Dress/Pinafore/Tunic

Just my style January 30, 2017 Dress/Pinafore/Tunic

Late last year Jane mentioned that she was planning on sewing from her Japanese sewing book stash in January. I have a rather generous collection of Japanese… Read more

Sweet Adeline January 1, 2017 Dress/Pinafore/Tunic

Happy New Year everyone! This was my last make of 2016, but it’s only made it to the blog today.

Long time readers already know how much I love a sack dress… Read more

Drop November 30, 2016 Dress/Pinafore/Tunic

Madeit Fashion Week 2016 is a week long event showcasing Drop the latest pattern for women by Madeit Patterns. Fashion Week is hosted by Needle and Ted and… Read more

Have you seen Karl lately… in Melbourne? November 1, 2016 Dress/Pinafore/Tunic

It appears that Karl is quite the ladies man. If Instagram is anything to go by, then he has been winning hearts all over the world… mine included!

By Kar… Read more

Neutrals October 7, 2016 Dress/Pinafore/Tunic

Long-time readers would know that I love my bright colours and they feature heavily in my makes, but every now and then, and usually in the cooler months, sense… Read more

Not quite my cup of t (tea) September 8, 2016 Dress/Pinafore/Tunic

This is my second attempt (see first here) to make something with this divine medium-weight viscose jersey from The Cloth Shop and I’m still not 100% ha… Read more

Denim July 31, 2016 Dress/Pinafore/Tunic

I’ve been wanting to sew a denim Aeolian Dress for awhile, but the thought of drafting a neckline facing that could be top-stitched in place, kept pushi… Read more

Kicking up my heels June 25, 2016 Coat/Jacket/Vest

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

Children are great little teachers February 1, 2016 Dress/Pinafore/Tunic

This as going to be a slightly unusual post as I’m going to share photos of my latest make (another Aeolian!) while I talk about my consumerism, and the ch… Read more