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Screenprinting: Cookie Monster Hoodie

Today I want to show you one of my all time favorite projects. This hoodie just makes me happy. Some time ago on instagram I stumbled upon the name bobbin.hood and the hashtag #wearebobbinhood. When I checked the out, I was absolutely in love. Barbara has developed a screenprinting kit for home use and her IG account is one of the most inspiring that I’ve ever seen. She kindly offered me one of her kits to try and so I started printing. I’ll show you my first print (some french fires) next week. Today I want to show you this cool cookie monster print.

On the Open Sea

Today I want to show you some of my design examples for the new fabric collection On the Open Sea by Lila Lotta. I really love this fabric collection. A lot of blue and white plus maritime designs, that’s just my kind of thing. When I got the fabrics and finished sewing last fall, the warm summer days were gone and I had to take indoor shots. Well, at least we incorporated a cardboard boat for some sailing in our living room.

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Totoro – Faschingskostüm

It doesn’t get cuter than my little man in his Totoro costume. I totally want to fly away with him and his umbrella.

Sewing Happiness Winter Tour (Book Review and Giveaway)

It’s Jan 31st and this means: I’m one day late with my blog post for the Sewing Happiness 2017 Winter Tour. My life is crazy busy these days and in times like these my mind likes to randomly forget stuff. Even things that I’ve been looking forward too for weeks like this blog tour. Well, I hope that Sanae will still keep on liking me. When she invited me last year to take part in her book tour, I was more than pleased. I’ve been an admirer of her blog, work, sewing, illustrations and writing for years and her book “sewing happiness” (affiliate link) was the very first sewing book that I’ve actually read from front to back. So let’s dive in, shall we?

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PAlouis and Louis: new hoodie patterns for men and boys are now in the shop (20% off)

Christmas is just around the corner and I have THE perfect gift idea for you: Louis and PAlouis – sweater hoodies for the men and boys in your! My husband and son both love hoodies and they will totally freak out when they unwrap their presents on x-mas eve (which is when germans get presents) and see that they get matching “Toothless” Hoodies. Finding these in a shop would be impossible. What would your hoodies have to look like? Cool print? Color-blocked? Plain blue? Stripes? The possbilities are endless. Whether you go for the hood or collar variations, whether you use the cangaroo pocket or elbow patches is totally up to you. You’re the designer and I can’t wait to see what you’ll make!

Näh-Connection Shop Opening Day 5, 6 and 7 (last day of sale)

Hmm, I’m almost sad. A whole week of sewing inspiration comes to an end. My international friends have sewn so many wonderful garments for themselves and their kids. I’m still absolutely stunned. But it’s not yet time to be sad. You still have the chance to get some these wonderful patterns while they are discounted, so check out my last inspiration post and then get your favorite patterns. I’m sure you’ll be amazed by today’s sewing goodness!

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Undies Boys – Sewing Underwear is fun

As much as I would have liked to sew every pattern of the 17 translated patterns that are now available in my shop, I knew of course that that’s impossible. Instead I decided to go for a mix: One garment each for my son, my daughter and me. And of course I had to jump on the underwear bandwagon like several of my #naehconnectionambassadors. My son just potty-trained this summer and while we have some undies for him, they are never enough as we still have some „accidents“.

Shop Opening Blogtour Day 3 and 4

Thank you all so much for your wonderful response to the new, english Näh-Connection Shop. I’m so happy to read your comments, to hear that you are excited about this and, of course, about your orders 😉 Yesterday and today the Shop Opening went on and, OMG, there are some seriously amazing clothes and pictures! Come on, let’s have a look!

Shop Opening Blogtour Day 1 and 2

So, did you already take a look around the shop? Or are you waiting for some more inspiration? Then let’s have a look at what my wonderful #naehconnectionambassadors from all over the world have sewn, shall we?

FINALLY: German sewing patterns in English translation (sale!!!)

Do you like to try out fresh and new patterns? Do you love to explore new cultures, get new ideas and be inspired by people from all around the world? Then this is just for you. During the last months, I’ve been hard at work to get my pattern shop running. It’s more than a year now that I sell english patterns translated to german in my “german” shop. It definitely was time to finally do something nice for my english-speaking friends and followers. I’m really extremly happy to finally be able to offer german patterns translated to english in my “english” shop. 17 patterns from 4 amazing german designers are waiting for you. Whether you love to sew for yourself or your kids, you’ll definitely find something nice and I even have some amazing coupon codes for you! Come on, let me show you the different patterns:

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