Dresses

The Envelope Dress by Cris Wood

Don’t you just love it when a style of garment that you’ve fallen in love with pops up as a new pattern design? It’s like a lovely manifestation of all that’s good about sewing. This pattern is the Envelope Dress…

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The Wiksten Shift Dress

So many unfinished projects and now, some time. I’ve resolved to finish several UFOs before I move onto anything new so here’s completed Isolation Project #1 – the Wiksten Shift Dress. Most of you will know this pattern I’m sure…

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My Sundress in September, but really October

Those of you who follow us on Instagram and Facebook will know that for the past few years we’ve been throwing out a little annual challenge to Sew a Sundress in September. It’s actually less about the challenge, more about the…

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A modified Lisa Dress

Last summer, my favourite go-to dress on the hottest of hot days was this one and if I’d catalogued my most worn makes of 2018, my Romy Top-to-Dress would’ve unquestionably made the top 5. I loved the fuller length and…

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Paper Bag Tie-Strap Dress in European Linen

Our linen range has been flying out the door and nothing beats wearing a natural linen sundress in summer. This slip-on dress was a special request from my daughter Gabby after she spotted our latest washed European linen collection. She quickly…

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My Romy Top to Dress

Thanks for yesterday’s amazing response to our latest Romy Top pattern. For those of you who’ve already purchased the pattern, we’re super excited to see your versions out and about. And if you have, or are thinking about it, here’s…

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Our new pattern :: The Felicia Pinafore Dress

Meet our latest pattern – the Felicia Pinafore Dress! This classic design has been in our thought bank for YEARS and we’re so excited to have finally made it happen! Felicia is pull-on dress and features a sleeveless bodice with…

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OUR NEW PATTERN :: MEET THE CLAUDIA DRESS

So here in Australia we’ve just entered the final month of summer and while we could start releasing autumn patterns, we’ve decided to hold onto the sunny season for just a little bit longer so we can introduce you to our…

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My latest Bondi Dresses

We’ve been anxiously awaiting the arrival of our new Japanese fabrics bought on our fabric buying trip late last year. Cue massive relief that they arrived while we’re still in summer! I’ve been very eager to start on this dress…

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Our latest pattern – The Bondi Dress

Meet our first pattern for the new year – the Bondi Dress. If she looks a little familiar that’s because she is! Back in March 2016, we published this blog post showing you how to modify our Ruby Dress pattern. Since then,…

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