The Dress Developer

"Poppy" - just slip on!

"Poppy" - just slip on!

I'm working on some pretty complex patterns and kind of needed a break. So I thought: what is the simplest sewing pattern? Okay, I can think of several things. A skirt with an elastic waistband, for example. Ultimately, it became a blouse with kimono or bat sleeves. No closure, no dividing seams, no attached sleeves. The neckline is finished with a facing, but a bias tape is also possible, then you only have to cut out a single pattern piece.

Poppy is a nice cut for patterned fabrics, I think. You don't have to cut motifs apart.

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Excursion into the old days: basic medieval dressing

Excursion into the old days: basic medieval dressing

Last year I fell in love with historical sewing videos on YouTube. The channels of Bernadette Banner and Morgan Donner are particularly noteworthy. Even though I will probably never have such endless patience when sewing by hand, I would like to try something like this. It's definitely miles beyond my comfort zone, but I want to see how far I can get. What are the differences to modern styles? Maybe I can also learn something.

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Cuddle time! Hoodie "Dandelion"

Cuddle time! Hoodie "Dandelion"

Bad weather, right? One storm chases the next. I need cozy clothes. For example a new hoodie. I don't really want to take off my new "Dandelion" hoodie anymore.

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Tailor’s Ham

Tailor’s Ham

What is a "tailor’s ham" please? Never heard?

Correct pressing is very important when sewing, and such a pressing pillow be of great help, for example to iron darts softly. By pressing over the pillow, the fabric can be brought more into shape.

You can easily sew such a tailor’s ham yourself, a few scraps of fabric are enough for that.

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Christmas skirt "Gardenia"

Christmas skirt "Gardenia"

The year is coming to an end, and before we all retire on our well-deserved Christmas holiday, I have prepared a little present for you: the skirt pattern "Amana".

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Mein individueller Maßsatz für den Schnittmacher

Mein individueller Maßsatz für den Schnittmacher

Tipps zum Messen: Der Armdurchmesser

Tipps zum Messen: Der Armdurchmesser

Daisy als Rollkragenpulli

Daisy als Rollkragenpulli

"Clove" - die klassische Damenbluse

"Clove" - die klassische Damenbluse

Kleidung nähen mit einer Haushaltsnähmaschine

Kleidung nähen mit einer Haushaltsnähmaschine