Category Archives: for myself

Blouse Elisabeth & Salopette Sailor

Have you ever heard of the Röschti Graben? No? That’s a wide ditch that stretches across Switzerland. An impressive ditch. There were even attempts to include it in the immaterial cultural heritage of Unesco. But if you look for it on google earth, it will be difficult: it is invisible. Nevertheless, it is absolutely noticeable. Not […]

Chataigne Corduroy Shorts and Abraham Blouse

Chataigne Shorts by Deer and Doe made by Tilia

This is an absolute premiere for you: You see me in shorts! Something I haven’t worn for about 20 years. Because then, in my teenage years, I had a serious accident. Fortunately, I had not suffered any long-term consequences, only a few scars, including on the leg. To make my entry into the world of […]

Suzon Shirt Hack

Whoa! You really knocked me out: I never expected this reaction when I posted a little teaser picture of my Suzon Shirt on Instagram! Thank you so much for your kind words! On Instagram I asked the question which pattern I sewed here. Nobody figured it out. Honestly, I wouldn’t have come across the Suzon Shirt […]

Liseron Christmas blouse by Atelier Scämmit

My first blog post in 2019! I am happy that you’re here and also in the new year with me on my sewing universe! During the last weeks it was quiet here on the blog. But in the background I worked eagerly… …because I’m seized by blouse fever! In the past weeks I have sewn […]

Glitter Glamour Zebre Sweater

Glitter is part of Advent, like ice cream is of summer. That’s probably what Hello Heidi thought when they launched their glitter glamour fabric collection called “Loom” this week. I had the honor of sewing the jacquard fabric in gold powder. Pattern wise I found the right counterpart in “I am Zebre” by I AM Patterns. As you […]

HelloHeidiFabrics Launch-Party in a Blackwood Cardigan

Blackwood Cardigan by Helens Closet sewn by Tilia

    There are moments that are epic! One such moment is here and now: The launch of Hello Heidi Fabrics! My friends Barbara and Bettina have invested all their free time, finances and heart and soul in this online shop over the past few months. When you jump over to www.HelloHeidiFabrics.com, you can see […]

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