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Sep 24

🎉 Exciting News! MariaDenmark Sewing Life is Back! 🪡
Hey Sewing Friends! It’s been a while, but I am back and better than ever. After a year-long break, I am thrilled to announce the re-launch of MariaDenmark Sewing Life! 🌟
🧵 What’s New?
Coming soon: Online Classes - Self-paced and live-virtual sewing classes.
Fresh Sewing Patterns: Exciting new designs for your next project.
📽️ Instructional Videos: Learn new techniques and tricks.
📚 Informative in-depth Articles.
Celebrate with Me! 🎈 To kick off this exciting journey, I am offering an exclusive 35% OFF on everything at MariaDenmark.com, including books, magazines with patterns, and single sewing patterns!
Use code LetsSewAgain at checkout (hurry - valid until Oct 7, 2023!
Important Update: Your favorite Sewing Life magazines have moved to mariadenmark.com. If you need assistance accessing them or if anything’s missing, reach out to us at sewing_life_magazine@mariadenmark.com.
Stay inspired, stay creative! And follow for more updates.
#MariaDenmarkSewingLife #SewingCommunity #SewingIsBack #LetsSewAgain

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Aug 30

Hi! 👋
I am back! (have you missed me?)
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I have spent the summer thinking about what direction I want to take MariaDenmark Sewing Life after I had to close the sewing school in May.

More about that later - for now, let me just say:

1. I am happy to be back!!!
2. I am still going to teach live classes from time to time
3. IT'S MY BIRTHDAY, and I have a big sale: For the next 47 hours YOU can save 47 % on everything except live classes (Guess my age! :-)) (at all sites: mariadenmark.com, sewinglife.com, sysiden.dk and mariadenmark.dk!)

Talk to you soon!

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May 29

"Can you teach me how to embroider?" asked one of my teen students via text on a Tuesday afternoon⁠
"Sure!" I replied. Even though the class was on Wednesday and I had never tried embroidery before. Never mind I didn't even have the right supplies.⁠
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But I did have a great article from Sewing Life 3! So I got to work and taught my student how to embroider.⁠
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And now I have a whole new hobby to buy supplies for.....⁠
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If YOU embroider, who are your favorite accounts to follow for inspiration and patterns? ⁠
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I seem to recall a Danish embroider-a-long last year but can't remember the account?'⁠
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#sewinglife #mariadenmarksewing #mariadenmark⁠
#isewmyownclothes #sewingisfun #sewingpatterns #lovetosew #pdfpattern #diyfashion #handmadewardrobe #nähen #nähenfürmich ⁠
#sewistsofinstagram #isew #indiesewing⁠
#diydressmaker #sewyourownclothes #diywardrobe #instasew #sewingfashion #embroidery

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May 26

OLD CLOTHES APPRECIATION POST NO 1 #loveyouroldclothes⁠
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This is one of the oldest pieces in my wardrobe that I actually know the exact origin of.⁠
My grandmother made this for my Bonus-Dad circa 1972 (so it's 50 years old!). It's a classic Icelandic knit made in Lopi-style yarn.⁠
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It is also very well worn. ⁠
My dad obviously wore it for some time. Then it was a sweater in my parent's cabin (nights get cold in Denmark during the summer as well) that you could always borrow, and at some point, I "borrowed" it home with me. ⁠
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I have been wearing it as a garden/campfire sweater in Denmark for years, and brought it with me when we moved to the US. I wear it a lot during the winter (for walks, even when it's really cold, this works just with a raincoat over - the combi is warmer than my winter coats!)⁠
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I have had to mend the holes in the underarm area (just used a mix of wool yarns). And next step is to unravel the cuffs and re-knit them.⁠
I might use the same combi that I used for mending the holes, or I might try to find some of that really thick wool.⁠
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Best tip for a sweater like this? Don't wash it very often. I think this has maybe been washed 5 times in all the time that I have had it. If I wash it, it's by hand using baby shampoo. Many rinses in cool water, then roll it in many towels until almost dry before placing flat on a drying rack for the final airdrying.⁠
(when it needs a refresher, I hang outside it in frosty weather or in a steamy bathroom).⁠
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How old is your oldest sweater?⁠
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##sustainablewardrobe #sustainableclothing #diyfashion #handmadewardrobe #nähen #nähenfürmich⁠
#mariadenmarksewing #mariadenmark #sewinglife⁠
#sewist #sewistofinstagram #sustainablefashion #ecofashion #slowfashion #memade #icelandicsweater

