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hi! showing you how to sew your own wardrobe
beginner friendly sewing patterns you’ll actually wear 🪡
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showing you how to install fireman clasps. it’s actually super easy and quick!

-mark the three placement points with an erasable fabric pen.
-reinforce the fabric from the wrong side with fusible interfacing and press well. this helps prevent the fabric from tearing around the rivets.
-use a leather hole punch to make a small hole at each mark. you can carefully use scissors as an alternative, but make sure the holes are only just big enough for the rivets to pass through.
-insert the rivets through the holes and attach the clasps, making sure all the parts are aligned correctly.
-secure the rivets with a hammer or the appropriate setting tool, or use rivet-setting pliers if your hardware is compatible

make sure to hammer the rivets firmly into place or compress them properly with pliers, otherwise they can pull out quite easily. i’m even considering replacing mine with book screws for an even stronger hold

the pattern is my alex jacket, which works so well with this thick denim wool blend twill. it’s beginner-friendly, comes with a step-by-step video tutorial and is quite quick to sew since the funnel neck is part of the main front piece, so you don’t need any extra collar pieces

#sewing #sewingpattern #sewingtutorial #funnelneck #firemanclasp by @leonieay_

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applications are now closed 🤍

thank you so much for all your applications! it honestly means so much to me to see so many of you wanting to be part of this process. choosing testers is always the hardest part, and I wish I could include everyone.

my selected testers have now been contacted, and I can’t wait to work on the davi blouse with you and share the final pattern soon!

make sure to subscribe to my newsletter via the link in my bio to be the first to hear about the release and get all the details

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TESTER CALL for the Davi Blouse is still open and closes tomorrow!

comment "Davi" to apply

the sewing pattern is confident beginner friendly and has 2 neckline, 2 sleeve length and 2 peplum variations

testing period is October 16-26

thank you to everyone that applied already 🤍 by @leonieay_

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applications are now closed 🤍

thank you so much for all your applications! it honestly means so much to me to see so many of you wanting to be part of this process. choosing testers is always the hardest part, and I wish I could include everyone.

my selected testers have now been contacted, and I can’t wait to work on the davi blouse with you and share the final pattern soon!

make sure to subscribe to my newsletter via the link in my bio to be the first to hear about the release and get all the details

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meet the Davi Blouse!

so excited to share with you my newest design! Davi is a vintage-inspired blouse featuring a button placket, a peplum and distinctive puff sleeves

the sewing pattern will include two sleeve lengths, two neckline options and different peplum variations, making it easy to create versions for both warmer and colder seasons

I’m looking for reliable sewists who can share constructive feedback and progress updates throughout the testing process

the testing period will run from October 16–26

size range: bust 80–128 cm (31.5–50”) / waist 62–110 cm (24.5–43”)

want to be part of the pattern test? comment DAVI and I’ll send you the application link via DM

so excited to see your applications!
Leo by @leonieay_

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styling the Alex jacket and Kaja pants sewing pattern
first time wearing these two together :) by @leonieay_

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another version of the Alex Jacket, this time with a few more details and a slightly different look

I’ve also expanded the size range by three additional sizes, so the pattern now comes in even more sizes!

for this version, I added a belt, belt loops and sleeve tabs, and replaced the original patch pockets with welt pockets. both are really easy additions if you want to customize your own jacket. you can also easily customize the height of the funnel neck

the only thing I’d change next time is placing the pockets a little lower so they don’t sit at the same height as the belt

I used a cotton blend twill for this version, similar to a heavy denim, which works really well

always find it so interesting to see how different the same sewing pattern can look depending on the fabric and little design details

the sewing pattern comes with a step by step video tutorial, making it beginner-friendly even if you’re new to sewing jackets

comment “ALEX” and I’ll send you the link to purchase the pattern by @leonieay_

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your sign to sew your own summer wardrobe

creating your own clothes can feel intimidating at first, but it is often much easier than it looks. with the right sewing pattern and clear guidance, you can create pieces that you will actually love wearing.

for this look, I used my Neo top and Kaja pants sewing patterns. both patterns are designed for confident beginners and come with a detailed illustrated sewing manual and step by step video tutorial to guide you through the process.

if you have been wanting to start sewing your own clothes, these are great summer sewing projects to begin with.

comment link and I will send you the etsy listings of the sewing patterns by @leonieay_

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another Hanni dress!

