The theme for this year’s Amanda Young Foundation Ball was “Nautical, but Nice” (If you have time, click on the link and view the information video on meningococcal disease. Having this knowledge could save a life…) As usual I…
Tag: own design
Introducing Mum…
I will say straight out this amazingly beautiful ensemble is not made by me but by my Mum here. I had to put a picture of it here, because I couldn’t resist; Mum will never ever get herself a blog…
Red leggings
Something new, a quick fix project and nothing very exciting, but practical…. the evenings are getting that little bit cooler and when the sun dips below the yard-arm (whatever that means, really) my legs need some coverage. Hehe, since two…
Cargo pockets, and a lovely surprise
When I went to my letterbox yesterday inside was a most delightful surprise, this wonderful pattern from Gail of My Fabrication. Pure class and elegance, no? Thank you so much Gail!! I already know exactly what I am going to…
Billowy black shirt, with skulls
I’ve made a new shirt. But I can’t do any reviews, because this shirt is based on not one pattern, not even two patterns, but three patterns. A conglomeration of patterns. The united states of patterns. You’ve heard of a…
Colourblock, eh?
This is one of the new things I’ve made in my stash’n’scrap busting efforts; a new top. Getting rid of two more smallish pieces of fabric…! The rust coloured corduroy used for the body is the leftover from these…
What a difference a day makes…
The day before yesterday Today I do have some more thoughts on fashion in Japan to talk about here, plus I enjoyed meeting another sewing and blogging friend in Oregon; just let me sort through about a thousand photos first……
Australia Day
It’s been pretty difficult to post, what with available computer time being taken up with the superior demands of teenage Facebook time, not to mention some essential out-of-office business maintenance. My blog has taken very much a back seat. However…
