Hier gibt es einen Einblick in unsere Woche 
Wir gehen in den Endspurt – unsere neue Mini-Kollektion rund um reflektierende Accessoires bekommt den letzten Feinschliff. 
Die ersten Teile von unserem neuen Dreieckstuch und Loopschal habe ich die Woche vorproduziert und finden demnächst den Weg in unseren Onlineshop.
With the hour late enough that my #sewing machine could turn back into a pumpkin at any moment, the shell of Abby’s suede coat is done. Tomorrow I’ll try to power through as much of the lining as possible.
UPDATE: Finally, something worth reporting.
My multi-quilt project, which I have mentioned here before, is at the stage where all 14 mini-quilts are quilted, and each one has a hanging sleeve fully attached.
Next stage: labels. The person who commissioned the quilts wants each quilt to get a different label, based on the recipient (not just their name). I'm waiting on the content for the labels.
"Dear" teableau for 04/12/25
The deer in my Western Washington woods are Columbian Black-tailed deer, a subspecies of the much larger mule deer found east of the Cascades.
Do you know what this is?
This is the center front of a silk charmeuse bodice being cut on the bias.
I am starting to think I am crazy.
Bias cut silk dress dress here I come!
Putting in welted pockets on suede is… different. Unlike with most leather, you can’t use a hammer to set the seam when turned as it’ll crush the nap. So it’s all just finger pressed. If this were wool, I’d be horrified at the smooshey corners. But on suede this is as good as it’s getting. #sewing
@sarahatlee My first garment (and first proper followed pattern in general) was the Everyday Dress from Peppermint Magazine, after seeing someone else's and being inspired.
It's a free pattern, super simple, basically just one big front piece and one big back piece sewn together but plenty of sewalongs available in case of confusion. It taught me what a facing is, and it has pockets!
Love it, wear it all the time.
A little cleaning and also used some Caranuba wax on the surfaces to remove grime. #sewingmachine #restoration #sewing
Sanded out the worst of this water spot, layer of teak oil to make it look nicer. #sewingmachine #sewing #restoration
First step was replacing the killer foot switch cord, frayed and exposed electrical wiring. Also cleaned inside the controller. I happen to have period vintage wire ends that are exactly the right size. #sewing #sewingmachine #repair #restoration
Garment makers: what items of clothing did you start with? I'd like to learn garment sewing and figure I should start with something simple.
Beginner friendly project suggestions welcome! (and I'm already comfortable with my sewing machine.)
photo of some potholders I made, just for funsies.
Okay, additional tool acquired for furniture reupholstery project. Singer 201 sewing machine. Runs, but needs to be oiled. Apparently it was working but now not moving correctly... clearly a lubrication issue. Will appy teak oil to the furniture part while waiting for sewing machine oil to arrive. No hardware stores in town stock it anymore (did not check the going out of business fabric store, though... heard it was pretty picked over). #project #diy #sewing
Really chuffed with how my little magnets turned out!
I had the idea of making magnets ages ago, and brand new products are always a bit scary to release, but I can honestly say that I am really proud of these little guys!
They’re also really fun to make 
Handmade felt magnets now available! https://evanskyarts.com/en/collections/magnets
About 7 hours of hand sewing today. I should hopefully have everything done other than finishing seams tomorrow. But then I always underestimate how long hand sewing takes.
So who knows!
There was a little more tension on the bobbin than this suede that I’m working with really wants, so a couple more adjustments this morning before I get back to Abby’s coat.
Also, my eternal gratitude to the souls who wrote these old Singer manuals. #sewing
Before I vanish to acquire more fox photos next week… here is the companion fluff the maned wolf got. If you want to pick them up, I can send them on the way if bought before Monday. After that it will take about a week before I am back to send them to you.
They are a bit larger but still travel sized for backpacks. And I would be happy to send them on a journey around the world to you 
https://keeya.arcticfluff.eu/shop/wolf-plushie
Made with a pattern from https://cholyknight.com/
Put on the sleeves, finished the rest of the inside seams, and am now putting on buttonholes on the little linen blouse. I'm doing them in this sparser and round way, which is nice enough with linen thread - it's a lot grippier than cotton thread, and on linen this holds up and feels pretty sturdy with far less fuss, since there's trillions of them...
So in preparation for Eastercon I have ironed All The Things. Yes then I squash them in a case, not the point. BUT this is a bought shirt. If this can be sold with tails hanging out like this, your sewing is FINE and don't let anyone tell you different! #Sewing #GarmentSewing #Eastercon
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