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May 23

This week I will close my sewing school again.⁠
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It's not been an easy decision. I LOVE teaching in person, but the financials vs the time I am spending marketing and teaching don’t add up. ⁠
So now that the 3-month trial period is over, the sensible thing to do is to close it down.⁠
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I will be offering small pop-up classes (in places like a library, your home, and my basement) and more online workshops and automated classes real soon!⁠
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And in the meantime - there is plenty of (teaching) patterns available in both SewingLife.com and mariadenmark.com!⁠
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#sewingtips #sewinglife #isew⁠
#isewmyownclothes⁠
#sewingisfun #diyfashion⁠
#handmadewardrobe #syselv⁠
#sysysy #sydetselv #sewingproject⁠
#læratsy⁠
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Apr 27

😍 Look at this beautiful old machine that was just donated to me!
Do you know anything about it? I wonder what those rings in the box are…
Tell me everything 🥰 #sewinglife #mariadenmarksewing #mariadenmark #singermachine

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Apr 13

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Mar 17

What is the first thing you do when you finish a new garment?
I try it on in different combinations and for different temperatures.
This half-circle skirt is going to be an all-weather fave!

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#sewinglife #mariadenmarksewing #mariadenmark #isewmyownclothes #learntosew #slowfashion #sustainablefashion #highbridgenj #hunterdoncountynj #clintonnj #sewinglifestyle

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Feb 15

What is the hardest part about learning to fit the clothes you sew?⁠
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Is it to see where there is an issue?⁠
Is it to figure out what to do about the issue?⁠
Is it to transfer the solution to the sewing pattern?⁠
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What do you think?⁠
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To me, I think the hardest part was making the connection between what I saw on the garment and what that meant to the pattern. ⁠
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And it will take time to learn to see it.⁠
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But if you want to get a start on that connection AND get a well-fitting dress or bodice pattern, I'll teach you how in my in-person Fitting Class in New Jersey in mid-March.⁠
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Link in bio or www.MariaDenmark.com⁠
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#isewmyownclothes #sewingisfun #diyfashion #handmadewardrobe ⁠
#mariadenmarksewing #mariadenmark #sewingpatterns #sewinglife⁠
#sewist #sewistofinstagram #sustainablefashion #ecofashion #slowfashion #memade #newjerseysews #clintonNJ #highbridgenj

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Feb 8

👚 What is your favorite detail to sew?⁠
(I'll tell you mine) 👇🏼⁠
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It's all in the details, right? They might be time-consuming to sew, but sharp collars, beautiful sleeve packets, wide cuffs, contrasting fabric that no-one can see (this one is actually not time-consuming at all, just a fun detail) - they all contribute to making a garment a special valued piece, that's going to stay in the wardrobe for a long time.⁠
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👉🏼My favorite to sew is the sleeve placket. Once you try it a few times, and it all comes together it's such a satisfying thing to sew - it almost feels like magic!⁠
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I'll show you how I do it step-by-step in the instructions that come with this term's pattern #MicheleShirt and #MicheleshirtDress inside Sewing Life. I'll even show you on video and help you in the Sewalong as well.⁠
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Find it at www.sewinglife.com⁠
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#sewinglife #mariadenmarksewing #mariadenmark #isewmyownclothes #learntosew #slowfashion #sustainablefashion #highbridgenj #hunterdoncountynj #clintonnj #sewinglifestyle

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Feb 3

🎉New Patterns up in Sewing Life 🎉 Sew a classic shirt (or a shirt dress) with cuffs, plackets, double yoke and collar! Step-by-step instructions and fitting help as you need —- 👉🏼 SewingLife.com #sewingpattern #handmadewardrobe #learntosew #micheleshirt #micheleshirtdress

