Author Archives: Dani
Xmas Banner – Part 1 and 2
As a favour to some newbie sewist friends of mine, I have created a tutorial to start on a Xmas Banner. Â This is the first two parts, and covers the creation of a template, choice of fabric, and cutting out. … Continue reading
Wool work skirt
Well I did promise myself that I would get this done, so I am very happy that I have delivered. Pattern is Ottobre 02/2010 Zaffiro (this issue has pretty much become my TNT). The pattern is meant for silk, but … Continue reading
Contradicting accepted wisdom
Facebook is a entity without moral standards, without expectations either from itself or from others, and is an arena in which we can be either at our worst, or at our best behaviour. Â I have bemoaned the distance that it … Continue reading
Pink, blue ……. and LOUD !!!!
I adore bright pink …. it makes my face look flushed, and probably doesn’t suit me, but what the heck, I like it anyway. This fabric was part of a garage sale hoard that I scored last year (or was … Continue reading
Legendary Jacket Patch
Well this has been a fair time in the making, but my son’s smile makes it worth it. I picked up this fantastic thick fleece jacket from an op shop, mistakenly believing that the initials on the front were from … Continue reading
Yoga Band Skirt – plus size friendly
The advent of the yoga band as a fashion choice had been great in many ways. Its comfortable, creates an attractive silhouette, makes clothing versatile (e.g.: for maternity) and is a good choice for clothing that requires you to move … Continue reading
Baking … good for the soul
There is nothing like the provision of food to make you feel just that bit better. I have had a cow of a day, rotten sleep, cranky mood, and its not helped by the children’s attitude. My back was sore, … Continue reading
Home made bread …. from scratch
500 gms strong bread flour 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons of bread improver (available in the baking aisle) 2 tablespoons of sugar 2 teaspoons of instant yeast 280mls water 50 mls warm milk. Place the water, milk and sugar into … Continue reading
Born again ………..
Christians, non-smokers, grey nomads, amway salesmen, SAHM’s ….. born again botherers …. the lot of them. Firstly a definition: A “born again” is somebody who for one reason or another, either got off, or were never on… the god/non smoking/parenting/amway … Continue reading
My journey with the linen dress
*insert 100 decibel scream here* I am not a great shape for these sorts of dresses. I know that, its been proven time and time again. But I found this gorgeous fabric. Linen/spandex …. a fabric I don’t usually wear. … Continue reading
