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Watcha Wearin’ January – Butterick 3626

2017-01-23 by Tenille 15 Comments

In my last post I spoke a lot about how my distorted perceptions of how I look affects the choices that I make for sewing clothes for myself. I’ve joined in a couple of sew-alongs, one of which is specifically for using patterns that have been sitting on the to-do pile for a long time. … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Sewing, Sewing for Me, Shirt, Working Wardrobe Tagged: @tenillebrien, #B3626, #watchawearinjanuary

Ottobre Design Woman 2/2014-14

2017-01-22 by Tenille 8 Comments

This year I want to focus more on planned sewing, rather than ad hoc … everything! So I have joined in on a few sew-alongs. I made this particular project as the first item for the Build Your Wardrobe – 2017 – Monthly sew-along. This particular sew-along is being run s part of a Facebook … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Ottobre, Sewing, Sewing for Me, Working Wardrobe Tagged: @tenillebrien

Hallå Mix & Match

2017-01-18 by Tenille 5 Comments

This is my third post as part of the ‘Watcha Wearin’ January’ blog tour. Today I have Jonathan in some awesome coordinates that he just loves to wear. He’s wearing a t-shirt and pants that I made, both using patterns from Hallå Patterns. The Stardust Shirt I bought the Stardust pattern last year, I already … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Machine Embroidery, Sewing, Sewing for Boys Tagged: #extinctionbites, #hallapatterns, #hallaplaypants, #hallastardust, #urbanthreads, #watchawearinjanuary

The Lacey Back Tee

2017-01-14 by Tenille 3 Comments

New Pattern Release: The Lacey Back Tee by Snuggle My Baby Patterns My first pattern testing for this year is this gorgeous tee shirt by Snuggle My Baby Patterns, called the Lacey Back Tee. The pattern is for a tee shirt that looks fairly standard from the front – nice neckline, slightly loose fit. Great … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Lace, Pattern Testing, Sewing Tagged: @tenillebrien, #laceybacktee, #snugglymybaby

Watch Wearin January – VFT Madison Dress

2017-01-09 by Tenille 14 Comments

This is my second post for Watcha Wearin January, and my first ever sewn up pattern by Violette Field Threads. This is pretty much what Veronica will be wearing for most of January – when she’s not in swimming gear that is! The Pattern This is the Madison dress by Violette Field Threads (VFT). I … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Dress, Lace, Sewing Tagged: @tenillebrien, #madisondress, #VFT, #watchawearinjanuary

Watcha Wearin January – Akinori Kimono Dress

2017-01-04 by Tenille 15 Comments

So many people start the New Year with great big resolutions. If one of your resolutions for the year was to sew more this year, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve joined up with an amazing group of bloggers that are going to share with you what they and their families are wearing this … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Dress, Sewing, Sewing for Me Tagged: @tenillebrien, #watchawearinjanuary

Halla Stardust Luna – Strong is Beautiful

2016-12-14 by Tenille 1 Comment

I bought some new patterns during the recent Black Friday sales, I bought quite a few from Halla Patterns including the Stardust Tee, and the add on for that pattern, which has this variation called the Luna. I made up this version for Veronica, and took the opportunity to take some pictures of her wearing … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Machine Embroidery, Sewing, Shirt Tagged: @tenillebrien, #girlpower, #hallapatterns, #stardust, #urbanthreads

AS&E: 81 Pretty Poppet

2016-12-12 by Tenille Leave a Comment

Veronica had her fourth birthday recently. And of course, that requires a new party dress! After consultation with Miss Veronica, who is very specific with her dress requirements we settled on this dress from Australian Smocking & Embroidery No. 81. The Pattern This pattern is called Pretty Poppet by an Australian Designer, Denis Bakes. The … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Dress, Handsewing, Lace, Sewing, Smocking Tagged: @tenillebrien, #smocking

Pattern Testing: Anneliese

2016-12-09 by Tenille 4 Comments

This will be the last post about pattern testing for a little while at least. But, even though this is the last, it is certainly not the least! This is Anneliese, a new pattern by MCM Studio Designs. The Pattern This pattern is a dress, a very princess-y style dress with a classic and slightly … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Dress, Lace, Pattern Testing, Sewing Tagged: @tenillebrien, #MCMAnneliese, #mcmstudiodesigns

Pattern Testing: Miss Isabella by 1 Puddle Lane

2016-12-08 by Tenille Leave a Comment

I love this top! It has instantly become my favourite. This is the newly released Miss Isabella by 1 Puddle Lane, I was lucky enough to be able to be involved in the testing of this pattern. The Pattern Straight into it: this is a loose fitting top, or tunic, or dress – you decide! … [Read more…]

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Pattern Testing: Carrie Cardigan

2016-12-07 by Tenille 3 Comments

I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to do some pattern testing for Delia Creates! I have been a huge fan of Delia’s for years, I love her honest and sophisticated style. I felt quite a bit starstruck really! Delia is re-releasing some of her sewing patterns (she also does crochet patterns) including this … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Pattern Testing, Sewing, Sewing for Me Tagged: @deliacreates, @tenillebrien, #carriecardigan, #deliacreates

