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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!

mariadenmarksewing

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

mariadenmarksewing

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

mariadenmarksewing

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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mariadenmarksewing

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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mariadenmarksewing

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

mariadenmarksewing

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

mariadenmarksewing

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

mariadenmarksewing

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

mariadenmarksewing

Jan 22

Today, almost 4 years after moving to the US, I got the keys for my new Sewing School in New Jersey! 🎉 Yes! I’ll yet again be teaching in-person classes in sewing, pattern drafting and fitting. And I can’t wait!
This picture shows me after getting the keys, waiting on hold for 30 minutes to talk to the power company. It was cold, but worth it!
Registration for spring 2022 classes is open on MariaDenmark.com What do you want to learn?
#sewingteacher #hunterdonhappening #hunterdoncountynj #learntosew #sewinglife #highbridgenj #califonnj ##glengardnernj

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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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Mar 8

𝕎𝕆ℕ𝔻𝔼ℝ 𝕎𝕆𝕄𝔸ℕ💜
#worldwomensday #wonderwoman #dieweltbrauchtstarkefrauen #kimonotee #mariadenmarksewing #tshirt #shirtnähen #nähen #nähenistwiezaubernkönnen #nähenfürmich #nähenistmeinhobby #nähenalstherapie #plotterliebe #toninton
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Aug 28

[Werbung - Stoffprobenähen] Oh, ich hoffe, der Sommer kommt noch mal zurück! Herbst, ich bin noch nicht bereit für dich. Ich will doch noch ein paar Mal dieses Outfit tragen, bevor es bis nächsten Sommer im Schrank verschwindet!
Vor einigen Wochen habe ich für meinen Sohn ein Oversize-Shirt mit überschnittennen Ärmeln und breiten Ärmelumschlägen genäht. Und seitdem will ich auch so eins.
Als Basis habe ich das #Kimonotee von mariadenmarksewing genommen und einfach eine Nummer größer zugeschnitten und die Ärmelumschläge ergänzt. Hach, genau so hatte ich mir das vorgestellt. Immer wieder schön, wenn ein #Patternhack gelingt!
Stoff:
Die Shabby Roses sind ein Design von rebekah.ginda und ab heute abend bei
stoffundliebe erhältlich.
Schnitte:
Shirt: leicht verändertes #Kirstenkimonotee von #mariadenmarksewing (Freebook)
Hose: #HoseJulika von Pruella.naeht
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#stoffundliebe
#stoffundliebeep #stoffundliebenähglück #mariadenmark #pruella #julika
#memade #detailliebe
#nähenistwiezaubernkönnen #nähenmachtglücklich #nähenistmeinyoga #nähenfürkinder #nähenfürmädchen #mitliebegenäht #nähenverbindet #nähenisttoll

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

Mar 8

𝕎𝕆ℕ𝔻𝔼ℝ 𝕎𝕆𝕄𝔸ℕ
Schnelle Nummer am Nachmittag💜
Zum #worldwomensday gab es ein passendes Shirt💜 #wonderwoman #dieweltbrauchtstarkefrauen
Das Shirt ist das #kimonotee nach dem Schnittmuster von mariadenmarksewing
Schnell genäht und passt immer.
Natürlich wieder in meiner derzeitigen Lieblingsfarbe #flieder 💜💜 den tollen Jersey dazu hab ich von allesfuerselbermacher 💜
#kimonotee #mariadenmarksewing #tshirt #shirtnähen #nähen #nähenistwiezaubernkönnen #nähenfürmich #nähenistmeinhobby #nähenalstherapie #plotterliebe #toninton
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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 16

Der Stoff war ein Spontankauf auf dem #stoffundliebenähvent2019. Die Nähmaus! Ich meine, die Nähmaus!!! Die musste ich einfach haben.
Aber wie das so mit Spontankäufen ist: ich hatte keine Idee, was daraus werden soll und zu Hause fiel mir auf, dass der Stoff für meinen Geschmack eigentlich viel zu pink ist - Maus hin oder her. 🤭
Auf der Suche nach einem Stoff für einen Sommerschlafanzug habe ich ihn im Schrank wiederentdeckt. Und da es sich in kräftigen Farben am besten schlafen und aufwachen lässt, ist er die perfekte Wahl!
Den Bogen zum Thema des #myflatlayhandmade von henriettevernaeht bekomme ich heute nicht. Aber ein #flatlay ist es immerhin. 🤪
Schnittmuster:
Shirt: leicht verändertes #Kirstenkimonotee von #mariadenmarksewing (Freebook)
Hose: #HoseJulika von Pruella.naeht
Stoff:
EP von stoffundliebe
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#diesendungmitdermaus #nähmaus #stoffundliebeep #stoffundliebenähglück
#stoffundliebe #memade #detailliebe
#nähenistwiezaubernkönnen #nähenmachtglücklich #nähenistmeinyoga #nähenfürmich #mitliebegenäht #nähenverbindet #nähenisttoll

