by MariaDenmark | Oct 29, 2011 | Sewing
I have been busy, both tending the shop and doing my real job, and this is how far I am on the dress: — It’s been cut out, the darts are sewn and pressed and I’ve sewn and pressed the center back seam and sewn the sleeves to the front and...
by MariaDenmark | Mar 20, 2011 | Sewing
A few weeks ago I reallised, that while I have plenty of dresses to fit me this spring (and I love wearing dresses), I am really lacking basic t-shirts. You know – I put on some weight on account of the non-smoking thing (actually, yesterday was my 7...
by MariaDenmark | Dec 11, 2010 | Handmade gift ideas, Sewing
Are you planning on making Christmas gifts for women? Here are a bunch of ideas! This is part 3 of the handmade christmas (or homemade christmas.. which do you prefer?) series I am doing. I already took a look at gifts for men. Now lets take a look at gifts for...
by MariaDenmark | Nov 15, 2010 | Handmade gift ideas, Sewing
Are you making Christmas gifts for men? Here are some ideas! Edited to add: I have added a few more ideas from the comments (continue to add to the list – we will all appreciate it nect year :-)).I am just adding them real fast, but might elaborate later. Do you...
by MariaDenmark | Nov 14, 2010 | Handmade gift ideas, Sewing
Well. Whether we like it or not – the holidays (in my case, Christmas), is getting nearer. This year I am actually looking forward to it – I get to spend Christmas at home and host the Christmas dinner on Christmas eve (which is when we celebrate in...
by MariaDenmark | Oct 23, 2010 | Design, Sewing
This week I also finished this: It’s a batwing sleeve t-shirt from ONION 5015 – but with a rather significant alteration! Read on: This pattern is originally for a semifitted batwing sleeve top, which is gathered at the waist by a self-fabric ribbing edge....