabric. It was very easy to handle and very fitting material for workwear.

Generally, woven fabrics are more durable than stretch so they are suitable for utility items. But when I researched a workwear trade show, I saw many companies are recently using stretch fabrics on full-body or some specific parts for helping body movement. In countries with humid weather, like my mother country Japan, it looks 100% cotton woven is still very standard for comfort.

*********************  The sewing pattern includes the 15 pages instruction and all the sewing processes are described with detailed illustrations. The pattern files are available for both homeprinter(A4 or USletter) and copy shop(A0/A1 format).

You can check other photos of this model on my Flickr page.

The Work pants -Azuki- (size 32-52) PDF sewing pattern is available here. Also in the Etsy shop.

Special discount price until 20th May with other summer patterns! No discount code needed! The sale page is here.

*****  Special offer +11EUR for Paper pattern and free shipping Paper pattern + PDF option is available with plus 11EUR. Shipping worldwide. But please note that, in the current situation, all the shipments are affected by the measure of COVID-19. There might be some shipping delays or accidents. *The paper includes only the pattern, please print out the instruction by yourself or read it with your tablet or PC.  The PDF + Paper listing page is here.

*In the sale period, the shipping of the paper pattern starts 21st May.

Enjoy your sewing!

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I just finished my Jester blouse last night! As a novice sewer, Jester is a pretty big project to handle, but I’m pretty ecstatic with how it’s going so far! Next up is the bodice!

(Skirt/blouse/half cloak made by me)

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Mushroom house by Bella Dia

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Day 37 of social isolation: I have embraced the simultaneous feelings of rebellion and nihilism and will only be listening to Danger Days from now on

[ID: Six images of the same pair of pants. The first two images are of the back pockets; one embroidered with the words “Look Alive, Sunshine!” and the other with a red and yellow spider. The second two are zoomed out pictures of the front and back of the pants. The last two images are of the front pockets, embroidered from left to right with the logos of Party Poison, Jet Star, Fun Ghoul, and Kobra Kid. End ID]

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I got this fancy pillowcase from the thrift store more than a year ago, and I decided it would make a cute apron. The first image is after I'd seam ripped it open to see how much fabric I had to work with.

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Not quite done, but I’m impatient and wanted to try it on 👗

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Caterpie Embroidery by Iggy Starpup

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Upcycle a Thrift Store Sweater Just in Time For Valentine's Day

Upcycle a Thrift Store Sweater Just in Time For Valentine’s Day

Thrift store clothes amaze me. Even after all these years of shopping second hand, I’m still thrilled when I find quality clothing for very little moolah. And even better, they don’t even have to fit when you know how to alter and refashion. All it takes is an eye for possibilities. Take this thrift store sweater and shirt for example: The shirt was stained and the sweater was too big. Each…

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I finished one of the green shirts! I’m happy with how it turned out, though I think I’ll make the next one about 10 cm shorter because in this weight of linen it’s a pretty bulky amount of shirttail, and it’s an everyday shirt so it doesn’t need to be the historically appropriate length. I’ve got a second one partly sewn up, and it’ll have plain green buttons and no red stitching.

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this one!

https://youtu.be/BrFES_Mz6FA

I do a no budget series where I comment on cool handsewn things I find on the internet! and your quilts are, as said before, super cool 

hi! I really love your work and wanted to ask you what your pronouns are? (i may be featuring your work in a little video :))

Why thank you! Most certainly use she/her. What sort of video...? 

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Just a few for a group photo. They’re almost ready to be shipped out soon.

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A baby sunflower! 🌻

This is the last new variant I’ll do for this year. I wanted to do something different for photos and these came out pretty nice!

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I remember putting very little effort when I first made this so the seams are shit and come undone 😭

Fixed it with slightly more effort😌

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My handsewn patchwork coat is almost done, so I took some nice photos of her.

I named her “min Duva” or “my Dove” in swedish, after a jacket I had when I was a toddler. I loved that jacket.

Every piece of fabric in this coat means something to me. Memories sewn together to give me warmth and comfort. Soon I’ll sew on found things I love that’ll dangle and be fun! 🙈