We’ve all got our pyjama preferences and mine has always been the nightie. With the arrival of our latest Liberty Fabrics, I thought it was high time I shared this simple tutorial on how to add a scalloped lace edging…
Congratulations to our three prize winners in the Tessuti Cut Out Lace Competition. First Place goes to Megan with a simple sheath dress that’s been cleverly paired with those dramatic bell sleeves. We loved the classic feminine silhouette and her careful…
**COMPETITION NOW CLOSED – Winners announcement here** We’re really, truly excited to be launching our Cut Out Lace Competition! All you have to do is create an outfit that showcases any one of the three gorgeous competition laces and you’ll…
Here are some seriously beautiful images from Kathleen’s wedding day. This stunning dress was lovingly made by Kathleen’s mum Anna who, by day, is a librarian at a local girl’s school. The fabrics she chose were Bellina Light Ivory beaded…
I’m sure there are few regular readers who need introduction to the gorgeous and talented Julia from Julia Bobbin who also happened to win our big prize in the 2011 Tessuti Awards. At the time of winning our Linen &…
Last week, we received an email from recently-wed Rachel. Not so long ago, she came into our Melbourne store and purchased Cut-out Floral Tulle in Ivory (also available in black and white) to make up for her wedding day….
Been on Pinterest lately? The world’s gone all clutch-crazy. Check out this fabulous version, handmade by Melbourne staff member Brianna* and gifted to a fortuitous friend. The outer is a black French lace (Chanure Spiral Wheels – available in Melbourne…
Here she is. Looking lovely and oh so grown up! For Gabby’s formal dress our style and colour inspiration came after seeing the beautiful Erdem Margot red lace dress on Pinterest. Soon after, we received a delivery of this stunning red chantilly French…
My best laid plan to be super-organised for staff Christmas party frock-sewing was unsurprisingly thwarted by a combo of (in no particular order) work, Pinterest, kids, another sewing project, catching up with mates, fatigue and the sporadic necessity that…
Here’s Shirley again in two gorgeous inspirations! A-line shift dresses made up recently from easy peasy McCalls 6102 pattern. After trying out the pattern (view B) first in this printed linen/cotton above (sold out), Shirley found the neckline too wide…
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