Back in the 90s, I had a part time job in a bookshop. I did my good holiday duty and always upped my hours over the December/January period to make the big(ish) bucks that got me through the leaner financial…
Meet our latest pattern, the Zoey Slipover. Part vest, part turtleneck and part jumper, Zoey is simple in design, quick to sew and effortlessly wearable. We describe Zoey as being a boxy style that’s perfect for adding colour and texture…
Today we’re introducing you to our latest pattern, the Grazia Culottes. Grazia was designed with two of our favourite qualities in mind – comfort and casual. Practical, easy and suitable for every day, we hope they fit as seamlessly into…
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…
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