I was thrilled when Heather of Closet Case Files asked me to test her fabulous new swimsuit pattern, the Sophie swimsuit, named after the elegant and tres creative Sophie, of Ada Spragg. Thanks so much Heather! I’m pretty chuffed that she…
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the incredible raspberry woman…
Haha! I lolled pretty hard at this outfit above, but decided to share anyway. I look like some kind of burgeoning superhero or something yeah? All I need is the cape. “NO CAPES!!” * (Edna Mode, of course) Fear not, fellow…
some tops, and a collar pattern
I’ve been busy making a few tops… SO! Exhibits A and B; two Nettie tops,both made in a really gorgeous, pale cream knit from Fabulous Fabrics, given to me by Mum. Now, I know I’ve said a gazillion times before…
a passing housewife
What am I? I am a passing housewife!!! Hehehe just to explain, Izumi Curtis is a character from my favourite Japanese anime Fullmetal Alchemist. She always introduces herself as just a passing housewife, and so is the character I can relate to…
Morgan boyfriend jeans
I’ve made some boyfriend jeans! Hehe, I actually made these aaaaaaaages ago! and have been dying for the pattern release, just so I can wear them more often. They’re so comfy and easy to wear, they’re my current favourites. …
set de la tree frog
My new lingerie set is inspired by the red-eyed tree frog. Yes, really! and this is my “thing” for Jungle January, the fun yearly challenge set by Anne of Pretty Greivances. Deja vu!! because last year I also made underdaks, also froggy-inspired. photograph credit, Carey…
tie-dye cardigan
I’ve made another little cardigan… the last, I promise! for at least a little while! I didn’t really need another one but I said I’d thought of yet another little way the construction of this design could be improved? naturally I just…
tie-front cardigan from a Tshirt pattern; a brief tutorial
Remember recently I made a little paprika cardigan? and I wasn’t super happy with my construction technique of the fronts and could visualise a far better method of getting that front edge nice and neat … well, of course I could not…