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Sewing: Fresh Look to the Nerida Hansen Smock Dress

Sewing: Fresh Look to the Nerida Hansen Smock Dress

Katie walks us through her version of the Nerida Hansen Smock Dress. For this version I shortened the sleeves and made them larger, shortened the b...

Meet Megan Isabella: From Green Thumbs to Cottagecore

Think cottagecore, quaint country motifs and floral themes and then you’ll be in sync with artist and pattern designer, Megan Isabella. Megan is on...

Meet Linsey Kelly: It's The Small Things That Count

As a big fan of tiny details, designer Linsey Kelly, is drawn to the natural world as well as traditional pattern making techniques with a touch of...

Sewing: Add an Asymmetric Bodice to Summer Dress

Sometimes I'm inspired by a pattern and sometimes it’s by a fabric. This time, it was the fabric! This Lillian Farag print reminded me of an asymme...

Meet Field Day: New Dynamic Design Duo in Town

Hold onto your sewing machines, there’s a new dynamic duo on the design scene and they are going to knock the thread out of your needle. Field Day ...

Sewing: From a Top to a Fun and Frilly Dress

Our blog contributor DIY Daisy takes us through her latest hack on our Loosen Up Top Sewing Pattern, using our Nerida Hansen Gingham. Sometimes you...

Meet Lillian Farag: Stroke of Messy Genius

Paint splotches, messy strokes and marbling colours are eponymous with American artist, Lillian Farag. Lillian is comfortable with taking risks wit...

Sewing: Men Embracing Their Sewing Machines

Take a little squiz at Instagram and you will see there is a growing number of snappy dressers and some of these fashionistas are part of a movemen...

Sewing: Jazz Up Your Pins With Daisy's Help

Woah, woah, woah! This was my first ever experience sewing leggings and I have to say, I am converted. No more knit fabric fears for me. I’d been p...

Meet Greta Laundy: Abstract Landscapes on Textiles

There is no escaping the bright, bold and colourful abstract paintings of Australian artist, Greta Laundy – one glance and you are hooked! From a y...

Sewing: A Topstitch Waistband Tutorial

Why a topstitched waistband? It just looks a bit fancier and sits a bit flatter. This method will work on just about any pattern that uses elastic...

Sewing: Tackling Our Tee Dress With Katie

Katie from Katie Makes A Dress has a secret weapon, it is her sewing machine and she is not afraid to use it. She will tackle anything in the sewin...

Meet Miranda Sofroniou: Surround Yourself With Pets, Plants and Books

Striving to arouse a sense of wonder from her art is illustrator, Miranda Sofroniou. Born in the UK, but currently based in Australia, Miranda is i...