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week 24 of 2026 from Thread Head

This week I sewed another Lutterloh top -

This one is from a thin knit (it looks better on, than hanging on a hanger).

The pattern is #87 from Lutterloh supplement 341, Summer 2026.

I have never drafted a Lutterloh pattern with so many dots.

I trusted the pattern, had help from a friend, and it worked out.

I made a few changes - added a little sleeve cap to look more like the drawing, made the hem less sloped (added length on the short side, and shortened the long side). and scooped the front neck a bit lower (it is still ...

added by Joanne 1 month, 1 week ago. under knitting , lutterloh

Week 23 of 2026 from Thread Head

This week I have a blouse that I made -

I was trying out a new pattern to see how it would work (a wearable toile). It is made with a thin cotton, woven fabric. The pattern calls for a side zipper, but I saw online that lots of people didn't need it, I didn't either. The neck opening is too wide, so next time I make it I will make the centre panel narrower, and the side panels a bit wider (to keep the blouse the same width). Otherwise I am happy with it.

It is a Lutterloh ...

added by Joanne 1 month, 2 weeks ago. under lutterloh , sewing

Week 20 of 2026 from Thread Head

This week I sewed a pair of overalls -

I used Ikea fabric again, to try out the pattern. I had lots of fun sewing this, figuring out how to put them together (Lutterloh has no instructions). They came out really nice, and are incredibly comfortable.

The Lutterloh pattern is from supplement #340.

This apron was a quick sew. The pattern is the York Apron, from Helen's Closet. It is made from a linen/cotton blend I bought for this pattern, from a local fabric store that was closing a couple of years ago. The one I made in 2019 ...

added by Joanne 2 months, 1 week ago. under lutterloh , sewing , sewing clothes

Week 19 of 2026 from Thread Head

These past two weeks I have been sewing clothes using the Lutterloh system (the weather has been way below normal, so I haven't been out gardening) -

First a tank top dress for summer.

Pattern #236 from the Spring 2026 supplement #340.

I lengthen the dress and added pockets in the side seam (made with a cotton/spandex knit).

I made a sports bra, and a couple pairs of panties from the leftover fabric.

The sports bra is pattern #37 from the Fall 2025 supplement #338 (the panties are from a self drafted pattern from a Craftsy class).

A stretch ...

added by Joanne 2 months, 2 weeks ago. under lutterloh , sewing clothes

Another episode of drinking the Kool-Aid from A Prim and (not so) Proper Quilter

…or Click Buy Now.

I signed up for a demonstration of the Lutterloh pattern system that took place at Stitchin’ Post the last Friday in September. I have known of the Lutterloh system for many years (it was established in 1935). Before the scheduled demo, I checked out the tutorial video and thought it was not for me, but at the demo something clicked (that darned Buy Now impulse) and I bought it.

Sewing clothes for myself is primarily about getting the right fit, and using the fabrics I want. When I was in my teens, fitting was not an ...

added by Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilter 8 months, 3 weeks ago. under click buy now , clothing , fabric , family , garment construction , lutterloh

December 13th from Thread Head

I finished the skirt. This pattern is from Lutterloh Supplement 319, pattern #225 in stretch fabric. The more clothes I sew, the more I learn and hopefully I am getting better, in the meantime it sure is interesting.

Miss Maggie at sunrise.

Country drive during the day.

Miss Molly at sunset.

All the best!♥︎

added by Joanne 2 years, 7 months ago. under lutterloh

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