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Blue Kabuki February 9, 2018 Sew

I started following Paper Theory Patterns on Instagram after seeing a sneak peek of Tara’s first pattern the Kabuki Tee. The pattern was released in S… Read more

A princess, a rock star and me! February 6, 2018 Sew

When planning or sewing this top, not once did I think that I would blend in with my surrounds.

Well, I was totally wrong about that! How cool is this Princess Le… Read more

Courtney in countless colours January 20, 2018 Sew

Do you recognise this fabric? I sewed a Fen Dress in the same fabric last March.

I originally brought enough to make a maxi dress, but I ended up sewing the Fen Dr… Read more

Pretty January 16, 2018 Sew

Several months ago when I spied a 80cm silk remnant in Tessuti I instantly thought… everyone needs a little ‘pretty’ in their life.

This i… Read more

On the tracks January 14, 2018 Sew

For the second year in a row Jane & I have been promoting the hashtag #sewjapaneseinjanuary to encourage ourselves and fellow makers to sew from their Jap… Read more

Sadie meets ramie January 11, 2018 Sew

My second version of Style Arc’s Sadie Tunic was actually my last make of 2017. This top was sewn to be worn to our family lunch on Christmas Day, but then… Read more

In search of a wardrobe basic… December 30, 2017 Sew

I have some nice lengths of silk in my stash that are screaming to be sewn into summer tops.

I purchased McCalls 6566 before it went out-of-print, as I was attrac… Read more

Crinkly Courtney December 30, 2017 Sew

StyleArc’s Courtney Top can be sewn in a knit or a woven. Hello versatile pattern! For my first version, I selected a spotty crinkle linen from The Clo… Read more

My Sadie isn’t a cleaning lady December 20, 2017 Sew

Sadie the Cleaning Lady was released in November 1967 and it was the first single from Australian pop singer John Farnham. Every-time I hear the name Sadie, I… Read more