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Mending knees in kids jeans tutorial

Today I did something that made me very proud of myself! I managed to mend little e's jeans that have been lying in an annoying pile in my studio for quite some time now. It took me about 20 minutes to get two pairs done! I had fun and used some scraps with heat n' bond (that's the iron-on adhesive I use for appliqué) that I improvised with to make the patches. It became a cat and a frog! Scroll down to see how I did it!

1. I ironed the patches with heat n' bond over the hole.

2. I used the mending foot/appliqué foot that allows me to move freely over the fabric. These jeans are very slim so it was a bit tricky! I worked the seams several times to get a durable patch.

3. Ready! As you see the seams are shaky, but when you stitch several times it looks like you did it on purpose. At least this is what I tell myself :)

The kitty looks like he has had something strange to eat... Little e says he's going to wear these jeans to school tomorrow! That's the best feedback I could get :)

 
 

Spring window

This never ending winter is really getting on my nerves! It's April and we still have heaps of snow! I want to work in my garden! To cheer ourselves and our customers up we decided to bring Spring to our studio shop. The Spring sun is shining, after all, even if this snow melting business seems to take for ever this year!

This is the shop as seen from my studio (which will have a major clean-up tomorrow). The clothing and the fabric painting is from Saaga, the bag from Tuuni. 

I am loving the light that fills our rooms! I am also very fond of this particular shade of pink. Of course I had to have this dress with one of my favourite plants, Echinacea. I am trying to grow some for my garden. No sign of sprouts in my pots yet though, but the bag said it could take 21 days, so I am trying to be patient!

My new postcards for Spring and Summer are here! Looking at them makes me long for Summer even more, I guess patience isn't one of my virtues!The cards are available in my Etsy shop, of course!

I hope the sun is shining were you are!

Gudrun Sjödén

When I heard that Gudrun Sjödén was going to open a shop in Helsinki was very happy, I've always enjoyed visiting her colourful shops in Stockholm. I got excited when I noticed I was going to be in the city the grand opening day. Gudrun is a true inspiration, I think! She has been selling her clothes by mail-order (later also on-line) and in shops since 1976, that's my whole life time! All this time she has stayed true to her particular style making colourful and comfortable clothes in natural materials for "real women". Gudrun Sjödén has created a strong, personal brand that stands out in the fashion industry, a great achievement today. Above all I think she has showed us that you can do things your own way! 

I took some snap-shots in the shop, it was a challenge, because it was CROWDED, I wasn't the only one who wanted to meet Gudrun :)

 

What to wear?

Have you ever struggled with the question above? I have. I do know what I like and what I would prefer to wear, it's not that. But I hate to go shopping and to try to find my kind of clothing among the wear and tear fashion. So I am so very happy about where I have landed! 

I share my workspace with Saaga design, which is a local brand of well-fitted, well made linen clothes for real women. It is a joy to sell these clothes to women all ages and sizes in the little shop we have in connection to the studio. We are doing a shop redo next week, will show you pictures when we have made some progress!  

And I now know what to wear everyday! I love my linen dresses, they are easy to wear and I feel pretty and comfortable. This is my new favourite colour combination: pink and grey! I am making something in these colours in the studio, will show you later! Shop Saaga on Etsy.

After working alone for some time I appreciate the company of my new colleagues very much! They like coffee A LOT and inspired me to make this print. It is available in the Etsy shop. There will be postcards too soon!

What are you wearing today? Any new favourite colours for Fall?