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Halla Agnes

The Agnes Dress by HallÄ Patterns is one of my favourite patterns, I have made quite a few of them (I blogged about my velvet one last year). Just in Continue Reading

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Posted On : 2019-01-28 Published By : Tenille
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Sew Thankful

We don’t celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday in Australia, but I still wanted to share in the Thankful spirit of things, so here is my post for the Sew Thankful Blog Continue Reading

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Posted On : 2018-11-24 Published By : Tenille
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Sew Long Summer Blog Tour 2018

Welcome to my stop on the Sew Long Summer 2018 Blog Tour. This blog tour is all about transitions – for those in the Northern Hemisphere Summer is about to Continue Reading

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Posted On : 2018-09-10 Published By : Tenille
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New Pattern: Lena’s Lounge Dress & Top

This new pattern is the Lena’s Lounge Top & Dress by Snuggle My Baby Patterns. I just love a swing-style dress, especially when there is a twist that makes it Continue Reading

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Posted On : 2018-08-22 Published By : Tenille
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Vintage Simplicity 3085

When I was a teenager I learned to sew mainly using vintage paper patterns. I’ve always loved the vintage styling of the drawn models, as well as variety in the Continue Reading

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Posted On : 2018-08-17 Published By : Tenille
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Simplicity 4244 – Victorian Bridal Gown

On this day, 10 years ago, I got married. This post is going to be about my wedding dress, because it is the most elaborate and luxurious dress that I Continue Reading

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Posted On : 2018-08-08 Published By : Tenille
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George + Ginger Festival Fever Blog Tour

Welcome to my stop on the George + Ginger Festival Fever Blog Tour. I’ve been loving all the beautiful creations that I’ve seen so far this week, make sure to Continue Reading

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Posted On : 2018-06-20 Published By : Tenille
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Get Ready For Summer with Ellie and Mac Sewing Patterns

I’ve really been feeling the love for Ellie and Mac Patterns lately, and I’ve been sewing up quite a few (see my Breezy peplum tops and Be Greater tunics). The Continue Reading

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Posted On : 2018-05-08 Published By : Tenille
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Breaking Ground Blog Tour 2018

This is the second year that I’ve joined in on the Breaking Ground blog tour, hosted by Mahlica Designs. This year I jumped straight in and challenged myself with two Continue Reading

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Posted On : 2018-03-16 Published By : Tenille
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Spring Into Colour

Colours for Spring Every year Pantone releases a report of the colours that are trending on the fashion runway. These are the colours that are going to be appearing in Continue Reading

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Posted On : 2018-03-02 Published By : Tenille
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Rockabilly Dress

I have never made or worn a strapless, or halter neck dress before, so this dress was quite a new experience for me. I have found it to be quite Continue Reading

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Posted On : 2018-02-09 Published By : Tenille
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Red, White and Pink Tour

Sometimes you just need to have a dress that is a little bit more special, and for the first time in a very long time, I have done just that. Continue Reading

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Posted On : 2018-02-04 Published By : Tenille
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Capes and Cardigans Sew Along – January 2018

I’ve made quite a few dresses using the basic v-neck bodice from “Gertie’s Ultimate Dress Book” by Gretchen Hirsch. More recently I’ve been tweaking the pattern to correct a slight Continue Reading

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Posted On : 2018-01-31 Published By : Tenille
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New Pattern: Santi Skirt by Designer Stitch

New Pattern Release One of my favourite pattern designers, Ann from Designer Stitch, has released a new pattern this week – the Santi Skirt. This is such a great everyday Continue Reading

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Posted On : 2017-12-15 Published By : Tenille
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Mummy and Me Christmas Blog Tour

Today’s post is all about Christmas outfits. Every year I seem to be doing a last minute scramble to get Christmas themed outfits done for the kids to wear to Continue Reading

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Posted On : 2017-12-06 Published By : Tenille
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Sew Long Summer Blog Tour 2017

This month’s blog tour, hosted by Melissa of Mahlica Designs is all about “Sew Long Summer”. It is a bit of a play on words, and can have a couple Continue Reading

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Posted On : 2017-09-13 Published By : Tenille
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Quilted Skirt with Flannel Lining

Today I’m sharing about this skirt that I made over the last few months….yup, that’s right, its taken me a few months to make this! This was mostly because other Continue Reading

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Posted On : 2017-08-27 Published By : Tenille
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Ravanna Wrap Pants by Designer Stitch

New Pattern Release Today’s new pattern is the Ravanna Wrap Pants by Designer Stitch. I have been seeing pictures of wrap around pants all over Facebook for the last month Continue Reading

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Posted On : 2017-07-17 Published By : Tenille
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Ella Cami Set by Designer Stitch – How to widen the straps!

I just love the new Ella Cami Set, a new pattern for a gorgeous ruffled cami top and matching pants set by Designer Stitch. Seriously, they are designed for pyjamas Continue Reading

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Posted On : 2017-07-02 Published By : Tenille
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Women’s Lacey Back Tee by Snuggle My Baby Patterns

Earlier this year I made up a couple of Lacey Back Tees for my daughters. I really love the style – the hem shaping is so lovely, and its a Continue Reading

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Posted On : 2017-06-19 Published By : Tenille
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Designer Stitch 1st Anniversary!

Its the first birthday for Designer Stitch PDF Patterns! Its hard to believe that so many beautiful patterns have been created in just a single year. There is so much Continue Reading

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Posted On : 2017-06-09 Published By : Tenille
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Floral Rockabilly Dress

This blog post is all about my new dress. This is a floral version of the Plaid Rockabilly Dress from Gertie’s Ultimate Dress Book. I have recently discovered a passion Continue Reading

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Posted On : 2017-05-31 Published By : Tenille
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Kiera Skirt by Designer Stitch

Introducing the latest pattern from Designer Stitch – the Kiera Skirt. This skirt is so versatile – it can be dressed up or dressed down, simple or fancy, but always Continue Reading

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Posted On : 2017-05-23 Published By : Tenille
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Lemon Dress

I made myself a new dress, and I wore it for Mother’s Day. I have to say that this is the first time that I have had trouble choosing which Continue Reading

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Posted On : 2017-05-15 Published By : Tenille
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Oceanside Pants by Blank Slate Patterns

Blank Slate Patterns are reviewing some of their patterns and expanding the size range! One of the first is the Oceanside Pants. They now go up to a size 3XL Continue Reading

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Posted On : 2017-05-10 Published By : Tenille

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