Creating by Sewing
Zomer blouse met rolzoom ruches
Het lijkt wel of ik geen genoeg krijg van ruches, ruffles of voilants. Ook deze keer weer werden er ruches toegevoegd aan een lekker zomerblouse. In deze blog laat ik zien hoe je de beste rolzoom krijgt die gezien mag worden en deel ik nog wat tips voor het naaien met de bernette 64 AIRLOCK.
Time to shine! Maak je eigen patroon voor een zwierige zomerjurk
Met een hele rits aan kledingstukken in de Time to Shine! capsule wardrobe is het tijd om de 'gaten' te vullen. Vooraf heb ik nagedacht welke kledingstukken ik erin zou willen hebben en in welk kleurenpalet.
Bustier top naaien met tips voor de overlocker
Met de zomer in aantocht dwaal ik met mijn gedachte al af naar de vakantie en wat er nog mist voor in de vakantiekoffer. Leuke topjes! Zoals een bustier top die al een tijdje op mijn wensenlijstje stond. Leuk, maar om juiste pasvorm te krijgen wel een uitdaging.
Time to shine! Mood blazer, handige naaitips en must-haves
Bij het bedenken van het kleurenpalet voor de Time to Shine! capsule wardrobe hadden onderstaande stoffen de hoofdrol. In deze blog maak ik mijn tweede blazer uit de capsule op de BERNINA 590 Crystal Edition, deel ik handige naaitips en must-haves voor iedere naai-ster.
Leftovers skirt and how to gather with the over locker
What can you do with the scraps of fabric left over after a project? That is a question that always on my mind and every now and then you come across a pattern that has the answer to this. The Santana skirt from Atelier Adriette is released this week and ...
Boiler suit: Timeless, stylish and comfortable
In the Time to Shine! capsule wardrobe there should be a jumpsuit. A timeless piece of clothing. And if you look beyond the discomfort of this item when going to the toilet, it is a super easy outfit (you don't have to coordinate it with something else), fits great (especially if you make it from a stretchy fabric) and is stylish (love it).
Soms kom je een patroon tegen dat je gelijk wilt maken. Zoals deze Sofia top van Staystitch Patterns. Het is een top, longsleeve t-shirt en een jurk in één. Met een restje wat dikker ribjersey moest het eerst maar eens een mouwloos topje worden, want dat er meer gaan volgen wist ik van te voren al.
Time to shine! Een halve cirkelrok (teken zelf je patroon)
In mijn vorige blog deelde ik al met je welke look ik graag wilde creëren en hoe ik daarvoor stof borduurde om het juiste polkadot patroon na te bootsen. In deze blog laat ik je zien hoe ik het patroon van de halve cirkelrok, met hulp van een oud studieboek van mijn moeder uit de jaren '50, zelf tekende.
Het nieuwe Hera sweater patroon van Bel'etoile en Sew it Curly (beiden ook lid van het BERNINA blog team) mocht ik testen. Dit sweater patroon met maarliefst 6 verschillende mouwopties is een heerlijk makkelijk naaipatroon (maat 32-52) en daar waar die ietsie ingewikkelder is wordt het heel duidelijk uitgelegd met veel verhelderende foto's en tekeningen.
De Lappenkraam - D&G x Lappenkraam fladderblouse
Wij verkopen modestofjes online, op markten en beurzen in binnen- en buitenland en ook via onze fysieke winkel in Hilvarenbeek. Doordat wij niet veel van dezelf
Time to shine! Geborduurde polkadot longsleeve t-shirt
Wanneer je al tijden op zoek bent naar een bepaald stofje met een random polkadot print om een specifieke look te creëren en het steeds maar niet kan vinden is er natuurlijk maar één oplossing: ik maak de print zelf! In deze blog lees je handige borduur- en naaitips geleerd tijdens het maken van dit polkadot longsleeve t-shirt.
#REFEBULOUS: Van oude sweaters naar een nieuwe sweat suit
Voor de REFEBULOUS challenge ging ik in de REUSE categorie eens aan de slag met de berg sweaters van de jongens die te klein waren geworden of niet meer gedragen werden. Ik starte met het idee om een leuke joggingbroek te maken en het eindigde in een heus sweat suit/joggingpak.
