I've been on a bit of a skirt sewing binge lately, and this is one of the latest. I've noticed that this winter I seem to be gravitating more towards skirts and fleece lined tights to keep myself warm and my wardrobe was in need of a couple more winter-ish skirts (I've been wearing my wool check skirt to death). This skirt was made based on this pinterest pin which I have ...
Things for Mums
Catalina Dress
Today I'm showing you my version of the Catalina Dress (affiliate link). I originally posted this on Melly Sews as part of the Blank Slate Sewing Team. I'm rocking a hat in the photos because my hair is about 3 days overdue for a wash...is that why hats were invented?? I have made good use of this dress this past summer. It's easy to throw on and sooo comfy. The pockets are ...
Cut Yourself Some Slack!
I am just a Mum. I'm not a superhero. I think most Mums are too hard on themselves. We want to do it all. Make our kids happy, our partners, ourselves, our friends, strangers at the supermarket...everyone! We are people pleasers and we often leave ourselves to last, or spread ourselves too thin. I'm not complaining. We've all got problems and I know I'm a luckier than a ...
Shearwater Kaftan
We are in the depths of winter so naturally I'm dreaming of warmer days. As part of the Make it Perfect Pattern Parade, I decided to sew up the Shearwater Kaftan. The kaftan is my kinda style. On the dressier side of casual but still nice and comfy for chasing the boys around and hanging out at home. There is so much to love about this pattern! It comes together easily and ...
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 – 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 ...
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 ...
No Sew Leather Jacket Makeover
Wondering why there are pegs all over my leather jacket? This was a quick little makeover/upcycling project and I'm thrilled with how it turned out. Best of all, there was no sewing involved! This jacket was my Mum's when she was in her 20's. She hasn't kept many clothes from her younger years, but this jacket has survived. As you can see below, it was quite the impressive ...
Perfect Pattern Parcel – Summer Concert Tee
I love the concept of the Perfect Pattern Parcel. It's a semi-regular pattern bundle that supports indie PDF pattern designers AND supports a children's charity. There's a twist too... A good one, not a stupid pointless one like a reality TV show. You get to name your price! You can choose what you think the bundle is worth and that's what you pay. So what's in this first ...
Seraphic Raglan Tee – Figgy’s Heavenly Tour + Giveaway (Closed)
Today I've got some selfish sewing to show you! This pattern is part of the latest collection from Figgy's. The Heavenly Collection contains a modern take on staples for girls and it includes a few patterns in larger sizes too! I have admired Shelly's patterns from afar for a while, but now that some of her patterns come in larger sizes, I'm very excited! You can view the full ...
My First Quilting Project: Sewing Machine Covers
Well, I've finally gone to the dark side. The place all garment makers think they'll never go. The place where you cut perfectly good fabric into tiny little pieces, only to stitch them back together again...quilting! I have a big quilting project in the back of my mind, but wanted to tackle something a bit simpler first. Before Summer hit, we had evaporative cooling ...
