Beatrice was Laura's Sew Chic dresses that I really wanted to make. That was before Fifth Avenue was released. So I'm very lucky Laura was generous to send me both dresses to make. Thank you Laura.Beatrice is a stylish fitted dress with a lace overlay. If you've used Sew Chic patterns before, you might find the … Continue reading The beauty of Beatrice
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Pretty sewing
Who doesn't love a challenge to make such a pretty ribbon skirt in colours to suit you?Here's the original skirt that inspired me. Here's the original Julie Starr Ribbon Skirt that appeared on Pattern Review. The J McLaughlin ribbon skirts that inspired these skirts is now on sale for $70 but was over $200 when it was brought … Continue reading Pretty sewing
Meet Laura Nash
Laura Nash is the designer behind Sew Chic Patterns. Remember Fifth Avenue? Well Beatrice is in the pipeline. No occasion to wear Beatrice to as yet, but I'll find one.Meet* LauraWhat do you love about sewing?Good question! I love sewing for the creativity it provides. It gives all of us the ability to combine color, style, … Continue reading Meet Laura Nash
Fifth Avenue IRL
Here's what Sharon and I got up to on Saturday morning. You've seen the Fifth Avenue plan and the Fifth Avenue prep posts for this dress. I put on a bit of lippy, got dolled up in Fifth Avenue and we took these photos at the old GPO. We walked into the hotel in our normal weekend … Continue reading Fifth Avenue IRL
Sew Chic – starting Fifth Avenue
On Pattern Review, you may have read about Sew Chic patterns and Laura Nash."Your destination Hot Spot for Glamorously Chic Sewing Patterns that are Stylish, Flirty, Modish, Glitzy and Retro all rolled into one!"Long story short: I've made Fifth Avenue and I have a few finishing touches to go.The back story: Last year I managed the … Continue reading Sew Chic – starting Fifth Avenue
