I am so excited about the latest release of fabrics by Mannine! I just had to share more about the designer and the characters that she has put so much love into that appear on her fabrics. Manri Kishimoto is the textile designer that created Mannine. In 2014 founded...
Hello friends! How are you? This year has felt like a roller coaster hasn’t it?! Since our repatriation to Australia our days have revolved around natural disaster, a global public health emergency and an awakening to the level of systemic racism around the world. It...
I have spent the last two weeks listening, reading, having conversations and reflecting on my own biases, how I can do better, unlearn and how I can be an ally for the black, indigenous and people of colour in our community. Like you, I felt moved, devastated,...
Today is the day that I get to release these beautiful fabics to you! These incredibly unique designs are sure to spark your creativity! Let me introduce the balance Collection by mannine These three prints are now available to you! The designs are only printed in...
Hello friends! [Scroll down if you want to skip to the exciting news – I just want to check-in with you first] How are you doing in these very strange times? I hope that you have all you need to get you through. For me, it feels like a period of constant...
I LOVE Spring/Summer sewing. Floaty dresses, flirtatious skirts and ten different versions of the Ogden cami! But as it gets colder my wardrobe goes from fun to functional very fast. For most of Winter you can find me in a uniform of jeans, boots, a sweater and coat....
Hello friends! How are we half way through January already?! The end of one year and the start of another is a busy but fun time. When it comes to work, I get a last burst of energy to squeeze as much as I can out of the last remaining weeks of the year. It’s also a...
This is me so excited to show off these new makes. My hubby is taking some snaps as I keep an eye on our two boys getting ever closer to that looong flight of wooden stairs.. But that’s not what I’m here to talk about. The pattern (Psst you have a chance...
The cult worthy Ogden cami! The Ogden Cami pattern by True Bias is known and loved by many (for good reason!) in the sewing community. These cami’s can be whipped up in one night once the kids are snoozing in their beds. They are super easy to throw on with so...
To scrunchie or not to scrunchie? Is it scrunchy or scrunchie?! Google comes up with both so let’s go with scrunchie today! These fabric-covered pieces of elastic have experienced a recent resurgence. I haven’t fallen in love with the traditional scrunchies this...
I’m as excited to share this make by Jill from Kneesocks and Goldilocks as little June is to wear it!! The Maker! I’ve been following Jill’s sewing journey for a couple of years and her dreamy pictures draw me in every single time! Jill sews for...
The Maker! I discovered Tessa from Sewspoke over a year ago and instantly loved the polished feel of her makes – they’re elegant and edgy all at the same time. Tessa is an architect by day and her eye for design is evident in her makes. I’m itching...