I have two versions of the Tessuti Colette Tunic so far. I love the details and the finishings on this pattern so much, they are the kind of details that you notice and enjoy every time you wear them. My first version was with some Cloud 9 cotton that was the perfect weight giving the […]
I have not had much time for sewing since starting back at work a few weeks ago but I did sign up for a sewing challenge in January, and once I start something I am in for the long haul. I was a bit daunted when I saw this months make was a clutch using […]
I had seen versions of New Look 6808 popping up on my feeds but didn’t know if it was going to be a good fit for my curves. When I was doing a lap around the craft section of my favourite Op Shop I recognized this one at the front of the pattern stack. For […]
I saw Sewmanju hack Simplicity 8014 into a shirt on Insta and had been looking for a button shirt pattern so thought I’d give it a go! I’m happy to say that it worked out well so I’m going to have another go at a long sleeve version and invest some time and fabric to […]
This fabric was another Op Shop find. There wasn’t much of it so I had to use it on something basic. I have no idea what fabric this is, it is most definitely a synthetic, it is quite thick and most likely was some sort of decorator range from the 60’s or 70’s I think. […]
To be honest I don’t love sewing with knits, however I do love wearing knits. I am trying to enjoy sewing with knits which is why I thought I would give Simplicity 1199 a go. It seemed to be a good basic to get over my aversion to sewing with knits and it was. I […]
I have used Simplicity 1160 three times so far. The first version was from some thrifted fabric in view A which I love and wear all of the time. It’s comfy but the cross over front is a bit more interesting than my other t-shirts. My other two versions are okay but I don’t love […]
I have a rule that I follow pretty strictly that helps me keep my clothes to a manageable number for my teeny tiny wardrobe. My share of our bedroom wardrobe measures 1.25m wide by 2m high and has to house every item of clothing I own for each season! There is no room for freeloaders! […]
Simplicity 8231 is another Summer staple of mine. This is actually the Mississippi Avenue dress from Sew House Seven. I have two versions now and when it’s really hot I reach for these especially if I am busy and I am going to be moving all day, they are just so easy to wear. There […]