begonia sews

i sew clothes, travel the world, save lives, etc

Tuesday, 27 February 2018

By Hand London Zeena dress in upcycled Marimekko flowers

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I planned to make this dress when I was in Ukraine, but somehow I lost the traced skirt piece and that put it on the back burner.  There ar...
Thursday, 8 February 2018

Muse Jenna Cardi in merino sweater knit

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When this first came out I was interested.  Cardigans are a big part of my wardrobe and I wasn't sure if I would ever achieve knitting ...
Thursday, 1 February 2018

Fun with knickers + UFO completion potpourri

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I started my sweatshop in Seattle with some knickers that I had cut out in Arizona erm just about 10 months ago.  4 pairs - Watsons and the...
Friday, 12 January 2018

Halfmoon Atelier Roma skirt

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This project was theoretically a quick mock up to see how the Roma fit.  I adore the Halfmoon Atelier patterns, but I always think they won...
Tuesday, 9 January 2018

By Hand London Kim No. 2

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After I finished my first Kim (which you can see here ), I applied a few small changes to the already-cut out Kim 2.  I narrowed the bodice...
Monday, 8 January 2018

Miette by Andi Satterlund - a two year project

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I cast this on in Ukraine but realised the lace was too difficult at that time and stopped it.  I had considered using Malabrigo Rios (I en...
Friday, 8 December 2017

Cable earwarmer in Malabrigo rios

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I felt so confident after making myself handwarmers!  Plus I was still wearing my legwarmers every day!  And nothing could be as boring as ...
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begonia
Queenstown, New Zealand
I'm a polyglot globetrotting doctor with an unrelenting need for creative engagement, ie sewing. My friends love me because they get half of what I make. I will love you if you tell me how to sew better! You can reach me at begonia [at] gmail dot com
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