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Rag Quilt: Moda Coquette
After a big run of wadders lately (a skirt, couple of tops, a dress, kids boxer shorts and another MakeBra........) I needed a palette cleanser so made this little cot/lap quilt.Its a rag quilt made...
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Top 5 Most Worn in 2012
Inspired by Sew Busy Lizzy's post I thought I'd list down my most worn garments of 2012 as well.1. Juniper pantsI wasn't that excited by these after I made them but I have been living in them, they are...
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Maria Denmark 103 Day to Night top
I had this cut out and put aside until I saw Sew Busy Lizzy's version and got to it straight away! Its a very quick sew (I made it in about an hour before lunch with the in-laws), this is a sz XXL with...
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Adventures in fitting: Bodice block
I get issues of Threads on my iPad (so much easier and cheaper than buying the paper copies) and the latest issue has about drafting a bodice block. I've been thinking about drafting one for a while...
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Butterick 4443: Summer voile dress
Its starting to get really hot here and I love a cool cotton dress in the hot weather. I made this pattern last year and really liked it, very comfortable to wear, but this time I wanted a cooler...
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Sewaholic 1205: Cordova Jacket.
After finishing my bodice block the other day I wanted to try using it on a pattern and seeing as this was a shoulder princess seam jacket pattern I figured it was a good one to try.I find using the...
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Vogue 8774: Denim Shorts
At the risk of disagreeing with everyone in the sewing world I have to admit I like this pattern so much more than Jalie 2908 *cowers*. I just think on me its more flattering and I had to do a lot less...
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Stashbusting Sewalong
"I, Suzy, commit to using as many pieces as possible of stash fabric in 2013. I am committing to not buying any fabric just because its cheap and only getting fabric I have a clear idea for and is a...
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Vogue 8774: Corduroy jeans
I've had this stretchy thin wale corduroy in my stash for awhile, I got it on the clearance table at Spotlight ages ago. Its got a lot of stretch and is a purple/burgundy colour. I used Vogue 8774...
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Sewing with a (half baked) plan!
I was lucky enough to win a fashionary sketchbook in a giveaway on Beajays blog lately. I decided to use it for working out an autumn wardrobe in an attempt to be more organised than usual...
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Maria Denmark 301: Winnie Trousers
*Autumn SWAP*I really liked this pattern when I saw Sew Busy Lizzy's version and figured you can never have too many pairs of basic black trousers!I used my pants block to adjust the pattern but I was...
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Colette 1001: Macaron Top
*Autumn SWAP*I started making a pendrell blouse as the first top to sew up out of my fashionary sketches, I adjusted the pattern and made a muslin but in the end I just didn't like it on me. I felt...
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Melbourne Social Sewing trip
Also known as the stashbuilding exercise (because of course, the one thing I need is more fabric.......Ha!) It was a great day, big thanks to Kat for organising it and driving me around the city. I...
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Cake 0144: Tiramisu Dress
I was never that happy with the top that I made from this pattern, the underbust seam never sat right and it was too clingy. After seeing all the great versions at the Melbourne social shopping event...
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Megan Nielsen 2102: banskia top
I made this for my daughter, it's a trial run before I cut into the cat fabric from Melbourne for her. The top itself is nice and simple, I always struggle to fit my daughter in a woven fabric though,...
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Kimono Dressing Gown.
I made this using a great tutorial here. I've used it before I started blogging and was really happy with how well it works.I've had this fabric in my stash for ages, I got it thinking to make a dress...
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Tiramisu take 2 and Brisbane catch-up
I cut out this version straight after finishing the last one, I love this pattern!I've had this fabric in my stash for a while, it was one of those preshirred fabrics that are hemmed on one end and...
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Banksia Top double up
I feel like I'm just using the same patterns over and over again lately! My daughters best friend came and stayed and fell in love with the Banksia top so they both plotted to have matching tops for...
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Style Arc: Riva T-shirt and Becky Yoga pant
I got a lovely package of patterns in the mail last week, this top and 3 pants patterns (Becky yoga, Wendy pant and the Tori pant). I like buying from StyleArc, makes me feel all good supporting...
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Lekala 4177: Peplum top remake
There are so many peplum tops in the shops lately and I love them!A couple of changes from the last version, heightened the midriff band and lengthened the peplum plus made the neckline lower. Makes...
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