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Delicious Lace!

This is a dress I recently finished. My mother-in-law gave me this beautiful brown lace almost a year ago and I finally decided on a pattern! I used the tiered wedding dress pattern Nr. 112 from...

Jun 2, 2013 Like

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The Promise of Summer!

This dress is exactly what I needed now. No, not because I can actually wear it right away - for summer hasn't arrived yet where I live (Vienna). Indeed, it is so cold that I almost made a fire...

May 28, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Blazer - matching my me-made shoes...

Usually you buy shoes to match an outfit, but this time it was the other way 'round: I had made these shoes in London and had no jacket to go with them... In came CUT Nr. 8 01/13, containing a cool...

May 26, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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CUT Backpack with leather details!

When I saw the backpack in CUT Nr. 8 01/13 I immediately knew I had to make one. I have been wanting a backpack for a while now - for all the heavy stuff my left shoulder doesn't want to carry...

May 21, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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I. MADE. SHOES.

What is a pair of shoes doing on the white linens in my hotel-room? Well, this is not just any pair of shoes. I had just finished making them. Yep, that's right. I made them... You might already...

Mar 12, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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The London Coat

Another coat?! Yes, another coat! It's not like I need more coats. But coats are good. Coats are comfy, cozy and make winter more enjoyable. And for whatever reason, coats inspire me. Or how would...

Feb 28, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Sweater Refashion Extravaganza #4

Ok, as promised, the last re-fashion was a bit more complicated, now comes the simplest one I have ever made. It almost feels silly.... Do you like this cozy wool thing? Well, it was a cozy wool...

Feb 23, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Shoe Shortage! Making Soles for House Shoes

Finally, here comes my next post about learning how to make shoes! In case you have missed my previous ones, I am using this great old booklet from around the time of the first world war, it's...

Feb 18, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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Sweater Refashion Extravaganza #3

This is the story of how I turned a little Grandma-number ...into a funky, even casually sexy item - with pockets! The piece I started with was actually cool in it's general idea, I love simple...

Feb 3, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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Sweater Refashion Extravaganza #2

So here comes my second sweater re-fashion project. A great example how less is sometimes more. In this case, it really didn't take much to turn this sweater from a boring never-worn item to a...

Feb 3, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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Sweater Refashion Extravaganza!

Yes, this title sounds familiar... Some of you might remember my T-Shirt Refashion Extravaganza from last summer. Now, half a year later, it's time to do the same thing with my sweaters. Here is my...

Jan 24, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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The Amadeus Coat

How to turn a two piece costume into a coat.... Here is my newest Re-fashion! I have actually finished it a few weeks ago and am proud to say that I am wearing it almost daily, so this one...

Jan 6, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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The Cowgirl Refashion!

Or: When pant legs turn into sleeves... Do you think I post a lot of refashions lately because I believe they take less time than clothes made from scratch? - Yes, that't true. Do refashions REALLY...

Oct 5, 2012 Like

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T-Shirt Refashion-Extravaganza! Grand Finale - Full Tutorial/How-To!

Here is the grand finale of my T-Shirt Refashion Extravaganza: Made from small scraps of jersey, and some crepe added for the skirt parts:As you see, I made two versions, slight improvements and...

Aug 6, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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T-Shirt Refashion-Extravaganza! Project 3

Well, after my 3- and 4-shirt re-fashions, what can follow? Sure, the 5-shirts would be obvious, but no, I am following up with a simple t-shirt from a t-shirt. But:It's a refashioned refashion!I...

Aug 1, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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T-Shirt Refashion-Extravaganza! Project 2

As promised, here it comes, my next t-shirt-upcycling-project!This one is a little less beach and a bit more elegant than the first project. Same basic idea though - an easy-to-wear jersey dress...

Jul 26, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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T-Shirt Refashion-Extravaganza! Project 1

Is there anything better to wear in summer than a one-piece-jersey dress? No double layers and bulking at the waist, and you can just throw it in the washing machine like a regular t-shirt and...

Jul 21, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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A Question of personal Style and Taste...

Give Danielle another chance!After the refashioningIt was a first for me: Refashioning a dress I had made myself...This was what I called "my new love Danielle" in my BurdaStyle studio a good two...

