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Louise (she/her)
@luvisenlager.bsky.social
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Norwegian living in Scotland.
I sew, alter and mend my clothes.
Trying to be a good feminist, environmentalist and human being.
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I whipped up the easiest pair of trousers the other day. Took me less than an hour, that’s how simple they are. And I love the cotton gingham fabric. Feels so light and breezy perfect for the sunny weather we’ve been having.

Pattern: #isipisipants by Fæbrik
Fabric by #fabricgalore

#sewsky #sewing
A white woman is standing upright facing the camera. She’s wearing a peach coloured t-shirt with the trans flag, a black caps and black and white gingham trousers. A white woman is standing turned slighty sideways and with one leg bent and lifted up. She’s wearing a peach coloured t-shirt with the trans flag, black and white gingham trousers and black sandals.
May 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Another Aspen dress complete! I couldn’t resist this tropical banana denim, also by #fabricgodmother. I shortened the sleeves and skirt length, otherwise no changes. Can’t get enough of this sewing pattern, it comes together so well!

#fgaspen #sewsky #dressmaking #sewing
A white woman is facing the camera and smiling, wearing a pink denim dress with green leaves and yellow bananas. The dress has short sleeves, breast pockets, a front zip, gathered skirt and is knee length. A white woman is facing the camera and wearing a pink denim dress with green leaves and yellow bananas. The dress has short sleeves, breast pockets, a front zip, gathered skirt and is knee length. A white woman standing close to the camera, wearing a pink denim dress with green leaves and yellow bananas.
April 6, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Another #fgaspen in the making. How could I resist the bananas?! 🍌

#sewsky #sewing #dressmaking #fabricgodmother
A close-up photo of a bodice with centre zip and two breast pockets. The fabric pattern is yellow bananas and green leaves on a light pink background. The zip is silver metal.
March 31, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Finally got some photos of the Aspen dress by #fabricgodmother. I love it so much! Navy corduroy bought at Edinburgh Fabrics. One of the best fabric shops I know.

#fgaspen #sewsky #sewing #dressmaking
A white woman wearing a navy corduroy dress is smiling to the camera. A white woman wearing a navy corduroy dress is standing with her right side to the camera. She has pulled her sleeves up a bit and has her hand in her pocket. A white woman wearing a navy corduroy dress is sitting on a chair with her legs crossed and her left side to the camera.
March 25, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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I finally have my machine back and she’s in better shape than ever. Have been dying to start on the Aspen dress so that’s what I’m doing today.

#sewsky #fgaspen #sewing #dressmaking
A navy corduroy bodice with front pockets lying on a table in front of a sewing machine.
March 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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My sewing machine is in for service. I’ve officially completed 2/3 goals for Feb. Ngl, I’m feeling pretty smug about it.

#sewsky
February 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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My entry for #sewskychallenge2025 and I’m so extra I’m posting this on Valentine’s Day. I do love a theme.

The pattern is of course the popular #patinablouse from #FridayPatternCompany, and I made no alterations.

I bought the fabric from #Heysewsister, my fave online shop.
A white woman smiling and standing face forward with hands in her jeans pockets is wearing a pink blouse with tiny red hearts. A white woman taking a photo of herself in the mirror, wearing jeans and a pink blouse. A white woman sitting behind a table smiling and wearing a pink blouse with tiny red hearts.
February 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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She speaks truth.
February 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Almost there with the Patina blouse. It’s a great project, I’ve really enjoyed sewing it up, and the fit seems to be bang on.

#sewsky #patinablouse #fridaypatterncompany
February 9, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Made a bit of progress with the Patina blouse. I finally tackled the sleeve slit placket and my god was it a battle! But I persevered and succeeded. Coming up, all the fun bits of attaching the sleeves, sewing the sides and add on the cuffs.
February 7, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Sewing goals for February:
✔️Finish the Patina blouse #sewskychallenge
✔️Tidy my fabric stash and donate to #destashforpalestine
✔️Get my sewing machine in for service.

#sewsky
February 3, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Welcome to #knit @aoc.bsky.social! Drop a 🧶 if you have any questions- #BlueskyIsForKnitters
Instagram post noting that AOC is learning to knit!
January 28, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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My toxic trait is seeing a new sewing pattern release and thinking I can easily just draft it myself and thus magically save all the time and effort and energy.

#sewsky
January 31, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Please bluesky, give us an edit button🙏. It's early and I just installed a new keyboard. I need all the help I can get
January 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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I accidentally ordered an industrial sized roll of tracing paper. It’s taller than my child. Explains the high transport cost, shipped in a lorry.
January 30, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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My Scottish Frocktail dress last year. Who am I to resist all the bows?! 🎀🎀🎀

#sewsky #sewing #dressmaking #libertyfabrics #frocktails
January 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Join the Sewsky Challenge + help us build a sewing community on Bluesky!

1. Challenge runs Feb 1-28.
2. Make a garment using a designer/fabric shop on Bluesky and tag them and use their pattern hashtag.
3. Use the #SewskyChallenge2025 hashtag.

#sewing #sewingsky #sewsky #garmentsewing #sewists 🧵
Purple graphic that says "Sewsky Challenge" and the hashtag #sewskychallenge2025 with bright colored shapes around the edges of the frame.
January 27, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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My latest WIP. I finally jumped on the Patina blouse bandwagon and I can see why it’s so popular. So far it’s been a hoot!
January 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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One of my favourite makes lately. I shamelessly copied the Vogue V1723 dress pattern by Frankensteining different sewing patterns I already had. Shocked it actually worked!

I bought the fabric from Minerva. It’s a metallic brocade aka plastic. Will be sure to give it lots of wears for years+++.
January 28, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Hello! I’m Louise and I like to make stuff.

I sewed this wrap dress a long time ago, and I still love it and wear it.

I bought this beautiful fabric from Hey Sew Sister. Her online fabric shop is amazing! The sewing pattern is from the Norwegian brand Fæbrik. They are also amazing!
January 28, 2025 at 12:48 PM