Author Archives: suebsewbyme

About suebsewbyme

Australian fabric fanatic who loves to sew and create interesting garments . Creativity is my mantra.

Tried and True

Hi , I don’t know about you but I tend to repeat patterns or shapes that work for me , particularly with remnants. I love remnants , I find them interesting, leftover fabrics that lend themselves to possibilities.When you are … Continue reading

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Stash buster and Zero Waste

I bought some felled wool, from The Selvedge Society on Instagram in winter last year . I didn’t get around to using it then but thought it may work as a jacket or cape . The immediate issue was I … Continue reading

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A Favourite 😍

Hi there, You know when you are a creative there are some things that speak to you and fill you with possibilities a pattern a fabric a colour a print they are all windows to the creative process. I have … Continue reading

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Adjust to make it work !

I have had a love of long tunic tops with slim pants for most of my life but the circumstances I live with now means they don’t really work in the wheelchair. So adjustment’s need to be made. I made … Continue reading

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Fabulous Fabric love

I ,( like I imagine loads of people ), am obsessed with interesting fabrics, textures, colours , prints and patterns, fibre content all of these are fundamental to my purchasing and making decisions . Some prints are such that what … Continue reading

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A Warm Hug

I purchased the fabric for this make from Chic Fabrique a small fabric store on the central coast in NSW . This store is a treasure trove of beautiful fabrics I thoroughly recommend you visit if you can . I … Continue reading

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Style Arc Archie shirt

I made this top from a cotton voile that I had leftover from a previous project. It is a roomy and light top to the wear and I will make more. This is an easy shirt to make it comes … Continue reading

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A Road Trip….

Hi there, A few weeks ago I went on a road trip with my lovely sister in law. We were both very excited to see the Alexander Macqueen exhibition at the NGV in Melbourne. We also caught up with my … Continue reading

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A shirt dress what’s not to like?

I love a shirt dress ,that piece of clothing that is a bit more versatile than a dress or a jacket as it is both. I am a fan of clothing that is multi purpose that has some scope to … Continue reading

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Lovely Green Lace

A few years ago , I was given some lace by my friend . She had received it from a deceased estate that had been left with her. It wasn’t something that she would use so she gifted it to … Continue reading

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