Emma den Hartog

I write about my Sewing and Knitting. Here you can read my blog.

  • The author discusses repairing knitted socks to extend their lifespan and reduce landfill waste. They detail the darning process using leftover yarn and a jar for support. Three pairs of socks, each with different colours and styles, are mended. Ultimately,…

  • With my new pattern drafting software I need to learn how to use it. When I was learning pattern making, I made a lot of skirts. So, I will redo that just on the computer instead of old school pen…

  • During the pandemic in 2020, I crafted unique lace pants, lined for modesty and adorned with colourful ribbons and embroidery. Over time, they’ve worn out, especially between the thighs. Unable to part with them, I plan to repair them using…

  • With the experimentation of the elongated stitch, I got thinking about turning it in to a cardigan. It would look good as striped going down my body. This would mean knitting a garment sideways. I have never done this before.…

  • I have a desire to experiment with elongated stitches on my knitting machine. First, I looked up how to do this. Sadly, I couldn’t find info in the books I own so I went to Youtube. Some videos are there.…

  • Looking at this doona cover I know it will make a great dress. Let’s make a dress. With this dress I want princess seams leading down to pleats. The inspiration came from Pinterest. 2/4/2026 Pattern Drafting Music is on and…

  • 24/3/2026 I pulled my pillowcase out of the washing machine and hanged it on the line. There I saw that my pillowcase has a tear in it. Plus it’s on the pretty side. Only had this doona set for less…