You can purchase this pattern here: The Vetiver Top is a simple, short-sleeved blouse with two hem options. Both styles feature a round neckline, narrow buttonstand and a bodice that is gently shaped by princess seams. The resulting silhouette is comfortable yet feminine and can be dressed up or down depending on your fabric choice. … Continue reading The Vetiver Top
This pattern is fondly named after my adventurous friend Xanelé (pronounced Shan-a-lee). These shorts were inspired by (and created for) the 5am Table Mountain hikes that she and I regularly embarked upon, (and the much-needed sanity and perspective that these walks, and our talks, afforded me) as we were coming out of South Africa’s first … Continue reading The Xanele Shorts
Hello there internet... it certainly has been a while. If you follow me on Instagram then you may have noticed that I have been threatening to release a free T-shirt pattern on numerous occasions over the past year and a bit. I didn't anticipate it taking quite so long to actually happen but it seems … Continue reading The Stellan Tee
There is no denying that I have neglected my blog. The last post I published having accompanied my pattern release some release some 7 months ago (yikes, where did all those months go?!). I should be honest, I have written another blog post since then. It is finished, complete with pictures, and has been since … Continue reading Calyer
Wow, I'm so relieved to finally be writing this blog post after what seems like an eternity of digitizing, testing, editing, emailing, (/Instagram/ Facebook messaging), re-editing, redrafting, re-re-editing, and very little sewing, (of anything other than the Forsythe Dress). Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy/ed the process (mostly), but it has been a real … Continue reading The Finish Line
I try to imagine that nobody actually reads this stuff that. I am sure that 99% of the time that is true. You're gonna scroll down and look at the pictures right? That's what I mostly do, that's what everyone does... or so I thought. Lately however, people have started commenting on my posts. And … Continue reading The Long and Short of Things
Well it certainly took me long enough, but I finally finished my first PDF pattern! Making PDF patterns is something that I have been thinking of doing for a long time now, but I just never got around to taking action. After listening to Episode 09 of The Wild Stitch's ever inspiring Maker Style Podcasts a … Continue reading My First PDF Pattern
It's no secret that I totally style stalk Madewell and Sézane. So when I got an email a couple of weeks ago informing me of another collaboration between these two, I wasted no time in checking it out. The last time the pair collaborated I remember being taken with their dropped waist "Anna Dress" which was … Continue reading Pockets & Pattern Hacks
For me one of the most rewarding parts of being able to make a pattern, is the ability to borrow design elements from beautiful garments that I find in my Pinterest perusals, and to implement them into my personal sewing projects, be it by tweaking an existing pattern or by drafting one from scratch. French label … Continue reading Alexis
I will keep todays post short, and let the gorgeous photos do the talking. Just to give you some context, these were done as a collaboration between my friend who is an incredible makeup artist, and super talented Cape Town photographer Dear Heart. I was very excited to have a wedding dress that I made included … Continue reading Such Great Heights
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