My wardrobe has been seriously lacking in new shirts, so when I saw the Zakopane test call, I knew I needed to jump on it! I figured it would be a pretty quick sew, and it certainly was! After I made my first one, I was able to cut and sew this one up in… Continue reading Itch to Stitch Zakopane Top {Release}
I'm excited to be a FabricMart Fabricista again this year, and I couldn't resist sewing a second project with Liberty of London Tana Lawn! This fabric is so luxurious and wonderful to work with, I just can't pass it up whenever I see it come on sale! With such a high thread count, Liberty of… Continue reading Spring into 2023 with Liberty of London {for FabricMart}
This week I had the opportunity to sew up some wonderful Art Gallery knit fabric from the Wild Bloom collection by Bari J, called "Flower Shower Subtle." This project was also in collaboration with Peony Patterns, so I used their Nettle Dress to showcase this gorgeous print! You can find this print and the rest… Continue reading Wild Bloom by Art Gallery Fabrics & Peony Patterns Nettle Dress
There's just something fun about making dresses for the Christmas season! When I spotted this lovely red stretch velvet in the Raspberry Creek Fabrics collection, I knew it would be perfect for the Holiday Blog Tour AND a Peony Patterns Nettle Dress! I didn't have time to sew this one during the testing period, but… Continue reading Raspberry Creek Fabrics Holiday Blog Tour
I'm excited to share the newest collection of fabrics from Raspberry Creek! The Christmas collection this year has a number of "mini" collections, which are perfect for creating a cohesive look in your Christmas sewing projects! Since RCF are unable to print a dark background on their cotton based fabrics, I was excited to see… Continue reading Raspberry Creek Fabrics Christmas Collection 2022
When my kids saw that the new Raspberry Creek Fabrics Fall Collection had SUSHI fabric, it was pretty much an expectation that I'd be making them something with it! My eldest requested a top and my son surprised me by saying he wanted a sushi shirt too. And, unsurprisingly for him - a tshirt with… Continue reading You Had Me At Sushi!
I'm so excited to share the new collection of fall designs from Raspberry Creek Fabrics! I was recently selected as one of their quarterly bloggers, so I'll have quite a few RCF creations to share with you over the next few months! Raspberry Creek specialize in custom printed fabrics, and while they're mostly known for… Continue reading {New} Raspberry Creek Fabrics Fall Collection – Calendula Dresses
I always love a quick and easy sewing pattern test, especially when the end result is so satisfying! The new Soller Top and Dress from Itch to Stitch checks off that box - I was able to get it cut and sewn in just a couple of hours and I love how it turned out!… Continue reading Itch to Stitch Soller Top & Dress {Release}
A few months ago, I was checking out the $3 p/yard remnant room of one of our local fabric stores (G Street Fabrics), when I found some polkadot ITY knit and a matching polkadot chiffon! With no project in mind, but in awe that I'd stumbled upon two identical prints on two different bases in… Continue reading Peony Patterns Calendula in Jersey & Chiffon
One of the benefits of being an Aussie expat and still having family within driving distance of Spotlight, is being able to get your hands on the elusive Bluey fabric! My sister managed to pick up a couple of metres for me a few months back and sent it to me in a care package!… Continue reading Peony Patterns Calendula – It’s Bluey!
auschick sews 