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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

Lucent Visor meets Nani Iro & a giveaway January 28, 2016 Hat/Visor

Green is my favourite colour, Nani Iro fabric is always amazing and every-time I make a Lucent Visor I feel like a sewing rock star! Can you tell I’m rath… Read more

What comes before silk? January 21, 2016 Sew

I mentioned in a post earlier this month that one of my sewing themes this year was to sew my silk stash. But before hitting the silk, I thought it might be sensib… Read more

Did I go too far? January 9, 2016 Sew

I have a very soft spot for Japanese seersucker, so when Tessuti announced their latest shipment of this glorious fabric had arrived, I was there in a flash.

Ne… Read more

A nautical New Year’s Day January 7, 2016 Dress/Pinafore/Tunic

New Year’s Day in Melbourne was warm, windy and overcast. The perfect day for some beach photos in St Kilda.

I’ve worn my first version of Simp… Read more

Checkmate January 5, 2016 Sew

I nearly checkmated myself making this top.

It was a cutting error that tripped me up. I didn’t notice my fabric, my Liberty fabric, was directional be… Read more

Technicolour dream top and sewing themes for 2016 January 2, 2016 Sew

A Tessuti gift voucher from my lovely Mum for my birthday in September meant this colourful silk was mine, all mine! What to sew? Well I of course turned to my T… Read more

A thank-you tote December 21, 2015 Bag/Clutch

I have a tradition of making end-of-year teacher gifts. It makes for a busy end of November/early December, but my girls enjoy giving handmade items just as m… Read more

Anna’s garden December 17, 2015 Dress/Pinafore/Tunic

I’m sure you can understand why I was powerless when Liberty released this gorgeous seasonal floral print titled ‘Anna’s Garden’… Read more