At the end of last year, I made a sewing post where I reached deep into the dark corners of my fabric stash and finally use something thats been stored there for years. I loved the result (and also the fact I didn't have to look at the fabric sitting there any longer) and decided … Continue reading Saved from the Fabric Stash: Shell Skirt
Cooly Rocks On held in Coolangatta every year, is one of Australia's biggest nostalgia festivals and it just keeps getting bigger and better each year. Cooly Rocks On goes on for 5 days and is jam packed with events, live shows, contests, food, music, shopping, dancing and so much more. It really is a must-see … Continue reading Sewing Vogue 9100 for Cooly Rocks On!
Featuring Daschunds dressed as Hot Dogs! Years ago, whilst placing a fabric order from Spoonflower, I picked up 2 meters of their signature petal cotton designed by Alexdesignsthings, who just so happens to also be a sweet friend of mine. When I first learnt that a friend designed fabric and it was this cute, I … Continue reading Sewing Butterick 6413 as a Mini Dress
Being a crafty person, it's common to get a message out of the blue asking me how I would DIY something. Right before my Disney Wonder Cruise in December 24/Jan 25, I had a friend ask how she could get some warm Disney themed pullovers/sweatshirts but on a super strict budget ( I think she … Continue reading Creating A Cinderella Sweatshirt for Under $10!
Over the last few years, I have made heaps of new garments and have grown in my sewing skills. As it currently stands, I feel like it's time for me to really try and push myself out of my sewing comfort zone which means I need to set some new goals. Setting these sewing goals … Continue reading Sewing Goals for 2025
Spotting Fake Etsy Sewing Pattern Sellers: A Guide We all know the 'big four' sewing pattern brands, but through the magic of the internet, there's never been greater access to a wider range of smaller or indie pattern brands, with sites such as Etsy having thousands of digital listings for all sorts of sewing patterns. … Continue reading Don’t Get Stitched Up: How to Avoid Etsy Sewing Pattern Scams
The Sou'West Vintage Fest has been a pillar vintage event for enthusiasts within Western Australia for years and always draws a huge crowd. Run by local legend Sarah from Red Leopard Photography, the Sou'West Vintage fest is a ture celebration of retro nostalgia and prides itself on being a fun day out. With the day … Continue reading Sewing for Sou’West Vintage Fest 2025; Simplicity R10646/S9164
In an attempt to try and forge a better relationship between myself and birthdays, I figured this year it might be fun to sew something really bright and colourful to get myself into a better mindset for the year. Although we've seen a few birthday outfits before, last year was the first time I made … Continue reading Sewing Sunshine for Birthday Vibes
Part Three: The Tinkerbelle Bust, Magical Mops and Tears for the Oysters. As we continue our adventure on this epic Disney Sewing quest, we are 5 projects into 9 possible garments. If you havn't read Part One in which we plan, or Part Two in which we create our first garments, feel free to go … Continue reading Crafting a Magical Disney Cruise Wardrobe: Part Three Sewing
Part Two: Donald Duck Ahoy, let's just call it Orange Bird, Tangled in threads and Refunds a plenty All Aboard!Welcome to the second instalment of a very special mini series where I curate a Disneybound wardrobe for my first-ever Disney Cruise. Back in Part One, please go back and give it a quick squiz, we … Continue reading Crafting a Magical Disney Cruise Wardrobe: Part 2 Sewing
Part One; Planning, Prep and Pixie Dust Ahoy, there friends! It's very exciting to share with you a bit of a special Vintage Sewing Adventure with a Disneybound theme just intime for my first ever Disney Cruise. Well, it's my first ever cruise to be honest which makes me nervous because I have no idea … Continue reading Crafting a Magical Disney Cruise Wardrobe: Join Me for a Disney Sewing Adventure on the Seas!
This blog post is one I now really look forward to writing every year as it gives me a great chance to reflect on all the wonderful projects I have made over the course of an entire year. 2024 was an incredible year for projects and sticking to some personal goals, such as those found … Continue reading Everything I made in 2024 – Sewing Recap
When I first made a dress using Advance 9077 from The Vintage Pattern Company back in May, I knew it would soon become a pattern obsession if I didn't reign in my desires. Well, turns out I could survive a few months before I absolutely had to make it again and my cottage core heart … Continue reading Sewing Cottage Core Dreams – Advance 9077
Back in September of 2023, I made Miss Lexi Heart a custom pageant gown using Charm Patterns Lamour Dress. Although I had used this pattern previously, I had never made myself a version with the straps so after seeing how great it made Miss Lexi look, I had to make myself one. As I've already … Continue reading Sewing a Super Mario Lamour Dress
As someone with chronic pain issues, comfort in clothing is a must which has lead me to make todays project, some tie up, wrap around pants. Now these pants are certainly not my original idea and I have owned a pair of these pants which I picked up in KL well over a decade ago … Continue reading Sewing Tie-Up Pants with No Pattern
It's the festive season once again and I for one feel a little exhausted and as though I'm running on fumes just trying to make it to the big day itself. When I lived in Dublin, I loved walking through stores (mainly to avoid the cold or rain) and seeing all the cosy pyjamas and … Continue reading Sewing Christmas Pyjamas with Lisette B6296
Spending any amount of time within my online sphere you will soon discover that I never grew out of my 'space is cool' phase. I've always gravitated towards stars, moons, galaxies and anything celestial (I mean, check out my wedding in case you need more convincing), so with that, it's time to revisit a sewing … Continue reading Sewing a Vintage Inspired ACOTAR Night Court Ball Gown
Some sewing projects have a bit of a story behind them, this is one such project. Back in 2023, I visited a women's retreat in Bali called Escape Haven, where I made a beautiful new friend, Jo. When Jo learnt that I was going to buy some fabric as a souvenir on my trip, she … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: Very Easy Vogue 9182 for a Romantic Day in Ubud