Casual sweet denim jacket with braided detail
I planned to make four things for #sewjapaneseinjanuary this year, but as is often the case, my plans and my life didn’t quite match. I think I’m just going to… Read more
Coat/Jacket/Vest
Fabulous Falda
Every-time I catch a glimpse of my new Falda Jacket I’m amazed that I actually made it… and of course in awe of the pattern making skills required (take a… 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
Amongst the bolts
One of my happy places is hanging out amongst bolts of fabrics.
I’m lucky to have a lovely local fabric shop where I regularly teach Genoa Tote classes, buy sewing… Read more
Kicking up my heels
This time Saturday night I was kicking my heals up at the Dressmaker’s Do hosted by Leisl and Nichola. It was a fun evening of chatting, patting, admiring, laughing, catching… Read more
A love letter to Falda
Dear Falda,
You’ve been part of my life for several months now, but I’ve been keeping you a secret. Thankfully, you are a secret no more! Pattern Fantastique’s Falda Jacket… Read more
A new jacket and a new job!
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 myself a new job in traffic… Read more