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Sewing

I will cut you open Mimi – and sew wider sleeves

18. February 2020 By Simone Neumann

Last week I complained about my failure with Tilly and the buttons Mimi blouse. I thought I had cut out the wrong size because the armholes were so small, I could barely get my arms through them. Encouraged by your extremely lovely comments and very helpful advices on steemit and instagram I decided against my […]

Portrait of a woman wearing her handsewn blouse und biting into the fabric

Sewing

Sewing the Mimi Blouse from Tilly Walnes

11. February 2020 By Simone Neumann

Do you remember that I have a strict sewing plan for 2020? And I am already behind this elaborate plan… There was the exhibition last week, two crochet shawls and wool from Iceland which distracted me from sewing. One of my goals was to make a blouse. A blouse would be perfect for me to […]

A smiling woman wearing a handmade granny square shawl

Crochet

One shawl is not enough

4. February 2020 By Simone Neumann

Last week I asked for your opinion which yarn I should use to crochet a granny square shawl and sorry, but not sorry, you were not of great help. I thought it’s always good to start a post with insulting the audience, especially when you are German and would love to use the German word […]

Crochet

The confused crochet granny square shawl

28. January 2020 By Simone Neumann

How better to get instant gratification, bright colors and a fashionable garment than crocheting a granny square shawl with stash yarn. Follow me along on my search for the perfect pattern and color combination.

Knitting

The unloved sweater

21. January 2020 By Simone Neumann

Not much words and knitting this Monday… I have migraines for days and was not very successful in finishing anything. It’s not only the misbehaving head, also that I will have a group exhibition on February the 8th and I am still working on some paintings. One fits so well into the #needleworkmonday that I […]

Sewing

A universe of puff sleeve sweaters and how to draft one

14. January 2020 By Simone Neumann

Beware: overly long post how I recreated a bought sweater with puff sleeves, entwined with literature allusions and bouts of hubris. Have you ever felt afraid that a fashion trend may end? For some years you were confident to wear a low rise jean which suited your body type and made shopping for trousers a […]

Sewing

What I must sew in 2020 (and knit and crochet)

7. January 2020 By Simone Neumann

Here is my ambitious list of sewing and knitting goals for 2020. Pleas read it carefully because I will hold you responsible if I fail… someone must be responsible and it cannot be me 😀
On my list are trousers, puff-sleeve sweaters, a blouse and a reversible knitted cardigan.

a woman mimicking grief over a bad yarn display

Crochet

Non-existent yarn shops and a Christmas market

17. December 2019 By Simone Neumann

What a day… I was prepared like a pro. Backpack, several bags, my current knitting project, an apple and a water bottle – what could possibly go wrong?
Read on my #steemit or #Wordpress blog about me on the Christmas market, fighting the masses in search of a yarn store….

A smiling woman besides a christmas tree with a hand knitted cardigan

Knitting

I knitted a wrap cardigan …

10. December 2019 By Simone Neumann

The sewing hotline has closed because of Christmas overwork, Silvi had a very successful exhibition this weekend (so I did not dare to force her into taking photos), my parents in law visited and I made a short dance film (perhaps I can interest you? It’s a melancholic performance about the sea and loosing ones […]

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Sewing

The Eden Dress part two

2. December 2019 By Simone Neumann

The Eden Dress part two – or how not to treat your handsewn clothes Hotline: Welcome to the sewing hotline, how can I help you? Me: Good morning and I am so happy to have finally reached you. I made a dress and it does not fit. Again. What shall I do, please, I need […]