My Roomy Denim Bag

I came up with this bag design while sitting at soccer one night

waiting for a message on my phone.

I didn't want to be holding my phone waiting for the message,

but couldn't see it when it was in my handbag. So I made external

zippered pockets from mesh. Problem solved.

It also has an internal mesh pocket and is big enough to hold all the sporting essentials - diary, phone, wallet, notebook, novel, pens, lip balm, sunglasses, reading glasses, scarf, light jumper, car keys, camera ...

CLASS - Wednesday June 18

9.30 - 2.30

Stitches and Craft Show in Brisbane

Daywear Category

Evening wear category

Spent 2 great days at the Stitches and Craft Show.

On Thursday I was modelling in the Australian Sewing Guild fashion parade which was enormous fun. The parade changed each day, featuring various members modelling their own clothes to "share and further the art of sewing", which is the Guild's motto.

We also modeled some creative knit wear by 

Prudence Mapstone http://www.knotjustknitting.com/

Daring  http://www.dairing.com.au/

There was time to go shopping and catch up with friends.

On Saturday I was back again, this time Kate was modeling

some wearable art by Kirri Toose

http://www.fibrearts.jigsy.com/kirry-toose

Esther and Eliza modeled too.

You've got to check out Make it Hobby and Craft in Boondall

http://www.makeithobbyncraft.com.au/

They have some amazingly cool fabric.

The range they take to Supanova is even bigger.

 http://www.supanova.com.au/

Pink panther - dress for Kate

Big Bang Theory and Glow in the dark Star Wars

for boxer shorts for Kate & James

Planets - shirt for Mark, because he is into astronomy

http://www.sraa.org.au/

Learn To Sew - Tuesday Evening classes starting soon

 

LEARN TO SEW

Tuesday evening class starting soon (6 x 3hrs)

This  course enables beginner or refresher students to start reference samples & sew a pair of pyjamas featuring  a collared shirt and elastic waist boxer shorts. Techniques covered may include hems, seams, zips, gathering, buttons and buttonholes, corners and curves, basic stitches, collars, pockets, sleeves, elastic casing, & patch pockets. Students will also learn about the use and care of your machine, the importance of quality, needles, threads, fabric choices, selecting the correct pattern size, anatomy of patterns, and basic pattern adjustments. During class students will also learn to use an overlocker for basic overcasting.

Students will need to bring their own sewing machine and supplies.

Details available upon registration.

Students must be able to attend all classes.

Due to the format of the course catchup classes can not be offered.

 

Happy New Yearand Welcome to 2014's Classes for Term 1

My first newsletter for 2014 is available at

http://mad.ly/edb164?pact=19612733242&fe=1

Check it out and register for classes by

email Wendy@sewingwithwendy.com.au

or

by phoning Wendy on 0402 309 047

Techniques

Applying binding

Strip piecing

Gathering

Unpicking

Teen and Children's Classes this week

New teens class with Natalie, Alyssa, and Misa who was visiting from Japan.

The girls all chose lovely bright colours for their cushions.

Georgia made a satchel from some very pretty fabrics.

I forgot to take a photo of the lining. Oops.

Esther and Maggie have mad diary covers.

They'd all make great entries in the Beaudesert Show.

Don't forget entires must be received by August 30.

Sewing on a Saturday

Sue has joined my Saturday morning classes, and is

making a colourful wallhanging.

Saturday mornings are general sewing so if you'd like to join us, send me an email wendy@sewingwithwendy.com.au

Interesting Photograph for a Plus Size Pattern

This is a gorgeous dress pattern, on a gorgeous model.
So what size do you think the pattern comes in?
6-16?
Nope - way to small.
It is 18W to 24W.
Who would have thought!
A little bit misleading I think.
I wish pattern companies would use real sized models
for their Plus Size patterns. Well actually, real sized models for
all their patterns would be ideal.
Check out the other views at the link below.

http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6801-products-47110.php?page_id=101

Australia Day long weekend

Managed to get some sewing done over the long weekend.

Both fabrics were gifted and of some unknown vintage.

The skirt is drafted to my personal measurements featuring a centre back invisible zip, waist facing and lining. Due to the nature of the print,

I spent a bit of time playing with the layout so as not to have

focal points in the wrong places.

The top is a Lutterloh pattern, tweaked a little.

I inserted an invisible zip in the side seam as per the pattern, though it is roomy enough to take on and off without opening it to do so. If I make another of similar weight fabric I would eliminate the zip, however if the fabric was heavier I would be inclined to leave it in.

Very pleased with this outfit.

New Sewing Revolution Class using the Create a Tilt Ruler

REMINDER OF CHANGE OF DATE

The next Sewing Revolution Class is now

Wednesday July 27 at 9.30.

We will be making the cushion using the Create A Tilt ruler. I have used a giraffe design from Sue Box.http://www.suebox.com/store/cart.php?m=product_list&c=48

It's not too late to join in for this class, however if I need to order a ruler for you please let me know this week. 

Email me if you need the full list of requirements.

wendy@sewingwithwendy.com.au