Category Archives: Fashion
Summer Style with ASOS
As much as I love sewing my own clothes, I certainly don’t make everything I wear. One of my new favourite online places to shop is ASOS. And when I say new, I don’t mean that ASOS is new (they’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Fashion, Styling
Tagged accessories, ASOS, Fashion, styling, wish list
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DIY Skeleton Top
Halloween intrigues me a bit, probably because I’ve never really celebrated it. Halloween is just not as big here in Australia as it is in the US. But when I made this ribcage top to wear to a medical themed … Continue reading
DIY Silky Half Slip
I love wearing pretty cotton dresses in summer. Especially if they are floral or covered in polka dots! Our summer temperatures get quite high here in Australia, it’s not uncommon to have heat waves of over 40° Celsius (104° Fahrenheit) … Continue reading
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Tagged DIY & Tutorials, half slip, sewing, skirt, slip
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DIY Jersey Dress – Contrast Yoke Variation
Do you remember ages ago when I showed you how to make this DIY jersey dress (more pictures here)? Then I showed you how to make a pattern from the dress here, so you can make more dresses quickly and … Continue reading
Posted in DIY & Tutorials, Fashion, Learn to Sew, Sewing, Uncategorized
Tagged DIY & Tutorials, DIY dress, DIY Jersey Dress, Fashion, learn to sew, sewing
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Etsy Love – Cosy Sweaters
The days are getting shorter and colder here in Australia as we are fast approaching winter. I’ve been sitting at my computer with a blanket on my lap, listening to the rain, drinking cup after cup of very hot tea … Continue reading
DIY Shoe Makeover
I am slowly trying to clean out my wardrobe and get rid of things I don’t wear anymore. Before throwing any particular item out (or giving it away if it’s still in good condition), I’ll first questioning whether there’s anything … Continue reading
Winter Shirts
Last winter I whinged a LOT about being cold. So this autumn I have decided to be a little bit more prepared. I made a long sleeved shirt that will be lovely in autumn on its own (not completely alone … Continue reading
Autumn Fashion Inspiration
Around this time of year I usually start thinking about going through my wardrobe in preparation for the change in season. That’s not to say I plan on going out and buying a whole new season’s wardrobe – I don’t! … Continue reading
Dear Knitters, I need your help…
I really want to learn how to knit but I get so confused when I look at patterns. Actually, I can kind of knit. My Mum taught me when I was a kid, but I was never very good at … Continue reading
Pattern Hints and Tips
Earlier this week I shared with you about my online shop and the types of things I sell there. Having received a few comments and queries regarding the PDF patterns, I’d like to talk a bit more about my patterns … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Patterns, Shop!
Tagged clothing patterns, Fashion, patterns, PDF patterns, shop
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