Author Archives: suebsewbyme

About suebsewbyme

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

A Little Lace

Posted on June 19, 2017 by suebsewbyme

Hi All , I love remnant fabrics the possibilities and the inventive approach you need to make what you desire. This gorgeous lace was a remnant from a store called Pitt Trading in Ramsgate NSW. It is cream and grey … Continue reading →

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2016 Year in Review

Posted on January 11, 2017 by suebsewbyme

Hi All, I thought I should look at all that I made and blogged this year. There are a few things made that I haven’t blogged about so they will have to go into 2017. I am really amazed I … Continue reading →

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When is a top not just a top?

Posted on December 30, 2016 by suebsewbyme

Hi all, I picked up some rayon recently and didn’t want to cut into the wonderful pattern it was a remnant and I wanted to use it all. I just love the colours and the hand of this fabric so … Continue reading →

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Vogue 1515

Posted on December 27, 2016 by suebsewbyme

Hi everyone, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed the festive season. Here in Australia it is Summer and incredibly hot . This pattern another by Sandra Betzina is a winner. I am really becoming a fan she … Continue reading →

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Fun and Easy V1355

Posted on November 6, 2016 by suebsewbyme

Hi there, Sorry I have been a bit slow to post I had a little bit of a busy time and the technology details of posting were bogging me down so I took a break. Not from sewing just posting. … Continue reading →

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The Skirt V9060

Posted on October 5, 2016 by suebsewbyme

I had purchased this pattern a while ago but had only recently gotten around to making it. It is Vogue 9060 another Marcy Tilton pattern what can I say I am a fan of her patterns. I find they fit … Continue reading →

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I Love V8430

Posted on September 2, 2016 by suebsewbyme

This Marcy Tilton design  has been so versatile that I have made 4 jackets from this pattern. The first one I made was a little evening jacket. I used this fabric a black and silver lace like fabric.   This … Continue reading →

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The MUST HAVE coat !

Posted on August 14, 2016 by suebsewbyme

Hi there, I made this coat pattern Marcy Tilton V9070 at the start of winter. In this black nylon with these buttons. These are the basic details .But I really have to tell you this is a wonderful coat. It is … Continue reading →

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For the love of Grey

Posted on August 1, 2016 by suebsewbyme

Hi there, I am going to share with you today 2 makes or rather one make and one refashion both of which happen to be grey. Actually they are grey because I absolutely love this colour. It works as a … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit of BurdaStyle

Posted on July 21, 2016 by suebsewbyme

  I LOVE BurdaStyle Magazines. I have been buying them ever since High School.That said I only buy them when the patterns in the issue really appeal. This issue 2/2016 has some great patterns. I particularly like The Sheath Dress … Continue reading →

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