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
Every-time I catch a glimpse of my new Falda Jacket I’m amazed that I actually made it… and of course in awe of the pattern making skills required (… Read more
This is one of those makes where the vision in my head and the finished garment didn’t collide.
How magnificent is that beach in the background? Okay, e… Read more
You know that time that you sewed a pair of Megan Nielsen’s Virginia Leggings to wear to yoga, but you thought that a photo shoot at an athletics track with you ha… Read more
The merino french terry that I recent sewed of M6992 (View D) is a delicious fabric, but I knew it had the potential to stretch out when hemming. I therefore thr… Read more
A teal long sleeve top with darted raglan sleeves sewn in delicious looped back merino french terry….
Do I have your attention yet?
Despite the cover ar… Read more
A botanical top in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens on a winter’s day.
This is my second version of McCall’s 7059 (view D). My first version seamlessly f… Read more
I’ve a new appreciation for a good quality ponte, so when I saw this light-weight patterned ponte with great drape at The Cloth Shop (sold out), I knew it… Read more
My sewing goal this year was to slow down, to plan, to toile and to spend more time on fit. The ultimate goal was to create a more ‘keepers’…… Read more