Last year Contrado checked in with me while I was recovering from surgery and asked if I wanted to design fabric again. It was easy to say yes and I jumped into my photos to figure out what fabric to print again. I had plenty of time to run through my photos to plan the … Continue reading Contrado fun
Category: jersey
Sun-kissed Anneli
There's always that mad rush to dress after a day at the beach and inevitably there's a stop off for a quick bite to eat on the way home. This Named pattern Anneli double front dress is perfect for a quick dinner on the way home.Ok so I don't wear 4inch heels at the beach … Continue reading Sun-kissed Anneli
kwik sew 3617 – dress version
When I recently made up this pattern in the v-neck top, there were a few comments of how some sewers had overlooked this pattern.I had also overlooked this pattern until I attended a knitwit showing last year and I fell for the version of this top that was part of the showing.Spot the belt...I've now … Continue reading kwik sew 3617 – dress version
Fabric stash catch up items
I've finally had a chance to go back to the garments I made during the fabric stash competition. The patterns I've used were ones that I've made before so this was the best way to make the fabric into clothing during the eight week period.I adjusted this twist top by raising the neckline by 3 … Continue reading Fabric stash catch up items
Kwik Sew 3617 – so simple
Gathers are not my favourite technique. I prefer pleats because they 'do as they're told'. Gathers have a way of moving while I sew them. I don't own a gathering foot on my Janome. The fabric is a poly jersey, one-way stretch with good memory. I bought this from The Fabric Store, Surry Hills for … Continue reading Kwik Sew 3617 – so simple
Fabric stash #8 – Kwik sew 2683
I gave into using a lettuce edge finish on this top because of the skirt style and jacket that I'll team it with. I bought this fabric from Emmaonesock over two years ago and it's the most light-weight jersey I've ever bought. It wrinkles easily but it's a great colour.Blues and acqua are some of … Continue reading Fabric stash #8 – Kwik sew 2683
Fabric stash #7 – Kwik sew 2683
This fabric piece was one that I thought would be a good pattern for one-piece swimmers. The background is dark so I've now made it into a basic top that I can wear with jeans or brown work clothes.The fabric is a light-weight poly jersey. I didn't have enough for long sleeves so I used … Continue reading Fabric stash #7 – Kwik sew 2683
