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
Those of us lucky enough to call Western Australia home know that the delightfully tropical holiday destination of Bali is only a three and a half hour flight away. This makes it especially tempting for a cheeky weekend getaway which is how I found myself there earlier in the month. A little while ago, my … Continue reading I took a Silver Jewellery Class in Ubud Bali – WS Art Studio
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
Even though I'm a little late with this kind of post, I thought it's still worth creating a list of all the wonderful things I managed to sew in 2023. 2023 started off really strong with some fun projects, it had some very challenging projects and I sewed my first prom dress and gown. The … Continue reading Everything I Made in 2023 – Sewing Recap
Whilst travelling, people bring back souvenirs of shot glasses, spoons or keychains, the souvenir I bring back is fabric. In January, I was lucky enough to spend a week at a women's retreat in Bali and then a few days exploring the gorgeous island after. During my free days, of course I went fabric shopping … Continue reading My Bali Fabric Haul
It's the start of a new year, which means new and exciting swing projects! I always have delusions of all the sewing projects I will complete in time for a holiday and then become grossly stressed when I can't complete them all. In early January, I was heading to Bali and before I knew it, … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: Simplicity 8654 (and Butterick 6354)
I thought I was handling 2022 just fine, until I realised I really wasn't. It's not always easy to ask for help, and it's sometimes harder to accept it, which is exactly why I booked myself a week-long stay at Escape Haven Bali, a women's wellness resort in beautiful Canggu. It's been a while since … Continue reading Spending a Week at a Women’s Retreat in Bali
So most people buy a chocolate bar or a soft drink as an impulse purchase, but I ended up buying a quick holiday getaway to Bali...is that normal? At the very end of last year, after a quick visit to the doctors, I impulse bought a holiday. Now I have never been to … Continue reading Pinup with a Passport – Travelling in Bali