Photographic memory 2017
It’s that time of the year – when Blogless Anna lets me take over her blog to share my favorite photos.
This year I noticed that you could be mistake… Read more
In search of a wardrobe basic…
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
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
Spotty or dotty?
I’m not sure if this dress is spotty or dotty, but I do know that when I wear it, I feel fabulous!
StyleArc’s Adeline Dress isn’t a new-to-me… Read more
My Sadie isn’t a cleaning lady
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
Wonders never cease… black woven pants!
Are you one of those people who avoids sewing things that seem super scary? For some it’s zips, buttonholes, a lined jacket or welt pockets, for me it wa… Read more
Denim addict
My love of denim is well documented (I designed the Genoa Tote around the fabric!) and this denim ponte dress has already become a firm favourite since it̵… Read more
True blue
Did you know that the old saying ‘you can’t judge a book by it’s cover’ applies to sewing patterns too?
The artwork for Butterick 59… Read more