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Julia Mulcair
May 9, 20242 min read
Tamarama set by Swim style patterns
It's no secret I love this pattern! The two piece trend has been huge for a while now, and I can see why. Easy to wear, comfortable and...
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Julia Mulcair
Mar 23, 20241 min read
Bunny bags for Easter egg hunting
Easter seems to have come around super quick this year! I’ve got an easy Easter sewing project for you that’s sure to delight the egg...
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Julia Mulcair
Mar 19, 20242 min read
Sewing the perfect 6mm seam
When sewing any garment the seam allowance is important. Most garments will have a 1 to 1.5cm seam allowance, which is easily...
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Julia Mulcair
Feb 16, 20242 min read
Sewing with Lycra, my top tips
Lycra is an amazing fabric! It posses elements that no other fabric can replicate, most importantly, 4 way stretch. This makes it perfect...
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Julia Mulcair
Nov 14, 20232 min read
Reuseable Christmas bon bons
Christmas is my favourite time of year! I love the gifting, the decorating, the cheer….just everything. I came across this idea a couple...
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Julia Mulcair
Nov 14, 20234 min read
Sydney Frocktails dress 2023
I love a project! As I'm sure many of you do, and frocktails is the perfect excuse to make something special. I knew for this event I...
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Julia Mulcair
Oct 26, 20234 min read
Sewing with silk – Adelaide Frocktails 2023
Guest Blog post by Lisa AKA Selvedge.and.stitch "Frocktails" for sewists is a sewing event celebrated all around the world, where members...
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Julia Mulcair
Sep 21, 20232 min read
Sewing with knits, a two piece set
Knits form a large part of our wardrobe, from knickers to t'shirts, lounge wear to jumpers, knits are a go to for comfortable, easy wear...
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Julia Mulcair
Aug 31, 20233 min read
Sewing the Bespoke dress in gingham linen
This week we received some lovely gingham linens in 3 great colours. They're perfect for spring and also a perfect fabric for the newly...
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Julia Mulcair
Jul 2, 20233 min read
One hour sequin skirt
We had some amazing sequin fabrics arrive this week and I couldn't resist making something. I don't have any call for a sequin dress in...
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Julia Mulcair
Jun 8, 20233 min read
Sewing a simple elastic waist skirt
This is a quick easy project, and a great stash buster! Perfect for remnants! Lets start with drafting a pattern. This is a pretty simple...
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Julia Mulcair
Jun 2, 20232 min read
Sewing with fine fabrics, the Imby's flowy top
Me made may has just come to an end, and once again it's been an endless source of inspiration. One make that caught my eye was the...
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Julia Mulcair
May 25, 20232 min read
Sewing a wired bra with lace fabric
Often when we think of the materials required to make a wired bra we think of a lace edging. A wide lace trim that has a finished scallop...
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Julia Mulcair
Nov 23, 20222 min read
Frocktails 2022
Sewing my Sydney Frocktails dress on my Pfaff creative 3.0 ​ Frocktails is an event held all around the world in various locations,...
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Julia Mulcair
Aug 17, 20222 min read
Embroidering onto soft bra tulle for lingerie
It's no secret I have a passion for lingerie making, and I wanted to incorporate embroidery into my makes some how. I thought I'd try...
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Julia Mulcair
Jun 7, 20221 min read
The lingerie society retreat
Last weekend we hosted our very first lingerie society sewing retreat. The venue was the beautiful Mercure resort Gerringong, one and a...
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Julia Mulcair
May 12, 20222 min read
Making a foam cup wired bra
A foam cup bra really does give a nice shape. One way to make a foam cup bra is with cut and sew foam, which is great because you can sew...
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Julia Mulcair
Apr 6, 20222 min read
Friday pattern company Heather blazer
You may have seen last week we were able to secure some linens at a really great price! This meant we could bring them to you for just...
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Julia Mulcair
Feb 19, 20222 min read
Courtney dress hack, Marsha style blog
As soon as I saw Taree's version of this hack I wanted to make my own! Twirly, floaty, summer dress perfection. I read Taree's blog post,...
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Julia Mulcair
Jan 6, 20221 min read
Patchwork Liberty Carolyn pyjamas.... a photo diary by @madewithsophie
We have long been in awe of Sophie's sewing skills. At just 14 years of age she has some serious talent! We asked Sophie to work with us...
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