Sewing Club Cascais

06/11/2024

The holidays are behind us now and what remains are these stories of thread on linen and memories ❤️

Photos in the order of appearance:

1. A view from the terrace of a mountain cabin where we stayed in the hills of Monchique, Algarve, Portugal. Embroidered by me. I just couldn't get enough of that view and the photos don't do justice.

2. The Fort built by Henry the Navigator, that we saw in Sagres. Embroidered by my older daughter. She played Henry the Navigator in a school play.

3. A horse. We saw a few of those during our trip and my younger daughter is very keen to buying one with her pocket money 😂

4. A volcano by the sea. Not related to this trip at all 😂 My younger daughter is simply obsessed with volcanoes.

Forever inspired by and her book Mystical Stitches 💚

04/10/2024

Following Saturday, 12th of October, 10-13h we'll be sewing zipper pouches! They can be used as make up bags or crafts bags or even given as presents!

We have variety of fabrics and zips and you can make one that is uniquely yours!

Beginners are welcome! Suitable for adults, teens and tweens :)

Book your spot soon!

Learn how to sew a beautiful make up bag with Gerda Drutyte-Skulteckiene DATE: Saturday, 12th of October 2024, 10-13H 3 Hours Beginners are welcome! We sew in a cosy relaxed environment in a small group accompanied by tea, biscuits and friendly chatter. You don’t need to worry about what to bring ...

13/09/2024

I found this beauty in a pile of old furniture next to a garbage bin, tucked away behind an old broken cupboard... It was dirty and damaged, obviously made many years ago and worn off quite a bit... but just think of how much time it took for someone to make it... how much patience and dedication... loving thoughts... maybe making it for someone as a present... with the initials at the bottom...

Couldn't resist and had to rescue it 😊 Took it home, washed it carefully and I think it looks very cool hanging on the wall of my sewing room. And most importantly, I feel like it has an interesting story to tell...

31/08/2024

I finally made it too!!!!

Just before my holidays in July I had a sewing spree (as always) and finally cut into one of the tablecloths I brought back from Lithuania last year... and made it into this top!!!! Yay!!! I have seen so many beautiful transformations and wanted to try it myself. Used simplified La Brea top pattern by Halfmoon Atelier.

The table cloth was quite small and had stains so I had to think hard on how to cut it to avoid the stains and have a nice placement of the embroidery. Also wanted to use the natural hem. Had to join two pieces to make a panel for the back and used hanstitching to recreate the hem of the tablecloth 😁

17/07/2024

The Sewing Club is now on a summer break. Thank you all who joined us in the sewing adventures. It was fun!

We'll be back and sewing from the 2nd of September and there will be exciting new projects and events! So stay tuned 😉

04/06/2024

Today I was teaching my niece to sew. She was so eager and motivated and learning very fast!

We stuffed the toy with cotton fluf from a tree in our neighborhood 💚

Kids' makes are the cutest!!!

20/05/2024

"Every tiny piece of cloth has a long history. In the case of cotton, for example, the plant had to be foraged or cultivated, picked, spun and then dyed and woven, or woven and dyed - all this before the cloth is turned into something else. To throw out even a scrap of material, therefore, is painful, so we keep everything."

Somporn Intaraprayong for Selvedge Magazine

13/05/2024

Playing around with the wool felt scraps :)

09/04/2024

I've been meaning to sew an apron for myself for the longest time and I specifically wanted to make the cross back apron from . Their patterns are very thoughtful and full of details and I'm very happy with how it turned out 😊

Used Lithuanian linen from my stash.

29/03/2024

A handmade present to my dear friend's little daughter ❤️ Made using Purl Soho pattern and linen remnants.

22/03/2024

Easter themed hand stitching experience . Spend quality time with your friends and family as you craft beautiful wool decorations all while enjoying a scrumptious scone and a pot of freshly brewed tea. It's a perfect blend of creativity and relaxation! Suitable for both adults and children.

19/03/2024

Another pair of Eve's trousers by in Japanese denim, bought at the . Very happy with this pair. It's super comfy and easy to wear 🤩