I wandered through an op shop and came home with three large quilt covers and a some chambray fabric. New challenge: make clothes with old sheets.
Wilsons Prom is the best place you haven’t been
At Wilsons Prom, undulating cliffs roll into aquamarine waters, hugged by clean white beaches. The honey sweetness of manuka in flower blend with salty winds.
Spring sewing challenge: the romantic dress
After all the aligning of darts and growing on of sleeves, I approached this dress confidently. How hard could it be? Ladies and gentlemen, I give you: elastic.
Spring sewing challenge: the acorn dress
The first of my five spring sewing projects is now complete. I’ve learnt the value of a toile and have developed a pathological hatred for zips. Why? Read on!
Gimme your book recommendations
Tell me: what are your book recommendations? What’s a book you turn to again and again? Is there a particular book you think everyone should read at least once?
What are you listening to right now?
Maybe it’s just the added energy of spring, but I’ve been enjoying music a lot more recently. So I wanted to ask, what are you listening to?
Taking on a spring sewing challenge
I’m challenging myself to build a little made-by-me spring/summer capsule wardrobe. Possibly inspired by my recent discovery of The Great British Sewing Bee…
Vale, Queen Elizabeth II
The loss we feel of our late sovereign lady, Queen Elizabeth II is the loss of a time of graciousness, generosity and ritual.
Different ways of grieving
This weekend it will be two years since my father died, but the grieving process goes on. My family is holding a memorial event and I’m dreading it.
The it dress to make your gingham dreams come true
I am usually very pessimistic about fashion trends. However, this season I’ve noticed an absolutely delightful gingham revival and I am all about it.