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- Working with velvet: cutting, pinning, and pressing techniquesVelvet has long carried a reputation for being difficult to work with, but home sewists across Australia are discovering that a thoughtful approach can turn…
- DIY Fabric Ornaments for Holiday DecorFabric ornaments bring colour, texture and personality to a Christmas display without requiring a large budget or advanced sewing skills. They are also a…
- Sinclair Patterns Nia Dress ReviewThe Sinclair Patterns Nia Dress is the kind of project that earns a place in a practical handmade wardrobe: comfortable enough for everyday wear, polished…
- Resizing the Love Notions Soho jacket for a childThe Love Notions Soho Jacket is designed with an adult body in mind, so making one for a child takes more thought than simply choosing a smaller size. A…
- Tencel lyocell for thoughtful sewing projectsTencel lyocell is a smooth, breathable fabric with a lovely fluid drape, making it useful for shirts, dresses, wide-leg trousers and relaxed skirts. It sits…
- Sewing neat French seams around curved edgesA French seam encloses the raw fabric edges inside a second line of stitching, creating a tidy finish without an overlocker. It is especially attractive on…
- True Bias Southport Dress: A Practical Pattern ReviewThe True Bias Southport Dress is an easy-going woven dress pattern with the kind of warm-weather appeal that makes it useful far beyond a single season. Its…
- Love Notions Verona Sweater With a Practical HoodThe Love Notions Verona Sweater is a versatile knit pattern with a relaxed shape that suits everyday dressing. Adding a hood gives the pullover a more casual,…
- Sewing A Clean Finish On A Lined VestA lined vest is a useful wardrobe layer for Australian weather, where a cool Melbourne morning can turn bright by lunchtime and a Brisbane evening may still…
- DIY fabric headbands with elastic or twistsA fabric headband is a small sewing project with plenty of practical value. It can use up fat quarters, leftover dressmaking fabric or an old cotton shirt,…
Popular Pattern Reviews
| Pattern | Designer | Type | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compose Robe (Kids) | Love Notions | Robe / Loungewear | Sizes 2T–16, cosy & practical |
| Tempo Sundress | Love Notions | Sundress | No closures, shirred back panel |
| Arlington Sweater | Love Notions | Sweater | Cold-weather staple |
| Sybil Illusion Skirt | Love Notions | Skirt (knit) | 7 variations, optional pockets |
| Camden Pinafore | Nina Lee Patterns | Pinafore dress | Year-round layering piece |
| Ogden Cami (dress hack) | True Bias | Cami / Dress | Versatile wardrobe builder |
| Burda 6829 | Burda | Dress | Multi-sized, special-occasion |
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