A Bondi Dress at Bondi Beach!
The Bondi Dress from Tessuti Patterns in a combination of Nani Iro wild flower linen from Meter Meter and heavyweight linen from The Fabric Store
Keeping toasty: Toaster Sweater #1
It’s that time of the year when I start to think about getting toasty! And, yes, I know I am about a year late to the Sew House Seven Toaster…
It’s in the bag!
So, something a little bit different here today. I made a handbag. An actual leather handbag. Which, being dark navy, is really difficult to photograph nicely! Sorry, guys! Local inspiration…
Harriet Bra: First Foray into Lingerie Sewing
I did it! I sewed lingerie! My first every foray into the world of bra-making is complete!! So, here she is, one finished Harriet Bra from Cloth Habit. Ever since…
McCall’s 7726: A Blogger Favourite
Since I don’t really follow the big 4 pattern releases much, I generally only become aware of the potential of big 4 patterns, when other sewists start sewing them. And…
Ulysses Trench: Too cool for school?
The moment I first saw the Ulysses Trench from Victory Patterns, I was blown away. It was just so, well, cool. Likely too cool for me. So, wary of whether…
#sewfrosting: my Oscars outfit…
It’s #sewfrosting time! So, the short introduction to today’s post is that here we have an Eagle Jacket by Vanessa Pouzet, in all its glorious sequin glamour, together with the…
An Elliot Sweater Dress
Here’s the latest release from Helen’s Closet, the lovely Elliot sweater. Despite the fact that this week included what is apparently the warmest November day ever recorded in the Netherlands (what…
Kickin’ around in a merino Kielo wrap dress
Several years ago I made a Kielo wrap dress from Named in bargain basement jersey. The jersey I chose for that Kielo wrap dress was a loud, horrible 70s-esque geometric…
Feminism and Sewing
Nothing in life is simple. Least of all sewing. And I’ve been experiencing some moments recently when my sewing habit leaves me reflecting upon the compatibility of my identities as…