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Sewing the Haptic Lab Constellation Quilt (again)

March 30, 2023

I’m making a northern stars constellation quilt to match my southern stars one! This one has started quite a bit differently from the last one - so I’ve shared my process in case it helps you with a similar project!

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In Pattern Sewing, Projects Tags haptic lab, haptic lab constellation quilt, haptic lab stabiliser alternative, constellation quilt, whole cloth quilt, quilting template, cricut quilt template
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Art Deco Wardrobe Collection

February 19, 2023

This was going to be the year I finally attended the Art Deco festival in Napier - here’s everything I made to wear for the weekend, all in one place!

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In Self Drafted Sewing, Projects, Pattern Sewing, Making Clothes, Tambour and Beadwork Tags 1920s, 1920s fashion, flapper dress, reproduction flapper dress, flapper style, art deco, art deco festival, 1920s wardrobe, tambour embroidery, pattern drafting
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closet case jasika blazer

My First Jasika Blazer: and some exciting news!

June 10, 2019

Check it out! This week’s post is all about my first (that’s right, there’s already a second… and a third!) Jasika Blazer! I loved it so much, I finished it in a weekend! I’ve got this, and some other big news (!) so read on to find out what I’ve been up to lately!

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In Pattern Sewing, Projects Tags jasika blazer, hand tailored, speed tailoring, closet case patterns, floral blazer, handmade wardrobe, sewing blogger nz, new zealand sewing, tailoring new zealand, sewing outdoors, make your own wardrobe, sewing clothes, tailored womenswear, sewing teacher auckland, sewing classes auckland, tailoring classes new zealand, slow fashion
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inside of vogue coat

My Best and Worst Wardrobe Performers

July 8, 2018

This week, we’re looking back. Consider this a more in-depth look at my Me Made May realizations this year, with a look at what I’ve made that’s still in regular rotation, along with the things that didn’t quite make the cut.

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In Making Clothes, Pattern Sewing, Projects, Self Drafted Sewing Tags me made wardrobe, handmade wardrobe, sewing auckland, sewing new zealand, vintage vogue, ginger jeans, useful wardrobe items, capsule wardrobe, developing personal style, new zealand sewist, sustainable sewing
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ginger jeans overall dungarees

Ginger Jeans: Corduroy Overall Hack Edition

June 26, 2018

This week, I’m showing off yet another pair of Ginger Jeans - with a twist! I’ve hacked the pattern into a pair of overalls, and I’m pretty pleased with the outcome!

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In Making Clothes, Pattern Sewing, Projects Tags ginger jeans, overalls, dungarees, dungaree hack, ginger jeans overalls hack, ginger jeans dungaree hack, closet case patterns, drapers fabrics, drapers family, auckland sewing blog, overalls hack, side button dungarees, corduroy dungarees, skinny overalls, sewcialists, sewing blog new zealand, diy wardrobe, handmade wardrobe
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stand up paddleboard leggings

Stand Up Paddleboard Leggings

June 11, 2018

In which our sewing blogger makes a pair of purpose-built leggings for stand-up paddleboard adventures, and then goes SUPing!

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In Making Clothes, Pattern Sewing, Projects Tags SUP, stand up paddle, activewear leggings, avery leggings, helens closet, dance fabrics new zealand, handmade activewear, handmade wardrobe, sewing blogger, sewing new zealand, sewing swimwear, flatlock seams
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waterproof kelly anorak rainjacket

The Classic Yellow Rain Jacket

April 23, 2018

In which our sewist tackles waterproofing, complains a lot about plastic, makes the Closet Case Patterns Kelly Anorak, and takes a weekend trip to Queenstown. Also, a rainbow.

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In Making Clothes, Pattern Sewing, Projects, Travel Tags kelly anorak, closet case patterns, waterproofing, waterproof sewing, sewing waterproof, sew waterproof rain coat, waterproof rain jacket, classic yellow rain coat, handmade rain coat, kelly anorak raincoat, handmade wardrobe, new zealand sewing, the fabric store, urethane coated fabric, waterproof jacket, queenstown
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Clothing in Miniature: Scrapbusting Baby Clothes

March 19, 2018

Baby clothes! All the baby clothes! In an attempt to do a bit of scrapbusting, I've made some onesies, bloomers, and a reversible bucket hat for the baby that our neighbours are expecting, and the resulting ~cuteness factor~ was, well... unexpected.

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In Making Clothes, Pattern Sewing, Projects Tags baby clothes, scrapbusting, merino, onesies, reversible hat, bucket hat, handmade baby, baby bloomers, merino onesies, snap setting, reversible bucket hat pattern, envelope shoulders, short sleeved onesies, free pattern sewing, knit binding, fold over elastic, natural fiber baby, baby gifts, sewing for baby, baby boy clothes, free pattern baby clothes
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vogue 9566 plaid coat

Vogue 9566: The Vintage Cropped Barrel Coat

February 19, 2018

In which our sewist travels back in time (and over an ocean!) to make (and photograph!) a coat.

