Oh hey. I made a dress. Wot a surprise! No seriously, how cute is this dress? Like, I think it’s rather cute, eh. did I make my shoes too? why yes I did! thanks for noticing! But of course what…
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how to make a tulle petticoat
… so, I mentioned Cassie’s engagement? and of course I’m completely thrilled to be asked to make her wedding dress! Thrilled, maybe tempered with a little nervousness, shall we say? but still nonetheless thrilled. I might even have been anticipating…
mustard pietra shorts
Hack attack! Despite initial appearances, my new shorts are actually based upon the Pietra shorts/pants pattern by Closet Case patterns… I loved this pattern immediately, loved the high waisted flat front with no waistband, and those cool side panels with…
some naice new clothes
I’ve been whipping up (k-chaaaaa!) some maternity clothes for Kelly… I’ve been making a lot “for others” lately, all this year in fact, or at least it feels like it! but I’m ok with that; for one thing; it gives…
the A-line Perth dress; a short tutorial
So, I popped on my original Perth dress today and I realised this post is way overdue and I’ve been owing it for some time… I’m sorry for being so slack! I have to admit that a reasonable number of…
a knitting project bag
It’s sometimes quite difficult to think of gifts for Mum because she will say, without fail; please DON’T GET ME ANYTHING FOR MY BIRTHDAY. But… I have to think of something!!! Besides the fact that she’d probably be little bit…
Christmas pressies; a sewing marathon
Tim and Kelly… As usual, I made Christmas presents for my family… I started late October, so I was giving myself plenty of time, or so you’d think! I’m a fairly efficient seamster, and I still only just finished a…
kangaroo paws… and making a skirt with a side pocket opening; a tutorial
I made a new skirt using a pretty special piece of fabric… there’s a little story behind it. It’s a handprinted organic cotton/hemp from Ink & Spindle with a really lovely kangaroo paw motif; designed by Lara Cameron and handprinted in…
