Author Archives: littlesewingdreams

February Bra: Make Bra Free Bralette & String Set Pattern

Posted on 13. February 2016 by littlesewingdreams

Hi everybody, Today I have something a bit different for my monthly bra, the free bralette and string pattern from Make Bra: As this is difficult to photograph when it lays on the floor, and as it does not make … Continue reading →

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Work in progress: Vogue 8667

Posted on 6. February 2016 by littlesewingdreams

Remember when I said that I would make the Davina dress in a wool knit? Plans have changed though when the fabric arrived. The knit is from Anita Pavani and it is lovely but it  has onlysome mechanical stretch. So … Continue reading →

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January bra: Merckwaerdigh BHS10 in lace

Posted on 23. January 2016 by littlesewingdreams

What better way to start off the New Year than with a new lingerie set! This is again my go-to pattern, the Merckwaerdigh BHS10 and three different panties: Watson Bikini, Milano Slip and Lacey Thong from Fehr Trade. I decided … Continue reading →

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2015 Sewing Year in Review

Posted on 3. January 2016 by littlesewingdreams

2015 was a very productive year for me. I sewed around 34 garments: 4 T-Shirts, 2 culottes, 1 Hoodie, 1 jacket, 1 shorts, 3 dresses, 3 shirts, 2 pants, 2 tops, 8 panties, 4 bras, 2 lingerie sets, 1 camisole. That is … Continue reading →

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McCalls 6796

Posted on 31. December 2015 by littlesewingdreams

I lied when I said I would not sew anything before Christmas. I just could not stand it one weekend and sewed McCalls 6796. I made this pattern already last year and did not change anything except for the collar.  I did … Continue reading →

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Andy Satterlund Hortencia Cardigan

Posted on 31. December 2015 by littlesewingdreams

This is the Hortencia Cardigan from Andi Satterlund. I chose this pattern as one of the prices for the OAL 2105. Please excuse the bad pictures, it is so hard to photograph when it is not getting light outside. Yarn: … Continue reading →

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Itch to Stitch Irena Knit Top

Posted on 30. December 2015 by littlesewingdreams

This is the last Itch to Stitch pattern I tested, the Irena Knit Top. It is meant to be worn with a shirt or cami. Fabric I used a heavy weight knit from my stash. It is thicker than I thought and … Continue reading →

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Itch to Stitch Mila Shirt

Posted on 29. December 2015 by littlesewingdreams

Hi everybody, I hope you all had a lovely Christmas holiday. Mine were quite uneventful which was a bless after the last two years where we had to deal with stroke and the loss of a family member. Now to … Continue reading →

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Itch to Stitch: Liana Stretch Jeans

Posted on 23. December 2015 by littlesewingdreams

Itch to Stitch released three new patterns end of November, and I was happy enough to test them all. The first one I want to show you is the Liana Stretch Jeans pattern. This is a real winner. I wear … Continue reading →

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Style Arc Kerry Cargo Pants

Posted on 20. December 2015 by littlesewingdreams

Do you remember my attempts at sewing some pants last year? I was not very successful and do not wear any of these makes. But I decided to try it again. I just need pants and finding RTW pants that fit is also … Continue reading →

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