Being Downunder, we are currently going into winter, very year the same thing happens, I know winter is coming, but it sneaks up anyway. I’m usually left looking for our winter clothes and realise we need to replace clothes as we have outgrown them (usually […]
The Historical Sew Fortnightly Challenge…
…I recently joined the Historical Sew Fortnightly Challenge hosted by Leimomi Oakes on her blog The Dreamstress and the Facebook page dedicated to the challenge. The goal is to follow the events Leimomi posts for a fortnightly goal to make a historical article of clothing […]
Back and ready to party…
…Well ready for the new year anyway. As usual for the new year I have plenty of new years resolutions, and we have already started on the exercise getting into shape resolution, and we’ve started of well, not just saying but actually doing. The best […]
Reconstructing clothes, sewing machines and other stuff…
I love the end of the year, we get to wind down, think about the holidays, stop rushing.. I also love the Christmas projects. One year along with my family, we made nearly all our Christmas presents and the wrapping, and without spending too much […]
New In Store…
…Tasia from Sewaholic recently announce the Cordova Jacket: It’s a fitted, lined jacket with a flattering peplum detail and a zip front closure. This jacket bridges the gap between dressy and casual depending on the fabric selection. Princess seams make it easy to customize the fit, and […]
Organising the sewing room…
…Love the new sewing machine so much, makes me wonder why it took me so long to spend money on a good machine, in fact I wonder why I would bother at all with a cheap machine! Granted $500 isn’t exactly a huge outlay, […]
Sewing Machine Update…The Bernina 1130
My “New” Bernina 1130 I’m in love with a chunky little nugget, a toyboy really as he is nearly 20 years my junior! Let me tell you my story 🙂 The Backstory I didn’t win the Bernina 1030 which went for $750 in the end, […]
Sewing Machines and Overlockers…
…Have been in the market for a new overlocker and sewing machine recently. I have done some research online, read reviews and looked at what others have said on their blogs and have made a list of what I am looking for. What I want […]
Children’s Party Dressing Made Easy.
Theme There’s a party, so of to find a great fancy dress costume! My first choice, especially when it’s for a fancy dress costume is to make it, which means you can individualize the whole design, and keep the cost down. However if buying […]
Victoria Jones Collection…
I have just received my first parcel of patterns from Victoria Jones in Hawaii available in our shop now HERE! I am very excited, they are floaty and romantic and just remind me of an island holiday. The patterns I have chosen to stock initially, […]