Jolanda's Sewing Corner

It's not even the last day and I have finished! This was a super simple top to make. I didn't have quite enough fabric to make the back without a seam, so I decided to put in an exposed zip for interest.  All this time I have been saying how silly they look but now I have done one it's not silly anymore!! I want to make sure the zip would be super straight and looking good so I used a tutorial on the Burda website.  It was slightly more complicated than a normal zip insertion but I'm very pleased with the result. The zip is pre-used so I was worried that it might look shabby but no, I am very pleased with the look.  The link to the tutorial is here.   http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/exposed-zipper The embroidery is from Urban Threads from a tattoo collection. Thanks for visiting Jolanda x

After a bit of a break from sewing clothes for myself, I am ready to update my wardrobe again. I think I have had this fabric for about 12 years!! and hopefully will have enough to make a small top. It's a kind of broderie anglaise with a waffle background. This is the top I hope to make; it's from Burda July 2014 magazine, but I think I will make it a bit longer as it's rather short. I also hope to embroider this design from Urban Threads on the front, but I'm not sure if its going to work because there are quite a few holes in the fabric. Hopefully soon you will see the finished product; then all we need is a bit more sun and I will be able to wear it! Bye for now Jolanda x

Hi, I've been away from blogging for a while but still busy sewing for craft fairs mainly.  I did this beautiful embroidery on calico to sell at a fair, even though I haven't sold this one it has turned out to be a bit of an earner!  I put the picture on facebook and was asked to make some in lilac for a lady for her quilt, then I was chatting to a lady at a craft fair about the quilt and she ordered six!! how good is that!! It seems that lilacs and purples are definitely the preferred colours a recycled denim purse with clothes labels on front. a couple of geek owl brooches bye for now

I found these lovely tooth pillow embroideries on Urban Threads and just had to have them. Aren't they cute? I have made these to sell on my Facebook page and at craft fairs.  A nice army one for the boys (or girls that like camouflage!) My children are a bit disappointed as they are too old for these and wish they had been around when they were younger! Thanks for visiting Jolanda x

Hi, I made these so quickly I didn't have time to post my intentions on the Make a Garment a month challenge! As you my notice I have used some of the leftovers from my March MAGAM dress.  I have made these before and they are super comfortable. Most of the sewing was done on the overlocker but you could accomplish this quite easily on a sewing machine. I used a free pattern from Burda Style; you can find it here . There are good instructions to go with this pattern too. Bye for now Jolanda x

Wow I have actually finished something in time! and blogged before the next month. As you can see from the photo I am very pleased with this dress. It is so comfortable too. I will be back later this week with my choice for April's make. I'm still looking through my magazines and stash! bye for now Jolanda x

A bag I have made for a customer. I stamped some designs on the material before construction The lady is also stamped but on iron on first The flowers are hand crocheted by me ( I need to practice a bit more to make them look perfect) The matching purse made in the same way Thanks for visiting Jolanda x