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French Fries and 3 tips for successful screenprinting

Last week I showed you the cookie monster hoodie that I made using the screenprinting kit by bobbinhood. Today I want to show you another sweater that I made using the kit. I made a Herthas Nichte (pdf pattern by Echt Knorke) with a fun french fries print. This wa my very first screenprint and I made all possible errors. To make sure that you don’t make the same errors, I want to explain to you why the print didn’t turn out perfectly. Disclaimer: It was all my fault and not at all due to handling difficulties of the kit!

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Coffee and Threads Pattern Tour: Ania Tunic and Wild and Free Leggings (+ giveaway)

I’m so happy to be joining Olga for her Coffee and Thread Pattern Tour today. I’ve already sewn several of her patterns and even sell german translations of some in my shop. I knew therefore that with a pattern by Olga you can never go wrong. So when she invited me to the blog tour, I was in right away. I decided to sew an Ania Tunic and some Wild and Free Lounge Pants. It’s jut the perfect outfit for my little explorer.

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Waterfall Raglan by Chalk and Notch Patterns

This week I’m releasing the german version of the Waterfall Raglan by Chalk and Notch Patterns. Obviously I had to sew a sample, too, and let me tell you: I just couldn’t stop after one example. This pattern is just too awesome. Come on let me show you why my daugther and I love it so much!

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Wild and Free Lounge Pants (win two NOSH gift cards)

Some projects need a lot of time until they get on the blog. I sewed these Wild and Free Lounge Pants in beautiful NOSH Nutmeg Denim Sweat last November for my daughter, but only now do I get around to blog them. Well, at least this gives me a chance to show you what you can make with NOSH fabrics. Do you want to try them out yourself? What about winning one of two 25 Euro NOSH gift cards? Interested? Then read on!

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.

Mermaid Costume for Play and Carneval

You should have seen the shine in my daughter’s eyes and the smile on her face, when she wore this costume for the very first time. I definitely won “Best Mom Ever” with it. But without bragging: It is pretty amazing and my daughter is one stunning mermaid.

New in the Shop: Marlene and Miss Marlene two shirts with a fun twist

There are two pretty awesome new patterns in the shop: Marlene and Miss Marlene von fritzi and schnittreif. These girl and woman patterns are for tees with a fun twist. The neckline is straight and two shoulder insets allow for a fun play with texture and/or color. The patterns include different sleeve lengths. Both shirts are a quick and easy sew suitable for beginner sewers that want to conquer sewing with knit.

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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Unicorn Love: Twig and Tale Welcome Blogtour (+Giveaway)

My daughter is seven years old. She’ll soon be too cool for some of the sweet patterns out there. When Twig + Tale (former Big Little Patterns) released their Wild Things Coat last year, I was totally enchanted and planned to sew one this fall. However, oftentimes life is too busy and I don’t get to follow along with my sewing plans. Luckily, Lisa and Miranda invited me to the Twig + Tale welcome blog tour (i.e. rebranding). I didn’t even have to look at the other patterns, but knew right away that this was the perfect opportunity to sew a jacket for my girl.

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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