crocheting pattern upcycling Use what you have: Messenger bag “inner peace“ 17. September 2023 An old black messenger bag was lurking around my space with a front labeling I did not like. I used just one CD to hide the label and add interest. Number of comments: 0
refashioning sewing stitching Playlist shirt “What was I made for?“ 8. September 2023 To celebrate the retrieval of music in my life I made this playlist shirt “What was I made for“. Each song title is stitched in a different color on a stripe. Number of comments: 0
crafting upcycling Use what you have: CDs on a tote bag 30. August 2023 Before giving something away try to reuse it. Make something beautiful. This motivated me to link the CDs with a vintage tote bag: Here comes “head over heels”. Number of comments: 0
refashioning sewing stitching Welcome change / ruffled crop top 26. August 2023 Assuming that these days are the last really hot summer days this year, I introduce “change“. Welcome, change. 🌈 Even I would like to wear this ruche top. Number of comments: 0
deconstructing sewing stitching Cosmos, the co-created jeans-dress *2 18. August 2023 Part 2 of the making of Cosmos: After creating the bee pocket and the flowers I am now making the skirt part of the dress and placing the hidden flowers. Number of comments: 0
deconstructing sewing stitching ... Axis, the dress with a wearable spine 29. June 2023 So here it is, my dress “axis”! Made of old shirts. And with multiple, subtle cross-stitch axes on checked parts. And a wearable extra spine. Number of comments: 0
deconstructing sewing stitching Cosmos, the co-created jeans-dress *1 23. June 2023 My intention is to make this dress comfortable, robust, durable and machine-washable, so that it will persist the demand of being worn a lot. Number of comments: 0
crafting event sewing ... Maker Faire Vienna 23 was magnificent 11. June 2023 What a journey it was: Maker Faire Vienna 23 was truly magnificent, thanks to its thriving community of makers and the excellent team. Number of comments: 0
event refashioning upcycling Visit me on June 3+4 at Maker Faire Vienna 31. May 2023 I am part of this year´s Maker Faire Vienna exploring the possibilities of upcycling & refashioning in my workshop booth and with a lightning talk. Number of comments: 0
sewing stitching streetart ... I can´t get enough from running stitches 2. May 2023 Running stitch is the simplest stitch imaginable, but can be applied in so many different ways: What I love the most, is the haptic experience. Number of comments: 0
crocheting sewing stitching ... A scrunchie a day keeps the doctor away 23. April 2023 I decided to make a scrunchie a day – for as long as I enjoy it. This is a perfect opportunity for trying out new ideas and making experiments. Number of comments: 0
refashioning sewing stitching ... The maker´s dress as perfect work wear 11. April 2023 The maker´s dress is made of overalls worn 2003 only a few times in a play. Now, 20 years later I refashioned it into a work dress for my creative endeavors. Number of comments: 0
crocheting refashioning sewing ... Hoodie remake with crocheted t-shirt-yarn 5. February 2023 My livelearngrow hoodie is now two numbers larger than before! Inserts in the side seams and hemline are crocheted with self-made t-shirt yarn. Number of comments: 0
repairing sewing Jeans crotch needs (almost) invisible mending 21. January 2023 First breaking point of my jeans occurs in the crotch-area. This rip calls for invisible mending and for a technique, that doesn´t thicken the jeans too much. Number of comments: 0
refashioning sewing stitching ... The dress: About success and failure 18. January 2023 Modifying this too big linen dress was my first attempt of altering a dress with many modifications after my long sewing pause: All my successes and failures. Number of comments: 0
crocheting sewing upcycling Yogabolster cover in soft colors and materials 12. January 2023 I needed a new yoga bolster cover and I wanted to work with the patchwork technique. To maximize the outcome i added a sprinkle of mini granny squares on top. Number of comments: 0
thoughts upcycling New year, new (up)cycle 3. January 2023 After experimenting with textile work in general in 2022 i am excited to focus now on upcycling textiles. Review of some examples of upcycling projects in 2022. Number of comments: 0
crocheting repairing Hide a stain with a rainbow granny! 30. November 2022 I owned a lilac jumper i never wore, because he had a tea stain in the front – right in the center. Until i patched the stain with a cute rainbow granny square. Number of comments: 0
extending sewing upcycling Removable dress extension with sew-on snaps 21. October 2022 I own a pinafore dress. Sometimes i wish it would be longer. So i made a removable extension, fastened with sew-on snaps. Number of comments: 0
pattern sewing upcycling Use what you have: tote bags made of an old curtain 17. October 2022 I found a few old curtains and as i do not need them, i decided i need a new tote bag – or two.One with the word JOY on it and one made of knotted straps. Number of comments: 0
