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I finally finished my Elisalex Dress

I finally got around to finishing my Elisalex dress a few nights ago. It has been sitting in my sewing room waiting to have the lining sewn in for some time. Why did I wait for so long? Well, I... Continue reading

Posted May 16, 2013 at NIKKI-SHELL

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Sewing toys from scraps

We've been sewing up more toys around here using the scraps left over from other projects. Head on over to Handmaker's Factory for more details. Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2013 at NIKKI-SHELL

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Scout dress

I've been considering my wardrobe a lot over the past few months, I had a lot of handmade garments but many were made on impulse (working in a fabric shop will do that!). Some no longer fit, some I no... Continue reading

Posted Apr 29, 2013 at NIKKI-SHELL

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Classes at Handmaker's Factory!

Handmaker's Factory are very happy to announce that we are now running classes! So if you have always wanted to learn how to sew or to knit, or just want to hang out and get some social crafting done, then... Continue reading

Posted Apr 8, 2013 at NIKKI-SHELL

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Hi Sue! Your Elisalex is beautiful, I love the colour and the fit seems perfect for you. I hope my new one turns out as lovely as yours :)

Commented Apr 7, 2013 on Elisalex Sewalong Progress: part 2 at NIKKI-SHELL

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thanks for your input! I'll let you know how I go :)

Commented Apr 2, 2013 on Elisalex Sewalong Progress: part 2 at NIKKI-SHELL

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I strongly recommend making a muslin first before cutting into your good fabric. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone

Commented Apr 1, 2013 on Elisalex Sewalong Progress: part 2 at NIKKI-SHELL

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Elisalex Sewalong Progress: part 2

I finished sewing my Elisalex muslin and this is how it turned out. Yeah, not quite what I was expecting! After comparing my measurements against the chart on the pattern I cut out a UK size 10. If I was... Continue reading

Posted Apr 1, 2013 at NIKKI-SHELL

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Elisalex Sewalong Progress

I've been slowly working on my Elisalex dress this week. I'm using a remnant of wool from the stash, it's a lot softer than the suggested fabric but I quite like the drape and wanted to try the fit of... Continue reading

Posted Mar 26, 2013 at NIKKI-SHELL

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Thanks Jules! I havent washed it yet so hopefully it will grow a little when I do ;) Sent from my iPhone

Commented Mar 24, 2013 on Red Rubble at NIKKI-SHELL

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Red Rubble

I started knitting this for Esme last June or July and managed to get quite a way through it before summer caught my attention and it was put aside. I picked it up again a week or so ago and... Continue reading

Posted Mar 23, 2013 at NIKKI-SHELL

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Elisalex Dress

My Elisalex dress pattern by By Hand London arrived in the post today. Just in time for their sewalong! I think i'm in love with this pattern. At first glance it is worth every cent of the $25 I paid... Continue reading

Posted Mar 12, 2013 at NIKKI-SHELL

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Batwing to T-shirt Refashion

Remember this top? It just wasn't working for me. The shape didn't work with my small frame and those bloody batwing sleeves would catch on everything! After cleaning out my wardrobe a few weeks back I realised I'm really lacking... Continue reading

Posted Mar 11, 2013 at NIKKI-SHELL

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It's finally finished!

Last night I finished hand stitching the binding on the first quilt I ever started. I was so overcome with joy that I forced Kev to watch me make the final stitch then did a little happy dance around the... Continue reading

Posted Mar 6, 2013 at NIKKI-SHELL

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Time flies doesn't it?! I can't believe it was 5 years ago that we were pregnant at the same time. Heidi will be 5 in a few weeks too, so hard to believe! Happy birthday Lily!!

Commented Feb 28, 2013 on 5 at Tree Fall

Scrouchy Bear

Heidi received her first birthday party invite from school last week which caused a great amount of excitement! After seeing the monkey that Mia made for her friend she insisted we make something for her friend too. Scrouchy (as she... Continue reading

Posted Feb 26, 2013 at NIKKI-SHELL

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Wardrobe woes and a cheeky monkey!

I'm still working on my wardrobe cull. I spent a day sorting and stashed quite a few things away for my girls when they get bigger and i stashed some winter clothes in another suitcase since i'm not wearing them... Continue reading

Posted Feb 25, 2013 at NIKKI-SHELL

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Working on a wearable wardrobe

For the past 2 or 3 months i've been feeling blah about the clothes in my wardrobe. There's quite a mismatch of things in there, some i love, some i don't, some don't fit well, some i wear over and... Continue reading

Posted Feb 13, 2013 at NIKKI-SHELL

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Handmaker's Factory Launch

I've been busy, very busy. The kids are back in school which means full steam ahead for Handmaker's Factory. If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter you'll know by now that we launched on Friday and have had an... Continue reading

Posted Feb 12, 2013 at NIKKI-SHELL

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Ah sorry I havent updated the link. Check out www.handmakersfactory.com.au Thanks Sent from my iPhone

Commented Feb 11, 2013 on Handmakers Factory at NIKKI-SHELL

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Join us!

Wardrobe Refashion has been reinvented, rethought and totally reinvigorated! To join head over to Handmaker's Factory. Continue reading

Posted Feb 7, 2013 at Wardrobe Refashion

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Oh thanks Colette :) I will miss working at Tessuti but my fabric addiction will always need to be fed so Ill be visiting regularly.xx Sent from my iPad

Commented Jan 13, 2013 on 2013 at NIKKI-SHELL

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Finishing

I've decided to concentrate on finishing my unfinished projects before i move on to new ones. There aren't many but some have been lurking for a lot longer than i'd like. There are a few knitting projects that have been... Continue reading

Posted Jan 11, 2013 at NIKKI-SHELL

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Thanks Mo. HMF is Handmakers Factory :) Sent from my iPhone

Commented Jan 10, 2013 on 2013 at NIKKI-SHELL

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2013

A happy belated New Year to you all! I hope your Christmas was merry and bright! I've managed to have a wonderful break over the festive period, taking it slow and enjoying time with my family and friends. I've had... Continue reading

Posted Jan 10, 2013 at NIKKI-SHELL

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