Category Archives: crafting

All the things I make by hand (and machine).

Baby Gown – Another Way To Repurpose A T-Shirt

Posted on September 2, 2012 by

I found another way of recycling or repurposing old T-shirts through this website. It is a really great and cute idea that allows you to use T-shirts you might not want to transform into corsets. You can find the tutorial … Continue reading →

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One Day Quilt

Posted on June 3, 2012 by

I made a quilt yesterday! OK, before you think I’m mad, I have to explain that I already had the squares ready (I got them from my Mother-In-Law). I also tied the layers instead of hand- or machine-quilting them. I’ve … Continue reading →

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My First Alabama Chanin Corset

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

I finally did it! I made a corset out of an old T-shirt Alabama Chanin style! Yesterday I copied and cut out the patterns and today I cut the fabric (I de-constructed the T-shirt awhile ago though) and sewed everything … Continue reading →

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Vader Bag

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

It is now a tradition for me to sew something for my husband before he goes to one of his exhibitions, and I don’t only mean instrument bags. The other day I bought a pair of Star Wars jeans for … Continue reading →

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Easter Bunnies A’ La Wallace & Gromit

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

I am a huge Wallace & Gromit fan and one of my favorite movies ever is The Curse of The Were-Rabbit, the first vegetarian horror movie 😉 . I was thrilled to see that the DVD came with an extra … Continue reading →

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More Rabbits!

Posted on March 3, 2012 by

Sewing again. I like these bunnies more and more, I think they are cute. I made seven bag panels and I finished two little pillows with rabbits. They will look great during Easter!

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Spring Sewing

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

Spring seems to have come to Rome already! Finally this weekend it was warm enough in our apartment that I could start sewing. This sunny weather inspired me to sew Spring- and Easter-themed bags. I will soon present them in … Continue reading →

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