One Week, One Pattern! (or OWOP) is a group challenge where participants wear garments made from just one pattern of their choice, every day for a week - hosted by Handmade Jane I did try to achieve this a few years ago and got through a couple days.This year I made it through the full week … Continue reading OWOP 2014
Category: Jalie 2908
September Minerva Make – Classic baroque
Hill End historic town was the perfect setting to test out my new Baroque print Jalie Jeans and 'matching' black knit top using Vogue 1378 Donna Karan. And I wore a pair of new boots. Well it was my birthday last month so I treated myself to some decent boots.I love the lattice work on this … Continue reading September Minerva Make – Classic baroque
Jeans and heels
This very first pair (Jalie 2908) were a test and they're certainly a weekend staple. I made these in 2011.These jeans were made to wear with flat shoes but these jeans don't look great with heels.This second pair are also good to wear with my Converse shoes but not with heels.I really wanted a pair of … Continue reading Jeans and heels
#MMMay wk1
Now at 307 participants, #MMMay14 is certainly underway.This week I stuck to sorting out my 'after work' clothes. This week's bag to charity has 5 pieces from my wardrobe included Day 4's top.Day 1: Kwik sew 2694 and eyelet pants similar to Simplicity 2503.Day 2: Duathlon shorts for 6am bike class. The morning is now … Continue reading #MMMay wk1
Catch up
Would you believe I haven't sewn for 2 days and you're about to see why? Three days have flown by and the MMM12 challenge continues.May 18 - Green photo challenge and Knitwit fabric showing.Sharon and I caught up with Wendy Gager of Knitwit.com.au at her Sydney fabric showing. Wendy's team puts together interesting clothing samples made up of … Continue reading Catch up
Mini collection
Happy Mothers Day everyone. Here's what I wore to a casual brunch with Mum.Top: Butterick 5283 I've also made this in a red.Jacket: Vogue 7610 I've made this in a blue cord and in red.Jeans: Vogue 1204. These have a wool/poly mix and it's windy and cold so I've rugged up.Now for the mini collection. The … Continue reading Mini collection
Tap tap – Jalie 2908
I really know a pair of jeans are finished when I hammer in the jeans button and rivets, as does my husband! This is my entry for the Best of Contest on PR.These jeans are designed for stretch woven fabrics and I enjoy wearing the low rise version. This time I used a cream top … Continue reading Tap tap – Jalie 2908
