I have always loved this barkcloth vintage dress I bought years ago.  It's a bit shabby so I haven't worn it much as a result....

 This is New Look 6968 with the neckline and facings from New Look 6736   because I love those facings.  Finish the neckline a...

Anyone would think I'd given up sewing. Not the case, but I haven't been blogging 'cos I can't seem to take a decent pic (n...

I bought this stretch cotton sateen from Gertie's etsy shop .  Gertie described it as " Shaheeny " and I thought it would ma...

This is New Look 6013 , view D, made in mesh knit.  I bought the mesh snake print from ebay.  I folded out all the darts (including t...

Hi!  Coming out of winter hibernation, finally! My sewing room is cold, ok?  And how many boat neck, three-quarter sleeved ponte frocks...

 How is it that it has been so long between postings? It's not like we haven't been sewing, just not posting - how remiss! I'm...

I made this frock a while ago from my now TNT ponte frock pattern, which is a plain boat neck, cut-on sleeve, waist-darts-folded-out version...

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 ...

Another gifty. I really wanted to keep this one. Luckily I can get two purses and lining out of two fat quarters.

Rosey mesh - I'm not a fan of mesh as a rule, but I liked the print on this. I'm in wardrobe planning mode, so I'm thinking mi...

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