 Gabrielle Chanel once started her career designing hats. Women were wearing ankle-length dresses and tight corsets and large, lavish hats. She drastically changed both the women's clothing and the hats. Women could look beautiful and elegant, according to her, without all those big dresses and hats. Her motto: women should be able to move, look classy, elegant with 'simple' designs.
 Many people suffer from freezing cold hands and feet at night in bed. This can be due to genetics or the side effects of certain medications. Heart patients, in particular, often struggle with extremely cold hands and feet in bed. The “foot problem” is easy to solve—just wear thick wool socks to bed. But cold hands? That’s trickier. You don’t know where to put them, and almost nothing helps. That’s why I made these bed mittens.
Click here for the photo-tutorial:  Do you have an old bolster pillow lying around that has seen better days? Or perhaps you found one at a thrift store, but the fabric just doesn’t suit your taste? No problem: with a little sewing skill and the right tools, you can easily transform a worn-out bolster into a fresh, stylish piece. Perfect for the bedroom, caravan, patio chairs, or as a charming accent in your living room.
 When you make Chanel-style jackets, you often have leftover fabric. In my blogs, I often repeat: buy more than the sewing pattern specifies. This is to avoid running out of fabric, for example, after a mistake, or because you'd like to avoid fraying, which often means an extra half meter of fabric. But what do you do with the leftover fabric? You can make so many things with it, including this artistic pillow, for example.
 The Crescent Tote Bag is a stylish and timeless accessory that instantly elevates any outfit. Characterized by its graceful, crescent-shaped upper edge, this tote stands apart from the traditional rectangular design. Its soft, rounded silhouette lends the bag an elegant charm, while its practical size makes it a versatile choice for everyday use as well as more formal occasions.
 some men can't go through life without their caps. They have a favorite cap that they wear for years. How do you make a new favorite cap?
In this tutorial you will find a link to the BERNINA blog with an extensive photo tutorial.  Last years Advent calendar 2023 is still a big hit. Specially made for the BERNINA blog as a gift. Open the 15th door of the advent calendar and you will be on the blog for this beauty.
Difficult to make it? Not at all. All you need is the embroidery patterns (we will show you the way), a frame, a piece of fiberfill and some ribbon. A few hours later you will have a perfect gift for a Chanel-lover! And do not worry; the embroidery patterns are free or to buy at some of the biggest embroidery-websites on the Internet. It is copyright free as long as you do not start to sell it. |
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Marga van der Vet
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