When I first got asked if I wanted to test the new FS cotton fabric, it was a big HECK YES from me. This might sound extremely silly, over the …
Sophie Frank
Sophie Frank
Sophie is a self-taught sewist living in Vienna, Austria. If she's not sewing or taking analog photos, she's probably running after her son. Instagram: @bitte.mach.das
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One of the questions I get asked the most is: What’s your favorite hat pattern? And since Christmas is looming alarmingly close around the corner, I thought I might spice …
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Do you know that feeling when you want to make something (whether it’s sewing, knitting, etc.) and you have the pattern and fabric and everything ready to go – but …
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First of all: I don’t know about the weather situation in your country, but what the hell is going on? In Austria, we had over 30C (86F) last week and …
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As I’m writing this, I am sitting at the breakfast table in Croatia (again – lucky me, I know) enjoying a slice of bread with spicy Ajvar and cucumber. It’s …
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Just in time before the summer is over I made my new absolutely favorite summer dress. A few weeks ago I managed to have a whole weekend off. No work, …
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One thing I am noticing this summer – it seems as if knitting patterns for shorts are popping out of the ground like mushrooms. Wide rib, small rib, cables, no …
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Happy Anniversary! It’s been a year since I started writing here. My first entry was for the Curated By You collection and I was so nervous – I had just …
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I have one big big big problem with clothes: every time I see something in the store or online I like I think ‘Definitely not gonna buy that – I …
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To be honest – the summer knit struggle is real. Don’t get me wrong – I love summer yarns and all the cute tops, but (and it’s a big one) …
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In my last article, I asked you if you would be interested in some pattern recommendations for kids wear – and as I know timing is key, I did that …
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I AM BACK! I know I know, it took some time for me to get back behind the sewing machine. A lot has been changing too fast and too slow …
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When I first saw a photo of this EXTREMELY fluffy tee it was love at first sight. And THEN I saw its name. Vienna Tee, I mean come on – …
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I’ll be completely honest – my head is full and my heart is heavy. This whole situation right now is really challenging for me – covid, a breakup, starting work …
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To be completely honest – most of the time I buy fabric without knowing what to make with it. Highly excited, a bit overwhelmed yet with no plan in sight. …
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Before I embarked upon sewing my own clothes a year ago, I (re-)started knitting. But because I am 100% impatient, I was always looking for patterns with thick wool (the …