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In Making Clothes, Pattern Sewing, Projects, Travel Tags vogue 9566, vintage sewing, sew vintage, vintage pattern, 1940s sewing, handmade wardrobe, wool coat, tailoring, hand bound buttonholes, hair canvas application, barrel coat, plaid coat, coatmaking, vintage pledge, diy wardrobe
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ginger high rise skinny

Ginger Jeans, Number Six.

November 21, 2017

Six pairs of jeans! Today we're investigating the number of jeans that the average American woman owns, in comparison to to the number of Ginger Jeans I've made. It's also a great time for a quick roundup of all six :)

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In Making Clothes, Pattern Sewing, Projects Tags closet case patterns, .ginger jeans, high waisted, high rise jeans, skinny jeans, me made wardrobe, auckland sewing blogger, the fabric store, drapers fabrics, sewing tall, ginger jeans pocket design, ginger jeans roundup, ginger flares, motorcycle jeans diy
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Tutorial: Sewing a custom Cat Carrier Cover for your cat's travel box
Oct 9, 2024
Tutorial: Sewing a custom Cat Carrier Cover for your cat's travel box
Oct 9, 2024

Today's project is a cover, custom made to fit over my cats' travel carrier. This project has everything - custom drafting, magnets, hardware installation, problem solving: All in the name of keeping my kitties happy in transit! It's a long one - you've been warned.

Oct 9, 2024
Weaving your First Project on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Apr 26, 2023
Weaving your First Project on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Apr 26, 2023

My very first project on my new rigid heddle loom! I so enjoyed learning this new skill - here are a collection of tips as well as links to tutorials I found helpful as I made my first project!

Apr 26, 2023
DIY, Sewing, and Craft Supply Shops in New Zealand
Apr 13, 2023
DIY, Sewing, and Craft Supply Shops in New Zealand
Apr 13, 2023

Ever wondered where to get a weirdly specific hardware? supplies for making shoes, bags, or embroidered tea towels? Dye supplies or fancy zips? I've compiled a list of my favourite sources!

Apr 13, 2023
Sewing the Haptic Lab Constellation Quilt (again)
Mar 30, 2023
Sewing the Haptic Lab Constellation Quilt (again)
Mar 30, 2023

I’m making a northern stars constellation quilt to match my southern stars one! This one has started quite a bit differently from the last one - so I’ve shared my process in case it helps you with a similar project!

Mar 30, 2023
The Tambour Embroidery Hoop Holder: A Woodworking DIY
Mar 23, 2023
The Tambour Embroidery Hoop Holder: A Woodworking DIY
Mar 23, 2023

In which our intrepid tambour embroidery fanatic once again attempts woodworking in the name of beads. (Also, in which fortunately the attempt is once again successful!)

Mar 23, 2023
The Home Sewist's Guide to Snap Fasteners for baby clothes, bag making, and more
Mar 15, 2023
The Home Sewist's Guide to Snap Fasteners for baby clothes, bag making, and more
Mar 15, 2023

A deep dive into the world of snap fasteners! Did you know there were so many options to choose from? We go through five popular options for fasteners and discuss the pros and cons, as well as applications, of each

Mar 15, 2023
Lillian's Embroidered Wedding Veil
Mar 1, 2023
Lillian's Embroidered Wedding Veil
Mar 1, 2023

Making Lill’s cathedral length floral embroidered wedding dress - all in one monster post!

Mar 1, 2023
Art Deco Wardrobe Collection
Feb 19, 2023
Art Deco Wardrobe Collection
Feb 19, 2023

This was going to be the year I finally attended the Art Deco festival in Napier - here’s everything I made to wear for the weekend, all in one place!

Feb 19, 2023
Tutorial: Pullover Hoodie with Cat Pocket
Nov 9, 2022
Tutorial: Pullover Hoodie with Cat Pocket
Nov 9, 2022

Do you have a velcro kitty like me? I made my very own cat-pocket hoodie so I can carry my little guy around wherever he wants to go, and it’s a tutorial now so you can make one yourself!

Nov 9, 2022
The Prick and Pounce Method for Tambour Embroidery
Nov 9, 2022
The Prick and Pounce Method for Tambour Embroidery
Nov 9, 2022

Today we’re exploring one of the oldest methods of embroidery design transfer - the prick and pounce method!

Nov 9, 2022
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Woven scarf number two! For this one, I tried weaving with laceweight which I was *certain* would require a 15 dent heddle but the wpi math said 12.5 so I went with it. Woven on my @ashford_wheels_looms 16” rigid heddle loom using alpaca yarn w
Pink scenes from a weekend of sewing: I’m having a summer birthday for the first time in almost a decade, and the occasion calls for a summer birthday dress! I’m tackling the bustier style, which i anticipate may be a bit of a mission bec
Happy first Gotcha Day to this little dude! It’s been so fun to watch him grow up from a tiny little puffball into a Whole Cat, who is somehow also just a tiny human fellow in a cat suit 💕 here’s to another 365, and may the future, perha
Finished Scarf!! It took a while for the weather to cooperate for these photos but that’s all good because it gave me time to write my blog post! 

This is my Very First Ever project on a rigid heddle loom- mine is the @ashford_wheels_looms 16&
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