We recently spotted some dreamy plaid ruffle bags on our Pinterest feed and thought we'd try our hand at recreating the look! Putting this DIY together was super satisfying and offers a beginner-friendly project that requires less...

Nothing beats playful sun-smart swimwear for the summertime months ahead here in the southern hemisphere, and this new set made by online team member Beth is the perfect inspo to sew your own! Beth used...

We were thrilled to catch up with the multi-talented, humble and generous Jess from indie pattern brand Muna and Broad this week! Jess and co-founder Leila developed Muna and Broad in 2019 to fill a much-needed gap for plus-size sewing patterns...

The Orchards Dress is a romantic and casual sleeveless summer dress, a tried-and-tested pattern from Vivian Shao Chen. Steph from our HQ team jumped at the chance to try this pattern out using a light...

Slips are essential in our southern hemisphere summer wardrobes, and this beauty made with a vintage New Look pattern by online team member Beth ticks all the right boxes! This vintage pattern was one that...

The Sunshine Halter is a beginner-friendly pattern for knit fabrics and would make a super cute staple to your me-made wardrobe! If you are yet to try your hand at sewing with knit fabrics, this...

Have you heard of self drafting? In sewing terms, this means that instead of sewing with a pre-purchased pattern, you create a custom pattern by yourself! If this sounds daunting, don't panic. This example shown...

Meet the Ginger Tie Top, summery simplicity at it's cutest and a great pattern to try if you are just starting out! This week we review this easy-sew pattern using a soft stripey linen. Read...

This week we refreshed our pattern review of the popular Pomona Pants from Anna Allen, a tried and true favourite for many sewists!