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IKEA backpack (Kanken backpack knockoff)

Novita — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 11:28:00 +0000

Once in a while, I make something just because of curiosity. Like this backpack that I made a couple of days ago. Perhaps you’re familiar with the general shape, that reminds you of the Kanken bag made by the Swedish company Fjällräven. Or perhaps you recognize the material, that is the Frakta shopping bag by IKEA. I have several Kanken backpacks, from the mini, original, and big.

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Lingerie Sewing Club – Guest posting at Studio Costura

Novita — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 00:27:05 +0000

Sometime ago I was invited by Karu from Studio Costura to join her Lingerie Sewing Club. It is a series of posts on her blog by sewing bloggers who make lingerie projects using materials from Studio Costura shop. I chose these kits from Studio Costura shop and made a couple of lingerie sets: You can read more in my guest post at Studio Costura blog here! Disclosure: The bra…

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Recycled denim jacket

Novita — Wed, 16 May 2018 04:03:05 +0000

While shopping online, I impulsively bought myself a huge tiger embroidery patch (does it often happen to you too?). It arrived a couple of weeks later, and the patch is just as beautiful as the photo. However I didn’t have any clothing item that would provide enough space for this patch. So I made one! I used Maisa denim jacket pattern by Named Clothing, a classic button-down denim jacket…

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Aeolian tees

Novita — Wed, 02 May 2018 03:55:40 +0000

These two tees have been in rotation for my daily wear recently. They are easy and comfortable, with enough details to make it more interesting than ordinary store-bought tees. The pattern is Aeolian tee by Pattern Fantastique. I was very happy with my Terra pants that I started to look at other patterns from the maker. This tee immediately caught my eyes, as it is perfect for the warmer…

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Ginger Jeans

Novita — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 04:37:12 +0000

I’m sure you’ve known about the famous Ginger jeans pattern by Closet Case Files, I just realized that I’ve never made it. My usual pattern for jeans is Style Arc Sandra jeans pattern, but it is now too small. I only have one size of this pattern since it is the paper pattern form. A good time to try a new jeans pattern! The Ginger jeans pattern has two options, view A is low rise with narrow…

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Denim Persephone pants

Novita — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 09:43:36 +0000

Nowadays I get most of my inspirations and news in the sewing world from Instagram. Like these pants for instance, the news about the pattern launch popped out a few days ago in my feed and I was instantly attracted to the shape. The Persephone pants by Anna Allen is a pattern for high-waisted pants and shorts, inspired by US Navy sailor pants. I find it very interesting that the pants don’t…

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Lempi button down dress

Novita — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 12:09:42 +0000

I had been wanting to make the Lempi button dress by Named patterns for sometime, but hadn’t found the perfect fabric and occasion. My son Sidra was going to graduate from junior high school and I thought it would be a great reason to finally make this dress! This is a midi-length button down dress with self fabric belt to cinch the waist. All the details are simple, and that’s what…

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Green Terra pants

Novita — Sun, 04 Mar 2018 04:01:51 +0000

Terra pants by Pattern Fantastique! Actually not a newly launched pattern, but I got more interested in it after seeing multiple versions around the internet. At first sight, it is a pattern classic pleated pants. But the more I look at it, the more I understand the great shape of this pattern. The legs are wide with almost a cocoon shape. These pants are slouchy but not too exaggerated.

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Favorite pattern: Merckwaerdigh high-waisted panty

Novita — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 06:38:17 +0000

Once in a while, I found a pattern that fit almost everything that I want and it is always a great day when it happened! This time it is a panty pattern by Merckwaerdigh called ‘Waistband’. It is a pattern for high-waisted panty with scalloped stretch lace around the waist and back leg. I have had this pattern for a while about never thought too much of it. This is the first version of the…

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Red Kochi kimono

Novita — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 10:58:15 +0000

Hello and happy new year! It’s winter and I’m surrounded by the darks and greys that people are wearing. I thought something bright would make me feel better as I’m still not used to the cold winter, despite having been living here for several years. The pattern is Kochi kimono by Papercut patterns. From the description of the pattern: “A boxy cropped jacket for any season.

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