Pattern Fantastique

Full Circle December 30, 2021 Sew

Taking blog photos in the middle of a warm, windy, summers day is always bit tricky, but on this occasion Sharon and I decided to embrace the light, the shadows,… Read more

Glory Days December 27, 2021 Sew

I totally stole the name of this post from the name of the fabric… which of course is an ode to Bruce Springsteen song ‘Glory Days’. And it&… Read more

Savanna Dreaming December 20, 2021 Sew

After making this tee, and wearing it to the Werribee Zoo for a sleepover two weekends ago (a great family activity for those with school aged kids!), I declare… Read more

A Not So Classic, Classic Shirt November 13, 2021 Sew

My friend Nita-Jane from Pattern Fantastique has done it again with another uber cool, totally unique and very wearable pattern. Say hello to the Phen Shirt… Read more

#isewlation2020 : Updating my tee collection : Part 7 – Glacial Tee August 12, 2021 Sew

Confession time. I’ve sewed a lot in the last 18 month. Mulitple lockdowns had me making, making, making. Sharon and I have done our upmost to photog… Read more

#isewlation2020 : The Aeolian edition July 19, 2021 Dress/Pinafore/Tunic

Those who have been following my blog for a while know that Pattern Fantastique’s Aeolian Dress/Tee is my favourite pattern ever. Over the years I… Read more

Volume February 25, 2021 Sew

I titled this blog post ‘Volume’ because just look at those sleeves. The Vali Dress & Top is the latest offering from Pattern Fantastique.… Read more

Aeolian number… I’ve totally lost count! August 19, 2019 Dress/Pinafore/Tunic

Long time blog readers will know that my love and admiration for Pattern Fantastique’s Aeolian Top/Dress runs deep. I’ve actually tota… Read more

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