#SewnWithNewLook challenge
Time to shine! DIY wollen winterse baret
Gebruik je resstoffen en steel de show met een toffe baret. Versier de DIY wollen winterse baret met leuke strik, bloemen of met bling-bling broches. Deze toevoeging aan in de Time to shine! capsule wardrobe past bij veel items en is bovendien ook nog lekker warm Click here to read in English Je maakt deze leuke baret van bijvoorbeeld wol, rib of denim.
Advent Calendar 2021 - the 23th door
Enter the Christmas season with a shine with these wonderful embroidered ornaments, it's time to shine! Although they are 10 cm long and decorated with beads, the ornaments are still light. Ideal for earrings, but if that's not your thing, hang them on your tree 😉 For the ornaments you need a machine with an embroidery module, embroidery thread, water soluble embroidery stabiliser and an embroidery pattern.
Time to shine! Refashion pailletten bomberjack
Als een ekster wordt ik vaak getrokken naar pailletten items in de kringloop winkel. Ook zo bij deze toffe trui met pailletten mouwen. De trui was zo al leuk, maar wel wat strak voor mij. Toch de moeite waard om mee te nemen. Zeker met de Time to shine capsule wardrobe in het vooruitzicht.
Suit part two: The blazer I BERNINA blog
Making the suit complete with this classy yet comfy blazer with big split...
Suit part one: The pants I BERNINA Blog
A timeless suit has long been on my to-sew list. Earlier I made jumpsuits and sometimes they exist of two parts (a.k.a faux jumpsuits). Once I ...
This month's accessory is #56 the non-stick open embroidery foot. Perfect for sewing applications and.....
This last blogpost in the Megan blouse sewalong is about some lovely hacks. Make it your own!
Sewalong part 3 - Instruction & tips
Assembly time! Making the collar, cuffs and buttonholes. Read all the tips making this easy peasy...
Elke maand komt er een leuk project op de BERNINA blog te staan, gemaakt met het accessoire van de maand om jullie te inspireren. We willen jullie graag voorstellen aan de personen achter deze projecten. Vandaag is de beurt aan Marlies. Zij maakte met Open borduurvoet met glijzool #56 een versierde envelop clutch.
Dee pants by La Maison Victor I BERNINA Blog
Dee pants by La Maison Victor, specially sewn for my birthdee...
Sewalong part 1 - Megan blouse (free pattern in October)
Join us in the sewalong of the Megan blouse. More info in this blog...
Embroidery-LOVE! In the fourth blog the embroidery options of the Megan blouse are shown.
Time to Shine: upcycling with lace I BERNINA blog
Giving some basics a new life with lace: thrifted and memade lace!
Cute Art Gallery top I POST Minerva
The Henrietta top by La Maison Victor made in a Art Gallery fabric. Cute colour with a ditto name...
In the second blog its all about the preparation before the actual sewing of the Megan blouse
Time to shine! Pink velvet I BERNINA blog
Shiny shiny velvet! I love how the light shimmers on this classy yet comfy stretch velvet dress...
Time to shine Capsule Wardrobe - Fabric tips! BERNINA Blog
To give your wardrobe a bit more shine to it, the choice of the fabric is important. In my opinion, there are five fabric types that will definitely add some cachet to your capsule wardrobe. Fabrics with a luxurious look or literally shine.
Capsule wardrobe: Time to Shine BERNINA Blog
I’ll take you along in the realization of my capsule wardrobe. A lovely challenge. Normally I create ...
De Lappenkraam - Just a bit more flow please
And easy peasy sewing project turned out to be somewhat challenging. It just needed a tad more flow...
Time to Shine in red I BERNINA Blog
The next addition to my capsule wardrobe is this timeless faux leather skirt. Sewn him pretty inside...
Easy sew: Skirt Charlotte by LMV I BERNINA Blog
An all season's one size fits all zero waste skirt! La Maison Victor 5/2021
#REFEBULOUS 2020 I Jeans Biker jacket I BERNINA Blog
I went for a scavengers hunt in my own house and found several pieces that I could use. It always is more than I need so...
