Fabric Feature – Reformed Two Way Stretch

In our early blogging days, we were partial to posting something we called ‘Fabric Feature of the Week’. Not sure why we stopped doing that but it was most likely the (over) commitment to a weekly blog post. Maybe we…

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Meet the Ophelia Dress!

Introducing our very first pattern of the new year – the Ophelia Dress! We think it’s summer in a garment –  lightweight, loose, cool and very, very comfortable. Ophelia has been designed to be fitted (but not too fitted) above…

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New Sydney Classes – Learn to Sew a Kaftan

We’ve just added a new sewing class to our timetable and it’s a summer dream! In this class, you’ll learn to sew the Isabelle Kaftan, designed by sewing instructor Nikki. It comes in five design variations (pictured above) and is…

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Pattern Review: Simplicity 9326

It’s been a few years since I made an ‘occasion’ dress and our staff Christmas dinner provided the perfect opportunity to make a pattern I’ve had my eye on for a while. The pattern is Simplicity s9326 and just when I thought…

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Our Kate Top Pattern: Updated & Expanded

We’re slowly working on expanding the sizing on a selection of our existing Tessuti patterns and here’s the latest one – the Kate Top. Originally released eight years ago, this sewing pattern continues to deliver everything we want in a…

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Introducing our new Jensen Pants pattern

Introducing our latest pattern, the Jensen Pants! These pants have been on the the pattern to-do list for a long time. Five years in fact, so let’s make that a really long time. And that really is a testament to their timeless…

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Tessuti Multi Elastic Waist Skirt: A Sewing Tutorial

Here’s a simple skirt we’re calling the Multi Elastic Waist Skirt. Wordy, sure, but also accurate. The design features (optional) pockets and a waistband comprising three rows of elastic fed through three tunnel casings. It was completely inspired by the arrival…

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The NEW Mattea Dress & Mattea Top Pattern

We’re gearing up for summer days & summer nights with our latest pattern. Introducing Mattea – a simple, comfortable style that offers options for both a dress (View A) and top (View B) in one pattern. Mattea has been designed…

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Bailee Shorts + Tessuti Robe = LOVE

Been seeing some cute robe and short sets around so when this Capri Pink Stripe 100% textured cotton fabric arrived it screamed “MAKE ME INTO A CUTE ROBE AND SHORTS SET!” So that’s exactly what we did. Check out the gorgeous…

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Thanks for visiting us! Our online store is trading as usual and we're still processing and dispatching all local and international orders. Please note that due to the COVID-19 situation and increased postal/courier activity, delivery delays may occur.

Our Surry Hills store is now open. Due to lockdown, our Melbourne store remains closed to the public but we are available for phone/click & collect orders. Please call the stores to place your order.

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Our team is working hard to provide you with what you need to continue sewing and finding joy in these challenging times.

We’ve implemented a number of measures to keep our staff safe and we’ll continue to monitor and adjust to the situation, taking all the necessary precautions based on advice from the Australian Government and the World Health Organisation.

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