I wanted to experiment and see if the sewing pattern could be made reversible, because I honestly couldn’t decide which side of the fabric I liked better

and it actually worked really well!

on the cream side, you can see the darts, but I don’t mind that at all. I used french seams at the shoulders, waist seam and center back so there’s no visible overlocking on either side

instead of using bias binding, I also folded the fabric twice towards the inside and pressed it really well along the edges. it was a little tricky, but worked surprisingly well. so technically, you can even sew the Hanni without bias binding, just be prepared to do a LOT of pressing.

I wanted to try a different fabric this time, so I used this beautiful jacquard gobelin fabric that’s actually meant for upholstery. it feels really nice on the skin though, and after washing it got even softer

which side do you prefer? :) by @leonieay_

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getting ready for autumn and already thinking about all the jackets, pants and pieces I want to sew next

I always get so excited about sewing for the colder months because there are so many more fabrics to play with. I love using wool and heavier cottons, and lately i’ve been really into jacquard, brocade and bouclé.

so here’s a little autumn & winter sewing inspo from my pattern collection. I’m also working on some new patterns at the moment, so there’s more coming soon 🤍

comment “pattern” and I’ll send you the direct link to all my patterns

the Niki pants out of a wool fabric
have a free tutorial on how to draft and sew the detachable skirt

the Alex jacket
made a long version out of a 100% heavy wool and added a belt
also lowered the neckline 2cm

the Kaja wrap pants
used wool for these, but also love my denim version

another Alex jacket

the Ava dress
made with a beautiful jacquard fabric from a couture house deadstock
it has side seam pockets

the Niki pants with belt detail

the Hanni dress out of a jaquard
made it reversible

the Neo top worn with a matching Niki pants from the previous pictures and a Neo bag out of wool scrap fabric
all patterns are sewing beginner friendly

the Kaja pattern with a fireman clasp as detail

the Malin bag out of heavy denim

the Milli dress made from a pinstriped wool blend by @leonieay_

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25 days ago

the hanni dress is finally coming tomorrow!!

I’m so happy to finally share it with you after working on it for so long

here are just a few of my lovely testers. it honestly means so much to see the hanni dress made by people from all over the world. a huge thank you to all of my testers who made the dress, shared their feedback and helped me bring it to where it is today. seeing all your different versions has been one of my favourite parts of this whole process

I can’t wait to see your hanni dresses!

the hanni dress launches tomorrow at 3 pm central european time on my new website, with 20% off for the first 48 hours for email subscribers

so make sure to subscribe to the iggi club if you want to get the launch discount 💌 by @leonieay_

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I’ve been wanting to make this version of the Alex Jacket for a while and I love how it turned out

I showed you a few different button options in my stories and most of you chose the fireman clasp, so I decided to go with that one

comment “ALEX“ and I’ll send you the link to the sewing pattern

for this version, I made a few simple changes to the original pattern: I added a belt and arm cuffs and used a fireman clasp instead of the regular buttons

I love how easy it is to change little details like these and make the pattern feel completely different

the Alex Jacket is sewing beginner friendly and comes with a step by step video tutorial, so it’s a really good one if you’re still getting into sewing jackets by @leonieay_

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your sign to finally learn how to sew 🪡

wearing the Neo top pattern and the Kaja pants

the fabric for the top is linen and the pants are made from a wool blend

patterns are linked in bio 🩵 by @leonieay_

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some memories from Tuscany
days filled with sewing, slow mornings, and outfits I made myself
I also spent some time working on new patterns and shooting content for upcoming releases. can’t wait to share everything with you soon! by @leonieay_

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