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Lola and I are going to be the best of friends December 20, 2013 Sew

I think Lola and I are going to be very best of friends. Her scooped neck, cap sleeves and the way she flares slightly at the hips is a flattering fit on my unique… Read more

What did I wear on a 40 degree summer day in Melbourne? December 19, 2013 Dress/Pinafore/Tunic

My new sleeveless Lily Linen Dress of course!

This Lily has been planned and talked about since last September (when I made my mustard version), cut out since J… Read more

Moving house, teacher gifts & Sewjourn December 17, 2013 Sew

Hello readers. I’ve missed you. Here’s a recap of my recent crazy but happy times… Ten days ago we put our life into boxes and moved our wo… Read more

Weekend sewing: linen scarves October 6, 2013 Scarf/Cowl

As you’ll all probably aware by now, I do love an accessory, and particularly a scarf. Are you surprised to hear that the focus of my sewing this weekend… Read more

Bonus week & a merino infinitely scarf September 9, 2013 Scarf/Cowl

Last week didn’t go according to plan. My Frocktails dress didn’t get made and I didn’t get to the event. But I did manage to squeeze in s… Read more

Bunny Bag September 1, 2013 Bag/Clutch

More distractions… a Bunny Bag this time!

I made this bag as a thank-you present for a friend who helped me get all dolled up for a ball (a black tie functio… Read more

The Tunic August 26, 2013 Dress/Pinafore/Tunic

I’ll soon be in sunny Queensland enjoying a beach holiday. Woo hoo! The Tunic by The Makers’ Journal is the first item on my list of summery thing… Read more

Silk baby yeah… August 11, 2013 Sew

I’m planning on making a silk dress for Frocktails on September 7th in Melbourne, so this week I’ve been experimenting with silk. Experiment 1 :… Read more

Hello Hemlock August 7, 2013 Sew

Slouchy, boxy Hemlock Tee, I LOVE thee. How much do you love thee? This much… times infinitely!

Yes, it was love at first sight.

The very awesome Jen fr… Read more