Hemming tricky knits
The merino french terry that I recent sewed of M6992 (View D) is a delicious fabric, but I knew it had the potential to stretch out when hemming. I therefore… Read more
Marvellous merino
A teal long sleeve top with darted raglan sleeves sewn in delicious looped back merino french terry….Do I have your attention yet?Despite the cover art… since when did… Read more
It’s hip to be square
I’ve a new appreciation for a good quality ponte, so when I saw this light-weight patterned ponte with great drape at The Cloth Shop (sold out), I knew it would… Read more
Experimenting with Axel
My sewing goal this year was to slow down, to plan, to toile and to spend more time on fit. The ultimate goal was to create a more ‘keepers’… items… Read more
Never a dull coat
As the story often goes… the Berlin Jacket by Tessuti wasn’t on my radar and then I tried on Jane’s version and it quickly moved to the top of my… Read more
My Sydney Jacket journey
Tessuti released the Sydney Jacket in May 2015, and soon after the release, I popped into the Melbourne store and tried on their sample. Needless to say, I purchased the… Read more
Restash 2017 (Melbourne)
For those feeling a little overwhelmed or underwhelmed by the state of their stash, we invite you to join us at the second annual Restash 2017 (Melbourne).
What is a… Read more
Sure as I’m stripey?
This was one of those instances where the finished result looks like a simple long sleeve tee, but the thought, time and effort to make this top was anything but!… Read more