Pattern Fantastique

Sulis Hat March 7, 2019 Finished Item

The Sulis Hat is the latest offering from Pattern Fantastqiue and in short, it’s the hat of my dreams. It provides excellent sun coverage, is uber styl… Read more

Calyx Smock January 22, 2019 Sew

Long time blog readers won’t be surprised to hear that I’m a big Pattern Fantastique fan. Drafting is Nita-Jane’s super power and the st… Read more

Fabulous Falda August 31, 2017 Coat/Jacket/Vest

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

Curious cat May 16, 2017 Sew

Sometimes my curiosity just gets the better of me and I try something that is quite outside my normal realm. This project was one of those instances.

In my norm… Read more

Last rays of summer May 13, 2017 Sew

My very loose ‘to sew’ list is grouped into two categories – Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter.

This Aeolian Tee in glorious Liberty cott… Read more

Genoa Tote : The leather edition October 27, 2016 Bag/Clutch

At a studio sale earlier this year I purchased a very soft (and very bright green!) leather hide. Green is my favourite colour, and in my eyes, the brighter the… Read more

Pattern Launch : Genoa Tote September 9, 2016 Bag/Clutch

After many a Instagram teaser, Pattern Fantastique and I are very excited release our first collaboration, the Geona Tote.

The tote was designed with denim i… Read more

Denim July 31, 2016 Dress/Pinafore/Tunic

I’ve been wanting to sew a denim Aeolian Dress for awhile, but the thought of drafting a neckline facing that could be top-stitched in place, kept pushi… Read more

Equation July 21, 2016 Sew

Take one blue and white striped ponti remnant measuring 85cm x 160cm + Pattern Fantastique’s Aeolian Tee Shirt Dress (a.k.a. my favourite pattern EVE… Read more