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About suebsewbyme

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

Travel Must Have

Posted on December 10, 2014 by suebsewbyme

  This is a pattern I found on;http://rhondabuss.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/fabulous-free-pattern-friday_13.html It is a really fabulous  pattern that is self drafted following Rhonda’s instructions. It is important to use a two way stretch fabric . I had this amazing fabric in my stash … Continue reading →

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Wonderful colorful knits for spring

Posted on September 1, 2014 by suebsewbyme

  I saw this fabric and fell in love . It is sheer but textured amazing colors and the pop of velvet patches in white. I bought enough to make myself a dress.I wanted an long or three quarter sleeve … Continue reading →

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Felt Jacket Burda Style Pattern

Posted on August 18, 2014 by suebsewbyme

This Felt fabric was beautiful and I had to try to make something worthy of it, I think I succeeded. Continue reading →

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Studio Faro Japan Skirt

Posted on August 18, 2014 by suebsewbyme

This skirt pattern was on the studiofaro blog and was very easy to draft. It  fits well and sews up really quickly. I love the fit and the lines of this skirt . I made 2 for myself one in … Continue reading →

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Fur fun

Posted on June 28, 2014 by suebsewbyme

I found this great fur remnant recently and thought it would make a lovely warm vest. The red and black is a lovely combination. the lining was some satin that I had initially bought to line another jacket, but I … Continue reading →

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Flashback Fabric find

Posted on June 10, 2014 by suebsewbyme

On a recent trip to Melbourne with my husband I found a fabulous fabric store called Flashback fabrics and furnishings. The store is small but really interesting with an eclectic mix of of great fabrics in limited quantities.   I … Continue reading →

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A bit of Sparkle

Posted on May 2, 2014 by suebsewbyme

This fabric was irresistible ,the sparkly sequins hang down from the sheer fabric so I used a crepe to make a camisole. I gave the top a v neck opening on one side so that it is reversible it is … Continue reading →

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A remake success

Posted on May 2, 2014 by suebsewbyme

The original top Front view of the final . another view This is a dress or long top that I purchased because I loved the fabric. The problem was that when I put it on I looked like I was … Continue reading →

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A creation for a party

Posted on May 2, 2014 by suebsewbyme

  This outfit was made for my daughter to wear to her sweet 16 Gatsby themed birthday party. I took 4 beaded skirts purchased from an outlet store. I got them for a good price. I then took them apart … Continue reading →

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Number 5

Posted on May 2, 2014 by suebsewbyme

The next outfit I have completed is a dress. I managed to find some beautiful black suede silk when I was away at the beach so I made it up using NewLook  6119 . I decided to make it in the … Continue reading →

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