Kadristik. A blog by Kadri Kivistik

It's been really quiet here on my blog for several years. I guess I didn't have enough time or motivation to post, then I changed things and didn't like how my blog looked anymore. I tried to make it better again, but I think I just needed the time away. Also posting to Instagram is easier and quicker.  So, what changed now? I think I need a bit more my own scene where I can post. I found a neutral background for the blog and we'll see if I keep posting or not.With all that, let's get to the good stuff: items I made in 2022 that are my most worn and/or favourite pieces.  First up is Itch to Stitch Sibiu top. It's in the wash right now and by now is only suitable to wear at home as it's lost its color and has some pilling, but it's so soft and warm. I've made the Sibiu top several times, but this one is my favourite. The little one in my arms is just about 2 weeks old in this photo, now she's an active 2-year old and needs pretty dresses. Sibiu to...

 I made a sewing plan for this year about the things that are challenging to sew and the ones that I wanted to learn. One of them was sewing a lined coat. A real one. I was absolutely thrilled when Kennis from Itch to Stitch invited me to test Lagan coat. Itch to Stitch has brilliant instructions and I knew I could manage it with the rest of the testing team. I did :)  You can read all about Lagan coat here, there are also many photos from the testing team. I got so much inspiration I planned to sew another in bright color, but then all the tropical heat came along and I couldn't make myself to sew wool. But I have my grey coat and I'm so excited to show you all the photos of this classic design.    My Lagan is made from wool blend fabric that I bought from local fabric shop called Abakhan. It was 5-6€/m and I think it's perfect color for me though it does seem a bit boring (we had so many bright colors and beautiful fabrics in testing team, go and check out th...

 The post about Itch to Stitch Lagan Coat in English will be posted shortly too! This one is in Estonian :)  Mu selle aasta kindlaks plaaniks oli õmmelda endale mantel. Seega ma olin üliõnnelik kui talvel Kennis kutsus ITSi testijaid mantli lõiget testima. Ma olin kindel käpp!  Lagan mantel:  * on ühe nööbireaga (viie nööbiga, mis paigutatud keskjoonele) mantel, millel on: * printsessõmblused esi- ja seljaosal, et mantel paremini selga istuks * erinevad rinnakorvi suurused * kaheosalised varrukad * küljeõmblustes taskud * üleni voodriga Mantel on nii ilusa klassikalise lõikega, taljesse töödeldud ja samas piisavalt lihtne, et erinevate rõivastega kombineerida. Sobib kandmiseks kleidi või pükstega.  Alustuseks tuli lõige välja printida. Mina printisin A4 paberitele, kuid nagu alati on Itch to Stitch lõigete puhul võimalik ka A0 formaadis välja printida. Kindlasti tuleb jälgida, et prindiksid õiged leheküljed - lõige on erinevatele rinnakorvi suurustele erinev ja ...

 As the weather turns colder here in Estonia, I'm sewing more warm items. I made Brasov wrap top and Mountain View pull-on jeans by Itch to Stitch and I feel cosy, warm and stylish in those.  My Braso v is made from polyester jersey with elastane. It's really soft and I love its beautiful color. It wasn't so easy to sew as this fabric moves and stretches easily, but I'm really happy with the end result. I definetely needed some more color in my wardrobe next to all the blues, greys and blacks I have there, so this purple is a nice pop of excitment and I think it suits me well. I used to hate purple tones when I was younger, but I think I just had to grow to love it. It reminds me the heather plants that are full bloom now in Estonia.   I didn't make any changes to the wrap top , I just followed the instructions of the pattern. The wrap top will probably fit me for a month or maybe two longer, then it would be too tight on my belly. On the photos I'm half way th...

 I took part in a sew-along where the theme was a capsule wardrobe. One needed to make at least three pieces to combine and wear together. I chose to make Itch to Stitch Lago tank top (a free pattern!), Itch to Stitch Lamma hoodie and Itch to Stitch Mountain View pull on jeans . I love this outfit and I'm probably going to wear it to shreds this autumn as it will be one of the few clothing pieces that will fit me.  So first things first - Lago tank top . It's a great basic pattern and everyone needs a tank top for layering. I used cotton jersey (with 5% elastane) from Koo ja Loo . I used cuff fabric (or ribbing) for all the edges (except the hem).  I knew I needed the Lamma hoodie - it's roomy and I love all the design lines. I used three different French Terry (loop back sweatshirt fabric) for it. The prettiest is the patterned one in the middle - it's from Salapakka (in Helsinki, Finland) and it's designed by Nuppu Print (you can also order it from their we...