Scandinavian sewing patterns - step by step tutorials

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We are sewists!

We are sewists!

What inspires us as a pattern company the most? YOU! The amazing, talented  people (mostly women) who sew. We love seeing what you make and reading...
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Sewing a neckline with neckband

Sewing a neckline with neckband

It's harder than it looks, right? Sewing that neckband in a top from knit fabrics. Either it turns out too large or too small... Well, here's how w...
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Sew heart-shaped pockets

Sew heart-shaped pockets

A few days ago my youngest daughter turned 5 years old. The evening before her birthday I sewed her a birthday dress. I used our pattern Olivia to ...
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Welcome to the fabric jungle, part 1

Welcome to the fabric jungle, part 1

All those different fabric types feels like a jungle sometimes, right?! Especially when you're a beginner, but I still find myself discovering new ...
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Leggings with ruffles

Leggings with ruffles

Today we've got a fun and quick way to add some detail to your Lo leggings! Thanks to Karolina for making this tutorial! You'll find Karolina on In...
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Sewing room inspo

Sewing room inspo

I decided to upgrade my sewing room / workspace with some new furniture, namely a cabinet for storing primarily fabrics (since somehow no matter ho...
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Printed Emma: How to match the two pattern sheets

Printed Emma: How to match the two pattern sheets

Our sewing pattern Emma blouse and dress has three lengths. The longest one has calf-length. It is so long that it doesn't fit on one pattern shee...
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Billy & Betty as a sweater

Billy & Betty as a sweater

A couple of months ago Jenny (@jennymedj) guest blogged here and showed us how she modified the neckline of Ester & Ebbe into a mock turtleneck...
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The testers' Emma blouses & dresses

The testers' Emma blouses & dresses

Here it is! The collection of lots and lots of Emma tester photos! In March this year we sent our Emma pattern to 27 women who sewed Emma in their...
Tester pics
Can I sew Emma in non-stretch fabrics?

Can I sew Emma in non-stretch fabrics?

Today we're releasing a new pattern! And oh, how we love this one! The Emma blouse and dress is such a versatile, flattering and comfortable patter...
Sew an Emma without the slit

Sew an Emma without the slit

Do you like our newest pattern Emma? We are very fond of this blouse and dress! It's amazingly comfortable, quick to sew, and so feminine.  The two...
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Getting ready to sew Emma!

Getting ready to sew Emma!

Our blouse and dress pattern Emma will very soon be released. We know some want to prepare with fabrics while we're putting the final touches to th...
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