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Aug 22

I am rather obsessed with this trench coat made from silk taffeta. It's from a new forthcoming pattern and if you head over to Sarah's account you will see more images including a more dressed down styling... though how you can dress down this stunner I have no idea!
JR🌳
#SewOver50
#So50Coats

#Repost workspacefads
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The new pattern by mariadenmarksewing that will be available in the first issue of Sewing Life magazine is this trench coat! I made mine from a gorgeous vintage silk taffeta, and I love how it can be dressed up and down. I teamed it with my #phoebeflares for this picture, and got a bit excited with the styling and did a #gibsongirlhair do. My family said I look like crazy woman, but I thought it was fun! This coat is a joy to sew, there are lots of details that make it look complicated but is actually not as hard as it looks! It is one to take your time over and just enjoy the process! mariadenmarksewing
#mariadenmark #mariadenmarksewing #sewinglifemagazine #sewinglife #sysiden #handmadewardrobe #pdfpatterns #sewingpatterns #sewingmagazine #sewingisforeveryone #sewover50 #so50visible #sewingchallenge #sewthatpatternnow #sewathon #icansewit #sewmystash #patternunion #memade #memadeeveryday #sewcialist #sewcialists #sewistsofinstagram

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May 4

Hi! Just thought I’d pop in today for #memademay - and introduce myself, which I haven’t done in a while. My name is Chuleenan and I blog (occasionally 😉) about the clothes I’ve made and other topics, such as fabric, sewing patterns, and hats. My (mostly) sewing blog is CSews.com, which I started on 11/11/11. This November will be my TEN year blogiversary! I’ll be thinking of ways to celebrate that milestone.🤔

I’m wearing the #OliviaTee by mariadenmarksewing - I cropped it by several inches because I only had a yard of this fun ladymcelroyfabrics viscose crepe jersey, which I got from stonemountainfabric (sold out there but you may be able to find it elsewhere, #stonemountainfabric also has this “Crowded Faces” design in white cotton lawn, still in stock). I’ve paired it with a skirt from the book Alabama Studio Sewing + Design.

I will blog about the top as it was my first time sewing this fabric, which I discovered is not at all the same as sewing rayon jersey.😯

I have unofficially and officially participated in Me Made May for several years - sometimes posting everyday. For this year, my goal is to finish at least one top - ideally a tunic-length version of the Array Top by Papercut Patterns - by the end of the month.

Random fact: I have more than 80 hats in my collection.

#mmmay #memademay2021 #memadeeveryday #memade #mariadenmarksewing #ladymcelroyfabrics #viscosecrepe

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May 11

Ho hum. In the office again. It’s nicer weather so bright colours are suddenly 100% called for. In photo #1 I’m wearing the Audrey dress from mariadenmarksewing. In photo #2 I’m recovering from a noon run with colleagues. Luckily I had my jalie_patterns Isabelle tights and a t-shirt (self drafted) at the office. #jaliepatterns #mariadenmarksewing #memademay #memademay2023

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Jun 24

Guten Morgen liebe Instawelt ☀️

Hier möchte ich euch noch einmal meine wunderschöne Hose Dans von dem #sommersetdanskrullenbol von Sarah krul_len_bol kombiniert mit einem #kimonotee von mariadenmarksewing zeigen. Diese Kombi gefällt mir auch super gut 😊.

Das Shirt ist eins meiner ersten selfmade T-Shirts überhaupt und ich liebe es immer noch. Den Stoff hatte ich auf meinem ersten Holländischen Stoffmarktbesuch erworben, nach dem Motto „oh der ist aber schön, ich nehme mal einen Meter“ 🤣🤣. Ich hatte absolut keine Ahnung, welchen und wieviel Stoff ich eigentlich für meine Projektvorstellungen kaufen sollte.
Ging es euch am Anfang auch ähnlich???

So, nun wünsche ich euch ein schönes Wochenende.
Macht es euch fein ☀️🍀.

#nähen
#nähenmachtglücklich
#näheistwiezaubernkönnen
#nähenfürmich
#nähenü50
#krullenbol
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Nov 27

I made the mariadenmarksewing lammefjord dress and finally got around to photographing it!

