Once a year, I like to book myself a little retreat in the middle of nowhere in order to rest, relax and recharge. Normally I would bring down books, all my meals and of course my sewing machine and projects leaving me to enjoy utter bliss for ust a few days. These mini retreats are … Continue reading Saved from the Stash – Cat dress for Cosy Sewing
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
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
Ever since I can remember, I've always loved lingerie. As a kid, I had it in my head that my lingerie drawer would be stocked with the most beautiful and luxurious matching sets when in reality, I've got all my undies stuffed into a box and my bras are crammed into my drawer. In a … Continue reading Chouchou Audrey Slip Dress Review
I know I said I wouldn't sew this pattern again so soon but ... I just had to! Way back in 2019 I went to my first ever Cooly Rocks On in Coolangatta and let me tell you, it was absolutely freezing. To be fair, a week and a half before the pageant I caught … Continue reading Sewing a Turquoise Tartan Pinafore using Vogue 9100
We meet again Liz Dress. It's easy to fall in love with a dress, get overly excited and then completely mess it up. This happened two years ago as I decided to sew the Liz Dress from Charm Patterns by Gertie as my Easter dress for the year. This was a pattern I wanted to … Continue reading Sewing my Easter Dress – Liz Dress from Charm Patterns by Gertie
We've recently reviewed the Vivien of Holloway Amber Tartan Kitty Dress so today I thought we'd really connect to the current summer vibes and review the Vivien of Holloway Chrysanthemum Lilac Halterneck Pencil dress. With the heat being so unbearable lately, I am being drawn towards summer prints, cotton fabrics and outfits that are as … Continue reading Vivien of Holloway – Chrysanthemum Lilac Halterneck Pencil Dress
In the past year, I have become a person who kind of enjoys working out; if it's not a full workout, it's at least half an hour of stretches in the morning. In doing this, I have started a very small collection of activewear and have started having a few favorites. I was recently contacted … Continue reading SocialEras ft. Abeātis Activewear Review