We had lots of familiar sewing bloggers meet together on Saturday. I think fabric shopping was like background entertainment for us because it was so much fun meeting and chatting too everyone in real life.While we got a helpful discount from Tessutis, I weakened with The Fabric Store's 50% off sale.This picture is from Little Betty … Continue reading Sydney sewer meet up
Category: jungle print
Jungle wrap up – Simplicity 2603
Thanks Pretty Grievances for hosting Jungle January.My safari suit is now at the cleaners and I will move onto using lace fabrics. Is anyone hosting a month of lace sewing? Although I've just cut out a new Minoru using PUL fabric because we've had the wildest summer safari weather.And I now have a jungle wrap. No changes to this wrap pattern … Continue reading Jungle wrap up – Simplicity 2603
Vintage jungle wrap – Butterick 4699
In honour of the fabulous Ann (note the mickey mouse straw hat), I've created this little wrap and it's now my summer bathrobe because it's sheer and breezy. Where's the dry martini on the tropical resort when you need one?Butterick 4699 (vintage) was in the pattern pyramid pile that I received last year, and I passed it … Continue reading Vintage jungle wrap – Butterick 4699
Jungle knock off
Bias cut is comfortable to wear and even more so if it's a nightie.You can see the jungle print better below.The original nightie below is from Sussan's bought many years ago. I love the wide straps. They are gathered or bunched up at the join.And I've positioned the straps at the back so it sits well … Continue reading Jungle knock off
