This weekend I finally made something I've wanted to make for years - 1930s lounging (or beach) pajamas! The pattern I used was Harlow, a new free pattern from Gertie and Charm Patterns. I totally stashbusted for this - the yellow fabric is left over japanese rayon...
Wow, the Liz dress from Gertie's Charm Patterns was certainly a wild ride! I absolutely adore this dress, but was very nervous about how it might like look on a body with a low bust line and a high waist. Not to mention I need...
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...
Hi guys! The Dykes on Bikes Ball is rapidly approaching, and this year I thought I'd make something a little bit different to wear...
Oh Gertie Jeans, you're such a great pattern now that you fit properly - and I love your versatility. The pattern (Butterick 5895) was so easy to modinto dungarees/overalls - just add a bib front and straps. Viola! As you can probably tell, I did change the...
So I made my own! First up - apologies for the rushed nature of the photos (yep, there's still some pins on the straps) but it was about to pour down with rain and this was my only chance to get photos for a while! The Gertie/Butterick...