Since we got back from Peru it feels like I have found my sewing groove again. I’ve been tackling projects well out of my comfort zone and learning lots of new skills. Whilst this is fun it can be a bit of a brain melt so enter the palate cleanser. Coined by my dear friend Kirsty, this is a nice and…
Simplicity 2451
Amanda vs The Chevron Ginger Skirt
Once upon a time there was a wee sewist who went to her local chain fabric store questing for some white batiste for lining. But the scary print section snaffled her up whole and she came home with fabric with tiny houses on it, scary cat wizz yellow polyester floral print fabric and a bizarre…
Summer Wardrobe: Complete!
My outfits brings all the fashionistas to the yard. And they’re like… It’s better than stores! Damn right- it’s more awesome than yours… I could buy stuff, but then I’d have to charge… (with my card) Yeah, that’s right- I’m so excited about finally finishing all of the items on my summer sewing challenge that…
The 97 Minute Skirt
Some of my best uni memories are of me heading out for a night of cheap entertainment (read: bad wine) in a skirt I had thrown together that afternoon after grabbing some cheap and cheerful cloth at the local fabric remainders shop… There was the 30 minute denim bowling number, the orange floor length skirt…