Odette hack: Shoulder pad tee I BERNINA Blog
My go-to t-shirt pattern turned into a trending shoulder pad tee. Read it here...
Bronze Trench coat I POST I Minerva
I believe the trench coat to be a timeless piece and why not add a timeless piece to my wardrobe, in a totally opposite fabric than the first one...
Two Piece Big Stripe Scuba Fun Dress | POST| Minerva
That colour scheme! Those stripes! And what do you say…it’s scuba stretch fabric….This has got my name written all over it. Wanna wanna wanna have it…
Polka dot Puff sleeves I POST I Minerva
The Puff sleeve saga continues... I really love this romantic trend of puff sleeves and when a particular design like this grabs me I already think of ...
La Maison Victor Ziggy top: voor alle meisjes, klein en groot BERNINA Blog
Hoe leuk is deze Ziggy top met gevouwen mouwen, ook wel 'wings' genoemd....oh wacht het is een meisjes top. Wat als ik hem toch maak aangepast voor mijn maat. Dat moet lukken! Gettin' Ziggy with it!
This jacket was built like it was a LEGO project. A pretty mindful project I might add. It tested my patience, it piqued my curiosity about tailoring techniques, it dared me to...
Nan T-shirt by La Maison Victor I BERNINA Blog
Going nautical with this new tee called Nan by La Maison Victor. Read about the adjustments I made and some stripe matching tips...
Cheerful panties using scraps I BERNINA Blog
To create a 100% memade & refashioned wardrobe a couple of panties cant be missed. Read about this cheerful project. For English click the link in the blog.
REFASHION: Men’s shirt into a unique top I BERNINA Blog
Let's turn a preloved shirt into a unique top. Using some handprinted fabric by Pauline Greuell. Read about this refashion using most of the lovely shirt details.
Another Lisette I POST I La Maison Victor
After the first Lisette I had to make another ... To view this post you have to register to the La Maison Victor site, a simple step and it's free ;-)
Happy Harriet blouse I BERNINA blog
Getting into the Spring vibe wearing this cheerful Harriet blouse...
Cream Check Coat I POST I Minerva
Click to view full post on my Minerva profile. If you click on the fabric link you'll get to see all my posts on this fabric, including some video's....Have fun, I did;-)
Lisette by La Maison Victor I BERNINA Blog
Blouse Lisette made with a men's shirt and lace curtain. Totally REFEBULOUS. Check out the blog here.. (Click to view in English in the blog)
BLOG I De Lappenkraam - Oh deer
Blog is in Dutch, so go on hit that translate option... Made by Liesl.... en daar mag ze ongelooflijk trots op zijn want wát een ongelooflijke job heeft ze hier gedaan om haar Kerst-outfit in elkaar te naaien! Wij v
Easy sustainable sewing projects I BERNINA Blog
Make you sewing (ehm, ironing) life easier (and more fun) making these lovely....(In Dutch)
BLOG I De Lappenkraam I Lente op de loer!
Blog is in Dutch, so hit translate😉 Hoe je van een (toch best wel) simpele mousseline een wow-effect creëert door een statement-mouw te naaien. Marlies laat je zien hoe...
Huff & Puff sleeve I POST I Minerva
Might I've been bitten by the big puff sleeve bug? I think so....
Re design: basic t-shirt turns statement piece I BERNINA Blog
Re design your basic t-shirt into a lovely top by adding statement sleeves in a gorgeous mesh. How? You'll read it in this blog.
Turn a unloved suit into something new (#therefashioners2017) Nederlandse versie That's the challenge I encountered on Instagram a...
REFEBULOUS week 3: Embroidered Thrift Shop Treasures BERNINA Blog
This #REFEBULOUS blog is about thrift shop treasures. I often wander around in a thriftschop and be drawn to lovely fabrics, patterns or unusual designs. In this case I found two lovely fake leather jackets. One had a good fit, but didn't have sleeves. The other too big and with sleeves.