It is not my usuals style so I’m not sure how much wear it will get… and it took 3 versions and lots of fitting to get this far so we are not the best of friends!

I raised the neckline significantly and had to add in length under the bust. Took an inch or so from the side seams and fiddled with it for ages. I probably won’t make it again.

Fabric is from a sewhayleyjane fabric sale a while ago and was lovely to sew with.

#mariadenmarksewing #lammefjorddress #sewing #sewhayleyjanemakes #sewhayleyjane #isew #diyfashion #handmade #handmadewardrobe #sewover40 #sewingismysuperpower

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Jul 27

Now a big exception: a dress that was made in the end of last summer! But then the summer was over and the dress never worn before. Until I took it to the beautiful "rose island" of my birth town. Hence here it is: the #edithdress from mariadenmarksewing . The fabric is a blend of linen and cotton, from koojaloo shop. I really like the colour of it! The dress feels so comfortable and good to wear!
#õmblemine #sewingforme #cucire #cucirechepassione
#summerdress #sewover40 #sewing #sewingdress #pdfdresspattern #mariadenmarksewing #mariadenmark #summersewing #dresspattern #sewingcommunity

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Jun 17

Eines meiner liebsten Basic-Schnitte💙 Das Kimonotee von mariadenmarksewing .
Unkompliziert und schnell von der Nadel gehüpft😁

Der wunderbar weiche Streifenjersey ist von hilkodesigns , gekauft bei polli_gruen_citti_luebeck .

#kimonotee #mariadenmark #mariadenmarksewing #freebook
#nureinmeterstoff #wiederholungstäter
#nähen #nähenisttoll #nähenistwiezaubernkönnen #nähenistmeinyoga #nähenmachtglücklich #nähenistliebe #nähenmachtspass #nähenmachtsüchtig #nähenverbindet #nähenfürmich #nähenstattkaufen #sew #sewing #sewinglove #diy #instasewing #nähenfürmich #handmadewardrobe
#nähenüber50 #ü50sewing
#tshirtnähen

*Webung, unbeauftragt und unbezahlt*

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Nov 21

Hey, it’s Blue day for the #instarainbowchallenge 💙 I’m wearing the Day-to-Night Drape Top by mariadenmarksewing and the #tedraskirt from the book #lottajansdottereverydaystyle - it’s cut on the bias and has patch pockets in front. I bought the leather coat before I began participating in the #rtwchallenge in 2018 - only making not buying clothes.

I mostly have navy blue in my wardrobe but I do have these bright blue items - which were all acquired/made at different times.

I got the hat from Urban Outfitters many years ago. It’s one of my favorites. ⬅️Swipe for a closer look.

Thank you heartzeena and talliwall for hosting this challenge!

#sewcolorful #sewfun #sewcialists #mariadenmarksewing #daytonightdrapetop

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Jun 25

Sometimes I think that we forget to appreciate the simple makes. It can get all too easy to show case the pretty dresses and puff sleeve blouses putting the hardest working parts of our memade wardrobes in the shadows.

I'm trying to put more effort into making garments that I know I'll wear over and over not just make and admire. Hence today's project, a simple, plain t-shirt ... can't get more hard working than that 😊

🧵 Pattern: mariadenmarksewing Kirsten T-shirt, a free pattern and only 3 pattern pieces!

🧵 Modifications: Small graded to medium at the waist. I made this previously in a viscose jersey and the fit was spot on. I find that this cotton jersey version is a little neat under the arms so probably needed a full size medium.

🧵 Fabric: Grey cotton jersey from a local shop, not online

#mariadenmark
#mariadenmarksewing
#mariadenmarkkirsten #kirstentshirt #kirstentop #mariadenmarkpattern #mariadenmarkpatterns #memade2022 #sewistsofinstagram #sewistsofireland #sewover40 #sewingover40

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May 14

I chose a very simple make this week which I found just as satisfying as the more complicated patterns I've tried.

I spotted this top on cath_craft and the pattern is free from mariadenmarksewing. It has only three pieces ... front, back and neckband. Maria's instructions are so well written I'm looking forward to trying another pattern in the future.

