In our early blogging days, we were partial to posting something we called ‘Fabric Feature of the Week’. Not sure why we stopped doing that but it was most likely the (over) commitment to a weekly blog post. Maybe we…
Monica came into our Melbourne store a few weeks ago, under the pump with a fast-approaching occasion and needing fabric to make a project – stat! She told me her Mum was making her a jumpsuit and her heart was…
image (source) image (source) When I spotted this very cool scuba/neoprene fabric on our last overseas buying trip, the beautiful images I’d seen on Chiara Ferragni’s blog – Blonde Salad – immediately popped into my head. I couldn’t resist and had to…
Our latest shipment of beautiful Italian designer fabrics have arrived! The most coveted fabrics are these latest striking summer weight Italian knits, ideal for cardigans, tank tops, pull-on straight skirts and dresses. As the knits tend to move when sewing…
Found this image of Princess Mary at a circus fair with her daughter Isabella. I instantly recognised this stylish Hugo Boss dress, we picked up this lovely panel printed silk/cotton voile on our recent fabric buying trip! This print is…
NEW in store in time for Spring! Printed 100% Cotton – Full Digital Bloom. This lovely lightweight cotton with sateen finish is ideal for skirts, tops, shirt dresses etc.
Two days after Pamela came in wearing this top, she came in wearing this one. Yep, in addition to being stylish she’s rather fast too. The fabric – Pink Hana Web – is a gorgeous 100% cotton Japanese double-layered seersucker,…
It doesn’t happen often, but now and then we get a customer who buys a fabric and then walks back into the store, only days later, wearing their latest garment made up in aforementioned purchase. Aside from marvelling at their…
Want to embrace your inner ballerina? Our Black Ruffle Tutu has 3 layers of gathered frill . You can create a casing from the gathered/shirred top (approx 12.5cm wide and non stretch), insert elastic…. …put in on, and twirl! Just…
Found some wonderful inspiration in last Saturday’s fashion section of the Good Weekend magazine, images from Louis Vuitton’s Fall/Winter 2010/2011 collection. Makes me think of our stunning acetate/wool blend tweed Butterscotch Pudding. Got to love a classic black and camel…
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