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Sneak Peek - My New Project
I ordered some fabric from Tessuti's last week, my first purchase from them although I have drooled over many of their fabrics for some time. Anyways today it arrived, It's a beautiful japanese cotton...
View ArticleGiveaway over at Grosgrains Blog!
Just a quick note,I have just been reading Grosgrain's Blog, If any of you are burdastyle readers you will probably have seen her work and beautiful photographs. Her latest featured project on...
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Bow Tie Dress Complete!!
Well finished this dress up this morning, I was going to take some pictures wearing it but as its dark and gloomy here in Melbourne the lighting is terrible! I decided to just do a few shots of it...
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The Red Bow Tie Dress
Well here it is, my Red Bow Tie Dress. I am so pleased with finished product, one of the most rewarding things about sewing for me was when I finally started making things that could actually be worn,...
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1970's Western Shirt
This shirt was made from one of my mum's vintage patterns from the 70's.It was really simple to sew and I really like the yoke detail and wide collar.The jeans are my trusty old J brand Lovestory...
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1970's Romantic Blouse
Hi, Yes it's another 1970's pattern, I blogged about it a few weeks ago when I purchased it here.I made it up last week using some crepe georgette I had in my stash. I bought it on ebay for $2!!...
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High Waist Trousers Inspiration
Well upon closer inspection of my pattern collection I realised I actually had not one not two but FOUR patterns featuring high waisted wider leg trousers, my mum liked this style in the 70's. I also...
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Black Eyelet Seersucker Maxi Dress
Hi everyone,well it has been awhile since I have posted any completed projects, mostly due to my lack of sewing time, but this last week I have been able to make not one, not two but three projects.The...
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Retro Style Swimwear
Here in Australia summer is just around the corner, which of course, gets me thinking about my summer wardrobe and top of the list is a new bathing suit.I usually go for a bit of a 50's look, even...
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Quick Peplum Skirt
I haven't posted for longer than I would like and I still have a few older projects to share, but, I made up this cute little skirt yesterday and it was too fun not to share!I made the pattern up...
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Pucci Pucci Pucci
Well ladies I have had a sign from the sewing gods, For the last week I have been drooling over pics of pucci prints and wishing for a pucci dress of my own and then the other morning while checking...
View ArticleRuby Slippers Vintage featured on Tessuti Fabric's Blog
Last week I had a surprising e-mail in my inbox from Colette of Tessuti Fabrics, which we all know is my favorite fabric store. She had seen pictures of my Black Eyelet Seersucker Maxidress and wanted...
View ArticleSale at Tessuti Online Store
Hi, Just a quick post to let you guys about Tessuti's sale. It's 20% off all ONLINE orders over $100! They ship worldwide so it is definitely worth a look! Sale finishes January 7th. I...
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Pucci Dress Complete
My apologies for lack of picture post's of late, I don't have my camera at the moment and have been holding out but as I'm not sure when I'll have it back I have decided to just bite the bullet and use...
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R.I.P Elizabeth Taylor
I know I have been absent from blogging for way to long, I have had much happening. I am moving interstate in a few days which has required much planning, trying to find a new house so we can move...
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waiting......
Well, we are now packed and not much left to do until the removalist comes to collect our stuff so here I am waiting and planning new sewing projects.I will be living in a much warmer climate,...
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Colette Patterns Chantilly Dress
It has been a long time between posts.After our interstate move I haven't had acess to my computer as my partner uses it for his work so have been unable to post anything. I also had no sewing space to...
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Latest fabric purchases from Tessuti's
Hi All,My lovely little parcel of goodies arrived yesterday and I thought I'd share with you.The sand/polka dot is for my Rooibos dress and is a beautiful mid-weight japanese cotton chambray, Perfect...
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Baby Tights
This last week I have been doing a fair bit of sewing and have had my first attempt at home furnishings, making curtains for both my lounge room and master bedroom and cushions for my house.I also...
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Cushion Covers
I have never really felt the urge to venture into the world of sewing home furnishings, My passion has always been for clothing but recently when looking to brighten up my little place and get rid of...
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