Top – Jacqui E Skirt – Target Belt – Handmade Shoes – Kate Spade Dave and I were attended a friend’s wedding last weekend, held at the University of Sydney quadrangle. It was a bright and sunny [...]
Fernando brogues @ Wittner shoes & Reserved vintage brogues @ Etsy Small and Mousy vintage brogues @ Etsy & Learn to Read vintage brogues @ Etsy I have been on the hunt for a pair of brogues. Pointy ones, black [...]
Retro prints are so cool. It’s nice to see the swirls of pink in this crazy blue, slinky fabric. I bought it on ebay, and wanted to make something for summer in a modern shape, to offset the borderline daggy retro [...]
For my niece, Molly’s 5th birthday, I decided to knit her a cotton scarf to keep her wrapped up for the upcoming winter. She has a grandmother who is highly skilled at knitting, so I didn’t try to make her anything [...]
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday with family and friends. This year is going to be a year of frugality, Dave and I have decided. Hence most of my clothing purchases will be vintage! My wardrobe [...]
I am so happy spring is here in Sydney. It has become so much warmer in the last month, there’s lots more people down the road from me at the beach, having picnics, eating fish and chips and going for a swim(!). [...]
I have definitely been obsessed with making hair accessories lately. Quick, fun and easy to make; I think I’m addicted to the cheap sense of achievement. I managed to complete a bow headband and a scrunchie in one day. [...]
If you can sew a straight line, you can make a scrunchie. They make really cute gifts for little girls too! I am addicted to making these because it lets you whip out those fabric remnants you’ve kept in the cupboard [...]
Hehe, this cheeky scrunchie was made from the fabric that was cut off from a pair of pants in this blog. I just undid the old hem, and here’s a very cute little hair accessory! What a great way to use up fabric [...]
Today I realised I have not developed much as a knitter. A scarf is the most advanced item I have ever completed. Of scarves, I’ve made fluffy ones, fringed ones and one with pompoms, but it’s no wonder my [...]
I thought I’d post how I make my fabric flowers, as they are really easy and quite fun to do. It’s great way to use up your growing bag of leftover fabric! Once you have lots of flowers, you can make a bib [...]
This statement bib necklace is just a girly accumulation of ribbon roses, fabric flowers and pearly beads. I’m sure everyone has a stash of leftover materials lying around; this fun project could be for you? I love [...]
This very versatile little bow only takes minutes to make. It adds instant cuteness to anything you can clip it on! You need: Fabric 1 (8cm x 13cm) Fabric (6cm x 12cm) 2.5cm wide ribbon (approx. 5cm) Hair clip (or a safety [...]
I love sewing clothes and dabbling in all things handmade. I have a weakness for bows, vintage stuff, Japanese craft books and ramen noodles. I was born in Tokyo but live in Sydney, Australia. Thanks for stopping by, I hope something here brightens up your day.
洋裁とハンドメイドが大好きです。東京生まれですが、今はシドニーに住んでいます。私のブログ見てくださってありがとうございます。
