I was wearing this top yesterday and it reminded me that although it had been photographed, it hadn’t been blogged yet. Time to remedy that…
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Tessuti named this cotton/polyester fabric Jaffa Pad… but let’s face it, there is definitely a construction site vibe going on here. So, I got… Read more
It seems ironic to be sewing and blogging about the Sunny Knit Top when we are experiencing what feels like the coldest winter in years. Note to self… I m… Read more
I know we are supposed to be in the middle of an artic vortex here in Melbourne, but Pattern Fantasique has released it’s Lucent Visor this week and I must… Read more
A Verb for Keeping Warm is a new-to-me pattern line from a yarn, fabric and dying bricks-and-mortar shop of the same name in Oakland, California. Their about… Read more
As soon as I decided I was going to Canberra Frocktails I had a vision of a silk dress, a leather clutch and some knock-out heels. Making the dress was a no-brain… Read more
In my first Canberra Frocktails post I eluded to the fact that my Plan A dress didn’t meet my expectations. I’m after all, rather a fussy lass at t… Read more
I’ve said before and I’ll say it again; I love love love a remnant. I picked up this lovely Italian silk from the remnant table at Tessuti late las… Read more
Dear Readers
I just have to tell you that Simplicity 1366 (the top) is a gem of a pattern.
It’s quick to sew, easy to wear and can be sewn in a variety of fabri… Read more