This is a super soft viscose jersey that is cool to the touch and has a really good drape. I'm looking forward to teaming it with black linen shorts or skinny jeans.

An added bonus was that I needed less than 1m fabric!

Pattern: mariadenmarksewing Kirsten T-Shirt
Fabric: sewmesunshine.uk Neon Posy Viscose Jersey

#sewistsofinstagram #memademay2021 #memadewardrobe #memade #sewmesunshineuk #sewmesunshine #mariadenmark #mariadenmarkkirsten #kirstentshirt #mariadenmarksewing #memadetop #memadetshirt

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Jul 31

Summer outfit: the top is slightly modified (narrower neckline and wider sleeves) #kirstenkimonotee from mariadenmarksewing. Fabric is lycra from abakhanbrand. The tiered skirt with elasticated waistband is self-drafted without particular pattern. Fabric is viscose crepe. As it is light and seemed see-through, the most upper part is made of double-layered fabric. The skirt turned out lovely: it's airy and flowy, but the wind cannot blow it up!
#õmblemine #õmblus #seelik
#mariadenmarksewing #abakhanfabrics #abakhan #sewover40 #sewing #cucire #cucirechepassione #sewyourwardrobebasics #sewingskirts

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May 20

Und weil ich den Ilex gerade für die schöne Inge angeschnitten hatte, habe ich direkt die Reste verarbeitet. Ich habe gerade so noch ein #KirstenKimonoTee herausbekommen.

Ich glaube tatsächlich, das ist mein meistgenähter Shirtschnitt. Ich nähe meist eine Nummer Größer als laut Maßtabelle empfohlen, weil ich es mag, wenn es etwas lockerer sitzt. Und Ärmelbündchen zum Umschlagen habe ich hier auch mal wieder ergänzt. Wieder ein Lieblingsstück zum drin wohlfühlen entstanden. 🤗

Habt ihr auch Schnitte, die ihr immer wieder näht, weil es einfach immer Wohlfühlteile werden?

Schnitt: Freebook #kimonotee von mariadenmarksewing

Stoff: #stoffundliebeep Ilex von Stoffundliebe

#nähenmachtglücklich #stoffundliebe #nähenü40 #mariadenmarksewing

#mariadenmark

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Aug 22

I am rather obsessed with this trench coat made from silk taffeta. It's from a new forthcoming pattern and if you head over to Sarah's account you will see more images including a more dressed down styling... though how you can dress down this stunner I have no idea!
JR🌳
#SewOver50
#So50Coats

#Repost workspacefads
• • • • •
The new pattern by mariadenmarksewing that will be available in the first issue of Sewing Life magazine is this trench coat! I made mine from a gorgeous vintage silk taffeta, and I love how it can be dressed up and down. I teamed it with my #phoebeflares for this picture, and got a bit excited with the styling and did a #gibsongirlhair do. My family said I look like crazy woman, but I thought it was fun! This coat is a joy to sew, there are lots of details that make it look complicated but is actually not as hard as it looks! It is one to take your time over and just enjoy the process! mariadenmarksewing
#mariadenmark #mariadenmarksewing #sewinglifemagazine #sewinglife #sysiden #handmadewardrobe #pdfpatterns #sewingpatterns #sewingmagazine #sewingisforeveryone #sewover50 #so50visible #sewingchallenge #sewthatpatternnow #sewathon #icansewit #sewmystash #patternunion #memade #memadeeveryday #sewcialist #sewcialists #sewistsofinstagram

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Apr 23

Endlich Sonne, endlich Zeit für pic’s mit dem Minime…

Diese leuchtenden Kirschen machen Lust auf den Sommer. 😎
Doch schon jetzt werden sie rauf und runter getragen.
Der tolle Basic-Schnitt vom Kimono-Tee ist schnell genäht und wird von meinem Minime sehr geliebt.
Deshalb habe ich diesmal eins für sie genäht, da die Nähzeit des vielbeschäftigten Teenagers begrenzt ist.

