Nasrin been at it again! Whipping up these two fabulous skirts in View C from Vogue 8602, only shorter than the pattern suggests and with a wider hem. The skirt at very top is in our Italian 100% Linen ‘Black…
We had our last Sew Inn classes for 2010 in Tessuti Surry Hills last Saturday. It was a great end to a fabulous term and we’ll be updating the website with the new dates for 2011 Term 1 very soon….
I’ve recently re-joined Bernadette’s general sewing classes….it really is the highlight of my week! I get two blissful hours to myself, hang out with some lovely ladies and get to finish all of the UFO’s that are piling up around…
Have you noticed garments in the stores lately that have an exposed contrast metal zipper? I must confess I haven’t quite warmed up to this new fad, but whether you like it or not…it’s become a bit of a feature…
We’ve featured this printed camel/black printed stretch woven before, here and here. We’ve now got Jo’s lovely version in Simplicity 9825. This skirt pattern has several variations, all on the shaped yoke, including straight or a-line in ankle, calf and…
After making my first version that saw me a good way through summer, here is my latest Wiksten Tulip Skirt. With this version I lengthened the ties and eliminated the buttons, using press studs instead. Oh I do love this…
Here’s my daughter Gabby’s latest creation made at Bernadette’s sewing class last week. She decided on a shorter version of Burdastyle’s Linda for a cute circular skirt in Tessuti’s Italian 100% Wool ‘Dash Check Brown’. She’s absolutely chuffed to have…
Here is my latest finished project, this time Burdastyle’s pattern Kasia skirt made up in our Japanese cotton Imazu Spotted Night. The pattern is fabulous and quick to sew – with very clear instructions. I’ve made this up for a…
Saw this great full circle skirt on Annie today at Tessuti Surry Hills. This simple pattern is the skirt part of Vintage Vogue 2902. No alterations were made except it was shortened by approx 9cm – due to the fact…
A very busy weekend sewing up some garments….more details to follow. xxx
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