Masha Richart

I have abandoned the concept of the Doctor coat – not enough time. I did get a little seat made for Harriet that straps onto Audrey’s wheely suitcase. She’ll have a nice comfortable ride to get on the plane.
No sewing scheduled now, I’m trying to make a mini passport for Harriet, and otherwise, just dealing with farewells!
Boxes haven’t arrived…[Read more]

I have abandoned the concept of the Doctor coat – not enough time. I did get a little seat made for Harriet that straps onto Audrey’s wheely suitcase. She’ll have a nice comfortable ride to get on the plane.
No sewing scheduled now, I’m trying to make a mini passport for Harriet, and otherwise, just dealing with farewells!
Boxes haven’t arrived…[Read more]

I have just finished the hems of three lullaby layette shirts. Just have to apply poppers and then take photos.

Next is… Whatever I pick out of the tray. Probably some very cute looking linen layette pants.

If I get the date we want, it mean there will be four weeks to go.

I have just finished the hems of three lullaby layette shirts. Just have to apply poppers and then take photos.

Next is… Whatever I pick out of the tray. Probably some very cute looking linen layette pants.

If I get the date we want, it mean there will be four weeks to go.

@todd I, for one, find the behind the scenes info fascinating! Sounds like S is built a lot like my oldest. That’s part of the reason why I sew as RTW that fits was hard to find, especially during the tween years.

My tried and true method of making sure a t-shirt neckband is going to fit is to pull it on over my own head. Obviously it…[Read more]

Might be too stiff for collars… What do others think?

Very useful feedback, thank you ladies!

SF101 is the bomb. Jenny, I buy it by the bolt when there is a coupon or a sale.

I’ve been to Seattle fabrics, but have not ordered anything online from them. It’s fun to wander around and look at fabrics I didn’t know you could buy and poke through the drawers upon drawers of closures. I found the staff in the store to be very knowledgeable and willing to answer all of my questions. Lots of people making things I don’t…[Read more]

I didn’t seal the seams in the raincoats I made and there was plenty of topstitching. I didn’t have any issues with water seeping in. Granted the raincoats are not worn for long out in the rain. Usually just to/from the bus stop.;)

Here’s a good post with some helpful links: http://sewnbyangela.blogspot.com/2012/03/minoru-done.html?m=1

Yay for a new craft shop!
I have put the shorts away while I work out how to fix/fit them. I moved onto a pair of TNT legging and matching Colette Mabel skirt which I can get out of 2m of fabric! I know these will fit and get worn every week as I already have matching leggings and Mabel skirt in 2 other colours 🙂

Yay for a new craft shop!
I have put the shorts away while I work out how to fix/fit them. I moved onto a pair of TNT legging and matching Colette Mabel skirt which I can get out of 2m of fabric! I know these will fit and get worn every week as I already have matching leggings and Mabel skirt in 2 other colours 🙂

Just got home… Sorry the shorts aren’t behaving Heidi. I haven’t tried the colette patterns yet even though I have some – not the shorts though so sorry I am not of use there.

I’m thrilled! I popped into the new/ replacement craft shop in Geraldton and discovered they sell Rasant thread! That means I don’t have to get them from Perth! And they…[Read more]

Just got home… Sorry the shorts aren’t behaving Heidi. I haven’t tried the colette patterns yet even though I have some – not the shorts though so sorry I am not of use there.

I’m thrilled! I popped into the new/ replacement craft shop in Geraldton and discovered they sell Rasant thread! That means I don’t have to get them from Perth! And they…[Read more]

Thanks for the good wishes Tamara, I’m pretty much back to normal now.
I bought, stuck, traced, cut and sewed a muslin of the Colette Iris shorts. However I’m now extremely frustrated because of the major fit issues! I was hoping that The Colette draft might work quite well in the shorts as the Mabel Skirt fits beautifully. But it looks…[Read more]

Thanks for the good wishes Tamara, I’m pretty much back to normal now.
I bought, stuck, traced, cut and sewed a muslin of the Colette Iris shorts. However I’m now extremely frustrated because of the major fit issues! I was hoping that The Colette draft might work quite well in the shorts as the Mabel Skirt fits beautifully. But it looks…[Read more]