Den hübschen Jersey gibt es bei fraubuentze im Shop.
Also wer hat noch alles Lust auf Sommer?☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

#kimonotee #mariadenmark #jersey #kirschen #summervibes #schnellesprojekt #nähenfürteens #nähenmitteenies #diyforteens #fraubuentze #fraubüntze #stoffladeninconnewitz #nähenistwiezaubernkönnen #naehenistwiezaubernkoennen #naehenistmeinyoga #sewing #sewsisters #sew #sewsewsew #indashobbyvomkindreingezogen #naehmaschineonfire

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Sep 6

There's a challenge for September that I recently discovered -- it's a fun idea! #SewSmallSeptember is hosted by neighborhoodpatterns & madswick_studio & challenges sewists to make something by a small Indie pattern designer or with fabric from a small shop. For the purposes of the challenge, Small is defined as "under 15K followers on IG"

I have some favourites that fall into this category, so for inspo I thought I would share some items I have made previously that would work for this challenge.

1. #antoniadresspattern by patterndivision
2. #rochesterdress by mavenpatterns
3. #harmontop by sewdifferentpatterns
4. #zoetopanddress by simplesewuk
5. #kirstentee by mariadenmarksewing
6. #MSP_agnes skirt by michellesews_patterns
7. #zsalyadress by kateandrosepatterns
8. #labreatee by halfmoonatelier

My plans for a new project for this month are still being decided... 😉

#sewistsofinstagram #sewingchallenges #sewinginspiration #sewingprojects #mavenpatterns #sewdifferentpatterns #patterndivision #simplesewpatterns #michellesews #mariadenmark #halfmoonatelier #kateandrosepatterns

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Jun 19

Man nehme einen blauen Rock, ein Ringelshirt und wasserfeste Sandalen. Fertig ist das maritime Gutelauneoutfit. Hab ich diesmal mehr oder minder geklaut. Habt ihr meinen heutigen Instazwilling schon entdeckt? Kleiner Tipp: Bei ihr ist es vom Nähen nicht weit bis zum Kaffee ☕️ 😉 [Schnittmuster: #erbsündeluna von erbsuende und #kirstenkimonotee von mariadenmarksewing - Stoffe 🧵: #feincord von merchantandmills und #ringeljersey von lebenskleidung - Schuhe: saltwatersandals ]

#nähen #nähenmachtglücklich #flatlayfridiy #streifenliebe #streifengehenimmer #flatlaystyle #nähenverbindet #nähenfürdensommer #flatlayfriday #isew #imakemyownclothes #selfmadefashion #faitmain #jeportecequejecouds #erbsünde #lebenskleidung #merchantandmills #mariadenmark #saltwatersandals #elbmiezen #saltiestyle

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May 14

I chose a very simple make this week which I found just as satisfying as the more complicated patterns I've tried.

I spotted this top on cath_craft and the pattern is free from mariadenmarksewing. It has only three pieces ... front, back and neckband. Maria's instructions are so well written I'm looking forward to trying another pattern in the future.

This is a super soft viscose jersey that is cool to the touch and has a really good drape. I'm looking forward to teaming it with black linen shorts or skinny jeans.

An added bonus was that I needed less than 1m fabric!

Pattern: mariadenmarksewing Kirsten T-Shirt
Fabric: sewmesunshine.uk Neon Posy Viscose Jersey

#sewistsofinstagram #memademay2021 #memadewardrobe #memade #sewmesunshineuk #sewmesunshine #mariadenmark #mariadenmarkkirsten #kirstentshirt #mariadenmarksewing #memadetop #memadetshirt

<img decoding="async" src="https://www.mariadenmark.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png" alt="I chose a very simple make this week which I found just as satisfying as the more complicated patterns I've tried. I spotted this top on cath_craft and the pattern is free from mariadenmarksewing. It has only three pieces ... front, back and neckband. Maria's instructions are so well written I'm looking forward to trying another pattern in the future. This is a super soft viscose jersey that is cool to the touch and has a really good drape. I'm looking forward to teaming it with black linen shorts or skinny jeans. An added bonus was that I needed less than 1m fabric! Pattern: mariadenmarksewing Kirsten T-Shirt Fabric: sewmesunshine.uk Neon Posy Viscose Jersey #sewistsofinstagram #memademay2021 #memadewardrobe #memade #sewmesunshineuk #sewmesunshine #mariadenmark #mariadenmarkkirsten #kirstentshirt #mariadenmarksewing #memadetop #memadetshirt">

