Let me start out by saying that there are many, MANY things I love about sewing. But one of the things I love most is the pure pleasure that comes with simply trying something out. For the fun of it….
Here’s some looooong overdue kids sewing. They both chose fabrics during the Christmas holidays and, well, being summer AND holidays I took my fair time in sewing them up. Fortunately, they got in some good wear before things got chilly…
I instagrammed these beauties yesterday because they’ve wedged themselves deep into my fabric-loving heart. All are 30% silk/70% cotton voiles, and – yep – all gorgeous. Fuzzy Diamonds Three Sided Tears Stargate While I mull over which of the…
If you’re fond of a good wrap skirt, then check out Libby’s mock wrap skirt made up in Liberty Of London – Eleonora Teal (sold out) in Vogue 8887 (view D) along with sash (also included in the pattern). You can see…
Pinterest really is the coolest. This linen dress started life in my head as a completely different style from a completely different pattern and after seeking some pinspiration, this happened. My starting point was the fabric – The Line In…
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…
Perfect for Spring, here’s a great shift dress made up by Julie in our lovely Italian stretch Cotton/Elastane ‘Purple and Winter White’ (only available in Chatswood), similar to Winter White Garden). The pattern used is classic McCalls 2401.
Alice Top in Liberty of London Capel Dark Blue We are very excited to be releasing our latest pattern – The Alice Dress/Top. This smock style top/dress features a self-lined yoke bodice with shaped armhole bands and a softly gathered body on front and…
Lisa Dress made up in Lulu Navy Linen It’s been a long time between patterns so we are SUPER excited to be releasing our latest Lisa Dress! This loose and comfortable high-waisted dress features a sleeveless bodice with button opening, contoured…
Two sweet pillow cases for the girls. The fabric – Paint Colour – is one of our new and beautiul Nani Iro selections and is a cotton/linen blend. These were super simple to make using one long rectangular piece…
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