Sewing Tutorials
"Ms Preppy" t-shirt and dress
Ikasyr fabrics simply have that certain something that I sometimes find a little rarer over here. Today I'll show you...
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Leggings for all occasions!
Finally... here are the pattern for the long-awaited leggings. For ladies and little girls. The patterns are called "Lillian" and "Lilly" and of course they come with a sewing video.
Happy New Year! My NYE outfit
"Happy New Year" to all of you! 2015 was an exiting year for pattydoo. My book will be launched soon and today I will quickly show you which outfit I have sewn for the New year's eve.
Sweathirt Dress - Sewing Pattern "Carol"
Your new favorite dress just arrived! Our sewing pattern for a casual sweat dress "Carol" is out now! Cozy, sporty and casual - that's what I like. With useful side pockets and drawstring, you'll sew a trendy dress.
Zip-up Hoodie Jackets for Men & Women
Achtung all Boyz and girls in the hood! Our new pattern for a trendy hooded jacket is finally here! Including detailed sewing video instructions, thus also absolutely suitable for beginners.
Cardigan "Mary"
It fits perfectly into the springlike season: our new pattern for a cardigan! A light jacket, which is quickly thrown over and also looks casual and elegant.
Oversized shirt "Sophie"
It's indian summer and I have a great sewing idea for you! The oversized shirt "Sophie" will make the autumn sun shine!
Christmas party dress! Tutorial for a lace "Ella"
Christmas is just around the corner and I really wanted to wear a festive, homemade dress on the holidays this year. So I modified our jersey dress "Ella CLASSIC" a little bit and provided it with great lace. In my sewing instructions I'll show you exactly how to do that.
Turning the "Liv" t-shirt into a roll neck top
Sometimes it just takes a little alteration to a pattern to end up with something that looks completely new. Today we're going to see how I've taken the 'Liv' shirt pattern and turned it into a roll neck top (or is it polo neck, or turtleneck?? What would you say?)
Applique monster t-shirt
With this super-cute monster application you can perfectly decorate our children's shirts. The little monster wears an unbuttonable jacket, which hides a surprise underneath and will surely make all curious kids happy.
Monster alert!
Seeing as Halloween is approaching, I thought it might be nice to translate this monstorous freebie that Ina posted at the start of the month, so you have something to make up with the little (and maybe big!) ones over the Halloween weekend.
Pattern mash-up! "Ella meets Livia meets Bowie"
I always try to make sure that our pattydoo patterns are as I like my own clothes: uncomplicated and simple. From this basic starting point, the small details you add to handmade clothes can really turn them into something special.
Sew a kids' jersey dress! Sewing pattern and video tutorial
Now it's time for us to launch something for the little ones! Today I'll introduce two children's dress styles, both of which can be sewn in many variations, making them suitable for all seasons.
How to cut out a pattern using striped fabric
Today I'm going to show you how to cut out our Ella skater dress from a striped jersey fabric. I think this is a really nice way to make the Ella dress and it's worth the little bit of patience and precision that is required.
Organising your sewing space
So, you've got the sewing bug then? As a consequence it's almost inevitable that you're now constantly acquiring lovely new fabrics, notions and sewing tools? And maybe you no longer know where to put all your ribbons, buttons and other accessories? I think we all get that feeling!
Zippered pouch "Susie"
Welcome to pattydoo my dear English speaking sewing fans. I'll try something new and present my first English blog article.