New week, new pattern! We’re excited to bring you our latest design – the Kyoto Vest. This simple, shawl-collared wrap vest features bound edges and armholes. Effortlessly stylish, Kyoto is the ideal layering piece for the cooler months and can be…
Summer or winter sewing? I’m WAY more partial to summer sewing because when it comes to winter clothing, all I covet are warm knits. Give me bulky, chunky, can’t-feel-the-cold kind. I’ve dabbled in knitting but beyond a couple of scarves, it’s never…
Ever since we released our Gabby Dress, we’ve had sooooo many requests for a long sleeve version that we decided to create our newest pattern, the Bella Dress. Like Gabby, she’s flowy and a-line but Bella also features a centre back seam, slightly wider neckline and…
I didn’t get around to making a Berlin Jacket when we released the pattern last winter so of course it carried over to this years winter sewing list. We have a Berlin sample in our Melbourne store and it’s been a regular grab when…
Meet our newest pattern – the Yuki Dress! We’re SO excited for this autumn release because it really is the perfect style for those in-between seasons. The overall design is a loose fitting, knee length tunic dress which features extended shoulders, forward angled…
I’m fairly sure that for most of you, the Genoa Tote needs no introduction. Released in September last year, it’s a most excellent collaboration between Pattern Fantastique and (Blogless) Anna and has had some very worthy blog and Instagram coverage. The pattern…
Last September I blogged my Sophie Swimsuit and in that post, talked about how I’d purchased a bikini pattern, cut it out and – long story short – freaked out. The pattern I was referring to was Swimstyle’s Heiress Bikini. I can’t quite remember how I…
Meet our latest Tessuti pattern – the Leni Top! After we released our much-loved Esther Shorts pattern in 2014, we really wanted to create a simple, classic cropped style that looked good with a high-waisted garment. A few years ago we went on a little journey with Leni…
Say hello to our first pattern of 2017 – the Iris Dress! This flattering style incorporates an a-line shaped lantern skirt with side pockets that feature an upper topstitching detail. The pattern includes options for both v-neck, sleeveless (Version A –…
Lisa’s fantastic swimsuit make last year and my daughter’s constant requests for bikinis and simple one-pieces got me thinking that it was time to dive back in and try out some swimwear sewing. It’s been a really long time since I’ve sewn…
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