Pop on over to Karen’s blog and check out her gorgeous Minoru jacket. That officially makes her the first entrant in our 2013 Gridlock Sewing Competition and an international one at that! Keep an eye on our Pinterest board for…
We recently decided that in 2013, we’d like to offer something new to our customers and to those of you who work in the CBD and are looking for a little working-week outlet. This idea has lead us to…
I received this lovely email from Rosalie last week: Hello everyone at my most favourite fabric shop, I have been creating madly in my new sewing room and I want to share my latest project. I have sewn for many…
This year, we’ve taken our Sew Inn classes to a whole new level with a bigger, better variety that covers (we hope) more of what you want to learn and sew. We’ve just released new dates for early 2013 so…
Here it is just in time for summer! Our latest Tessuti pattern Mia Tunic is loose fitting, relaxed and comfortable and perfect as a cool summer tunic top or dress. It also makes a great pull-on cover up for the…
I have had a few emails and enquiries from sewers who have bought the Lily Linen Dress pattern, asking for more details on the construction of the feature pockets. They’re certainly not your conventional patch pockets, but a twist top…
Recently Kim emailed me a photo of this stunning quilt she completed, made entirely of Liberty of London fabrics from a Kaffe Fassett pattern. Kim says that the fabrics used are a collection of very old and new Liberty designs. Many of…
I while back Emma sent me pictures of this amazing and beautiful quilt that her mother had made for her daughter Piper (who’s 17 months now). These hexagons are pieced together by hand, this is what I call a real labour of LOVE!…
I turned up to sewing classes this week to find Shirley in this fabulous new dress! The pattern used was Vogue 8805, a semi fitted pullover dress ideal for colour blocking. Shirley has already made this pattern up in a colour blocked…
So happy that Spring is finally here! My preferred season and I’m keen to get started on some new sewing projects, more and more sundresses, flowy pants, tops galore and lots and lots of prints. Well that’s the plan anyway. Here’s a…
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