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A super cute project, added to the Sewing Accessories link party. A perfect project for someone new to sewing...

Simple Felt Needle Case ~ Tutorial by Julia, from Sum of their Stories

Designing a Sundress...

I was recently asked if I could make a Rainbow Dress, similar to this one on Etsy. It looked easy enough - a simple shirred bodice, with several gathered layers for the skirt. As Little Miss doesn't live with me, I thought it best to make a muslin first. I NEVER make muslins, but, as I wasn't using a pattern and the fabric was not mine, I thought it best.

Sewing for Me ~ A Knock Off...

Ha, ha... I didn't make this top! It's one I bought last Winter, or maybe the year before, and I've worn it SO much. I like the style and colour, it fits well and it's oh, so comfortable. And, to top it off, it's made in Australia. Most of our garment industry has gone off shore, so it's really pleasing to see a brand which has some of their items made here.

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A versatile top, added to the Women's Tops link party. Made from an upcycled skirt, this top can be worn 4 different ways and one way is not even a top...

4 Ways to Wear Your Upcycled Skirt by Agy, from Green Issues by Agy

Offcuts and Selvedges for Ribbons...

What do you do with selvedges and long, thin offcuts of fabric? I used to throw them away, until I realised they're a great way to jazz up gift wrapping and much cheaper than ribbon.

Charlie Tee ~ a Refashion...

It's been many years since I've sewn a t-shirt and I'd forgotten just how quick and easy they are to sew. Little Mister agree to a photo shoot wearing the first of two t-shirts I've made him, but with a limit of six photos. You can see him counting with his fingers in some of the photos... LOL!!!

Shorts on the Line...

Even though it's still Winter here in Australia, some days have been unseasonably warm. Spring is fast approaching, so time to make some new shorts.  

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An awesome handbag set, added to the Refashioning with Denim link party. Love the addition of the denim Spring flowers.

First Jeans Refashion by Ana, from Ana Love Craft 

What's Happening in August...

A quick heads up on some sewing related happenings in August...

10th August is the cut off date, to be in the running for prizes, for Shorts on the Line. This yearly event is hosted by Imagine Gnats. You can enter any shorts made in 2014.

Contestants have been announced for Sew-vivor 3: Quilter's Edition, over at Family Ever After. There is a sew-along component, without actually entering the competition.