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

Feb 5

Apr 7

(Unbezahlte Werbung)
Mein #dienstagsdetail ist, das kleine Veränderungen schon reichen, um einem schlichten Shirt eine andere Optik zu verschaffen 😊. Ich habe mal wieder einen meiner liebsten Nosh-Stoffe vernäht. Der Schnitt ist das Freebook Kirsten-Tee von MariaDenmark. Ich habe hier den Halsausschnitt etwas vergrößert und ein Halsbündchen angenäht. Damit ich das Shirt etwas raffen kann, ist unten im Saum ein Gummiband eingenäht 💙. My #tuesdaydetails is that small changes are enough to give a simple shirt a different look.
I have sewn one of my favourite nosh fabrics again. The pattern is the freebook Kirsten-Tee by MariaDenmark. I have enlarged the neckline a little bit and sewed on a neck Cuff. So that I can ruffle the shirt a little bit, an elastic band is sewn in the hem 💙. Schnitt: Kirsten-Tee mariadenmarksewing
Stoff: Nosh Organics
Rock und Tasche selbst gekauft 😉
#nähen #sewing #mariadenmark #kirstentee #mariadenmarksewing #noshkutsut #noshorganics #nachhaltigkeit #nähenfürfrauen #sew #isew #sustainablefashion #nähenmachtspass #syselv #nähenmachtglücklich #sewistofinstagram #sewingmakesmehappy

Aug 3

Endlich habe ich es geschafft mir auch ein #kimonotee zu nähen😍 nach dem kostenlosen Schnitt von mariadenmarksewing aus dem schönen Leinenstoff SuzyStripe von merchantandmills
Ich finde die Farben einfach spitze, genau mein Geschmack 🥰
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#nähliebe #nähenmachtglücklich #nähenistwiezaubernkönnen #nähenfürmich #mariadenmarksewing #freebook #merchantandmills #suzystripe #leinen #leinenliebe #ichnähemeinekleidungselbst #pastellfarben

Mar 8

𝕎𝕆ℕ𝔻𝔼ℝ 𝕎𝕆𝕄𝔸ℕ💜
#worldwomensday #wonderwoman #dieweltbrauchtstarkefrauen #kimonotee #mariadenmarksewing #tshirt #shirtnähen #nähen #nähenistwiezaubernkönnen #nähenfürmich #nähenistmeinhobby #nähenalstherapie #plotterliebe #toninton
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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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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

Aug 13

i have been doing lots of pattern tracing and cutting, still hoping to make some summer dresses even if i don’t get to wear them until next summer. currently on the cutting table: the frilly alba skirt by sewoveritlondon in hemp denim and the rachel wrap dress by mariadenmarksewing. i recently picked up some giant washers from lowe’s as pattern weights. best. thing. ever. ☺️ i saw a lot of crafters glue two together for added weights, but i found it easy to just stack them up. it has changed my cutting game dramatically. i love cutting using rotary cutters, with these weights, i don’t have to use pins, which is awesome!

May 24

Mein Kleiderschrank ist gut gefüllt (also nichts mit Minimalismus 🤪), aber ich ziehe tatsächlich alle Kleider an, die sich darin befinden und das über Jahre. Meine ältesten Kleidungsstücke sind über 20 Jahre alt...
Ein Teil meiner T-Shirts hat nun aber wirklich ausgedient, deshalb habe ich mir übers lange Wochenende ein paar neue Oberteile genäht. Für meine Sport- und Outdooraktivitäten mag ich am liebsten Baumwollshirts. Leider findet man in den Läden fast nur Kunstfasern. Zum Glück hatte ich noch einen Stapel Baumwolljersey (in der Schweiz und nachhaltig produziert) zu Hause, welche ich vernähen konnte.
Auf die unifarbenen Shirts habe ich mir noch selbstgestaltete Bergmotive aufgedruckt.
Das Schnittmuster #kirstenkimonotee von mariadenmarksewing ist ein #freesewingpattern
#kimonotee #mariadenmark #nähen #sewing #basicsnähen #nähenfürmich #plotterliebe
#wiedummdassichdenschreibfehlererstnachdemfotografierenentdeckte🙈

Aug 31

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💚💙 OFFICE OUTFIT
Guten Morgen Lieben,
Ich konnte nicht widerstehen und habe mir einen neuen Rock Bias Skirt aus dem Buch One Yard Wonders genäht. Diesmal in grün mit verschiedenen Blätterformen. Dazu zeige ich die Varianten mit verschiedenen Oberteilen zu verschiedenen Anlässen, ohne mich zu verkleiden...😜
Mal sehen, welche Ihr am besten findet!😊
Den Start macht das Kimono- Tee von mariadenmarksewing in navyblauem Baumwolljersey.
Habt einen wunderschönen Tag!💙
Good morning,
I could not resist and made a new The bias skirt of the book #oneyardwonders from Rebecca Yaker and Patricia Hoskins.
This time in green with different forms of leaves. I will show you how I think to combine it for different occasions (but staying me 😜), starting with the Kimonotee by Maria Denmark in #navyblue cotton jersey.
Wish you a wonderful day.❤
#ichnähemeinekleidungselbst
#jeportecequejecouds #sewmystyle #miniskirt #selfmadeclothes #biasskirt
#couture #coudre #mariadenmarkkimonotee #diy #diyfashion #diymode #ootd #outfitoftheday #ourfitdujour #outfitdestages #memademittwoch #imakemyclothes #sewyourselfsustainable #sustainable #sustainablesewing #summeroutfits #sewover40 #nähenmachtglücklich #nähenüber40 #kimonotee #mariadenmark #greenskirt

