My own design
I know it’s not much, but it’s the first thing I have made completely on my own – without using a pattern or looking to other people’s creations. I’m not quite sure which kind of bib I prefer – i.e.... Continue reading →
ginger blossom
Water Lily Kimono and a cup of tea
For a while now, I have been wanting to try this kimono-pattern made by Amy from Habitual. Yesterday I got started with the pattern, and today I cut the fabric and sewed it up. Ronja chose the fabric for the... Continue reading →
I wanted to show you…
…something I made for me. I haven’t been sewing much for myself – I’m kind of hesitant because of the fitting-issue. Whatever you make for an adult needs to be fitted to some degree, and also the sizing just isn’t... Continue reading →
Boys pants for Frida
I did a bit of sewing today and made a pair of pants for Frida. The pattern I used is one from the Ottobre issue 01/2006, and even though there is one for girls, I chose to use the... Continue reading →
Kindergarten dress
So I promised to tell you what I was making yesterday, and this is it: The last two dresses I have made for Ronja have been kind of “dressy” and not really suitable for wearing to kindergarten. Yesterday when Ronja... Continue reading →
Catwalk
Let me tell you, when you’re 3 years old with lots of things to do, it’s not always your preferred way of having fun to be asked to model all the miserable things that your mother insists on sewing for you. However,... Continue reading →
“Tie back” tunic
The weather cleared up a few hours ago, and now the girls are both asleep – each in their own room. Frida has been sleeping in her room for four nights now, and there have been no problems at all –... Continue reading →