So in my head I was all “2013 is your year of grown up sewing Amanda. You can make some rad cake pieces and focus on block colours and try cocktails made with vodka for a change and it will be epic”. Cue almost two weeks in and my first sewing project involves a sassy…
Amanda vs Grainline Scout Woven Tee
Oh, December. You’re a cruel and sassy minx. You lure me in with the thoughts of Christmas and time back in Queensland with the family. And then KAPOW! Four weeks of consecutive illness with the cherry on top being laryngitis. Some peeps may be upset about losing their voice but I instead view it as…
Amanda vs Sureau Dress
Let’s start with some real talk. For all intents and purposes this was meant to be a muslin for the Sureau dress sewalong hosted by ::paunett:: and the designer of the pattern, Deer & Doe. I mean, I used stash fabric (I like to make a muslin in something colourful because it keeps me cheery…
Amanda vs Simplicity 2451
Some ladies love silks. Some ladies like satins. This lady loves her some upholstery fabrics. What can I say, I’m a lady of class and sophistication and I think my sewing record supports this. Let’s take a look, shall we? Shorts made out of a curtain? Check! Picnic blanket skirt? Check! Cool tulip skirt made…
