There is a story in everything we make. The story in this dress is a strong one. It is a connection with my great grandmother and my grandmother. When my father was a baby, my great-grandmother would help my grandmother unpick the garments that they had sewed and knitted. With the fabric and yarn they …
We are now offering Organic Cotton Reusable Face Masks. They are released as a pre-order at the end of each week and made to your selection to be posted out on a Monday or Tuesday. You can choose from a range of fabrics and whether you’d like ribbon or elastic. Now that face masks are …
Back in March I purchased this ethically made dress from a market stall. The dress is by Surya and didn’t quite fit my short body. However, I knew I could easily adjust it at home so I purchased it any way. It has taken me some time to get around to adjusting it. The brain …
Sewing Pockets in a Skirt and Adjusting the Size of the Skirt. Hello thrifting lovers!We all know one economical way to stop buying fast fashion clothing is by purchasing second hand clothing instead. But what happens when you find something you love only to find it isn’t the right size for you? I will be …
When I make my own clothes it’s not only for the benefit of knowing that it suits my needs and therefore I will wear the item over and over again, but also that I can choose the fabric that I use. Most of my handmade dresses and tops are made from organic cotton or linen. …
A long time coming, but I’ve finally made some zip pouches for you to put your clean and dirty hankies in! One side is for the clean and the other for the used hankies. This makes it easier to manage when you are out and about. All you need to do when you get home …
I’ve used hankies for as long as I can remember, so I have no issues with them. Especially after going through the using and washing of cloth nappies with all three of my kids. Nothing freaks me out about washing fabrics that we use over and over again, but I know it can be a …
My family has just been through a cold virus, with some of us sick for only two days and then others for a week or more.During this time we went through lots of handkerchiefs as they were used like tissues; using them in a few blows and then washing them only to be used again. …
This two pack of handkerchiefs are one of my most popular items in my Etsy store. They are the perfect duo for weddings; the blue one being the ‘something blue’ for the bride and the rose boho as a gift to the mother of the bride to wipe her happy tears. You can also purchase …
I have a soft spot for birds. You can tell in my choices of fabrics. There are many bird prints. These Coral Birds are a new print and are fast becoming a popular item in my Etsy shop. Do you like to bird watch? We do here on our property in Central Victoria, Australia. There …
