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A Draped Shift Take 1

I was inspired by a pattern puzzle on the Studiofaro facebook page and have made a draped shift dress following the instructions on the studiofaro website. http://studiofaro-wellsuited.blogspot.com.au/2013/12/pattern-puzzle-drape-shift.html. The instructions on the website led me to creating this pattern. I decided … Continue reading

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Reversible fun

The Blue fabrics The Red Fabrics I found this pattern in 2014 and had been searching for the right combination of fabrics. The Red linen was a fabric that I had in my stash for quite a while waiting for … Continue reading

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A challenge of Checks

In October 2014 ,I won a pattern from Graca , one of the RTW Fasters 2014 on her blog SewEssentiallySew. It is a great pattern . I have some beautiful silk to make it in  but I had decided to make … Continue reading

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Colors of life

I felt in order to better plan this year I would start with a palette of my most used and loved colors those that make me feel good and I think work for me. I found the how to instructions … Continue reading

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RTW 2015

The 2015 fast has started and I am excited by the challenge . Last year was my first and I was quietly terrified that I may not be up to the task . I surprised myself, I loved the freedom … Continue reading

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Happy New Year

As I settle into the new year I have decided to continue with the RTW fast. I am excited to see all the creations of those that are continuing from last year with me and the new contributors. It is … Continue reading

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A challenge in White

A White Occasion A White Occasion My husband and I recently took part in the Sydney Dinner EnBlanc, it was a fun night but the dress requirements were that we wear white. As this was our first and I don’t … Continue reading

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Summer Fun

. A Lovely use for patchwork fabric. I found this wonderful patchwork fabric on a recent visit to Spotlight. The cotton quilting fabric I have used had a wonderful complimentary fabric that I have used as accents in the shoulder … Continue reading

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Travel Must Have

  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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Fur fun

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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