I began to feel the need for a serger in the past few months because I started sewing more at home. It could also be because I am too impatient and lazy to zigzag seam ends with the sewing machine 🙂 Among other things, the serger works faster over the fabric and I love its…
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I wanted to sew a hoodie since the beginning of winter. Well, November and December which are supposed to be hard core winter months are not so cold in Tel Aviv but you still need a warm jacket especially after the sun goes down. I began to spend quite a bit of time in the…
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I don’t have so many jackets in my wardrobe but the few that I have are worn over and over especially to work. What’s nice about jackets is that it gives you a lot of variety in terms of outfits…you can pair it with jeans for a sportier look or with more official looking pants…
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Long or short sleeved basic tops made of cotton with a mix of lycra are one of the most used items in my wardrobe. I am actually quite dissatisfied with most of the basic tops that I find on stores. I either don’t like their fabric, they turn out to be too thin or they…
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Cold and rainy days are here…which basically means sleeveless shirts and dresses are no longer allowed. It is time to start a winter wardrobe with thicker and cozy fabric. This of course gave me some motivation to work on my skills in cutting up and sewing sleeves. I had a classic dress pattern ready for…
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I recently purchased Tilly Walnes’s book on sewing—Love at First Stitch. This was actually my first attempt to do something from a ready pattern (I usually sketch my own patterns). I tried the Margot pyjamas and I really liked the result. The instructions were really clear and they were easy to follow. The only…
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It was about a month after I began going to sewing lessons (I know this will sound really crazy) I got on a bus and found myself carefully looking at the seats to understand how they were constructed. You are probably wondering what this has to do with sewing. Well, sewing gives you a different…
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We traveled to Jerusalem this weekend for a short trip. I actually spend quite a bit of time in Jerusalem since I work there a few days a week. However, this does not mean that I get to experience the city. It is funny how sometimes we have the least chance to discover and enjoy…
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I don’t exactly remember where I read it but there is this theory that previous generations’ habits, traits and even psychological state of mind might show up in you. Somehow I always remember this theory when I think about how I began sewing and knitting. My grandmother from my father’s side was a great knitter…
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