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Jul 12

Kirsten Kimono tee complete! This free pattern by mariadenmarksewing was a quick make but my slippery fabric made me have to Try a bit harder 😀 I couldn’t resist this super soft rayon spandex blend. I haven’t had to make my own seam allowances on a pattern before so that was new AND I figured out how to use my twin needle! Haha so for an easy make I learned new things and am grateful and can’t wait to learn some more! #kirstenkimonotee #mariadenmark #memade #ikat #isewmyownclothes #imademyclothes #sewingknits

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Oct 4

Das mit dem Nähen ist eine Sachen aber die Fotos machen.......🙈
Hier noch ein Kleid ,dass ich für meinen Urlaub genäht habe.
Spät aber vielleicht eine Idee für nächstes Jahr 🤣😍
Das Kleid ist anführsich ein Shirtschnitt."Maria" von mariadenmarksewing .
Ich habe es einfach verlängert und unten ein Volant drangenäht.

Der Stoff ist von zwergig.de .
Eine leichte Baumwolle Voile bestickt
Paisley grün SIENNA JEMMA.

Einen schönen Wochenstart 🥰

#stoffbahnratingen
#mariadenmark
#kleider
#sommeroutfit
#selbernähenstattkaufen

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May 2

May the 4th is coming soon! Most of my Star Wars tees are long sleeved, for some reason. So I made a new one! This is the mariadenmarksewing Kirsten tee. I used some bamboo lycra from knitoriousfabric. Gotta make some room for the new stuff coming!
#maythe4thbewithyou #sewing #sewingknits #sewingclothes #mariadenmarkkimonotee #mariadenmark #kirstenkimonotee #crafttheforce

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Jun 25

Sometimes I think that we forget to appreciate the simple makes. It can get all too easy to show case the pretty dresses and puff sleeve blouses putting the hardest working parts of our memade wardrobes in the shadows.

I'm trying to put more effort into making garments that I know I'll wear over and over not just make and admire. Hence today's project, a simple, plain t-shirt ... can't get more hard working than that 😊

🧵 Pattern: mariadenmarksewing Kirsten T-shirt, a free pattern and only 3 pattern pieces!

🧵 Modifications: Small graded to medium at the waist. I made this previously in a viscose jersey and the fit was spot on. I find that this cotton jersey version is a little neat under the arms so probably needed a full size medium.

🧵 Fabric: Grey cotton jersey from a local shop, not online

#mariadenmark
#mariadenmarksewing
#mariadenmarkkirsten #kirstentshirt #kirstentop #mariadenmarkpattern #mariadenmarkpatterns #memade2022 #sewistsofinstagram #sewistsofireland #sewover40 #sewingover40

<img decoding="async" src="https://www.mariadenmark.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png" alt="Sometimes I think that we forget to appreciate the simple makes. It can get all too easy to show case the pretty dresses and puff sleeve blouses putting the hardest working parts of our memade wardrobes in the shadows. I'm trying to put more effort into making garments that I know I'll wear over and over not just make and admire. Hence today's project, a simple, plain t-shirt ... can't get more hard working than that 😊 🧵 Pattern: mariadenmarksewing Kirsten T-shirt, a free pattern and only 3 pattern pieces! 🧵 Modifications: Small graded to medium at the waist. I made this previously in a viscose jersey and the fit was spot on. I find that this cotton jersey version is a little neat under the arms so probably needed a full size medium. 🧵 Fabric: Grey cotton jersey from a local shop, not online #mariadenmark #mariadenmarksewing #mariadenmarkkirsten #kirstentshirt #kirstentop #mariadenmarkpattern #mariadenmarkpatterns #memade2022 #sewistsofinstagram #sewistsofireland #sewover40 #sewingover40">

