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Hot Mess Birthday Dress
Last year I cheated on a birthday dress project because my mother-in-law gave me a beautiful vintage 1950s lace dress… This year I got SewBusy with less than a week to spare. That is the...
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A VERY Merry Christmas Skirt! Vogue 8882 – Minerva Blogger Network
Hooray! I am in a state of shock – while I did not manage to punch out a birthday or Christmas make in 2012 – this year I have done both! Last week it was the Hot Mess Birthday dress - a rather...
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BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Here’s a quick little post with a Black Friday deal for you! YouCanMakeThis.com Black Friday – Cyber Monday Sale 11/28/2013 – 12/2/2013 $5 Deals - Over 100 patterns to choose from for just $5! Spend...
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The new girl in town, Georgia dress from By Hand London
When Elisalex of By Hand London contacted me and asked if I could like to try their new pattern – I think nearly jumped through the computer screen with excitement. And here she is… GEORGIA! As or I...
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Getaway (at home) Weekend Blouse Liesl & Co
I’m blessed to live in the town of ‘getaway’. We have a multitude of beaches, waterways and hinterland to frolick about in on a daily basis. As result unless I’m at work, I dress like I’m on holidays…...
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Christmas Skirts for my Girls – Burda 9489
I’ve always wanted to make something for my kids for Christmas and this year, despite being busier than ever – I managed it! Christmas Skirts for my girls I chose Burda 9489. I really love the Burda...
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Top 5 Misses of 2013 (and some koala romance)
Top 5 of 2013 TOP 5 MISSES OF 2013 I’ve decided to start with my Top 5 Misses. Rationale? Well after this post… the only way is up and I like to think positive! I’ve struggled to find much in my last...
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Timeless: Vogue 1351 for Minerva Crafts
Vogue 1351 – the neckline When Vogue 1351 was released, I was underwhelmed. The styling, the fit and photography – it does the dress no favours – I look at the models and think EAT A HAMBURGER &...
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Top 5 Hits of 2013
Top 5 of 2013 This is a tricky one… am I cheating if I have categories and post multiple makes? I’ve hyperlinked all the images to the original posts – in case you want more pictures or details… I’ve...
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Just one Reflection for 2013
Top 5 of 2013 I had five things written down. All very sensible & fluent. However this morning I read this post by Rochelle of Lucky Lucille. It got me thinking. Of all my reflections about life,...
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Top 5 Inspirations
Top 5 of 2013 My writing at the moment is a little brief. I managed to throw my spine out of alignment (merely by stretching after my morning coffee!) on New Year’s Eve. Don’t fret I’m much better,...
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Sweet Lolita Gunmetal & a Giveaway…
I was meant to blog this weeks ago, it’s been a long journey but with a happy ending… Lolita Gunmetal – sweet but a little bit sassy Yes that look on my face says it all – it’s been an epic journey....
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Sew Hat Binge & the Gunmetal WINNER
I’ve had a rather bumpy start to the year – I managed to put my ‘back outta whack’ on New Years Eve… not doing anything interesting I’m sorry to report. I was actually typing a blog post at 7am,...
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Sweet ‘Lacy’ Sweet Shorts – Pattern Runway
It’s been HOT and I needed more shorts in my life… Hello Sweet Shorts from Pattern Runway… Sweet Shorts by Pattern Runway Sweet Shorts by Pattern Runway – oops sorry – shoulda fixed my naughty front...
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SewRetroBatwings – Vogue 1337
This was going to be a classy DVF-inspired wrap dress… The wrap dress that wasn’t – Vogue 1337 Then I woke up the morning I was planning to sew… and decided that the wrap dress had somehow morphed into...
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Drape Drape 2 – No 2 Dress – tell me what you think…
For Christmas I received Drape Drape from my very thoughtful parent-in-laws (thank you!). I liked it so much I immediately jumped online and purchased Drape Drape 2 and Drape Drape 3… so you can expect...
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Drape Drape 2: No 4 One Piece Scoop Neck Asymmetric Top – it’s love…
Thank you so much! I found all your comments on my last post so encouraging, interesting and a big confidence boost! Mwah. So without further ado, here’s my second Drape Drape project… Pattern No. 4:...
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Drape Drape 2: No.6 Three-piece deep cowl neck dress
Drape Drape 2: No.6 Three-piece deep cowl neck dress. I have no idea where these arm muscles keep popping out from – I swear I struggle to open a jar of Vegemite most days. Yes, it’s another Drape...
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FLORA (AM) By Hand London – the muslin edition
I just love this shot… such a beautiful classic Aussie beach (plus a pretty dress) Slightly behind schedule – life has a habit of getting in the way at the moment… By Hand London’s latest pattern –...
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FLORA Nightshade, By Hand London – the PM edition
Hello Flora Nightshade, the new By Hand London dress pattern – and some amazing fabric courtesy of Tessuti Fabrics (thank you very much!). Colette at Tessuti sent me images of a range of options – and...
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