#REFEBULOUS article - NL - La Maison Victor
An online interview about the #REFEBULOUS challenge featuring ... me😉😁. Sign or log in on the La Maison Victor website and read all about it.
REFASHION: Three pieces into a snazzy two-piece!
Refashioning something that's inspired by... This years challenge from The Refashioners is reimagining something that was once som...
Sustainable sewing challenge: #REFEBULOUS I BLOG I BERNINA
Read about the #REFEBULOUS challenge in this blog!
Velvet Velour Victorian Top I BLOG I Minerva
Velvet velour is in fashion again. Yay! Just like when I was young. Me and my sisters all had velour sweaters. My brother too come to think of it.
Celebratory liberation skirt! BERNINA Blog
This year on May 5 we celebrate 75 years of liberation. In The Netherlands we normally celebrate this with festivities and several festivals around the country. Due to Corona the celebration is very different. Many museums and social media accounts invited everyone to make a celebratory liberation skirt instead like as the were sewn after the war.
Color block your sweater (free pattern) BERNINA Blog
A Vera top by Forget me not Patterns is perfect for this color blocked fun sweater.
Embroidered Chiffon Blazer I BLOG I Minerva
You might not necessarily think of making a blazer jacket out of mesh fabric. Well, I tend to bend ...
Sew special accessories I BLOG I BERNINA
Behind this door is not one, but four projects linked to this year's theme: Christmas from the heart. Everyone prefers to celebrate Christmas with all their loved ones around them. And when they can't be there any more, it's nice to remember them in some way or other at Christmas.
BLOG I De Lappenkraam I Liesl werkt thuis
Blog is in Dutch, so go on hit that translate option- Made by Liesl werkt veel thuis. Haar garderobe werd aangepast naar Comfy but...... still Stylish!
Pretty Polka dot Circle Skirt I BLOG I Minerva
A full fifties circle skirt made with splendid Armani stretch satin fabric. Feeling like Julia Roberts...
Tropical summer cardi & Ogden Cami I BLOG I Minerva
When I first laid eye on this fabric I knew this fabric had to be turned into ...
Sequins Smokin' Jacket I BLOG I Minerva
I am ready for a glitter and glamour party with this multi-coloured smashing sequins smoking jacket and I might even...
Cynthia - La Maison Victor I BLOG I BERNINA
Getting in my 2021 sewjo with Cynthia by La Maison Victor. A perfect start..
Petrol Sirocco I BLOG I Minerva
Jumping on the Deer and Doe Sirocco jumpsuit train with my long-sleeved version.
Floral Sia dress I BLOG I Minerva
Big floral print you say?....YES, please!....J'adore!
Timeless Broderie Anglaise Top I BLOG I Minerva
Ever since I was a little LIESL I loved eyelet embroidery, so I....
Perfect Summer Parka I BERNINA Blog
A summer parka, that's what I need. A jacket that is not too warm, water-repellent and...
Marvellous Mauve dress I BLOG I Minerva
Smitten was I when I saw this fabric on the Minerva site. Especially after seeing it being showed in the video.
Spotty Trench Coat I BLOG I Minerva
This fabric absolutely spoke to me. I love this pink and I’m a sucker for graphic design even as subtle as these little polka dots...
Little Green Daisies Dress I BLOG I Minerva
You gotta just love this fabric. It is a medium weight cotton jersey, available in this green and also in coral, grey, turquoise and yellow. I had a difficult time...
'Turn heads' dress I BLOG I Minerva
How many heads do you see? Don’t you just love this Fabric? The print is a bit quirky with loads of colour so it’s a multi-combinable dress. This is my kinda fabric.
Check out my complete Minerva profile here. Fun, fun, fun...
This tie dye suit is made of this absolutely gorgeous double gazed fabric! Perfect for.....
Turquoise Track Jacket I BLOG I Minerva
Sometimes those annoying adds popping up in your feed will inspire you, unconsciously. In this case..
