

The Story Behind the Bilberry Top
The process of creating this pattern has been a long journey. It has felt like a marathon, and I’m so grateful to finally be at the...
Sep 5


Bilberry top - fit adjustments
Fitting is so important for me and I’ve spent a lot of time making this pattern as great as I can. There are two cup sizes that you can...
Sep 3


Bilberry top - hacks and extra tips
I love hacking or adjusting a pattern — you can make it unique and perfectly suited to you in both style and fit. Here are some hacks...
Sep 3


Bilberry sewing details - part 4 - side seams and sleeve cuffs
This is the final post in my four-part series showing sewing details from the Bilberry Top pattern. If this is your first time landing...
Sep 3


Bilberry top sewing details - part 3 - pleat
Welcome back to the Bilberry Top blog series! In this series, I’m walking through a few key sewing steps from the pattern using photos...
Sep 3


Bilberry sewing details - part 2 - neckline
This is the second post in a four-part blog series where I highlight selected sewing steps from the Bilberry Top PDF pattern. These posts...
Sep 3


Bilberry sewing details - part 1 - prepping and shoulder seam
In the PDF pattern for the Bilberry Top, you’ll find step-by-step sewing instructions (both an English and Swedish version) with both...
Sep 3


Pattern Launch – The Bilberry Top
I’m so excited to finally share my latest PDF pattern with you – the Bilberry Top! This is a design I’ve been working on for a while, and...
Sep 3


Hacking The Fieldfare joggers into shorts: A Step-by-Step Guide
A few years ago, I noticed a trend in terry garments, particularly shorts. As a sewist, I thought, why not make my own? So, I decided to...
Jun 7, 2024


How to adjust the length on a sleeve pattern
What's the difference between a petite-adjustment on a sleeve and changing the design to make a sleeve length shorter? It might look...
Mar 18, 2024


Meet Malena Hjerpe: The Creative Mind Behind Hazelhen Patterns
Hello, lovely sewists! I'm thrilled to have so many new faces here, and I thought it was about time we got to know each other a little...
Mar 11, 2024


New pattern release Malva Tee
It’s been a while since I wrote anything here, 2,5 years to be exact. But it’s time to start writing again since I got some exciting...
Feb 15, 2024


Summer collaboration
I hope you have had a lovely summer with many and great sewing projects. and I have some exciting news for you! I’ve teamed up with Flora...
Jul 31, 2021


eXpression Fashion Show
The 25th September eXpression Umeå and Ume Projects arranged a fashion show. I’m so happy I could participate in it with my grments! I...
Oct 3, 2020


My first CoLab
I’ve mentioned several times that I’ll tell you more about my collaboration with Malena ”Malenami” Björndahl. It has been so great...
Jul 9, 2020


Pattern launch: Hummingbird Tunic and Hummingbird Trousers for kids
Today two new PDF-patterns are launched, Hummingbird Tunic and Hummingbird Trousers. I am so happy with them for several reasons! These...
Jun 18, 2020


Pattern hack – shorts
Finally it is summer and time to wear shorts! If you have a trousers pattern you like, you can easily make them into shorts, but there...
Jun 12, 2020


Pattern launch: Hazelhen Kids’ Tee
Hurray, the Hazelhen Kids’ Tee is now ready and launched! It’s made in sizes 92-140 (2-10 years) and for now it’s available in Swedish...
Jun 10, 2020


Pattern launch: Hazelhen Tee
Finally it’s time to launch my second pattern, Hazelhen Tee! It is made in women’s sizes EUR 32-56. There will also be kids’ sizes ...
Jun 4, 2020


Fitting issues at the crotch – trousers
I’m trying a new way to illustrate fitting problems! I’m still a beginner in this program, so I hope you can bear with me that some of...
May 26, 2020
