Our Lurex Jersey collection can be anything from a little bit casual to a little bit dressy, with the perfect dash of classy sparkle. A 78% nylon, 19% lurex and 3% elastane blend, it’s lightweight, super soft on the inside…
Our last Japanese delivery included a new drop of quality Shikku Stripe cotton knits and, can confirm, they are the best. At 275gsm, we describe this fabric as stable and heavyweight. With a minimal 10% stretch, it’s not suitable for…
Hey friends – long time no new pattern! But this one (we hope) was worth the wait. If you follow us on Instagram or Facebook, you might have seen Colette wearing her THREE pairs during Me Made May – sewing…
Here’s an outfit that quickly evolved from one piece into three pieces and for that, I’ll blame the fabric. Last month we received a new delivery of our Newford Washed Linens. This collection has incredible colour depth, variation and interest…
To coincide with the release of our third episode of Nonna Makes, here are a few more details and photos about Silva’s latest sews for granddaughter Gabby. Merchant and Mills’ Honey Dress pattern hit the sweet spot for Gabby’s inspiration…
Here in Australia, spring has officially sprung and that means arms open wide for linen, linen and more linen! The arrival of our latest Italian designer stripes had Silva’s name written all over them, so she went to work (but…
I’ve had my eye on some Daughter Judy patterns for a while now and when the Henry Skirt pattern was released in April, it was immediately saved into a folder I call ‘Sew This’. The website describes Henry as “a…
One of my favourite and most-worn makes of late turned out to be our Sammy Pants, shared over on Instagram earlier this year. They’ve proven to be endlessly practical, easy and comfortable – my holy trinity of what I want in…
Our much-loved Brigitte Top pattern is now available in the extended size range of 6–22. One of our most popular patterns since 2014 (here’s our original post), the Brigitte Top is a timeless wardrobe staple that offers style, ease and…
We were recently entrusted with a large donation of vintage sewing patterns from Suzy Cato-Gashler, a long-time customer who, due to illness, is no longer able to sew. Suzy has been part of our Tessuti Melbourne community for years and…
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