The Dress Developer

A dress for fall and #shirtwaistseptember

A dress for fall and #shirtwaistseptember

This is my entry for #shirtwaistseptember!

Just look at all these lovely dresses! #shirtwaistseptember on YouTube #shirtwaistseptember on Instagram

And what do you think of my Design? :)

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HOW and WHY I create my free dynamic sewing patterns

HOW and WHY I create my free dynamic sewing patterns

Let's chat about my journey to become a sewist and pattern creator. I will also show you how my pattern software looks under the surface. This is not a tutorial, just a "Look, that's how I do it".

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A beginner's wardrobe part 8 - A super simple Tank Top - with Video

A beginner's wardrobe part 8 - A super simple Tank Top - with Video

This pattern is so easy that it makes a perfect addition to my sewing for beginners series!

As always: simple tools, simple techniques, no serger!

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Instruction video for Coulottes Amaryllis

Instruction video for Coulottes Amaryllis

It was high time for me to make an instruction video for this pattern. :)

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A handbag full of pockets - with video

A handbag full of pockets - with video

Bags were my first sewing love. It was high time for a new handbag! This one is big enough for my laptop and comes with two zippers and a lot of additional pockets.

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This pattern was a challenge! - with Video

This pattern was a challenge! - with Video

I admit, I was very close to throwing this pattern into the bin more than once. ^_^° The shoulders were a bit tricky, but I think I found a good solution. 

Here we have another vintage-inspired dress, this time with gatheres at the shoulders and paneled skirt.

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A simple bolero - with Video

A simple bolero - with Video

Summer doesn't really want to get going yet. I can now add a little extra warmth to my latest summer dress with a bolero. The remaining fabric was just enough for that.

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A vintage-inspired dress with shawl collar and special skirt - with video

A vintage-inspired dress with shawl collar and special skirt - with video

So, here's another full-size dress. For my summer wardrobe this year, I'm drawing inspiration from old vintage patterns, mainly from the American 1940s and 1950s.

The patterns are realised with my modern basic patterns, so they are not direct reproductions.

I'm starting with a dress with a shawl collar and a skirt with inset side panels cut on the bias. 

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A beginner's wardrobe - part 7 - How to sew in zippers - with video

A beginner's wardrobe - part 7 - How to sew in zippers - with video

Here we are, this is the last video in my series for sewing beginners. In this video, I show you how to sew in zips.

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A beginner's wardrobe - part 6 - A dress with drawstring waist - with video

A beginner's wardrobe - part 6 - A dress with drawstring waist - with video

Okay, we have made a blouse, we have made a skirt. Let's combine these and make a dress.

Details in the video.

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