Lena Tailor - Sewing & Knitting DIY

21/02/2026

Somewhere along the way, I stopped sewing just to finish fast.

This T-shirt (Burda Style 12/2024 #115) is all about the details — from the heart appliqué to the inner finishes.

Swipe to see the fit on me — and the finishing details. I always pay special attention to the inside: neat seams, clean hems, thoughtful construction.

Would you spend extra time for a cleaner finish?

14/02/2026

When you are in love with your sewing ideas….

05/02/2026

If handmade clothes✂️ could talk… 🤣

03/02/2026

Clean piping finish

31/01/2026

Throwback to a few years ago, when I was in great shape and had long dark hair 💪🖤

This sporty set is cozy, chic, and totally winter-proof ❄️🤍

📍Patterns:
Sweatshirt —
Pants — .ru

White in winter ❄️… yay or nay?
Black or blonde? 🤔🖤💛

31/01/2026

Sewn a white sporty set for winter 🤍

I always avoided to wear light colors clothes in winter — until I sewed this creamy set.
Warm, cozy, and proof myself - white belongs to winter too.

📍Fabric: combined 2 brushed sweat fabric and black piping.

📍Patterns:
Sweatshirt — sized up by two (size 42).
Pants — .ru size 38.

📍Changes: Removed the flare, made a high separate waistband with triple elastic, lengthened the pockets so the whole hand fits, and finished the hem with elastic.
Waistband and pant hems are lined with black jersey.

White in winter: chic or reckless? ☃️

29/01/2026

A four-hole button with self-respect ✂️😉
A small tailoring trick that changes everything.

28/01/2026

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27/01/2026

A closer look inside 👀

This carousel is all about what usually stays hidden:
clean finishes, thoughtful construction, and little details sewn with extra care.

Pyjamas pattern

Does the inside matters for you just as much as the outside 🧵

10/01/2026

I hope not matter what:

🎉 you stepped into the New Year with good vibes
✂️ your mind is full of sewing plans
✨ you’re loaded with inspiration and energy to make them real

I’m in full stitch mode and want to be super productive in my sewing room and right here on the blog 🪡🧵

What’s your first project this year?�Or maybe already cut, pinned, or finished? 👀✂️…?

PS: I sewed this corset dress a while ago but never really had the chance to wear it — and this felt like the perfect moment to finally show it to the world 💃�Pattern:

08/01/2026

05/10/2024

Recycling idea for a jeans jacket.
reCreate Challenge by  

I bought used Levi’s jacket on Vinted and had a piece of embroidered mesh fabric left from the another garment.
Add beads embroidery to the pockets.
I gave new life to it😉