Many of us start making our own clothes with the dream of creating the perfect wardrobe. Full of pretty, perfectly fitting clothes. But I'm beginning to wonder if some of the effort we put into achieving the perfect fit is worth it? What I mean is, if I go shopping to buy a shirt, of course I try and find one that fits well, but if it doesn't fall perfectly over my sway back ...
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Sewing for the You & Me series
Today you can find me guest posting over at While She Was Sleeping as part of the You & Me series. All the guests are making items for themselves and their little ones. Roman loves cooking so we've both got aprons to wear now as we bake up a storm! Head on over and check it out! ...
Sew Fab – Long Beach Boardies
Oh, how I love these! You can't go wrong with some 'business in the front, party in the back' clothes for kids. These shorts are certainly a bit of fun! This is my last make from the Sew Fab Pattern Bundle and I've been so impressed with each of the patterns I have used. This pattern is the Terra's Treasures Long Beach Board Shorts. It's a great pattern with an awesome size ...
Your Versions of The Big Tote Bag Pattern
Some of my clever readers have been making gorgeous versions of my Big Tote Bag Pattern so I wanted to show off a few of their makes. I always love seeing items people have made using my patterns and tutorials. I get such a rush and it almost feels like I made them too! One clever lady even made a mini version, printing the pattern at 50%. It was so cute! I am so in love ...
Sew Fab – Laurel Tunic/Dress…well top!
This was a fun sewing project for a few reasons. First off, I bought the fabric at the op shop (thrift store). It's a merino baby rib knit and cost $4! What a score! It was an odd shape, obviously left over from someone else's past sewing project. It also had a couple little holes in it and a stain or two, so it was a fun challenge to get all the pieces cut out of it. I changed ...
Sew Fab – A Peek at What’s in the Bundle!
This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase the Sew Fab Bundle through those links I earn a percentage of the sale. Thank you so much for supporting the Sew Fab Sale! We all appreciate your business! If you're like me and don't really have any girls to sew for, you may be wondering what's in the Sew Fab Bundle for you? Well, there's lots! Let's take a look shall ...
Sew Fab – Fold Over Pouch
It feels like ages since I did some fun sewing for myself and boy did I have fun with this! The pattern I've used from the Sew Fab Bundle is the Leather Accent Fold Over Pouch from LBG Studio. I know, I know, where are the leather accents?! I specifcally chose these fabrics to work with the red PU leather I had, but when it got to putting them on, I thought the fabric had so ...
Sew Fab – Boys Cupcake Top
This was my first make from the Sew Fab Bundle. Winter has definitely arrived and you know how kids and a change of season go...nothing ever fits. When I first opened the Sew Fab Bundle, I knew this was a must make! Tees are quick wins for me. Easy to sew, use little fabric and get lots of use. The pattern is The Cupcake Top (unisex) by Sewing Mama RaeAnna. This is a nice ...
The Sew Fab Bundle Available Now!
If you love pdf patterns or are tempted to try them, then today is your lucky day! The latest Sew Fab Bundle is available now. Read below for the details of the amazing patterns that are in the bundle, including my pattern, The Big Tote Bag. The bundle is a great deal and such a good way to try out some designers you might not have tried before. This amazing offer is available ...
The Sew Fab Sale is Coming!
Coming soon, for one week only, nineteen pattern designers will be joining together to combine their best PDF sewing patterns and selling them to you for the incredible price of $29.95! That’s over 80% off of the combined retail value! The Sew Fab Pattern Sale is the original pattern bundle sale! Grab the bundle when it goes on sale next week and you’ll be all set for the ...
Fashion Revolution Day: Handmade #insideout
Today is Fashion Revolution's #insideout day! My #insideout outfit today is also a #handmadeinsideout outfit. The coat is my blanket coat, made from an old woolen blanket, my tee was made from two of hubbies old team building tops and I knitted the hat. As you can see, I don't always put the right coloured thread in my machine, but then that's one of the charms of me-made ...
My Leather Slouch Bag
I think this is probably the coolest thing I have ever made! I can't believe I have sewn something with leather and it looks like a real bag! Am I talking this up too much? Take a look while I tell you all the details... Ages ago, the lovely Chris from Chris W Designs sent me her Snazzy Slouch pattern to review. I had a thought in the back of my mind that it would be really ...
