As you can see, from this 60s-acid-wiggle-dres s muslin, Im pretty meticulous with my muslins. I have to be. I might look normal, but my body is really a playground of mis-proportioned ...
So youve seen hints of my garden, but Im very excited to tell you about all of the hard work we (myself and some wrangled-in friends) have been doing!As soon as I saw the garden in our new ...
This post is exclusively for my Brisbane and other South-East-Queensland homies; Theres a sewing and craft show! With seminars and everything!Just thought Id let you know. RL x
Helloooooooooo autumn! I dont even know why Im saying that, autumn isnt here. Its just kind of rainy. And hot. But screw it, Im claiming autumn and taking inspiration from organised babes--such ...
Theres only one thing sweeter than getting new patterns in the mail,and thats new patterns with thoughtful packaging on a rainy day. Thanks HelaQ!I cant wait to show you all my autumn & winter se...
Best. Fashion. Show. Ever. (And photos). This dressVan Gogh painting man!KimonosThis mermaid-tail coloured eyeshadow. The Freelancers Fashionblog offers, besides gorgeous eye-makeup inspira...
making grapefruit, lime, and ginger curd with this recipe from 101 Cookbooks. And eating it on homemade shortbread. On muffins. On toast. With yoghurt. And with a spoon. Just a spoon. And ...
I dont own a red dress. Not one. ...Until now. I started thinking about red & blue dresses after reading this article, and while I dont think this conforms to or challenges the stereoty...
New blog Closet Case Files Julia Bobbin is holding a Mad Men challenge! Check here for the deets. Gertie has another sewing course through Craftsy! I know youve seen it, but I just need to ...
Hey guys!So you know how blogger lets you see where your traffic comes from?Not even joking guys, in the past week 6 people have found my blog by searching the term you see second on the list there ^...
I was supposed to finish building our vegetable garden..But the skies opened...So I took photos of my new skirt instead.If Im holding a matic its still counted as work, right?I used an easy-peasy But...
So I never win giveaways. Ever. Theyre like scratchies. Its a conspiracy against me and my luck. Well luck, why dont you put this in your pipe and smoke it!I won 2 whole giveaways in o...
Some of my favourite (lady) outfits from the 2012 Grammys: Lets not kid ourselves, the woman is super-human. Voice, curves, and a 12.4 carat diamond. Obviously, shes not of this earth. Shes of s...
My, what busy little stitchers you have been! Im so happy that people have been joining in on my check the technique challenge, and as always the resulting garments are educational and delish. New te...
Thank you to everyone who sent kind thoughts and emails over the past few weeks--youre so very sweet! Im realising the light that can accompany depressing, almost unbearable, darkness. And just when ...
An interesting article on red dress vs blue dress . It makes me want to attempt a vixen blue dress!A Good Wardrobes comprehensive list of independent pattern designers Yellow nails Veronika...
Just letting you sexy stitchers know Im alive. Im going through a really stressful situation that is soaking up all of my sewing & cooking time.In the meantime here is a picture of my incredible ...
I was so pleased with how the self-covered buttons turned out on my Mod Violet I thought Id show you just how easy it is! The instructions are usually on the back of the packet, but if youre visual l...
Welcome to my new home! Do you like my brown, 70s tiles? I do. Of course theyre no match for the retro blue bench, but they come as part of an amazing new apartment Im sharing with my boy, Oliver.Im ...
Vital StatsPattern: Colette Violet Fabric: Vintage cotton blend (bought from a vintage fair)Needle: Universal 12/80Techniques checked: Fabric covered buttons, collar, and button facingNotions: 7...
Salma, marry me. Also, boobs.Loving Claire Danes cut out back. Perhaps this could be recreated using Cation Designs tutorial? Kelly Macdonald... Why is there not a bigger fuss about this dress? ...
If you felt threatened by the vanilla baked pears and bourbon custard, look away.Nothing to see here. No salted caramel. No chocolate. Please, just go on about your day.Seriously this dessert is not ...
The trailer for Wes Andersons new film, Moonrise Kingdom, has just been released.And look at this dress, in three colours:Wes Anderson. Edward Norton. Candy-coded dresses.Its all too much r...
To go with my new found embroidery love, heres a little bit of inspiration...Gnome sweet gnome pillowcase (teehee)Embroidered mittens (etsy)Yarn Plumes skirt (Anthropologie)Free People embroidered co...
I love the extra-curricular creations of stitchers.Marie, Kat, Elisalex, and Tasia knit. Patty quilts, and Zo was thinking of learning crochet (until it was stolen). Ive always wanted to try somethin...
DIY Record Bunting Tillys beginner series for new sewersLamp lanterns Stefanie Nieuwenhuys corset like creation. Who knew recycled woodchips could look so good?Frederique Morrels vinta...
I was debating with myself over if I should share this recipe because, honestly, its not that photogenic. But Ive decided yes because you deserve to eat this.Its been a big year and you need some pea...
The awesome Mena of Sew Weekly fame has extended a loving hand to us mere mortals in 2012, and I couldnt be more excited!If you dont know the Sew Weekly dealio basically there were six rocking chicks...
François Ozons Potiche (translation: "Trophy Wife") is so delicious. Clothing, humour, woman power.Set in 1977, Suzanne Pujol (Catherine Deneuve) is trophy wife to chauvinist Robert...
A friend of mine once made a thai curry, from scratch, for a girl he was trying to impress. It must have worked because now theyre living happily ever after, but it started a heated debate amongst my...
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