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I’m converted. I will never use a sponge to wash dishes ever again. I know it sounds extreme, but you have got to try this crocheted dishcloth and let me know…

There’s been a lot of buzz on the “zero waste” movement lately. Reducing the amount of trash by choosing reusable, recyclable or compostable options is something our family has always been mindful…

I’m now a proud mother of two beautiful girls, so it’s only fitting to celebrate with a Japanese sewing book giveaway for girls’ clothes! Check out my video book review…

I’m thrilled to introduce you to the latest addition to our family, Yuki! Yuki means “snow” in Japanese. For the past two weeks, my days have been filled with sleepless nights…

Here are 3 outfit ideas which are perfectly suitable to wear before and after pregnancy – all using the Koi drape front top from Hana Patterns. When I designed the Koi…

Simple Joys is a new blog series where I’ll be sharing small happenings or objects which brought a smile to my face. I hope this series will be a reminder…

Sashiko is a traditional Japanese embroidery using simple running stitches. I’ve made an free and easy sashiko pattern so you can make your own embroidered pillow! Free Sashiko Pattern: Make…

Healthy Habits is a new series on Sew in Love where I’ll be sharing small changes I’m making to my life. These new “habits” make us a little healthier or…

As promised in my house tour, it’s time to share our little living room with you all. I’m calling it our temporary living room, because within the next year to…

I’m taking you on a mini house tour today! Our new (old) house is a sweet little 3 bedroom cottage, in a beachside suburb in Wollongong, 1 hour south of…

I’ve found a video which shows you how to crochet a very easy scarf so I just HAD to share it with you guys. I followed the video and then added a…

Last year, I made a tee shirt for the first time using my serger. It was all thanks to this Japanese sewing book, Everyday Clothes With a Serger. It’s a…

I’m so excited to share the news that we’ve bought our first family home! We’ve had an eventful few months, all triggered by our eviction from our rental property in…

Ever since I found out I was having a girl, I knew I just had to make matching outfits for me and Umi. It’s not easy finding dress patterns which…

I tried out several maternity sewing patterns when I was pregnant with Umi. Some just looked good but were really uncomfortable, but there’s a handful I have continued to wear…

Last month, I briefly mentioned I’ve been working on my own range of sewing patterns. Hana Patterns is for home seamstresses who love effortless, minimalist style fashion. I’m very excited…

I recently took part in my very first craft fair. My mum makes amazing bags and accessories from vintage kimonos (her shop Umi Umi has a new Facebook page), so…

For the longest time, DIY Christmas gifts has been the norm in our family. For birthdays, we buy each other presents. But for Christmas, there’s something extra festive about creating…

It’s just hit one year since we left San Francisco to move our little family back to Australia. We had a newborn baby, Dave started his own software company and…

Do you have a strong sense of personal style? I’m been feeling like I’m almost there. This shirt dress made from dark blue linen has been a key piece in helping to define my…