Runway Skirt

2016-11-21 by Tenille 1 Comment

Update: You can now buy the Runway Skirt directly from Savvy Patterns at their new website! Introducing the Runway Skirt. This vintage-fit skirt is designed to be made from stretch fabrics, can be made in 3 different lengths and has a gorgeous surprise at the back: The Pattern This pattern is called the Runway Skirt … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Pattern Testing, Sewing, Sewing for Me, Skirts, Working Wardrobe Tagged: @tenillebrien, #runwayskirt

Halloween 2016 – Queen of Hearts

2016-10-31 by Tenille Leave a Comment

Veronica wanted to be the Queen of Hearts for Halloween this year. And I have to say, that I absolutely loved making this dress for her. So lets get straight into it: The Pattern This is actually the Disney Tangled pattern, number 2065 by Simplicity. I made this for Mathilda for her 4th birthday party, … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Dress, Dress-Ups Tagged: @tenillebrien, #queenofhearts, #simplicity2065

Halloween 2016 – the Bride of Frankenstein

2016-10-31 by Tenille Leave a Comment

This year for Halloween, Mathilda requested a Bride of Frankenstein costume. Which is a lot more specific than previous years have been, and doesn’t relate to a specific movie or tv show…but I enjoyed the challenge. She really wanted the classic look made famous by Elsa Lanchester. To create this look I started with the … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Dress, Dress-Ups, Sewing Tagged: #brideoffrankenstein, #Halloween2016, #maryabreu

Dia de los Muertos Willow Kimono

2016-10-29 by Tenille 4 Comments

It is time for the 3rd Dia de los Muertos tour at Rebel & Malice. This is a time that the Latinx community reflects and celebrates the dead. Dia de los Muertos – the Day of the Dead – is celebrated on 1 November, which is All Saints Day in the Catholic calendar, and rather … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Sewing for Me Tagged: @designerstitch, @tenillebrien, #calaveracats, #designerstitch, #diadelosmuertos, #thewillowkimono, #willowboho, #willowkimono

New Pattern Release: Maple Skirt for Ladies

2016-10-25 by Tenille 1 Comment

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Posted in: Pattern Testing, Sewing, Skirts Tagged: #graciousthreads, #mapleskirt

Willow Kimono

2016-10-14 by Tenille 3 Comments

I’d like to introduce to you to a new pattern that has just been released – the Willow Kimono! Recently I had the pleasure of pattern testing this desing and I just love it! The Trend The kimono is a big summer trend – it can be casual or dressy, with long, loose, flowing fabric … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Pattern Testing, Sewing, Sewing for Me Tagged: @designerstitch, #designerstitch, #thewillowkimono, #willowboho, #willowkimono

Tahoe Tee Number Three

2016-10-03 by Tenille Leave a Comment

This is the third Tahoe Tee that I have made for my husband. The first two I made out of some sacrificial fabric, but this time I felt confident enough that I would use some purpose-bought fabric! The pattern is the Tahoe Tee from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop, a t-shirt pattern especially for men. I have … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Ottobre, Sewing, Sewing for Boys Tagged: #peek-a-boo, #tahoetee

Denim Jumpsuit

2016-09-28 by Tenille 3 Comments

This is a garment that I never thought I would make – a denim jumpsuit! For Mathilda! She needed a costume for Book Week, and she was to play a special character in a presentation before the entire school. The character she needed to be was a Diamond Miner from Western Australia. Okay…… So, after … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Dress-Ups, Ottobre Tagged: #denimjumpsuit, #gutermann, #ottobredesign

Burda 2452 – Pirate Outfit

2016-09-25 by Tenille 4 Comments

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New Pattern Release: Lilly’s Petal Skirt

2016-09-21 by Tenille 1 Comment

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Posted in: Dress-Ups, Sewing, Skirts Tagged: #egyptianprincess, #lilly'spetalskirt, #snugglemybaby

Simplicity 2872 – Making the Wings

2016-09-18 by Tenille Leave a Comment

In my previous post I showed you the fairy dresses that I made for Mathilda’s Enchanted Garden 7th Birthday Party – they were a bit more work than they really needed to be, mainly because I had changed and modified the pattern to include an invisible zip at the centre back – requiring a bodice … [Read more…]

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Simplicity 2872 – Tinkerbell

2016-09-16 by Tenille 1 Comment

For Mathilda’s 7th birthday party this year, we had an Enchanted Garden theme. Naturally, this meant that Mathilda needed to have a special dress for the occasion, and of course, Veronica needed to have one too! And finally, I have managed to get organised enough to post about them! The Invitations I made the invitations … [Read more…]

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Sew Snappy

2016-09-09 by Tenille Leave a Comment

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Posted in: Pattern Testing, Sewing, Sewing for Boys Tagged: #rileyblake, #sewsnappy

Pattern Testing: Maple Skirt

2016-08-25 by Tenille 5 Comments

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Posted in: Pattern Testing, Sewing, Skirts Tagged: #graciousthreads, #mapleskirt
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