My zero waste sewing patterns
Introducing Billy, the Zero Waste Toy Kit
Billy is zero waste DIY toy kit, designed by artist Meg Mader and myself. Meg painted the design, and I made the zero waste pattern and wrote the instructions. The kit is available in my shop now. Let me tell you more… Meg and I both live in South Australia’s Clare Valley, and have been…
Read More5 Ways to Wear a Cropped Jacket
During the week, my copy of Cotton Time magazine arrived featuring the zero waste short sleeved jacket (see last week’s post). It’s a beautiful magazine, full of craft, crochet, sewing and bags, and those famous easy-to-follow instructions the Japanese are so good at. Here it is in the magazine: I’ve put together a couple of…
Read MoreNew Pattern: Cotton Time Jacket
Hello All, I have a new zero waste pattern to introduce. It’s a short sleeved jacket, published in the Japanese magazine Cotton Time. Here’s a preview of this lovely magazine, and a little flip through: This opportunity fell into my lap via Mirai Pattern, who license and translate my zero waste patterns into Japanese. Last…
Read MoreThe Louvre Beret, Behind the Scenes
How does a pattern end up in a magazine? The Louvre Beret is a pattern of mine in the newest issue of Tauko magazine, with the theme of architecture. I gave a show and tell on this blog last week. I thought you might be interested in the process leading up to publication, which covered…
Read MoreNew Pattern: Louvre Beret
Hello All, I’m thrilled to introduce a new pattern: a zero waste beret. It’s in Tauko magazine, which came out last week. I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am about this pattern – this is the pattern I’ve been most happy to nail, ever. There are seven sizes, to fit a 52-54-56-58-60-62-64cm…
Read More6 Ways to Wear a Bias Shift Top
The Bias Shift top, a new pattern by Emily Klug of Goldfinch Textile Studios, got finished off during the week, all ready to…put aside until warmer weather. But, I had a lot of fun working it into some outfits. It’s as comfy as a t-shirt, but smarter-looking. I reviewed this pattern last week. 1. With…
Read MoreFree Pattern: Zero Waste Eye Mask, and how to sew one.
The zero waste eye mask quest is now complete. I’m very happy with how the mask turned out, and my teen and I have been wearing the samples for the past week. If you’d like to embark on your own quest, I’m here with the pattern, instructions and handy hints 🙂 Read about this pattern…
Read MoreNew Pattern: Zero Waste Belt Bag
Hi Everyone, I have a new pattern. It’s a belt bag that slips onto a belt, and is a great little pattern for offcuts of denim. It’s in my shop now. Please enjoy 25% off for the next month. If I’m honest, it’s technically not a new pattern. I made it almost two years ago…
Read MoreSix, Wait! NINE Ways to Style Linen Trousers
The linen elastic waist trousers made for last week’s book review of Couture Zéro Chute came out so well they deserved another post. The trousers are now the property of my younger teen, who happens to be the same height and size as me (for now…I’m sure a growth spurt is on the horizon and…
Read More3 Ways to Wear a Beach Towel Kaftan
The Beach Towel Kaftan is a new pattern, made in collaboration with Nicole Akong. Read the story of this pattern HERE. Nicole and I each made this kaftan, and my version is sewn from fluffy white bath towels, making it a great backdrop for all sorts of colourful accessories. Here are three ways to wear…
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