Pattern of the Week:

The Seersucker Dress

In this week’s Pattern of the Week, we’re featuring one of our favourite patterns – Burda 9494 from the Burda Kids Pattern Catalogue. What really makes this dress shine is the seersucker fabric. Seersucker is comfortable , light and airy to wear. The natural wrinkle in the fabric makes it a great choice for kids & travel as no ironing is required. I ask you -what could be more perfect for summer?

 Did you know?

Seersucker was originally developed in India and became popular in the American South. The name "seersucker" came into the English language via the Hindi term "sirsakar," which had been borrowed from the Persian language meaning 'milk and sugar'. This was due to the resemblance of the fabric's smooth and rough stripes to the smooth surface of milk and the bumpy texture of sugar.

We used:

Pattern: Burda Kids 9494

Fabric:Country Seersucker, 135cm  Wide, 100% Cotton, $12.99 per meter.

Notions: 18-20cm Zip & optional Ribbon or decorative waist tie 1.3 - 1.5m.

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Pattern of the Week: A is for Pyjamas

This week’s Pattern of the Week showcases this adorable set of children’s pyjamas. What do we love about these? Well lots!

The bottoms feature an elasticised waistband for ease and comfort whilst sleeping. This pattern can be made into long-sleeved top and pants, short-sleeved top and shorts or vice versa, the choice is yours! And, your little ones will love the sweet little peterpan collar option with the classic button down shirt . We chose to make the boy’s short-sleeved top and long bottoms- Option B. The great thing about this pattern is it will see you through the years as your children grow from 3 up to 15 years.

Product used:

Pattern: Burda Kids 9747

Fabric: Vintage ABC Cotton Poplin, 148cm Wide, 100% Cotton, $14.99 per meter.

Notions: Iron on interfacing, 4 Buttons, 75cm of 2cm Elastic, Optional decorative trim collar pocket 

 

Expert Sewing Tip!

Always start a project with a fresh machine needle. A good needle in your sewing room is like a good knife in your kitchen – priceless!

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Wet and Wild!

So it's been cold, wet and miserable in Melbourne these past few weeks and now it finally seems that we're sharing the wild weather love with the rest of the country!





Madame M  just bought a pair of fabulous new Hunter wellies (so jealous) and is inspiring us all to get into our winter wet weather gear.

These will surely keep you dry!

For those of you who favour a raincoat, splash-hat or even a cosy umbrella cover, then check out our fabulous Raincoating! 
 

How gorgeous is this!

Raincoating fabric is easy to sew, water-resistant and so totally practical. Plus these designs are so cute for kids and adults alike!
Raincoating, 148cm wide,100% Polyester $14.99/m

So many great ideas!

For those of you who are more craftily inclined, we've spoken about laminate fabric before; however I can't resist sharing our newest member of the wipe-clean, perfect-for-kids-projects, oh-so-adorable laminated quilting fabric range.

Lulu!

Lulu Laminate Pink Colourway

Lulu Laminate Blue Colourway

 This stuff is seriously cool and again is splash and stain resistant, wipe clean, and super fun to work with.

Lulu Laminate, 112cm, 100% Cotton with Laminate coating, $24.99m

Why not try these great kids art smocks?


Hope you don't get caught in the rain this weekend... xoxo