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This is my second attempt at an apron dress. #talaprondress by The Assembly Line, a simple sew up with clear instructions. Since taking this photo I have made changes to the fit so more photos will follow. As I am quite addicted to dungaree dresses / apron dresses / pinafores look out for more on my sewing adventures on this front! ☺️ currently I am waiting for back order of a Merchant and Mills Whittaker dress pattern and have already a simplicity #s8980 apron pattern (I want to convert to a apron dress by sewing up the seam at the back), and also my coveted #frejadress pattern which I had previously self drafted in the absence of the pattern. #mmwhittaker #aprondress #sewingaddiction (at Berlin, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEQhp9vKzqW/?igshid=1grefrfws4whm

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After seeing my Norma blouse my little boy wanted one for himself, so using scraps I self drafted a fun shirt for him, with #handmadebuttons too. The assymmetric button strip is fun and has me thinking I want to incorporate this into a design for me too even as a feature on sleeves. #sewingcommunity #sewinghtherapy  #sewsummer #sewingblogger #intasew #sewersgonnasew  #sewistsofinstagram #nähen #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #sewingbloggers #slowfashion #memade #imakemyownclothes #lovesewing #sustainablesewing #sew_shayarana #nähenistoll https://www.instagram.com/p/CDq3SaDqleh/?igshid=18479opndiyu6

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So yesterday I wore my top with my self drafted sold out pattern of the #frejadress I looked at other sewistas make of this well received pinafore and spent half a day trying to get a copy of the pattern to no avail 😕 I ordered some other pinafore patterns but still could not get the #frejadress out of my head so I started to draft the pattern and this is my wearable toile excuse the creases, I can check off ✔️stripe placement and ✔️ top stitching (though very hard to see, swipe across to see pocket) which I really enjoyed. I will make this again in a plain heavier weight fabric,I loved wearing this pinafore my first ♥️ The fabric is cotton from #sweet_seams1 For subsequent makes I will adjust the bid straps placement and darts for a better fit. If anyone has this pattern and is willing to sell it to me please DM me 🙂 #sewingcommunity #sewinghtherapy  #sewsummer #sewingblogger #intasew #sewersgonnasew  #sewistsofinstagram #nähen #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #sewingbloggers #slowfashion #memade #imakemyownclothes #lovesewing #sustainablesewing #sewover40 #sew_shayarana https://www.instagram.com/p/CDhLybHqH91/?igshid=moyblndgqnok

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Eid Mubarak 💖💮🌹 The selfmade buttons went on my #fibremoodnorma I came across this fabric when I was sorting out my stash and cannot remember where I got it from, but I love it, swipe across to see close up, there are little green dragonflies amongst the flowers, and the daisies 🌼 have green centers like they do before they change to yellow. I will share the bottoms I am wearing with this top tomorrow, can you guess what they are??? 🤔 (at Berlin, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDUWQ3oqraF/?igshid=1bemp1r654wk3

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My #upcycled top that I posted a few posts back, got some photos wearing this top on a beautiful outing, thank you to my niece's for the photos. Worn with my #pietrapants / #pietrajeans which, as they are made from stretch fabric I will need to alter, the initial fit was good but they are getting looser now. #upcyclefriday #closetcasepatterns #sewingcommunity #sewinghtherapy  #sewsummer #sewingblogger #intasew #sewersgonnasew  #sewistsofinstagram #nähen #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #sewingbloggers #slowfashion #slowfashionseason2020 #sfs2020 #memade #imakemyownclothes #lovesewing #sustainablesewing #sewover40 #sew_shayarana (at Berlin, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDCfbI5Aylc/?igshid=1q4enjgmi7wxg

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My first first dove top by Megan Nielsen patterns, I love the high low hem and the overall fit is good. This top is a gift I had brought extra fabric to make one for me and looking forward to seeing it up. The fabric is a Japanese print on canvas from #kisekifabrics I made the interfaced facings from a contrasting cotton gauze to reduce bulk. . . . . #mndovetop #sewingcommunity #sewinghtherapy  #sewsummer #sewingblogger #intasew #sewersgonnasew  #sewistsofinstagram #nähen #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #sewingbloggers #slowfashion #slowfashionseason2020 #sfs2020 #memade #imakemyownclothes #lovesewing #sustainablesewing #sewover40 #sew_shayarana https://www.instagram.com/p/CC_w8IJq9Or/?igshid=sb7z94f4bkts

