Author Archives: Dani
A quilt with a weird name …….
I bought this range of fabrics from a lady who was selling off her stash. She had purchased the stock from a closing down quilt shop, but realised the reality of maintaining an online shop just developed into more than … Continue reading
Heartfelt apology to my overlocker
I am the first to admit, that I expect a lot from my toys, and I don’t look after them anywhere near as much as I should. My poor overlocker, is run ragged, cleaned only when I have to, often … Continue reading
Singer Perfect Plus – Princess Seam Jacket
Sometimes, you go into a project with very limited expectations, but find the design or fabric, takes you to a level you just weren’t expecting. This jacket was made, using fabric picked up from an estate sale. Its most definitely … Continue reading
Upcycle, redesign and repurpose
One thing I have always loved doing, it up cycling and repurposing fabrics. Back when I first started sewing, it was often the only way I could get my hands on pretty fabric; trawling through the op-shops, grabbing clothes purely … Continue reading
Simplicity 2336 – Khaliah Ali Collection
This has become a great TNT, especially for the soft, slinky knits that are so popular right now. I find these shirts are great for work, especially in Autumn and Spring, where its cool and then warm. Paired with a … Continue reading
Jalie Raglan T-shirt
This has fast become my go-to, when it comes to tshirts. I love the raglan sleeves, I love the scooped neckline, I love the sleeve length and I love the hemline. Another pattern that fits almost perfectly out of the … Continue reading
Petite Plus Blouse
How long has it been since I have posted a sewing entry? Â I have been very slack I know, but its time to get my blog back to its core business; documenting my sewing journey. Petite Plus Blouse ….. this … Continue reading
Precious Resources
A news article recently, said that up to half the population of Syria, are being forced from their homeland, by civil war and ISIS. Â These people aren’t driven by adventure and the promise of new lands ….. they are persecuted … Continue reading
Giving for the sake of giving
My sister invited me to be part of a gift exchange, through Facebook. You are assigned a person, are given a comprehensive survey about your person, and then you purchase/source/make gifts for that person, up to a pre-determined amount. Â The … Continue reading
A restrained Easter
I have written before, about my habit of going overboard for major events. Â My childhood was one of poverty and that meant that xmas, birthdays and easter saw all of us as kids, only receiving the bare minimum, and occasionally … Continue reading