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Jul 27

Now a big exception: a dress that was made in the end of last summer! But then the summer was over and the dress never worn before. Until I took it to the beautiful "rose island" of my birth town. Hence here it is: the #edithdress from mariadenmarksewing . The fabric is a blend of linen and cotton, from koojaloo shop. I really like the colour of it! The dress feels so comfortable and good to wear!
#õmblemine #sewingforme #cucire #cucirechepassione
#summerdress #sewover40 #sewing #sewingdress #pdfdresspattern #mariadenmarksewing #mariadenmark #summersewing #dresspattern #sewingcommunity

<img decoding="async" src="https://www.mariadenmark.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png" alt="Now a big exception: a dress that was made in the end of last summer! But then the summer was over and the dress never worn before. Until I took it to the beautiful "rose island" of my birth town. Hence here it is: the #edithdress from mariadenmarksewing . The fabric is a blend of linen and cotton, from koojaloo shop. I really like the colour of it! The dress feels so comfortable and good to wear! #õmblemine #sewingforme #cucire #cucirechepassione #summerdress #sewover40 #sewing #sewingdress #pdfdresspattern #mariadenmarksewing #mariadenmark #summersewing #dresspattern #sewingcommunity">

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Aug 23

💮🌸 SOMMER OUTFIT 🌸💮

Zu einem Sommer Outfit gehören kurze Hosen.

Bein zeigen im Alter war mein letzter Post mit kurzen Hosen.

Allen ein herzliches Dankeschön für die lieben Worte, Mut machen und weitere Inspirationen.
atelier_nove für deine Mutmach Texte in deinen Posts
forelle.n "Alles was Dir gefällt wird getragen. Fertig.
garnaeht für deine tollen Worte
gam_ona für deine coolen Sätze und Komplimente
anker_naht klare Worte und Statement

und und und ❤️

Ich habe mir drei #milchmädchenshorts von lotteundludwig genäht die ich im Urlaub dabei hatte. Auf dem zweiten Foto seht ihr noch meine #fernwehebook die ich mir schon vor ewigen Zeiten aus dem fertigen #lillestoffe genäht habe. Ich habe lediglich die Unterteilung darin genutzt.

Mein orangefarbenes Oberteil ist der Schnitt von #schwalbenliebe #schwalbenliebeasta.
Ein weiteres Shirt ist nach dem #freebie von #mariadenmark

Die Jeansshorts sind ein #upcycling und zwar war das eine Hose von meinem Papa.
Ich habe mir das Schnittmuster so zurecht geschoben das die hinteren Taschen geblieben sind.

Die Fotos sind wieder oben auf dem Berg nahe der kleinen Kapelle entstanden.

Mein Beitrag enthält unbezahlte Werbung durch Markennennung und Verlinkung #unbezahltewerbungdamarkennennung

#moselurlaub #vintagesewing #vintagestyle #sewistsofinstagram #dresscolourfully #suistanablefashion #diydontbuy #dopamindressing #memadeeveryday #mainstreamistausverkauft #vintageliebe #styleover50 #sewover50 #coudresgarderobe #sewistofinstagram #sewover50august #bikeandsewing #styleover50 #memadeclothing

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Feb 14

Inspired by my sewing acquaintances, this year I decided to join the #ABCsewingChallenge2023. It's mid-Feb and I've just completed my first project, so chances are I will not get through the whole alphabet, but that's ok! I'm a bit of an all-or-nothing thinker, so my actual challenge here is to just relax and enjoy it, and not stress about how many letters I actually check off.

This project is my submission for K, since it is based on the Kirsten Tee by mariadenmarksewing. I sized up a lot because I wanted a loose fit, and then I also incorporated a few elements from 2 of my favourite RTW dolman tees. I'm quite happy with the result!

I've had this thin jersey for a loooong time (10 years?), plucked out of the sale section at Joanne on a visit to Ogdensburg.

[Image description: first photo shows a middle-aged white woman with brown and grey medium length hair, standing outside and smiling. She is wearing a heathered grey t-shirt with tiny red stripes and jeans, and is holding a mug close to her body with both hands. It is winter and there is snow on the ground. The second photo is a close-up of the t-shirt fabric.

#Gratitude #Peaceful #LifesLittlePleasures #KirstenTee #IMakeMyOwnClothes #MeMade #MariaDenmark #IndiePatterns #SewingWithKnits #BeginnerSewist #MakersGonnaMake