Sewing Projects
2021
I added some lace to the neckline and altered the sleeves to be more flowy.
I added panels to expand the skirt, and changed the ruffle of the neckline.
I used some textile paint to add some interest to the plain top.
drawstring bags with ribbon appliques
colourful drawstring bags
drawstring bags with applique and buttons
I used a light blue dye to dye the tshirt.
I embroidered the back as well as the shoulder panels on the front. Inside I added a lining, so that the threads won't get caught and ripped.
I removed the sleeves and added a lace-up to the back
2020
ice-tie dyed dress and an added tassel
my first tailored blouse with buttons and a collar
floral blouse with flowly sleeves
triming the top layer and adding some lace in-between for a neater look
custom cover for my tablet out of some old jeans
top stitching so that the lining won't show
white, pink and purple embroidered flowers
embellished with lace, beads and embroidery thread in chain stitches
a dress turned into a jumpsuit with an elastic waist, pockets and a zip
a second hand top upcycled with some beadwork and some sparkle [Apr 2020]
a second-hand pretty top with new lace around the sleeves (gift) [Apr 2020]
denim jeans cut into shorts, with colourful embroidery around the pockets [Apr 2020]
blue peony crossstich on a cream-coloured drawstring bag (gift) [Mar 2020]
cream-coloured drawstring bags (gifts) [Mar 2020]
burgundy peony crossstich on a cream-coloured drawstring bag (gift) [Mar 2020]
blue-stripped drawstring bags (gifts) [Mar 2020]
round and rectangular floral and polka dot drawstring bags (shoeboxes) [Mar 2020]
black "shark" drawstring bags (shoeboxes) [Mar 2020]
pink peony crossstich on a cream-coloured drawstring bag (gift) [Mar 2020]
cream-coloured drawstring bags (gifts) [Mar 2020]
amber peony crossstich on a cream-coloured drawstring bag (gift) [Mar 2020]
2019
embroidered (small) pencil case (for my sewing teacher) [May 2019]
embroidered pencil case (for my biology teacher) [May 2019]
embroidered pencil case (for my ballet teacher) [May 2019]
(shoeboxes) [Aug 2019]
doll blanket and pillow (shoeboxes) [Aug 2019]
(shoeboxes) [Aug 2019]
(shoeboxes) [Aug 2019]
(shoeboxes) [Aug 2019]
(shoeboxes) [Aug 2019]
floral fabric bag lined with a purple cotton (shoeboxes) [Aug 2019]
flower crossstich sewn into a lined fabric bag (gift) [Aug 2019]
lined floral fabric bag with lace trim (shoeboxes) [Aug 2019]
greek costume made out of a bedsheet for a "history" birthday party; elastic gold belt and gold hair accessory [Apr 2019]
apron with a fun south-african print (gift) [Mar 2019]
simple cotton pads to reuse [Apr 2018]
2018
cute doll blanket with matching pillows with a puppy and kitten print (gift) [Aug 2018]
my very own sewing machine: meet "Gretchen" [17. Jul 2018]
small needle book to store and organize my needles [Aug 2018]
2017 and earlier
embroidered stuffed heart (gift) [2017]
practising putting in zippers and making pencil cases (for shoeboxes) [Aug 2017]
an unusual request: a case foe a tuning-fork. (gift) [2017]
drawstring bag for my softblocks [Jan 2017]
drawstring bag for my pointe shoes [Aug 2017]
drawstring bag for my tap shoes [Aug 2017]
small stuffed dogs as keychains, about 8cm (gifts) [Aug 2017]
ladybug pincushion for pins and needles [2014]
denim headband, large denim bow on a clip, small denim bow on a hair slide [2016]