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A weekend at a spa or a beach getaway aren’t bad, but I’ve just experienced the ULTIMATE weekend away. Jamboree South Coast was a 3 day event, jam-packed with craft classes, delicious meals,…

I’ve always been curious to try Stylearc patterns. My favourite style of cardigan is a long, open front cardigan. When I saw Stylearc’s Simone cardigan, with its drapey pockets and…

I hosted the #ilovemystash photo-a-day challenge last month, and wow, it was so much fun! If you posted one of the 800+ photos of your fabric stash, thank you so…

I’m totally addicted to linen at the moment, especially the soft, drapey kind by Merchant and Mills. I never knew linen could feel so silky until I got my hands…

I finally got a long desk for my sewing machine and serger to sit next to each other – permanently. This is a big change from one year ago, when…

I love scrolling through Instagram, but my account has been looking rather sad of late. I was lying in bed the other night thinking, “Damn,  I forgot to post something on…

One of the reasons I love Japanese sewing patterns is their simplicity. The clean lines are perfect for showcasing beautiful fabrics, whether it’s a printed silk or a plain organic…

Barcelona shopping is not famous for fabric, but when on vacation, I love seeking out local textiles. It’s so much fun to explore traders markets and fabric stores, looking for artisan…

Hi everyone! After a hectic Me-Made-May, I’ve been trying to catch up on sewing projects. Who am I kidding, I’m ALWAYS trying to catch up on sewing projects, haha. I…

I tried my best to take part in Me-Made-May last month, documenting all the handmade clothes I wore. But May turned out to be a crazy month, including moving house and…

Did you follow sewing bloggers during Me-Made-May? I was on Instagram last month, posting awkward selfies of myself wearing a handmade clothing item everyday. Just look for the hashtag #memademay on Instagram, Twitter or…

Hi everyone. We are well into Autumn here in Australia. It cools down a lot in the evenings, so I’ve been putting Umi in a warm sleeping sack when she goes to…

Those of you who are familiar with Japanese sewing patterns would have heard of the Stylish Dress Book series. There are 3 books in the series, all by Yoshiko Tsukiori,…

We all wish we had more time to do the things we love, like sewing, right?  Since becoming a mother, I seem to have less and less time for myself.…

A baby kimono is an essential item in Umi’s wardrobe. We’ve used one as her pyjamas ever since she was born. I love fact that you can just wrap it around…

Hi everyone! I made this skirt in one Sunday afternoon using a lovely knit fabric I purchased at a clearance sale at Spotlight. There’s no elastic in the waistline –…

Hello! I just got back from Japan and have realised that I need to start thinking about planning my handmade wardrobe and sewing clothes for Me Made May 2016. How…

I’ve searched and bookmarked lots of wedding guest dresses recently because of my Japanese friend’s wedding in Guam. It’s not often we get to dress up, so when an opportunity…

This baby bonnet/hat is fantastic knitting for beginners. You’ll get lots of practice of basic knitting stitches, like rib stitch and decreasing stitches. The beautiful bumpy pattern of the bonnet is created…

This is the final post in the McCalls Patterns M6959 Dress A Sew-along. In Part 4, we’ll attach the skirt and finish off the dress with bias tape. Other blog posts…