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New pattern by #dgpatterns. This is the Chris blouse with that I got to test, it has a range of options, different sleeve lengths and with or without shirring. I have made mine in a jacquard viscose fabric from #stoffimpott This pattern is a quick sew with a great fit, what I love about this pattern are the shoulder darts at the back which give a nice fit and look to how the neckline sits compared to other patterns I have tried. Next one long sleeves without shirring in preparation for autumn🍁 . . . . #newpdfpattern #dgpatterns #lovesewing #nähenfürmich #nähenistoll #instasewing #sewistsofinstagram #instasew #sewinghtherapy #sewingcommunity #sewingforme #sewersgonnasew #sfs2020 #slowfashionseason2020 #sew_shayarana (at Berlin, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC5cpMqKuEc/?igshid=1o2zapzl58bmg

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Heartfelt thank you ❤️ to all you lovely people out there who are part of the online sewing community. Thank you for your; encouragement, sharing my sewing woes, my love/hate relationship with my seam ripper, your inspiration and being part of my growth in this✂️👗👚🧵 sewing journey so far 🌼🌹🌺 I look forward to your continued guidance, support, advice and friendship 🙏🏽 (at Surrey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCrgeMqq94T/?igshid=rtv8md400fc

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Took advantage of postage to UK while I am here and ordered some buttons from Button Box Leicester #buttonboxleics I had browsed through these several times, so happy with all the treasures received today, a range of vintage buttons and some new ones too, the brass car buttons will look fabulous on a coat. Quick delivery and circa dates for vintage buttons are detailed in the Etsy shop. #imakemyownclothes #memadewardrobe #sfs2020 #slowfashionseason2020 #sustainablefashion #sustainablesewing #sewinghtherapy #sewsummer #instasewing #instasew #sewistsofinstagram #sewingbloggers #sewingblog #sewover40 #homesewn #memade #sew_shayarana (at Surrey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCov5S2KGbH/?igshid=1nct70rh6ogfu

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Yeay I did it! I made my first #zadiejumpsuit by #papertheorypatterns in a cotton chambre from #driessenstoffen When I was thinking about how to personalise my Zadie I spotted an embroidery sample I had done for practice on my table so I machine embroidered the pockets and the belt swipe across to see. #sewingcommunity #sewinghtherapy  #sewsummer #sewingblogger #intasew #sewersgonnasew  #sewistsofinstagram #nähen #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #sewingbloggers #slowfashion #memade #imakemyownclothes #lovesewing #memadeveryday #sewover40 (at Berlin, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCWF5BKqBTn/?igshid=nkpedj51yno4

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New Pattern Alert! The new sewing pattern released by Vanessa of #kosedostudio @kosedostudio the 'Lima dress' is a beautiful quaint design that leaves you feeling special and stylish🥰 yet it is so comfortable to wear. I fell in love with this design and wished I would make the pattern testers team. The instructions are detailed with clear step by step diagrams, and this pattern has great fit options as it comes in a range of cup sizes. I love the princess seamed bodice with a full gathered skirt... swish swish and the on trend for this year pouf sleeves. You can check out other versions of this dress at #kosedolimadress I plan to make my next one in a plain fabric. #madewithkosedo #sustainablesewing #pdfsewingpattern #sustainablefashion #pdfpatterns #newdresspattern #imakemyownclothes #memadewardrobe #sewsummer #sewinghtherapy #sewistsofinstagram #instasewing #sewingcommunity #instasew #sewingblogger (at Berlin, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCRov8vKMMx/?igshid=iltai79m184q

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#upcyclefriday sshhhhhhh...... I know it is a day late, did do it on Friday though! 😏 My neighbour asked me to make this dress wearable for her as the neckline was too low, swipe across to see the before photo. It may look simple however it took 30 minutes of unpicking to take off the flounce straps. I learned how the flounce can securely be attached with a bar tack (stitch width 0.5 stitch length 1.0), prior to the bar tack the strap is sewn on to conceal the open end 0.5 cm folded over. @oanas_art_and_refashion #oanas_art_and_refashion #slowfashionseason2020 #slowfashion #sfs2020 #learntosew #learntosewwell #sewtherapy #sewsummerready #sewsummer #sewersgonnasew #sewistsofinstagram (at Berlin, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCOuGUEqdT9/?igshid=g0jagyk0gnuu

