Knits

The Great Gatsby

We’ve spotted our Italian knit ‘Little Green Peaks’ in Vogue Australia’s May Issue. This special edition issue celebrates the impending release of Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby, with a glimpse into the characters and the actors portraying them. The costumes look…

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Sneak Peek – Anita Ponti Pants Pattern

We are just about to release a slim pant pattern especially for stretch ponti knits. I have been testing out the pattern in different ponti weights and stretch.  I find these pants such a must for Autumn/Winter and they look…

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Noon Yesterday Ponti Knit Skirt

I spotted this stand out pencil skirt at Tessuti Surry Hills store this week! Made by long time Tessuti customer Louisa in our digital printed ponti knit, Noon Yesterday.   Well done Louisa, you lined up the stripes beautifully on those side…

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Sharing the love (aka a giveaway!)

I’m not one for Valentine’s Day. Back in my insecure, teenage youth it was just a tad too anxiety-provoking for the thin-skinned, awkward teenager I was and so I’m happy to let it pass as just another summer’s day. I’m…

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Shadowed Sapphire Bow Dress

I spotted (couldn’t help myself) this fantastic dress over on Burdastyle recently.  This fun and feminine dress made up from Vogue 1192 is a perfect style for our Shadowed Sapphire ponti knit and looks absolutely gorgeous on Annie. Check out…

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Another V8815 – Black Ponti Peplum Top

After the success of this peplum top, I recut another version of Vogue 8815 in our Black Ponti LWK Light Weight. This top is super quick and easy to make and works really well in ponti knits. Next I’ll have to…

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Pattern Review – Vogue 8815

Here’s a peplum top I made up for my daughter in our Italian digital printed ponti knit Blue Mazzetto. Claudia chose both the style, inspired by these images found on the net and the fabric, from our latest arrivals of…

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Feature Fabrics Of The Week

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…

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