Something I've always wanted, and have never sewn up is a Pake Muu. I mean, it's only been in my sewing queue for three years! Pake Muus were popularised by Alfred Shaheen during the 40s and 50s, when he blended chinese and polynesian styles. I finally bit...
Summer is nearly here in Sydney - we've just had a bunch of really hot days, and it's reminded me that I need to make some rayon dresses suitable for work. Spotlight sent me a bunch of samples from Gertie's latest fabric range, and this tropical...
There's something so practical and versatile about a 1940s jumper-dress - I've seen a few on Instagram lately and was inspired to sew my own version. The pattern I went with is DuBarry 5235, which has been in my queue for 10 years...
I'm one of those sewers who buys fabric first, and then figure out what to do with it later - much to the test of my partner's patience! Of all the colours popular in the 1940s, chartreuse is my favourite. Just recently I found the most bonkers...
I'm sure that I'll never get bored with the Faux Sarong Dress in Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book! These photos were taken on a 40C degree day at the Sydney Opera House - so please excuse my face while I'm trying not to melt into a puddle...
With the heat kicking in down here in Sydney it's definitely time to start summer sewing - and what's better than a blouse that can be worn with anything? I've had Simplicity 3288 in my stash for ages and actually thought it was a dress until...