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’… Read more
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 (… Read more
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… Read more
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 pur… Read more
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, b… Read more
In the depths of winter, I sewed a shrug… but really it’s the perfect spring layer.
The shrug is loosely based on a Japanese pattern (which I̵… Read more
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, admiri… Read more
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… Read more