This week I want to share a sewing book recommendation with you, continuing with the topic of building a handmade wardrobe. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these links, at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I only recommend products …
Versatile Sewing Patterns for Tops (Women) – 3 Recommendations
Continuing with the topic of building a handmade wardrobe, I want to share three versatile sewing patterns for tops (women) with you today. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these links, at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I only …
Hand Painted Watercolor Easter Eggs Tutorial
With Easter coming up shortly, I figured it is about time for a hand painted watercolor Easter eggs tutorial. When it comes to decorating in general, I am always looking for simple, natural ideas to make our house feel seasonally appropriate with just a few touches. Ideally, these decorations can be reused for several years. …
Why Caring for your Clothes is Important
In this article we will talk about why caring for your clothes is important. Last week, I wrote a blog post about how to care for (handmade) garments. And today I want to continue with this topic and discuss the background of a minimalist and sustainable wardrobe. A little Backstory I have been thinking about …
How To Care For (Handmade) Garments
Today we will have a close look at how to care for (handmade) garments. It takes time and dedication to make your own clothes, so naturally you want to make them last as long as possible. And in addition, it is also better for the environment. The fewer clothes you need, the fewer clothes will …
How to Modify a Knitting Pattern for a Different Yarn Weight
In this blog post I will show you how to modify a knitting pattern for a different yarn weight. Since I have gotten quite a few questions about this topic lately, I feel like this is a subject worth exploring in a dedicated blog post. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small …
How To Make A Dried Flower Wreath
In this blogpost I will share with you how to make a dried flower wreath. On more and more days now, the sun is shining for hours from a cloudless sky. And although it is still rather cold around here, it feels like spring might be just around the corner. Early bloomers like snowdrops, crocuses …
Dyeing Yarn with Elderberry (Elder)
Did you know that you can create several different colorways when dyeing yarn with elderberry (elder)? Elderberry, also known as elder, is a versatile natural dyestuff which allows you to use different parts of the plant for natural dyeing purposes. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these …
Our Approach Towards Sustainable Housing
In a recent newsletter, I shared some information about the renovation of our 110 year old home. Afterwards, several people reached out to me and were interested in learning more about our approach towards sustainable housing and renovation. Sustainability is a key value for me. Not only in my natural dyeing and handmade wardrobe endeavors, …
Wardrobe Staple Knitted Cardigans (3 Favorite Knitting Patterns)
Today’s post is all about wardrobe staples. But not just any wardrobe staple, knitted cardigans is what I want to talk about with you. Since you seem to enjoy my mini-series on favorite patterns, I decided to continue with the theme and share three of my favorite cardigan knitting patterns with you. In the past …