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Pockets Please

I recently( well last year), purchased a copy of a pattern by Sandra Betzina V1297. I was really drawn to the interesting pocket detail,and the variations as well . This pattern uses heaps of fabric due to the size of … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas 

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas time  .  Here in Australia the weather is warm and we have been swimming in the pool to cool off.    I am laying on the lounge watching Christmas TV and wanted to … Continue reading

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Wow how time flies

    Hi there, I have been so busy with all that  comes from our youngest child finishing high school. I have been sewing lots ,but have had no time to sit down and write about it. I am also … Continue reading

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Inspired

Hi there, I recently visited the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences , The Powerhouse Museum in Sydney. I love this museum but I came on this visit for just one collection the Collette Dinnigan exhibit titled “Unlaced”.The link to … Continue reading

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Stash Busting Style Arc Top

As the challenge for this Months make a garment a month was stash busting I had intended making a number of things that I had cut out ready. Life got in the way as it often does and we decided … Continue reading

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Autumn Leaves

Hi , My latest make is something made to comply with Make a garment a month challenge. I used this fabrica lovely autumn toned sheer pleated synthetic. I immediately decided I wanted another of the Vogue V1410. This pattern is my … Continue reading

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Autumn Tones

My latest make is a wearable muslin in preparation for my winter sewing. The pattern is a Marcy Tilton dress and jacket. I had made the jacket earlier and featured it in a post here. I used fabric that I had … Continue reading

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Shades of Mondrian

The title is credited to one of my sons. When I first wore this make he said” Wow mum shades of Mondrian”. The fabric is very much colour and geometry. The Pattern I have made before the details are here … Continue reading

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A little observation 

Hi , Someone sent me this list and I think it is pretty close.    What do you think ? Great huh! Happy Sewing, Sue 🙂 

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Bali Revisited

This wonderful tie dyed silk was part of my fabric haul from my Bali trip last year. We found a great fabric store called Alta Moda and bought some beautiful fabrics on our trip. It was lovely to spend time there … Continue reading

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