Jul 6, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Summer in the City: Tutorial, free pattern, how-to!

Here it is, the how-to for this great summer dress:If youd like to see more pictures of it first, I posted plenty HERE!What you need:Knit fabric with plenty of stretch, or anything else with plenty...

Jun 22, 2012 Like 2 people like this

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Summer in the City: Dress Showcase

Readers, I hope you agree that it was worth the wait - here is my new free pattern, as promised!From what I hear on the news, Vienna isnt the only city writing record highs this week...Its amazing...

Jun 22, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Original Vintage Refashion!

Yes, I promised a new free pattern, and I am almost ready with it. But first I had to fit in my monthly contribution to the refashion co-op! After last months huge success with the 9 shirts off his...

Jun 10, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Making Moccasins! With full How-To...

MOCCASINS DIY..The Cast:A WifeA HusbandThe Scene:A Livingroom, Sunday evening. The wife is spread out on the sofa, the TV is running, but she doesnt seem to be paying attention to the program at...

Jun 5, 2012 Like

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9 Shirts off his Back!

*** I cleaned out my closet! ***Doesnt that always feel fabulous? All that new space for new clothes! But then again, being a re-fashionista, the pile in my sewing-room grew bigger and bigger...

May 9, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Simple T-Shirt Refashion gone difficult

Well didnt I feel all smart when I realized how I could simply pull one strap of a way-too-big shirt down over the shoulder and come up with a fancy one-shoulder top?I sure did! In the photo below,...

May 7, 2012 Like

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1950s Hand-Sewn Leather Gloves

As you might already know, I have been away from my home and my sewing machine for a great part in the past two months. While I used some of my spare time improving my drawing skills, I also made...

Apr 24, 2012 Like

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My "Pillow Cape"!

Nope, it is not a misprint, I really mean Pillow CaPe. Because well, it used to be a Pillow Case, and it is now a Cape. *Grin* This is my contribution to the refashion co-op, a bit late, I...

Apr 17, 2012 Like

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...and the Winner is...!

Well its about time I announce the winner of my "vote and win"!First I counted all the votes, and Option 3 was the clear winner:I am so excited about it! 18 people voted for it (it was possible to...

Apr 11, 2012 Like

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Embroidered Cuffs!

Welcome to a new category on my blog: The no-sewing-machine projects!I am away from home for a few weeks and dont have a sewing machine at hands. While I try to improve my drawing skills, I still...

Mar 16, 2012 Like

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The "Vintage-Inspired, Modern Style" Design Challenge!

Well well, wasnt this contest right up my alley!?BurdaStyle has organized a contest, see rules and information HERE. We were to take an existing pattern and make our own variation from it. There...

Mar 11, 2012 Like 2 people like this

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Of Dreams and Seams

Delicious Lace!

The Promise of Summer!

Blazer - matching my me-made shoes...

CUT Backpack with leather details!

I. MADE. SHOES.

The London Coat

Sweater Refashion Extravaganza #4

Shoe Shortage! Making Soles for House Shoes

Sweater Refashion Extravaganza #3

Sweater Refashion Extravaganza #2

Sweater Refashion Extravaganza!

The Amadeus Coat

The Cowgirl Refashion!

T-Shirt Refashion-Extrava­ganza! Grand Finale - Full Tutorial/How-To!

T-Shirt Refashion-Extrava­ganza! Project 3

T-Shirt Refashion-Extrava­ganza! Project 2

T-Shirt Refashion-Extrava­ganza! Project 1

A Question of personal Style and Taste...

Summer in the City: Tutorial, free pattern, how-to!

Summer in the City: Dress Showcase

Original Vintage Refashion!

Making Moccasins! With full How-To...

9 Shirts off his Back!

Simple T-Shirt Refashion gone difficult

1950s Hand-Sewn Leather Gloves

My "Pillow Cape"!

...and the Winner is...!

Embroidered Cuffs!

The "Vintage-Inspired­, Modern Style" Design Challenge!

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T-Shirt Refashion-Extravaganza! Grand Finale - Full Tutorial/How-To!

T-Shirt Refashion-Extravaganza! Project 3

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