As a self-taught sewist it is embarrassing to admit that at the time of sewing this pattern I was yet to attempt a button hole and successfully complete a zip…my one and only attempt resulted in butchered fabric and two broken needles….but that’s a story for another day. Needless to say, since receiving a hand-me-down... Continue Reading →
My first time making the Ellie & Mac Discoverer Tee and I am in love! The pattern takes the sometimes daunting task of colour blocking and makes it a breeze, even for most inexperienced beginners. The end result features a flattering curved line along the upper bust, a choice of banded or regular hem and... Continue Reading →
Inspired by a recent post by Canadian sewist Jojo (instagram @jojos.sews), this year I am challenging myself to undertake the 2023 ABC sewing challenge. The challenge itself is pretty self explanatory all I need to do is sew one pattern from each letter of the alphabet. To keep things interesting I have set myself the... Continue Reading →
The Sporty Lounge Skirt is a versatile and built for comfort. The pattern when paired with the right fabric can go from lounging on the couch to brokering deals in the boardroom or joining friends for cocktails. Best of all its quick, easy and comfy!.
Possibly the only thing better than finding a new pattern that is simple, quick to sew and oh so comfy is finding two patterns fitting this brief at the same time. Kate over at the Aussie brand Pattern Emporium has gone above and beyond this week releasing two patterns that check the boxes of ‘easy to... Continue Reading →
I am a self confessed bookworm. As a teen I remember hiding out under my doona late at night torch in hand devouring the latest teen thriller I could get my hands on from the school library. For the amount of books I consumed I should have been top of the class when it came... Continue Reading →
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