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#patternsewciety has a new pattern release which I got to test; the Sari sheath dress. The dress has a zip back closure, I made mine with cap sleeves, although there are many variations for sleeve length, skirt length and gathered or straight sheath. If you swipe through you can tell in the photos I ready like my new dress 🥰 The fit is great and it has a great day to evening look, the dress looks lovely in plain fabric too, have a look at other examples at #patternsewciety @patternsewciety There is currently a summer offer buy two patterns get one free. #sarisheathdress #patternsewciety #pdfdresspattern #summerdresspattern #imakemyownclothes #memadewardrobe #sewsummer #sewingtherapy #sewistsofinstagram #instasew (at Berlin, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCMaurOqaL8/?igshid=7hycpodvf3ap

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Came across this beautiful ladies cycling coat and outfit very 2020s at the transport museum in Dresden. I love the sleeves and the peplum of this coat. The underwear seams restricting for cycling though! The trousers are also very hip! (at Verkehrsmuseum Dresden) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCGPK4tqmSk/?igshid=1oc7bfwm4lzys

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My first failed attempt at sewing #freerangeslacks a great learning journey. I wanted these sewn up before travelling for our short break. I winged the pocket, love the comfortable fit at the waist and like the cut of the 3 piece leg. I didn't print properly so the pattern was enlarged in both directions, I failed to print the test size page! 😭 I ended up cutting 3 inches from top seam and 4 inches from bottom seam, also several inches from two of the leg seams. My fabric choice was also poor as after one day of wearing too much bobbling with viscose linen. Version 2 coming soon, I will first draw my own measurements trouser block and use that, as well as a toil to a copy shop printed pattern! Worn here with my #dublindolman from #newhorizondesigns #sewingcommunity #sewistsofinstagram #sewiwists #sustainablefashion #sustainablesewing #sewinghtherapy #sewingblogger #sewingblog #sewover40 #instasewing #memadewardrobe #imakemyownclothes #slowfashionseason2020 #slowfashion #sfs2020 https://www.instagram.com/p/CCDEKBlqRr9/?igshid=ex5diirarfg9

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I have joined slow fashion season 2020 and I pledge to never buy any ready to wear garments. This season inspired by @crazydenimlady I pledge to not buy any fabric. I will sew from my stash, repurpose and upcycle. A new Friday upcycle challenge has been started by ... which I will be joining from this Friday. A few years back I initially made the change to buy what is essential and shift towards ethically sourced fashion. Since October 2019 I have not brought any RTW and hope to keep this fast for life. When I walk past store windows I feel inspired and relieved as I save time by not going in, and don't have to go through the whole process of finding the best garment or any fitting room fiascos! #slowfashionseason #sfs2020 #climatechange #sustainablefashion #ethicalfashion #isewmyownclothes othes #sewingismytherapy (at Berlin, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBuffN2KL4u/?igshid=1srnmr8cf4xmv

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Late to the show too! Thank you to those attendees who joined the #sewingweekender on Sunday, after seeing all the posts I got my b__ in gear and signed up. So glad I joined, straight away got my virtual goody bag, adored the fabric Tilly wore in one of the videos.... though it's sold out! However that's ok as I used my discount codes to get some of the patterns I had on my wishlist from #MMM2020. I know have a quality sewing play list to watch. For #sewingweekender2020 I was completing a pattern test that, I can't share yet so here is a sneak peak! 🙂 Thank you to #thefoldline and #englishgirlathome @thefoldline @englishgirlathome for organising the #sewingweekender event that went from local to global this year. #patterntesting #sewingcommunity #sewinghtherapy  #sewsummer #sewingblogger #intasew #sewersgonnasew  #sewistsofinstagram #nähen #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #sewingbloggers #slowfashion #memade #imakemyownclothes #lovesewing #memadeveryday #sewover40 #sustainablefashion (at Berlin, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBbbfxIqE5c/?igshid=mrst6wk0rk10