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Swimstyle Patterns :: The Heiress Bikini

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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Pattern Review – McCalls 8193 One-piece Swimsuit

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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Pattern Review – Vogue 8993

Here’s a look at Georgia’s latest make, this dress made up in Vogue 8993 in a lovely stretch cotton, Autumn Botanics from last summer (now sold out). You may have seen this printed cotton/elastane made up by Rachel (Boo Dogg and…

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Anita Ponti Pants with cuffs

Here are our popular Anita Ponti Pants made up by Tessuti Chatswood customer, Florence. She’s thrilled with how comfortable and quick they are to make and Florence says she can’t remember the last time she enjoyed sewing a garment this…

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Autumn Dreams Jersey/Ponti Dress

Regular Melbourne customer Clare is a designer/dressmaker based in the Ballarat area. Mostly, we shoot the fabric breeze over the phone but it’s always lovely to see her in person. She recently visited us wearing this very simple, striking dress…

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Anita. Again(a).

Since this post, I’ve made two more pairs of Anita Ponti Pant because (aye, biased) they’re the equivalent of my sewing happy – quick and easy. I’m also adding extra sewing points for comfort and style.   Bleach Boys   …

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