A singlet changes its spots
Have you ever worn a garment made from modal before? This cloth keeps its cool even on a hot summer’s day and has a great reputation as an eco-friendly fabric, as well as… Continue reading
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The incredible shrinking jumper
You may wonder where I am and what exactly I’m doing in this shot. All will be revealed in the very near future (that is, if you haven’t already seen my weekend Instagrams… Continue reading
Woodblock workshop
As regular readers will know, I’m a big fan of anything DIY, but it’s not often that I get to try my hand at things other than clothes or accessories. So I was… Continue reading
Hollywood Costume at ACMI
Looking for an escape on a cold winter’s day in Melbourne? (This green dress from Atonement isn’t exactly appropriate for chilly weather, but it certainly is gorgeous!) Well, you could go to a… Continue reading
Knitwit, old-school style
Some girls get their grandmother’s diamonds, others get pearls handed down to them. I, on the other hand, scored something that to me is far more valuable, namely, a Paton’s knitting and crocheting… Continue reading
Autumn – the season for sewing
What season is it in your part of the world? Here in Melbourne the past few days have been more like spring, but as it’s officially very late autumn, I thought I should… Continue reading
DIY – stick with it!
This would have to be the easiest and cheapest (ie free) DIY ever. But for those of you who like instructions, here’s the how-to.1. Go into your backyard, or somewhere where there are… Continue reading
Scottish Samurai style
In my last post, I showed you a few of my outfits from LMFF and promised I’d give you a closer look at this neckpiece. It’s a bit hard to tell what exactly… Continue reading
LMFF: Pier pressure
It was a whirlwind week, but LMFF is over for another year. Did you make it to any of the shows? If not, here’s the action you missed – away from the runway*.… Continue reading
Got a minute?
If you have about 60 seconds, a scrap of lace or braid, a pair of scissors and some bobby pins, then you’re all ready for the quickest and easiest DIY ever. I wasn’t… Continue reading