Odgen Cami | pattern review & refashion

I only bought the Odgen Cami pattern from True Bias 2 months ago and I’ve already used it to make 4 camisoles!

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DIY head wrap headband | Tutorial

This is an easy sewing project for sewists of all levels. It’s also a great stash buster!

I made a couple of these for my mum for her birthday earlier this month. One in a floral print fabric and another in silk satin. This would make a great last minute Christmas gift too!

Vintage men’s shirt to women’s blouse | refashion

I found this vintage men’s shirt in a Red Cross shop for $5. What I liked about the shirt was the print, buttons and feel of the fabric. However, it was definitely a dated style with an elastic waistband and pockets. It even possibly had shoulder pads as there were velcro strips on the inside at the shoulders.

Monogrammed travel pouch | Free Pattern

This travel pouch was an anniversary gift for my boyfriend. Thread Theory has a free tutorial on their blog. Their tutorial shows you how to make a lined box-shaped zippered pouch with an optional handle.

Tie-front button-up midi dress | self-drafted pattern!

I just returned from a holiday in Vietnam and as part of my holiday wardrobe I made this tie-front button-up midi dress (yes, that sounds like a lot going on in one dress). I designed it myself and used my Singer dress form for the first time to drape and draft the pattern! It even has a pocket!!

Jedediah shorts | Thread Theory

Sewing a fly front zipper is something that looks intimidating to do, but a technique I’ve wanted to learn! With Thread Theory’s Jedediah Pants pattern and their sew-along on their blog, I successfully made a pair of men’s shorts with a zipper fly! The finished garment looks quite professional (if I can say so myself :P) with its flat felled seams and bias bound seams.

Lycra ear warmers for cycling | Tutorial

This make came about after my boyfriend asked if I could make some ear warmers for him to wear when he cycles in cold weather. I found a free pattern template online from this blog. It is for a fleece ear warmer so I adjusted the pattern for stretch fabric.