Ellen's Sewing Passion

This is a pattern I wanted to make, but not found the right time until now.   I have used double woven jersey. I started sewing the front part from the top. I stitched the skirt together with the upperpart. I used inserts around the neck and sleve holes. This is how the dress looks like on the wrong side of the back part.  The cap-sleeves are stitched in place. The dress is without zipper, so I couldn't put it on my "Primadonna" :) BurdaStyle #122 09/2010

  I found this lovely fabric when we visited Tomato store in Tokyo :) I wanted to make a blouse, and thought the blouse pattern  from BurdaStyle in May magazine was a great choise!   At first, I folded and stitched the front parts.  Then I stitched the princess seams, - and the shoulders together. Then I stitched the collar in place, - and the sleeves are stitched toghether with the cuffs as well. I'm very happy with my new blouse, and it gives me good vibes from out Japan trip :) BurdaStyle #116 05/2026

I fell in love with this pattern from BurdaStyle 03/26. I wanted to make a similar colore as in the magazine,  and I bought satin fabric in a local fabric shop.  I cut all the pieces,  - and started with the inserted pockets. I stitched the shoulder and side seams. The pleats for the lower part of the sleeves are stitched together,  then folded in half and stitched to the inside. The sleeves and the collar are stitched in place. The zipper and buttons are stitched, and the jacket is finished! I have covered two of the upper buttons with the same fabric. I'm super Happy how the jacket turned out! :) The finish of the sleeves are very decorative and I like it a lot! BurdaStyle pattern #115 03/2026