Althea’s Tea Party The concept of recycling or upcycling fascinates me. I am so excited that it is in vogue and not […] By Julie|2017-01-01T20:08:14+10:009 August 2013|Tags: BrisStyle, dress, Eco Bazaar, frock, Handmade, recycled, vintage| Read More
100 Days of Handmade//Day 87// //Vintage Frock Workshop// We have launched our first vintage frock workshop! This two part workshop kicks off on April 20! The lovely Karie, at The Click-Clack Lounge in Sandgate, has a range of great genuine vintage fabric if you want to stitch […] By Julie|2017-01-01T20:08:15+10:0020 March 2013|Tags: fabric, frock, Handmade, vintage| Read More
100 Days of Handmade//Day 64// Every old is new again! I love it that old things are no longer seen as “old and daggy”…..they are on-trend, upcyclable, fashionable and in demand. I bought this suitcase at a garage sale last week-end for the princely sum of $5.00! (This equals very […] By Julie|2017-01-01T20:08:19+10:007 February 2013|Tags: dresses, frock, Handmade, patterns, sewing| Read More
100 Days of Handmade//Day 31// Who loves frocks? I do, so I have nearly finished another which I am sharing today (just the zip and hem to go). The skirt is bias cut and falls to just below mid calf. I love mixing and matching pattern pieces to […] By Julie|2017-01-01T20:08:21+10:0020 December 2012|Tags: bias cut, bodice, frock, roll collar, skirt| Read More
100 Days of Handmade//Day 5// And the camisole top became a dress! My daughter, Lauren, came to the Camisole Top workshop a few weeks ago, but her top became a dress. In no time at all she made this lovely fresh summer frock from […] By Julie|2017-01-01T20:08:22+10:0024 November 2012|Tags: dress, frock, Handmade, piping cord, seersucker, workshop| Read More