Bondi Dress from Tessuti Patterns in Nani Iro linen from Meter Meter and Heavyweight linen from The Fabric Store

A Bondi Dress at Bondi Beach!

The Bondi Dress from Tessuti Patterns in a combination of Nani Iro wild flower linen from Meter Meter and heavyweight linen from The Fabric Store

Keeping toasty: Toaster Sweater #1

It’s that time of the year when I start to think about getting toasty! And, yes, I know I am about a year late to the Sew House Seven Toaster…

Minimalist cross-body leather handbag

It’s in the bag!

So, something a little bit different here today. I made a handbag. An actual leather handbag. Which, being dark navy, is  really difficult to photograph nicely! Sorry, guys! Local inspiration…

Harriet Bra by Cloth Habit

Harriet Bra: First Foray into Lingerie Sewing

I did it! I sewed lingerie! My first every foray into the world of bra-making is complete!! So, here she is, one finished Harriet Bra from Cloth Habit. Ever since…

McCall's 7726 view D wide legged pants in windowpane check from Fabworks Mill

McCall’s 7726: A Blogger Favourite

Since I don’t really follow the big 4 pattern releases much, I generally only become aware of the potential of big 4 patterns, when other sewists start sewing them. And…

Ulysses Trench Coat by Victory Patterns in wool jersey from The Fabric Store

Ulysses Trench: Too cool for school?

The moment I first saw the Ulysses Trench from Victory Patterns, I was blown away. It was just so, well, cool. Likely too cool for me. So, wary of whether…

Sew Frosting Challenge: Sequin Eagle Jacket by Vanessa Pouzet, Tania Culottes by Megan Nielsen and Ogden Cami by True Bias

#sewfrosting: my Oscars outfit…

It’s #sewfrosting time! So, the short introduction to today’s post is that here we have an Eagle Jacket by Vanessa Pouzet, in all its glorious sequin glamour, together with the…

Elliot sweater dress, pattern by Helen's Closet

An Elliot Sweater Dress

Here’s the latest release from Helen’s Closet, the lovely Elliot sweater. Despite the fact that this week included what is apparently the warmest November day ever recorded in the Netherlands (what…

Kielo Wrap dress, full-length, from Named Patterns in merino jersey from The Fabric Store

Kickin’ around in a merino Kielo wrap dress

Several years ago I made a Kielo wrap dress from Named in bargain basement jersey. The jersey I chose for that Kielo wrap dress was a loud, horrible 70s-esque geometric…

The logo of my sewing blog www.isewthereforeiam.com in navy and white

Feminism and Sewing

Nothing in life is simple. Least of all sewing. And I’ve been experiencing some moments recently when my sewing habit leaves me reflecting upon the compatibility of my identities as…