Don’t you just love a garment that is extremely versatile? I made just that! This long robe can be worn as a dress, be thrown over
My story I BLOG I stipenstof.nl
My story. Behind the sewing machine... (In Dutch, so hit that translate option ;-)
Trench coat Kimono Dress I BLOG I Minerva
Yet another versatile piece. Is it a dress...a kimono or a trench coat? Decide for yourself here...
Pretty in Pink with a Golden touch I BLOG I Minerva
If you need a touch of Gold in your wardrobe go check out this Rico Woven Cotton fabric in a cute pink with golden stripe print. Perfect for a fitted blouse with...
Aloha Leopard Dress I BLOG I Minerva
Judging from my wardrobe you could conclude that leopard is my favourite print. Add a little colour or flowers you’ve got yourself a winner. I just cannot resist...
Sleeved Kielo Wrap Dress Goes Asia?! I BLOG I Minerva
A Kielo wrapdress made with somewhat puffy sleeves...
De Lappenkraam - Hysterisch leuk gemixte top en een rustige basis.
Liesl gaat meteen lós met haar combinaties en creatie voor De Lappenkraam.
Geometric Flowers! I Blog: leuketricotstofjes.nl
This gorgeous jersey fabric is perfect for a two pieced dress. Read all about it in this blog (in Dutch)...
Graphic Flower Dress I BLOGI Minerva
For anyone who knows me a little, it will not come as a surprise that I am smitten with this Fabric. I love black and white combinations and definitely in a graphic or floral print. And if this is
Three time's a charming blouse! » BERNINA Blog
Did you ever encounter a pattern that fits you so well you make it not once, not twice ... no three times in a row! Well this is a definete 'Oops, I did it again' kinda blouse.
Freestyle Furry Colorblock I BLOG I Minerva
After making last year’s luxurious faux fur jacket I knew I had to make another one. It was my most worn piece last winter, sooooo..
Summerdress from lovely leftovers!
Do you also find it difficult to throw away the leftovers of that lovely fabric? I do! More than once it happened that when I throw it away...
MadebyLIESL: 1 pattern, 2 coats....5 highlights
In deze video van MadebyLIESL zie je 5 hoogtepunten van het maken van deze twee trenchcoats met als basis hetzelfde Knipmode patroon. Het is trenchcoat uit K...
Luxurious Fur Jacket! I BLOG I Minerva
One of my favorite pieces in my wardrobe in the winter is this me-made cosy and luxurious fur jacket...
MadebyLIESL: How To work with sequins fabric!
In this video you see how to sew with sequins fabric. Removing sequins before sewing is an important step. Check it out!
Fast flirty frilly skirt! » BERNINA Blog
A flirty wrap skirt from the Inspiration with the addition of a frill that I designed myself. Do you want to know how I did that? Read this blog.
Three last minutes: Silk accessories! With only one more week to Christmas, why not enhance that one dress or beautiful […]
Okay, okay... this fabric may not fit this time of year, but the color certainly does! I am excited about it. ...
Twisted dress I BLOG I Minerva
Wow, did you see this floral Jersey Knit Fabric yet? In one of my favorite colors: rust! I’m excited to show you what I...
A simple skirt with fabric magic and a blind hem >> BERNINA Blog
This skirt is a pretty simple one. It is my go to pattern for a pencil shaped skirt. I made a couple of those allready. Now I challenged myself a bit more by adding some pattern matching and a blind hem.
MADE BY LIESL: Bomberjacket made out of three garments!
This quick video shows the construction of the bomberjacket made for #therefashioners2018 #inspiredby. Three garments are turned into this jacket. Read how i...
Silky Pussy-Bow Blouse | Blog | Minerva
I am hooked on blouses with a pussy-bow! So I made another one. This time with a really big dramatic detachable bow...
Salopette met een twist » BERNINA Blog
(in DUTCH) Salopette Zo leuk dat je de salopette of tuinbroek/rok weer in het modebeeld ziet. Ik heb er jaren geleden heel […]
Pussy bow blouse on my new B540! » BERNINA Blog
I have a new BERNINA machine … the B540. And what a beautiful […]
Big shopper with big embroidery design BERNINA Blog
What started as a trial to try out a large embroidery design ended up as a big shopper. Logical?...
