DIY busy print dress (Butterick pattern 6774)

by Kristyn // August 19, 2015 // 3 Comments

Hey stitchers, Sorry for my sickie last week… I basically had the ‘I’m super busy’ scenario. Ya know what I mean? And I have a 4 day work week! How do people work 5 days and get shit done? Tell... Continue reading →

DIY Side panel dress (Butterick pattern 6774)

by Kristyn // March 11, 2015 // 10 Comments

I have a mountain of old patterns, like, probably 50. I’ve maybe purchased 6 of these – only 2 of them brand new. I’m not even kidding when I say I find soo many great patterns at op shops. The... Continue reading →

DIY loose summer dress (Victory Pattern – Simone Style)

by Kristyn // February 18, 2015 // 9 Comments

In September 2014, I travelled to the US and Canada to see my favourite Hoppings and Brodes. I had a bit of time to myself in beautiful Vancouver, so I went looking for some sewing-spiration at the local sewing shops.... Continue reading →

DIY dress from jeans and a sheet (Make it easy pattern #25)

by Kristyn // February 5, 2015 // 3 Comments

Hi again everyone! Gawsh! These Thursday Thread postings come around so quickly… I love it! So, last week I posted about another handmade bodice I made which I attached a silk sari skirt using MAKE IT EASY: Mix and match... Continue reading →

DIY sari dress (Make it easy pattern #25)

by Kristyn // January 28, 2015 // 6 Comments

I went to a wedding recently, and really wanted to wear this dress that I had tailored in Varanasi, India. The dress was originally a second hand sari. I loved the material, however, the top bodice didn’t fit at all... Continue reading →