Author Archives: Dani
Weighted blankets and lap pads
This has been a project that started out of a discussion with my sister. Both her boys are on the spectrum, with the youngest also having SPD. We both looked into making weighted quilts for them. I bought 5kg of … Continue reading
Strawberries and Cream Banana Bread
I also refer to this cake, as my “contingency cake”. I bake these when the bananas are on the verge of being binned, then freeze for morning teas at work. Ingredients: 2 cups plain flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 … Continue reading
The Walk Away Dress
When I began my sewing journey, it was primarily because of my daughter. She was a long skinny baby, and rapidly grew into a long skinny toddler. I found that to get clothes that fit her, I either had things … Continue reading
Upcycling an unattractive dress
I made this shift dress a couple of years ago. It was just as these dresses were appearing in the fashion world, and they fast became the “in thing” for the plus sized woman. I found the linen at Lincraft, … Continue reading
Xmas Gifts – 2015
Steel yourselves everyone …. this is going to be a big post. Last weekend, I finished the last of my xmas craft. This batch is specifically for my work friends. These people I value more than anything, because we are … Continue reading
StyleArc Daisy Tunic and Pants
Mostly I sew knits, so its always an interesting exercise, sewing with woven fabric. While the actual sewing is easier, with fabric that feeds evenly and doesn’t tend to ripple, the trade off is fraying (especially linen) that needs controlling, … Continue reading
Tricot Slip
Some time ago, I purchased some vintage patterns and fabric from a garage sale near me. The patterns were a selection of 80’s lingerie patterns, including this one ….. KnitWit 5100 – Ladies Petticoat. The best part about these patterns, … Continue reading
Sewing Journey – pattern alterations
I have been making my own clothing for quite a while now. Â I have had a fair amount of mediocre results, a few resounding successes, and of course some spectacular failures. Like all learning seamstresses, along the way, I have … Continue reading
Feeling mellow ……
Alcohol ……. Interesting stuff …. alcohol. Having an iodine allergy bites, mostly because it counts out most alcohol. Â No vodka, no wine (red or white … allergic to sulphur too), no tonic for gin, no sweet liqueurs. So what are … Continue reading
Persistence
When I bought this fabric, I didn’t really like it. Â Oh sure it was a great price, and I am sure I could figure out something to make out of it … but was it really me? Â I bought 5 … Continue reading
