Author: Annie

This is my latest project which has been a learning process. I decided I wanted to draft my own pant/jean pattern as I haven’t done a lot of drafting since I studied it about 15 years ago. All of my blocks were made to my measurements (pre kids) back then so I think my body shape has […]

Goyte I love having the radio on when I’m sewing. I really find my concentration is better and I seem to make less mistakes as it gives me a sense of calmness.I tune into PBS sometimes and really enjoyed last Sunday afternoons Flight 1067 to Africa. It’s traditional and contemporary African music. Goyte’s “Somebody that I used to […]

I wasn’t sold on Pinterest when it was first introduced as I thought nothing could be better than magazine cuttings and a cork board, but lately it’s become a very useful tool.I still use the cork board because I think it looks cool and I am a very hands on type of person as all […]

It’s always hard to find fun and funky stuff for boys.There is plenty of great fabric but the patterns are very basic and daggy.You need to use your imagination alot! I picked up some polar fleece from Spotlight a while ago which I thought was kind of cute. It has a black background with different […]

I decided (a while ago) I wanted to learn how to embroider. I found a great little book with some fun embroidery patterns from Sublime Stitching.  I found a couple of “space” theme patterns which seem like a lot of fun. I had a heap of denim in the stash which I thought would be perfect […]

I joined sew weekly  a few weeks ago and the upcoming challenge was to sew something blue. I just so happen to have a gorgeous blue spot double knit which I have been wanting to sew into a 40’s /50’s style dress. I picked up the fabric from Tessuti who featured my dress on their blog […]

A friends little boy celebrated his first birthday today. Since getting my sewing mojo back and having the kids away for three days at Grandpa and Baba’s I had the perfect opportunity to sew something for him. Luka the Birthday Boy. Happy Birthday! I had the fabric in my stash which was purchased at darn cheap […]

This is the “girls” version of the tee pee I made previously for my boys.   I donated this one to the kindergarten and as you can see they love it.   The kids made a card for me to thank me for it which is really special Ava enjoying the tea party

I have purchased a few vogue patterns lately as Lincraft and Spotlight have had 50% off all Vogue patterns. Woo hoo. I do love Vogue patterns and I have started the blouse pictured, V1127. I really love the huge scarf attached to the neck line. Hopefully, it shouldn’t be too difficult. Here is my version. […]