week 24 of 2026

This week I sewed another Lutterloh top -

This one is from a thin knit (it looks better on, than hanging on a hanger).

The pattern is #87 from Lutterloh supplement 341, Summer 2026.

I have never drafted a Lutterloh pattern with so many dots.

I trusted the pattern, had help from a friend, and it worked out.

I made a few changes - added a little sleeve cap to look more like the drawing, made the hem less sloped (added length on the short side, and shortened the long side). and scooped the front neck a bit lower (it is still quite high).

I finished knitting a sweater (I started in March!).

It is another Ranunculus by Midori Hirose (my third). This one is made from Optim Merino, a fibre I dyed, spun, knit another sweater with, and then took it apart years ago. This sweater should be more practical.

Photos from Around -

This year I tried the "snail method" of growing seedlings for my onions, and it worked great. The plants grew well, and they were easy to transplant in the garden.

The garden was all planted at the beginning of the week before we had more rain.

We had another day of tornado warnings this week. Luckily we just had hail, winds and rain. Rewarded with a rainbow.

My little shadow kept me company while I worked outside.

Molly had a dip in the pond on a very hot day at the beginning of the week.

All the best!♥︎

Week 23 of 2026

This week I have a blouse that I made -

I was trying out a new pattern to see how it would work (a wearable toile). It is made with a thin cotton, woven fabric. The pattern calls for a side zipper, but I saw online that lots of people didn't need it, I didn't either. The neck opening is too wide, so next time I make it I will make the centre panel narrower, and the side panels a bit wider (to keep the blouse the same width). Otherwise I am happy with it.

It is a Lutterloh pattern, #82 from supplement 328.

Photos from Around -

We had a couple of days with tornado warnings this week, we saw amazing clouds, but just had rain and wind. Ended with a beautiful rainbow.

GingerSnap!.

Miss Maggie.

I was trying to garden, while GingerSnap! was ready for a cuddle.

All the best!♥︎

Week 20 of 2026

This week I sewed a pair of overalls -

I used Ikea fabric again, to try out the pattern. I had lots of fun sewing this, figuring out how to put them together (Lutterloh has no instructions). They came out really nice, and are incredibly comfortable.

The Lutterloh pattern is from supplement #340.

This apron was a quick sew. The pattern is the York Apron, from Helen's Closet. It is made from a linen/cotton blend I bought for this pattern, from a local fabric store that was closing a couple of years ago. The one I made in 2019 finally wore out, so it was time to make a new one.

This time I added the big, divided pocket (instead of two smaller ones) - they are handy for carrying canning jars.

Last week was an annual Making Zen workshop (a week of free classes - mainly slow stitching). I made a stitched vessel (it reminds me of a miniature birch bark canoe my brother had when we were kids).

It was fun to make - raw edges, raggedy scraps, different sized stitches, it's really all about working with needle and thread, and using what you have.

Photos from Around -

We had an incredible dust storm this week - it was like being sandblasted, winds to almost 100km/hr, I have never seen anything like it.

Miss Maggie rolling in the dirt.

Best friends with the chickens.

Northern lights last night.

All the best!♥︎

Week 19 of 2026

These past two weeks I have been sewing clothes using the Lutterloh system (the weather has been way below normal, so I haven't been out gardening) -

First a tank top dress for summer.

Pattern #236 from the Spring 2026 supplement #340.

I lengthen the dress and added pockets in the side seam (made with a cotton/spandex knit).

I made a sports bra, and a couple pairs of panties from the leftover fabric.

The sports bra is pattern #37 from the Fall 2025 supplement #338 (the panties are from a self drafted pattern from a Craftsy class).

A stretch twill skirt,

Using pattern #126/127 from the Winter 2025 supplement #339.

The Lutterloh system uses a small picture, and a special ruler to draft out a pattern to your specific bust and hip measurements. The patterns are supposed to fit better than commercial patterns, and be quicker to draft than self drafting. The German pattern company has been around since 1935, and is based on the math formula of the golden ratio. There are no instructions for the sewing, so I find it interesting to figure out the steps (like a puzzle). I have been using the system for a few years and have had really good luck with it.

I also sewed a cardigan and tank top using patterns I have sewn many times (the Blackwood Cardigan from Helen's Closet, and a Lutterloh tank top - I can't remember which one). From a similar cotton/spandex knit as the tank top dress.

In searching for the link to the HC pattern, I noticed that the one pdf pattern is close to the price of one of the Lutterloh supplements, which contain about 40 patterns.

Photos from Around - 

It's exciting for the cats when there is a new box in the house (I don't know what Molly thinks).

A nightly game.

All the best!♥︎

December 13th

I finished the skirt. This pattern is from Lutterloh Supplement 319, pattern #225 in stretch fabric. The more clothes I sew, the more I learn and hopefully I am getting better, in the meantime it sure is interesting.

Miss Maggie at sunrise.

Country drive during the day.

Miss Molly at sunset.

All the best!♥︎