A sneaky DIY clothing rail
What do you do when you can't afford the perfect clothing rail? You make it—of course!
 
Short jacket with back pleat
The third—and last—jacket of the winter is complete. Or maybe it's the first of the spring?
 
Note to self no. 06
Before you go trough the trouble of drafting a pattern, make sure you actually have enough fabric.
 
DIY simple bead and chain necklace
I'm a sucker for the simple blings, and it's even more fun when it's home made. Keep reading for the tutorial.
 
A house in the making
We are in the process of building a house, and have just seen the 2nd suggestion from our architects.
 
Cottage cheese and banana pancake
Sundays are for pancakes (and cocoa)! These are sugar-free, rich in protein and addictive .
 
Simple sewing tip: Securing the button hole
A simple—yet lifesaving—tip on how to avoid cutting too far when opening your button holes.
 
An ode to an old Pfaff
My dear old Pfaff had given up on me and is ready for retirement. But first I need to honour my long time companion
 
Christmas greetings
All gifts are wrapped, I've arrived home at my parents house, and my tummy is already filled with Christmas treats. Even my dress is ready, so all that's left now is to wish you a merry Christmas!
 
Note to self no. 05
If you are absolutely set on making yourself a new dress for Christmas, you might want to start a wee bit earlier than 3 days before the big day.
 
Double breasted wool coat
The second coat of the winter is done, and this time I went for a double breasted version with single welt pockets.
 
DIY natural christmas wreath
I'm honouring an old family tradition of making a christmas wreath. See how I did it.
 
Pattern and tutorial for the off shoulder top
In just an hour you can have a brand new self made off shoulder top. Pattern and tutorial available.
 
Note to self no. 04
You might want to share with your followers (hello mom and Eli) that you have updated your blog. How else will people know?
 
Video tutorial: How to sew an exposed zipper
En exposed zipper is a pretty little design feature on a garment. Learn how to do it.
 
Trumpet skirt with exposed zipper
You know when your favourite piece of garment has shrunken for no apparent reason? It doesn't mean you have to go on a diet, it just means you have to start sewing.
 
Whole wheat pita bread recipe
There was a whole lot of excitement when these whole wheat pitas puffed up!
 
Wasited wool coat with yokes
Remember the draped trench coat with yokes? This is its slightly warmer sibling
 
Note to self no. 03
When you spend days after days making a coat, you might want to take a few minutes to check the pocket placement to prevent them from ending up on your ass.
 
Beet pesto is the besto
The traditional basil pesto is great, but I'm a hu(g)e fan of this brightly coloured beet pesto!
 
DIY baby mobile
My sisters baby girl is due any day now, and I've just finished a cloudy welcoming gift for her
 
Easy going off shoulder top
This summery top might just be as off season as it is off shoulder
 
No knead bread recipe
Oh carbs, how I adore you! And how I adore simple recipes like this no knead bread recipe
 
Draped trench coat with yokes
A minimalistic trench coat with hidden pockets and yokes for my inner spy.
 
Note to self no. 02
Don't leave pins on the floor. Your puppy might find them, eat them, and need surgery. Poor, poor furbaby...
 
Video tutorial: DIY marble egg easter decorations
I'm not one to go heavy on the holiday decorations, but these marbelishious eggs are more than welcome in my home.
 
Button up marble shirt
This lucky shirt got to join me on my holiday in Losbon this easter. It even got to play the main part of a little photoshoot on the hotel terrasse.
 
DIY headboard with wool padding
Our Ikea bed needed some pimping up, and a headboard is just the right thing for that. Keep reading for a tutorial on how I made it
 
Note to self no. 1
Never keep a permanent marker right next to the fabric marker. You might just end up mixing the two...
 
Pattern and tutorial for the A-line skirt
Make your own version of the midi skirt with box pleats by using following a 17 step (by step) tutorial. Free pattern available.
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