Recently a friend of mine went through her wardrobe. She found a number of items that she just doesn't wear anymore but couldn't part with them and still loves the fabric! If your garments are still in a good condition it doesn't take much to change a garment slightly to make it a bit more modern and fresh. This skirt is your typical mid to late 2000's skirt. It is a cute Aline with a great printed fabric. The original designer even went to the trouble of beading some of the flower prints. There was a skinny 1.5cm velvet band at the top as well that sat in the middle…
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I feel blue…
So Berlin decided to swallow the sun up and Germany is cold again! It is time for a new jacket! This is a little lightweight jersey fabric I picked up at the local Turkish Market. It is more of a relaxed fit so I really didn't want to line it but still make sure the finish was good. I love this fabric because you can wear a jacket under a coat and feel totally comfortable like you are wearing a jumper. They also look good most of the time too! I still interfaced my collar and front panels to give it extra support. I opted for a bind to cover…
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Lost in Berlin Sewing!
I have finally found my newest member of the family. She goes by the name Fraulein Helga and is a beautiful second hand German sewing machine. Just about to start playing with her! Remember there is no need to buy brand new all the time. A machine that has been previously love is often a much better machine and more affordable. (But you must shop wisely)!
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My Head is Cold
So I stole that line from my father but it is true! Living in Berlin, September is already cold! (Well for me anyway). Some friends were throwing out their old clothes and I grabbed the items with the fabric that I liked. As my head is cold I need a new beanie! 1. Take and old jumper and cut straight across the chest. This is an oldie but a goodie! No going back now! 2. Fold it in half and cut it in half 3. Stitch straight down the side and zig zag it to ensure the knit doesn't come apart 4. Create a tacking stitch (but make sure it is…
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New Indian Silk lining for my great Oroton Handbag
Today on a raining Sewing Club Sunday we were very productive! Check out the new lining I made to add another pocket (with a zip) a key ring hook and pen holders. I am really excited with the way it came up. Let me know what you think!!!
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Old Jeans = New Wallet
I have been working hard on a few projects lately so not a great deal of updates... I am still sewing and making some interesting products out of recycled old clothing. This is my new favourite is my wallet. I took an old pair of jeans (from a girlfriend) and added a some purple off cuts and this is what I came up with! Love my wallet I made sure I had plenty of card room I took these off after a couple of wear's because they just kept getting court on everything in my bag If I did it again I would definitely add a better coin section (with a…
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Cute little Coasters
Good Morning! Over the weekend in between classes I decided to make some thing with my left over fabric bits and during the week I had a really fun student who inspired me to make some cute little coasters. So I went through my fabric box to see what I could find. I have used cotton drill as my base and topped it with a cute flower pattern. This was the end product. I hope you enjoy going though your fabric box and pick out some nice pieces. They make great presents! Happy Sewing MMMx
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New Basic Skirt
I needed a new basic skirt as well! I picked up this Grey Marl for 2 Euros. I didn't put a zip in it because I wanted to keep it cheap and easy. So I added a bind at the top of the skirt. When you do this with a stretch fabric you need to remember to stretch the fabric slightly when you stitch it together. This will ensure your threads don't break / snap when you try and slide it over your bottom! Alternatively you can always put a zip in it. MMM x
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Denim Jean alterations
A lot of people have asked me recently about how to take up their jeans but still make sure the hem looks the same as when they come from a shop. I will have a more detailed "You Tube" video coming out shortly but just to give you an idea this is a simpler version. Don't forget to overlock the edges. MMM x
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New Skirt for a pretty little lady!
So I have to share this cute little skirt for a pretty little lady! To cut a long story short this pretty little lady gave me a pair of boots that she wasn't using anymore. In return I asked her what she wanted me to make her and she said a circle wrap skirt. I haven't made one is so long I had too look up my notes (thankfully I put them on this blog). So mean while I was on my way to the fabric shop and she asked me for something pretty and something purple... This is what I came up with. I think as you can see…