The idea for this blog post has been a few years in the making but, with Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival upon us, I thought now would be the perfect time to finally tell this lovely story. For those of you…
I’m pretty sure, no, POSITIVE that everyone who’s reading this post has seen already seen a version or twenty of Vogue 9253. And with good reason because it’s ace. One of the things I truly love best about this pattern is that,…
Meet our latest pattern – the Milenda Dress! This simple, classic pull-on dress features short sleeves and pockets. The stitched-down pleats (on both front and back) release into the skirt for a relaxed, casual and comfortable style. The pattern comes…
Thanks so much for all your comments and feedback on our new Lois Dress pattern. Before we move onto to our next pattern release (fingers crossed for next week), I wanted to show you my two versions – one linen…
It seems fitting that on Melbourne’s first really, truly, warm spring day, I present you with my Sundress in September project. I had a couple of sundress options languishing in the pattern stash but this more recent purchase – vintage…
Meet Lois – our newest pattern and pretty much my dream dress. We’ve been saving this one for a September release because it’s everything a spring dress should be – floaty, flirty and just a little bit sexy. Lois was…
We’ve had a few emails asking for more (also, clearer) photos for Step 23 in our Oslo Coat instructions. This step details where you need to connect the hem of the coat and secure it in place to the coat…
Meet my third Leni Top and, by far, the fanciest. This one came about after receiving the party invitation that read “Glitter encouraged, not essential”. This party wasn’t a formal affair, just a fun one, so I didn’t want to go all…
Pants, man. I’ve touched on this before and how my default cold day choice are my beloved jeans which, by the end of winter, aren’t so beloved any more. That meant a new pair of pants were on the sewing list…
Just in time for winter, meet our new pattern – the Oslo Coat! This stylish and timeless coat is fully lined and features a slim double breast, shawl collar, full length raglan sleeves and side pockets. Oslo is a classic straight fit and…
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