Textured fabrics are still top of my fabric sewing list. What's a bit of lace on the sleeves these days. Even when it's placed on a test dress? That's what I did to initially test Mari's Dandelion dress.I've always wanted to wear lace for everyday wear but I've always considered lace a formal item or for … Continue reading Dandelions for Spring
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Meet Mari Miller
This year I've done a bit of pattern testing for a few new pattern lines for nix and I've enjoyed pattern testing to help out new comers. This has given me a few new things to sew.Sometimes I'm making the garment using just the pattern without instructions but I get to work with the pattern designers themselves. We … Continue reading Meet Mari Miller
Avocado women’s hoodie
The cold hit last week and I had to wear my 70s/80s tracksuit top at the 6am outdoor class. The sleeves billow a bit so the women's Avocado seemed like a good option to try next. The sleeves got in the way of the car tyres we hold while running up the grass hill.I made the 6 but I'll make the 4 next and … Continue reading Avocado women’s hoodie
‘Allblack’ hoodie
This Avocado hoodie in allblack fleece was cut out and made in 3 hours. Yep 3 hours.I had a deadline to remake this hoodie for Mari of Disparate Disciplines but I also had some baking to do on the same day...Got all the ingredients for Easter baking and the mint was from the garden. ...so I made this allblack … Continue reading ‘Allblack’ hoodie
