In June, during a vacation in Moscow, I visited an exhibition about fashion history at VDNH Park. This retrospective featured articles of clothing (mainly dresses) from the years 1939 to 2019. Although the exhibition was relatively small, I did find lots of inspiration there. Especially the older pieces were worked beautifully and creatively, but also… Continue reading Russian Fashion History: VDNH in Fashion
Colette Penny in Summery Linen
There’s a linen dress in my wardrobe that I bought at Vero Moda over 10 years ago and it’s still going strong. I love wearing it to this day and I even dyed it at one point because I realized that the original olive green color just doesn’t suit me. These days, the dress is… Continue reading Colette Penny in Summery Linen
How To Dye Suede Shoes & Sandals
I have a pair of clogs in a color I don’t really like. Because of this, I haven’t worn them much. Time to give them a make-over in time for summer and get a lot of wear out them! I’ll show you how to dye suede shoes and sandals. Please note that this is only… Continue reading How To Dye Suede Shoes & Sandals
Ponte Ginger Jeans – Secret Pyjamas
After sewing my first pair of Ginger Jeans, I was bit by the pants-making bug. I had to make another pair! Something I had been longing for. Something I had been unable to find in stores thanks to my 35″ inseam. Secret pyjamas that I could wear to work. In short: Ponte Ginger Jeans! I… Continue reading Ponte Ginger Jeans – Secret Pyjamas
Sewing Activewear: Self-Drafted Active Jacket
I go for runs several times a week and from autumn to spring, I usually wear a soft shell jacket. My current jacket is almost 10 years old and due to frequent washings has become a bit threadbare. Because of this and because I love sewing activewear, I had been planning to make myself a… Continue reading Sewing Activewear: Self-Drafted Active Jacket
Ginger Jeans – My first memade pair
During the colder months, I’m a serial jeans-wearer. I get cold easily, so a pair of jeans and a thick sweater are my outfit of choice for a good part of the year. So of course I had been itching to make my first pair of jeans! The Ginger Jeans were an obvious choice, because… Continue reading Ginger Jeans – My first memade pair
Range Backpack – A Daypack that ticks all the boxes
For my trip to India, I wanted to make a new daypack to take with me. I decided on the Range Backpack by Noodlehead. I had heard a lot of good things about the pattern and instructions and it ticked a lot of my boxes. I had a few requirements: The right size. Not too… Continue reading Range Backpack – A Daypack that ticks all the boxes
Natural Fabric Dyeing and Block Printing in India ∙ Part 2
I traveled to India for about three weeks with a good friend in December 2018 and January 2019. As part of the trip, we participated in a block printing and natural fabric dyeing workshop in Bagru. This village near Jaipur in Rajasthan is quite famous for its hand block printing traditions. There are several companies… Continue reading Natural Fabric Dyeing and Block Printing in India ∙ Part 2
Block Printing and Natural Dyeing Workshop in Bagru, India ∙ Part 1
I traveled to India for about three weeks with a good friend in December 2018 and January 2019. As part of the trip, we participated in a block printing and natural fabric dyeing workshop in Bagru. This village is near Jaipur in Rajasthan. It is quite famous for its hand block printing traditions and there… Continue reading Block Printing and Natural Dyeing Workshop in Bagru, India ∙ Part 1
Goldstream Peacoat
A first timer’s experience sewing a tailored peacoat for and with her husband.