Category Archives: How I work
Sew on snap fasteners versus hammer on snaps
Hammer on snap fasteners are commonly used in mass produced garments. They are quick to attach and they look good. But when they break, they are difficult or impossible to repair or replace. I use sew on snap fasteners in … Continue reading
Soilevuo signature • S •
I sign my products with my signature which looks like this: • S • My signature shows the item in question is designed and hand made be me in my home studio. Each signature is hand written on a piece of … Continue reading
Luxurious linings. The inside of a hat matters.
Your hat should look good in the eyes of the other people, but do not belittle the inside of the hat either. Lining must be practical and comfortable to wear, and the sweatband should not leave a nasty red stripe … Continue reading
Mulesing, animal welfare, and merino sheep wool
Merino sheep wool is fantastically soft, fine and easy to felt, and it does not itch most people. I bought some merino wool and merino wool blend for felting and made a couple of rope scarves and necklaces. I also … Continue reading
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