Fashion a Visual History – good reading

I get a bit carried away with books I Must Have, but this gets somewhat expensive, so in an effort … More

making darts. the fabric kind. with Simplicity 7031.

I left a dress out while pinning and ironing darts recently, Luna and Blake came across it grabbed a pin … More

A lovely woman posted me this pattern to try out, and it’s SO pretty and unused, it’s a style I’ve … More

Just cut this dress out while up at mum for a couple of days with the kids… marked the dots, … More

Playing around with some ideas for my latest sew retro project… Style 4283 from 1973. I found a couple of … More

Finally, finally this little number is complete. Straight out of 1965, Simplicity 5954. I had a few issues with this … More

I new work in progress, I’m enjoying a bit of freedom to pursue crochet again… This one increases every stitch … More

Just a couple more images from my recently acquired Successful Dressmaking book. Love these illustrations, so simple. All the tools…

What did you do on boxing day? We went to the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki! Come on! Lets … More

More treats from mums house! An oldie and a goodie, Successful Dressmaking, this is my bedtime reading. I have plenty … More