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Those of you who have been following for a while m Those of you who have been following for a while might recognise that when this English Paper Piecing #wearethestormquilt project pops up, it means I’m on holiday! Well, you know… as much of a holiday as a mum of three busy boys gets to have 🤪 This is my epic-ly slow sewing project with an estimated finish time of around five years but actually that’s one of the things I love about it. I’ve given myself no deadline, I just do a little bit each time and slowly it will start to come together. Do you enjoy a bit of hand stitching or do you think I’m bonkers taking on this project?! 🤣
This is the actual truth in my house 🙌 I know This is the actual truth in my house 🙌 I know I’m extremely fortunate to have the space for a dedicated sewing room/office and it’s obviously not possible for everyone. I would say though, even if you have a little corner of a room somewhere, it’s amazing how much more you get inspired to get creative when you don’t have to set up every time. What’s your creative/sewing set up like? Do you have a corner set up somewhere? Or a full room set up like me? It’s always great to get ideas from each other 👯‍♀️
If you’ve been waiting to learn to sew, now is t If you’ve been waiting to learn to sew, now is the perfect time to join our highly sought after 6 week beginners course ✂️🪡 We have just FOUR spots left in our beginners courses starting the week of the 19th July. This is a great opportunity to join us sooner rather than later as our Term 4 options will be limited due to us slowing down before the silly season 🤪 Why do our students love our classes so much? ✔️All our teachers are qualified educators so not only do they know how to sew, they know how to teach you ✔️Our course curriculums are developed and updated regularly by qualified educators ✔️Our courses are designed to include a wide variety of skills that are adaptable to future projects ✔️Students are provided with detailed class notes for every lesson ✔️Students are invited to evaluate every course they attend ✔️We embrace a philosophy of diversity and inclusion for all our students 🌏 🌈 Don’t miss out on your chance to learn with us this term. Click on the bio above and book your place today! ☝️
I hope you guys aren’t getting sick of seeing my I hope you guys aren’t getting sick of seeing my same-same-but-different little boys tees?? Using the @titchythreads Rowan tee pattern once again I made this adorable size 3 for my tractor obsessed toddler 🚜 I’m so tempted to give it to him straight away but it’s his birthday in a couple of weeks so I think I’ll save it for then. I can guarantee it will get a LOT of wear! Fabric is from @wattlehillfabrics and label from @kylieandthemachine Do you have a go-to kids pattern that you’ve used more times than you can remember? Please let us know! A tried and true pattern is always a winner 💪
Hooray!!! I finally got around to buying myself a Hooray!!! I finally got around to buying myself a Bluetooth shutter remote so I can start taking decent pics of my me-made outfits! 🤗 I’m historically VERY bad at doing this but am determined to improve 💪 So here I am today rugged up in a toasty @tessutifabrics Berlin Jacket made from a wool blend I bought from @potter_and_co_australia a couple of years ago. This pattern has become a fave of mine in the winter as it’s length really helps keep my legs and butt warm. The fabric is really light but so warm which was definitely needed for our chilly 3 degrees this morning 🥶 Do any of our interstate friends have any tips on keeping warm on these chilly mornings? We are total light-weights here in Perth and don’t cope well with the cold 🤣
Here are three tips on how to get your hands on so Here are three tips on how to get your hands on some budget friendly sewing inspo books: 1. Check out the sewing/craft section of your local library (you’ll find them in the non-fiction section number 646 😉) 2. Search Op shops for a bargain buy. You might also find sewing patterns here too. 3. Ask friends and family if they’re hoarding any sewing books or magazines from long lost aunties etc. You’ll be surprised what treasures people hang on to! Maybe you have some other ideas? Have you ever come across sewing books or treasures in an unlikely place? 📚
Happy Sewing Machine Day! Did you know this was a Happy Sewing Machine Day! Did you know this was a thing?? I sure didn’t til I just heard it on the radio from, of all places, Double J 😂 I’m pretty sure it’s an American invention (the day not the machine) but I’m happy to embrace it in the interests of sewing (obvs) and a laugh 😁 It seems the perfect excuse to jump on my machine for the first time in over a week. What are you doing to celebrate? 🎊
I’ve been searching for fabric to make my almost I’ve been searching for fabric to make my almost 11-year old a new pencil case for ages since his previous one wore out (swipe to the end to see it). It’s been SO difficult to find fabric that’s age appropriate as many of the quilting prints are designed for younger kids. I was originally looking for something gaming related but struggled to find anything locally or that wasn’t going to cost a fortune from the US. Enter @myfabricology’s Dangerous Australia collection which has perfectly hit the brief! Mr 11 is obsessed with venomous creatures at the moment and I’m hopeful this fabric will be “cool” enough to last a few years. (Or at least pass down to his younger brother!!) 😂 If anyone has tips on how to find tween/teen boy appropriate fabric I’d be grateful to hear it. I’m struggling for his tees as well 😬
The smiles says it all!!! How thrilled does our go The smiles says it all!!! How thrilled does our gorgeous Sew from Scratch student Lou look with her new bag! 😍 Let’s all give her a big round of applause for a fabulous make after only three sewing lessons 👏👏👏

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