I can’t think of a better way to start the year than with a class with Susan Khalje. Apart from … More
Category: Jackets
V7975: Octopus’ Garden French Jacket
You may recognise this fabric – it’s been the banner feature of this little web space since I started blogging, … More
V7975: French Jacket II
My dear mum celebrated her 60th in May, and to commemorate, I dedicated many loving hours to make her a French … More
Hello, Strangers!
“Hi, my name is Melanie, and it’s been 6 months since I last posted”. Yep, and about 5 of that … More
F3348 & V7975: Slow Sewing
The first half of this year gave me an incredible amount of time to ponder my sewing style, and as … More
V7975: Sherbert Bomb Chanel
And it is completed – Couture baby, woooooo!! I enjoyed working on this garment so much more than I ever … More
French Jacket Class: Day 6
It’s officially the final day, and most of us are starting out still with our Jacket in three separate pieces. … More
French Jacket Class: Day 5
I kickstart the morning by quilting my sleeve pieces and sewing them together, in between waiting my turn for the … More
French Jacket Class: Day 4
A new morning and a close inspection of my efforts last night highlight an additional few more spots where my … More
French Jacket Class: Day 3
Hi everyone! I’m thinking of changing my tune a little around here. Why? Well, since starting this class, I’ve had … More