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…
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…
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