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A ClosetCase Pouf for BERNINA

Post published:January 19, 2020
Post Category:General

Hello everyone! I made a ClosetCase Pouf for BERNINA. You can check it out here!

A Note on Perfectionism #hellosweetsister

Post published:August 31, 2019
Post Category:Blouses / Motivation

Hello my dears. Now because I have an actual person in my social circle that enjoys sewing as much as I do. I thought I'd introduce her to you -…

Ipswich Swimsuit for the BERNINA Blog

Post published:May 30, 2019
Post Category:BERNINA Makes / Underwear

Hello Everyone... Summer is creeping up on us which is why I already made my first swimsuit. You can read all about it on the BERNINA Blog. Happy Sewing Nadine

My cherry Rosa shirtdress by Tilly and the Buttons

Post published:February 19, 2019
Post Category:Dresses / Shirts

I had the Rosa shirtdress pattern for a while now but never quite dared to actually sew it up. Questions like ‘Am I really ready to make a shirtdress?’, ‘Do…

A set of Carolyn Pajamas for Minerva Crafts

Post published:January 27, 2019
Post Category:Minerva Craft Makes / Underwear

I made some beautiful Carolyn pajamas for the Minerva Crafts blog. The fabric was a gift in return for a review. You can read it here.

My Sew Over It Zoe Dress for BERNINA

Post published:January 22, 2019
Post Category:BERNINA Makes / Dresses

You can read about my special characters Zoe Dress here.

The cost of sewing

Post published:January 11, 2019
Post Category:Motivation / Organization

There are multiple ways to approach the topic of sewing costs depending on what you consider “costs”. One of course is money spent on an item but others are time…

Review Knit Fabric Box #SOIfabricclub

Post published:January 5, 2019
Post Category:Fabric

Hello everyone I am back again with a short review on the Sew Over It Knit Fabric box. A a Swiss person it is often hard to find the fabric…

My Arielle Skirt for BERNINA

Post published:November 30, 2018
Post Category:BERNINA Makes / Skirt

Check out my Tilly and the Buttons Arielle skirt I made for the BERNINA Blog here.

My Bobbi Bomber Jacket #octopus

Post published:October 26, 2018
Post Category:Jackets and Coats

I finally did it! I’ve sewn my bomber jacket of dreams. But let’s start at the beginning. Somewhere over the last year I have become fascinated with octopuses (yes, that…