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About suebsewbyme

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

A Shacket the ultimate combination of Shirt and Jacket

Posted on July 11, 2023 by suebsewbyme

In 2014 we took a trip to Bali, of course while there I went fabric shopping I have posted my previous makes from my fabric haul but the most recent make in 2021 I haven’t . In my collection I … Continue reading →

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Wiksten tunic /Top /shift

Posted on June 27, 2023 by suebsewbyme

The Wiksten pattern is an easy shape to make and lends itself to self expression easily. I bought the pattern a few years ago and made this linen shift using it. This goes together quickly and makes a good addition … Continue reading →

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A Totes big bag

Posted on June 20, 2023 by suebsewbyme

Hi there, A couple of years ago my daughter contacted me and asked me to make her a sturdy tote bag reversible with pockets to use. She sent me a link to the type she was after the bag in … Continue reading →

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Silk velvet what’s not to love?

Posted on June 13, 2023 by suebsewbyme

Hi , I bought some silk velvet in a gorgeous green from The Fabric Store a few years ago. I wanted to make a jacket with it . The pattern I used is a vintage vogue one , that I … Continue reading →

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Sequin Pivot

Posted on June 6, 2023 by suebsewbyme

Hi there, This garment was started about 5 years ago , really a lifetime when I loved my life. I had originally cut a skirt and bomber jacket from this gorgeous blue black sequin fabric. I don’t recall where I … Continue reading →

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Really?

Posted on June 5, 2023 by suebsewbyme

What does “having it all” mean to you? Is it attainable? A cure for ALS would be having it all for me . I don’t have hope that I will be alive to see it . In the absence of … Continue reading →

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Tried and True

Posted on May 23, 2023 by suebsewbyme

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

Posted on May 16, 2023 by suebsewbyme

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 😍

Posted on May 10, 2023 by suebsewbyme

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 !

Posted on May 3, 2023 by suebsewbyme

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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