Sleeve heads are designed to support the sleeve cap in coats and jackets (preventing dimpling!) and these days you can … More
Author: poppykettle
07-2011-131: A Chanel Ecru Lace Dress To Be
Ecru Lace, via the Tessuti Shop How amazing is this lace? I may not be the biggest fan of the … More
Pattern Review Jeans Comp – Runners Up!
Well low and behold – it would seem my Turquoise Terror Jeans have landed runner’s up in the Pattern Review … More
The Marfy SS 2012/2013 Collection
via marfy.it I’ve been stalking the Marfy website at least twice a day for about 3 weeks now, and finally … More
When life gets in the way of your sewing…
The stunning coastline of northern NSW …. I get mad. But sometimes it just can’t be helped! For the last … More
101: Fagotted Seams
Fagoting is the term used to describe the technique where two fabric panels are joined together with a ‘gap’ in … More
VOTE ONE: poppykettle
If you’ve been a Pattern Review member for 3 or more months, and you thought the pair of jeans I … More
S1201: Renfrew and an experiment with dye
After travelling from the top of the northern hemisphere to the bottom of the southern hemisphere – please welcome Sewaholic’s … More
V8774: Turquoise Terror Jeans
Say hello to my Turquoise Terror jeans! I’m head over heels for them, and whilst I can see plenty … More
Pants Fitting Politics
vs I’ve been doing a humongous amount of reading up on pants, their construction techniques and fit. A particular comment on the … More