This embroidered print I bought a Selective Fine Fabrics in Brisbane recently is great using New Look 6000. OCD much (Lollipop and Blue poppies).No sleeves this time so this dress works for Summer parties. I used the embroidered selvage for the hem.The waist darts help me adjust this dress to fit as my waist changes. Underlining also … Continue reading For Summer
Category: invisible zipper
Lollipop print
My new dress pattern ‘de jour’ is New Look 6000 using this lollipop tree print from Minerva Crafts UK. This style is a basic dress block with a few variations and it’s really easy to customise to your shape. Earlier this year I used this fabric for a retro blouse. Jo originally used this fabric for an … Continue reading Lollipop print
Seeing (sewing) in the new year: lace
Green is my year-round favourite colour. When I saw a few green lace fabrics on Pitt Trading’s IG account, I was at the store asap because they have lots of end of designer rolls.I welcomed in the New Year with this lace dress.I find working with lace is like a 3-D jigsaw puzzle and I … Continue reading Seeing (sewing) in the new year: lace
Creating a secure pocket
For Fehr Trade's latest Surf to Summit top, I added a secure pocket. Here's how I did it.My RTW cycling jerseys have close fitting pockets so I adjusted the back pocket and drafted a pocket bag pattern piece.The new cycling jersey uses left over Stormset print fabric from Funki Fabrics and an invisible zipper from … Continue reading Creating a secure pocket
Zipped up
While planning to make Vogue 8931 I wanted to include some pockets. This pattern has fake pockets or no pockets. I've added pockets in the front waist seam and I'll show you how.I used three sewing feet to achieve this pocket - an invisible foot, a zipper foot and a normal sewing foot.With pins, I … Continue reading Zipped up
Peppy eyelet
I just couldn't get on with my current projects until I gave this pattern another go. Peplums are everywhere and I have a summer holiday coming up in June so I made this top again in a white/purple eyelet from My Hung Fabrics to wear during the day with shorts or skinny jeans.The adjustments this time … Continue reading Peppy eyelet
T-shirt test
What's there to test. It's just a t-shirt right?SAF-T POCKETS T-Shirt Trifecta #2014 offers 3 views, zipper pockets, sleeve options and you can mix the patterns up and tailor them to your needs or Mum's need for pockets. That's why I bought this pattern.There's always some aspect that independent pattern companies offer to set themselves … Continue reading T-shirt test
