Marillyn's slim fit peasant dress.

I made this for a 5 year old friend's birthday from this free pattern and a new old-stock bedsheet.

I used one of my featherweights to make it, and used the ruffler attachment to gather the flounce.  It gathered beautifully, but the settings were either too gathered, or not gathery enough for this project, so I gathered on the tighter setting and then pulled some out.  It's a bit uneven, but Miss 5 doesn't seem to mind.

Gift sewing

This is a makeup purse made from Nicole Mallalieu's downloadable pattern: http://www.nicolemdesign.com.au/shop/digital-downloads/2349-make-up-purse-kit.html

A gift for a colleague. It's a great pattern, very quick and detailed instructions to get a neat finish.

I used a metal trouser zip which I think looks extra swish.