Fake snake leather blazer for Christmas? I BERNINA Blog
Is a fake snake leather blazer suitable for Christmas? I think so! Especially if it is combined with....
made by LIESL - Sweet mix outfit ~ leren rok, oversized vest en sweaterblouse
(in Dutch) In deze Vlogtorial van Made by LIESL zie je hoe deze kleurrijke outfit tot stand komt. Ze maakt een lederlook overslagrok met paspelzakken, een super schatti...
Back to (yoga)school: pouches! BERNINA Blog
Slowly preparations are being made for the new school year. Our youngest is going to high school and wanted a new pencil case. Scrolling through the ....(read more)(also in Dutch)
REFEBULOUS week 4: Blanket turns to coat (free pattern) BERNINA Blog
This week's #REFEBULOUS theme is Large & Left over fabrics. Think blankets, curtains, tablecloths, sheets, etc. and left over fabrics from your previous projects that you combine in a new item of clothing or project. The project that I'm sharing with you on the blog is...
Zomerse jumpsuits: zoek de verschillen! BERNINA Blog
(in Dutch) Ooit zei ik over een jumpsuit hoe onhandig ik ze vind op de wc en vooral omdat je het dan koud krijgt.... Nou, daar heb je met deze zomerse jumpsuits geen last van. Die draag ik alleen bij hoge temperaturen. En laat het nu juist deze zomer in Nederland tropisch zijn.
Cosy cardigan: Zebra meets Teddy. » BERNINA Blog
Zebra meets Teddy I was given the opportunity to select a fabric from a webshop. Often that is were my […]
REFEBULOUS week 2: Refashion Tips I BERNINA Blog
Week 2 is about Suits&Ties. In this next blog in the #REFEBULOUS month I'm not sharing a new project, but I am sharing some of my best tips which I learned by refashioning suits. Did you miss the first two blogs?...
Sewing for the summer! Just one more week and then I'm going to enjoy my summer holiday! In the past couple of weeks I've been busy sewin...
Gouden Kringloopgeluk: Stropdas wordt stroptas! » BERNINA Blog
(in Dutch) Je hebt het vast al gezien: BERNINA heeft een feestjaar, BERNINA bestaat 125 jaar. Een jaar met een gouden randje […]
I love quick little projects with fast results, but I can also really get my teeth into somewhat bigger and more complicated projects. Like...
It’s Kimono Time! | Blog | Minerva Crafts
Don’t you just love a garment that is extremely versatile? I made just that! This long kimono can be worn as a dress, be thrown over a bikini at the beach or compliment a simple top and...
Fabrics shopping bag! » BERNINA Blog
Hopping on one of this Septembers sewingchallenges #sewyourselfsustainable I tried to make this totebag pretty sustainable.
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made by LIESL: How to make a colorblocked t-shirt
In this video made by LIESL shows how you make this 'show-stopper- of a t-shirt. Lovely fabrics combinations, like a colorblocked t-shirt. Made by LIESL is a...
The sustainable sewing challenge #REFEBULOUS I BERNINA Blog
Read all about this challenge and share your REFEBULOUS inspiration!
Upcycle: Bomberjack » BERNINA Blog
(in Dutch) ‘Up|cycle ~ing [Oude en ‘onbruikbare’ materialen omtoveren tot iets wat weer waardevol is en vaak zelfs mooier dan voorheen. […]
made by LIESL - HOE WERKT SMOCKEN
(in DUTCH) Smocken wordt in deze tutorial uitgelegd door Marlies Witjes (knipster 2017), aka made by LIESL. Een techniek waarbij je stof mooi kan bewerken zodat het lij...
Customer Spotlight: made by LIESL | Wunderlabel Blog
“Receiving my first batch of LIESL labels from Wunderlabel I immediately thought: ‘Let’s create!’.” Sewing extraordinaire, Marlies Witjes, ... read more
A recap of my Minervacrafts blogs!
One year anniversary! It was a 'busew' year! In which I wrote 13 blogposts for the Minervacrafts website. Such al lovely collaboration ...
