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Sewing ♥ Vintage ♥ Knitting: Finished Lutterloh 29!

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I didn't think I would be able to finish a sewing project before moving home. But I did! This will probably the last sewing project at my old place. So, it's a good closure! I recreated this dress from the 1941 Lutterloh pattern book. What I really like about this dress is the pocket detail, the notched collar and of course the puffed sleeves :). Whil writing the blogpost I realised I forgot about the pockets at hip level. Well, I don't like accentuating my hips anyway! What else can I say? I love this d...

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Sewing ♥ Vintage ♥ Knitting: Finished: A 40s trio

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Finished: A 40s trio. I finally had time to take some pictures of my 40s trio garments! The trio consists of a blouse, skirt and purse all made by me! You've seen the blouse earlier this year on this blog. It's a 40s pattern with lots of pin tucks and lace insertions. I think this blouse is very classic and elegant and really makes a white(ish) blouse more interesting. I always wanted a 40s crocheted purse. And it would be even better to make my own. Luckily Ingrid of Couturette. Shared some free pattern...

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Sewing ♥ Vintage ♥ Knitting: Sewing update!!

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The slacks are almost finished. I only need to add the waistband, hem the trouser legs and add a button and buttonhole. I am sorry for the bad light; the photo is made with a crappy camera. And while working on these trousers a got an idea for a matching blouse. Immediately I knew which fabric and which pattern I should use. Isn't it great when things come together like this :). I want to make view B/C. Have you ever made bound buttonholes? And what is your favourite method? May 31, 2015 at 6:29 AM.

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Sewing ♥ Vintage ♥ Knitting: Don't feel like doing anything

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Don't feel like doing anything. I know it's been a while since my last update. The problem is I don't feel like crafting or blogging these days. The main reason is that I'm going to move to another place. My mind is completely focused on moving and I feel a bit restless about it. So focussing on my hobbies is pretty hard at the moment. I'm not sure about the aim of this blogpost. I guess I wanted to share with you what's going on at the moment. Have a nice weekend! July 11, 2014 at 5:18 PM. Maybe you mig...

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Sewing ♥ Vintage ♥ Knitting: I'm back!

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It's been a while since my last post. I moved to a new place and it took lots of time to get it ready. The previous renter had lived here for years and he was a heavy smoker. Everything was sooo filthy! But now it's all clean and freshly painted :) Last weekend I moved to my new home, and this week I spent time unpacking boxes. Today I had the feeling it's time to get back to blogging, sewing and knitting! I haven't been sewing or knitting for months, but it's good to be back! How have you been doing?

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The Duchess: end of a year and more...

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An attempt to write a novel will start with a blog. Friday, December 24, 2010. End of a year and more. This New Years Eve I will be celebrating a little bit more than usual. I will be saying goodbye to a year that saw a massive change in my life. A boyfriend. Someone who loves me for my craziness, looks after me when I'm sick, and thinks that I'm a fabulous cook. I started 2010 probably thinking that I was never going to meet anyone, and I'll be finishing 2010 kissing the man of my dreams.

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The Duchess: A new way of life?

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An attempt to write a novel will start with a blog. Sunday, December 4, 2011. A new way of life? Due to some unfortunate weight gain, I have decided to make a few changes in my life. I'm going to try and eat healthier, exercise, and actually post to my blog! I haven't blogged since June this year, but I have a great excuse! Firstly I'll blame my fiancé - he takes up way too much of my time! Tomorrow morning I will take my weight and also my waist and under-bust measurements. What I really want to cha...

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The Duchess: five languages of love

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An attempt to write a novel will start with a blog. Friday, February 25, 2011. Five languages of love. Today one of my friends told me about the Five Languages of Love. Apparently there are only 5 ways in which people express love, and I did a quick test and my result was "Physical" - which isn't the kinky kind of physical, just touching and that. Which is quite interesting considering I don't really like people touching me. Except for my boyfriend that is. The five languages are:. Five languages of love.

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The Duchess: roller derby

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An attempt to write a novel will start with a blog. Monday, March 21, 2011. Roller Derby is my latest passion! I love the speed of it, the roughness and the complexity. I love that it's a bunch of girls playing a rough sport! I love that you don't just go out and throw a ball around, but you have costumes personalities and bruises! All of the teams are awesome, but I probably see myself as more of a Red Bellied Black Heart - they dress up as pirates when they're not playing! View my complete profile.

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The Duchess: Bad start!

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An attempt to write a novel will start with a blog. Monday, December 5, 2011. Last night I moved my coffee table out of the way and set up my Wii Fit so it would be all ready for my 7am yoga session. Unfortunately at 7 this morning my body had ideas other than getting out of bed! So I stayed in bed, I didn't exercise, I didn't eat breakfast and it was a generally bad start! I did, however, measure and weigh myself! Under boobs (the bit I'm worried about): 28.5. Weight: 53.7kg - that was at 8.15am. Dress ...