1// Kimono’s ey? They’re still on my mind! And this week I’ve been given yet another nudge to try making one from scratch like this dreamboat Kimono jacket from Caroline Amanda at Sewaholic. Caroline hinted at the fact that she wasn’t sure if a Kimono jacket would suit her curvylicious figure (my words, not hers). Well, Caroline, let it be known, socks have been knocked off!

2// A few weeks ago, True Bias released a fresh new pattern, the Hudson pant. I’ve had the pattern prepped and fabric ready to go but been wondering whether I could sub in the same fabric used for the pants, for the waistband instead of ribbing. Kelli’s gone done read my mind and sewn up another pair in a wild woven fabric, WITH the same fabric for pant and waistband and included a how-she-did-it too.

3// If you’ve been hiding under a rock while Grainline Studio’s released the Alder shirt-dress pattern, it’s time to come out. Currently Jen is walking us through a whole bunch of different fabric variations you can use for the Alder on the Grainline Studio blog. This silk print version is my favourite, but that’s hardly surprising. So now I shall wait for the Postie to bring me my Alder because…it comes in HARD COPY! It makes me so very happy when precious sewing time gets to be used for actual sewing!

4// I cannot get enough of  Crab & Bee ‘s hand-makes which all fall into the category of beautiful, understated, well-thought-out-ness! Morgan’s hand-made closet always reminds me that less is often more when you’re trying to create a very wearable wardrobe. This week, she’s worked her magic with a humble t-shirt pattern. And produced this knit dress! See what I mean? Effortless. Chic.

…hand-made loveliness around the globe…

Gah! This week = too hot to handle. And yes it seems there are more prints, again. But you know my feels! So first up 1// Trine churns out hand-made lovelies of this calibre all the time but this floral number is something else altogether. What can I say, the woman has rockin style, which just so happens to be hand-made too. 2// Just Sallie, mega babe’n in an amaaaazing Soma Bikini that I would totally buy from like, a real shop. She also has some great tips on adding support to the bikini top which I will definitely be referring to.  3// Julie, back again, with another beautiful Monique dress in a print I wish was sitting in my stash right now.  4// I just discovered Sara’s sewing blog and will definitely be back. Loving the shape of this pretty printed Cynthia Rowley Top!

…hand-made loveliness around the globe…

Putting together these little collections of pretty hand-makes from across the seas is fast becoming one of my favourite parts of the week! No shock either that my printy love extends to everyone else’s hand-made closet’s too.  But hey, I can appreciate a good solid, solid project, especially a 1// pretty mustard cardigan by What Katie Sews. 2// Oh hey, its Sanae again, I couldn’t not give this ikat and cross-over back awesomeness a mention.  3// I was mucho excited to see someone else has been bitten by the two-piece set bug too, aka, Madalynne in her cropped print on print combo. Brace yourselves for some more two piece set action in the coming weeks! 4// I seriously love everything by Jolies Bobines, like this printed Michelle blazer, which also happens to be her fourth (!) version of the pattern. Adding this one to the queue…

…hand-made loveliness around the globe…

SO much greatness this week: 1// Heather’s breathtaking Ikat Anna dress, re-reminding me that I need to make this pattern up and why haven’t I made one already. 2// A totally cute and wearable, modified Archer & Mini Moss combo by Oh, She Dabbles. P.S Did you see Andrea’s tutorial for a sleeveless Archer? 3// I love checking out Sanae’s hand-makes; here’s a woman who knows what she likes and what suits. This tunic is no exception! 4// And lastly, phwoa, a lottle bit in love with this knock-out sweetheart dress by Pimsy Coud Des Trucs. That neckline is a friend to broad shouldered girls…I speak for myself here. Stowing this one away as a birthday frock contender!

…hand-made loveliness around the globe…

One of the best parts of this sewing blogging thing and the online sewing community is seeing what everyone is making! Its not hard to stay inspired when every day there’s a  new hand-make or ten, popping up in my blog feed from around the globe. Actually its hard to stay focused when here in Australia I’m about to start planning and sewing a winter wardrobe, all on my widdle wonesome, and the Northern hemisphere is all swimsuits and little shorts and summer sewing yeah yeah! Up until now I’ve been pinning my favourite makes to my Pinterest sewing board but I’ve been wanting to share some of the love here! So, I’ve decided to make a little feature of it, a weekly round-up with a handful of my personal favourite makes from the week. I feel like so many of the great blogs that I now follow, I’ve discovered via other blogs, so apart providing some drool-worthy hand-makes, hopefully you’ll discover some new blogs too. Without further ado…week one: its a cracker!

1//Sallieoh’s candy stripe Nettie Hack

2// Maeva blouse by By Sandra Hand

3 //Hudson Pants & Scout Tee by Cut Cut Sew

4 //Simplicity 2305 by Sew Stylist.

…hand-made loveliness around the globe…