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
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Oct 27

I have been trying to do some #stashbusting in between new sewing projects. Here is a cute little bee top 🐝 made from leftover fabric from a Freya dress I made earlier this year. I decided to try a free pattern, the #kirstenkimonotee by mariadenmarksewing. It was perfect as no sleeve pattern pieces are needed, so it just fit my fabric leftovers.
It’s a great pattern with clear instructions, including different options for the neckband, and it sewed up very quickly. I think the kimono tee could easily become a wardrobe staple. I am a bit of a one for not reading instructions thoroughly (my husband always groans when I try DIY as he often has to rescue my efforts when I don’t follow the steps properly 😬😆). So I didn’t realise until after cutting the fabric that no seam allowances are included in the pattern pieces 😳 Luckily I like the more fitted look, but watch out for this if you make this one!
The fabric is from the lovely material_girl_laura. I’ve teamed it with my #mnbrumby, made with denim also from Laura 😊💕 I think the bee jersey is out of stock now, but she has some other gorgeous jerseys right now that I’m being very tempted by!
#kimonotee #mariadenmark #megannielsenpatterns #ilovesewing #quicksew #beeprint #sewistsofinstagram #memade #diywardrobe #lovesewing #instasew #sew #instasew #sewist #sewingmakesmehappy

Nov 5

KIRSTEN - My new favourite tee!
Have I been making every #freesewingpattern for T-shirts that I can find? Hm, yes. Did I use striped fabric for each of them? Hmmm, yes. 😅
I really like how this one turned out. It’s a really quick sew, it uses very little fabric as there’s no separate pattern piece for the sleeves, and I just find a high boatneck very flattering. 🚢 I’ve already cut out a next one! 👌🏼
The fabric was part of the surprise box I bought from thefabricbaron
Fitting notes: size S graded to size M hips
Paired with #rtw andotherstories jeans
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Dec 28

Eines meiner Lieblingsschnittmuster ist das Shirt von mariadenmarksewing Eigentlich wird es aus Jersey genäht. Ich habe es aber aus Viskose genäht und dabei das Halsbündchen einfach weggelassen und nur dezent umgenäht. Es besteht also aus nur zwei Teilen und trägt sich traumhaft. Das coole Stöffchen habe ich im kabuffjena erstanden. #mariadenmark #mariadenmarkkimonotee #streifengehenimmer #nähen #nähenmachtspass #nähenmachtglücklich #nähenmachtsüchtig #sewing #nähenausliebe #selfmade
#handmade #madeingermany #stoffliebe
#nähenistmeinyoga #nähenistmeinetherapie

Jul 28

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Hallo ihr Lieben,
nach einigen Tagen wieder auf Arbeit mein heutiges Büro-Outfit: das Kimonotee #kimonotee von mariadenmarksewing , zum Kleid verlängert. Mindestens 5 Jahre alt und perfekt für diese Temperaturen.
Wie gesagt möchte ich hier in Zukunft immer wieder ältere Sachen zeigen. Bei den Reels und Stories halte ich mich zurück. Und ihr so?
Habt einen schönen Abend!
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#mariadenmark
#outfitoftheday #outfitdujour #ootd #meinekleider #sommerkleidung #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #memade #imademyclothes #imakemyclothes #sewover40 #nähenmachtglücklich #nähenverbindet #nähenistmeinyoga #nähenfürdensommer #sewingmyclothes #sewyourselfsustainable #sustainable #sustainablesewing #capsulewardrobe #jeportecequejecouds scequejecouds #jecoudsmesvetements #jecoudpourmoi #selfmadeclothes

Jul 31

De vacaciones también encuentro algún momento para acabar proyectos y empezar otros 😍, mi cabeza sigue creando! Tenía pendiente acabar está #kirstenkimonotee de #mariadenmark (patrón gratis si os suscribiis a su newsletter) , la tela es preciosa y tenía claro que quería algo sencillo para ella, el resultado me encanta!!! Es un retal que le sobró a mi madre y a mi aún me ha sobrado 😊, sigo disfrutando de mis vacaciones #coseresmisuperpoder #vacances #relax #costura

Feb 23

Wore this lovely again today.. such a comfortable classy dress.
Pattern: mariadenmarksewing knit dress
Fabric: fabriclandwest
📷 Miss Syd
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