Long time readers will know I was once a keen cyclist. Surgery on my back to remove a tumor followed by a house fire that destroyed my road bike has […]
Sewing Adventures – Liberty insertion Dress
Regular readers are no strangers to seeing my go to dress, my own bodice block mixed with either a gathered or pleated skirt. It is by far the garment I […]
Sewing Adventures – Lexington Bras
Some things are impatient and just push their way to the front of the sewing queue, these bras were certainly one of the ones that jumped the list. With the […]
Sewing Adventures – Sashiko Kinchaku or Rice Bag
For some time now ‘ve been enjoying the meditative quality of sashiko stitching. It’s enjoyable and fun to embrace the joy of stitching with the knowledge that it doesn’t have […]
Sewing Adventures: Sashiko cloths or Hana Fukin
Ever made anything where you weren’t entirely sure what it is you were making? that’s the situation I found myself in with these sashiko cloths. I ordered them from a […]
Sewing Adventures – the making of a sports bra
Sports Bras are something I’ve long resisted making, there is a whole lot of technical things encompassing science, research, body movement, fabrics and more. My favourite RTW sports bra for […]
Sewing Adventures – fun with remnants from Home Industry
One of the great things about sewing is that you can make anything, solve problems, make your wardrobe, your home look better. Home Industry in Sydney is one of my […]
Sewing Adventures – Lexington Bra in Sports Lycra
Before I get into the making of this bra I’m going to say “wow it’s hard to take a decent photo of a bra”. The cups look all wrinkly, the […]
Sewing Adventures – Hail spot printed mesh Harriet Bra
My goal is to replenish my entire lingerie wardrobe so I have correctly fitting bras that are comfortable and pretty! So it’s another Harriet bra. This is a printed hail […]
Sewing Adventures – Ohhh Lulu Romy Bra
Another week, another bra! or more accurately my need for more comfortable pieces now I’m staying in all the time. The Ohhh Lulu Romy has been on my to make […]