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Saturday, March 02, 2013

Farbenmix Clever Design Ideas ( or how to NOT sew BORING!)

I love this idea, simple strips of jersey are included in the seam of a HILDE top ( but use in any!). So effective!
Check it out over on the Farbenmix site

Reverse applique always looks awesome too! From Farbenmix again!

And how amazing is this Chenille effect??? AWESOME ! Team Farbenmix again, Check it out here!

Farbenmix products are available in Australia in our store, and we also handle wholesale orders!

Monday, February 04, 2013

The Homemade Pencil case

Life is just far too crazy around here, with Summer Uni, the kids home, Crafty Mamas Fabrics, C-R-A-Z-Y.
I start the day with huge lists to do, and it just gets longer as the day goes on! I miss my sewing machines so much- but I'm trying to get back in there! I have sewn a very little though!

I have been making a new pencil case for Miss B, ( who is 13 next month- how did that happen??) ever since she started Prep. She is now in Year 8. Lot's and lot of pencil cases!!! The previous years get a good wash up, and are often used to just stash things, or passed to the younger sibling ( who gleefully accepts half used textas, worn down pencils and blunt pencil sharpeners!).

There is something enjoyable about making a pencil case.... something soothing about no brainer, straight line and insert zipper sewing ...and I love that Miss B instigates the creation of a new pencil case each year. I guess one day, she won't want one..(sob!). The size of the pencil case is always determined by what she has in mind on the day, and the fabric design. Here's a look back at a few of our pencil cases!

The LONDON pencil case... for 2013!

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Ottobre Design Magazine 1/2013 Giveaway!

We have a Winner folks!!!

zofia said...

I would have to try those undies, very cute!
And how gorgeous are the chevron leggings?

Zofia, congratulations!!!! Popping your Otto in the post now!

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It's here!! Ottobre Design 1/2013!

It is always exciting when the first Otto for the new year arrives at Crafty Mamas- and 1/2013 is a beauty!

As always, we have several of the fabrics you see featured in the mag in store ( how could we not??)

Crafty Mamas has now been stocking and acting as agent for Otto for almost 9 years- that's pretty amazing in itself, but they just keep getting better and better! We offer subscriptions, back issues and Creative Workshop patterns, as well as stocking lots of the current issues for non subscribers.

Ottobre Design magazine features full size sewing patterns that you then trace off ( our Swedish Tracing paper is perfect).Otto patterns are fashion forward, and designed with comfort in mind. And the best part? They always work. ( life is too short to sew up dodgey patterns- which is why we only offer the best!).
There are several tutes here on the blog on using your Otto patterns.
This issue is full of fun designs!

I have ONE issue to Giveaway this week!

Simply leave me a comment, telling me which pattern # you would sew up first from 1/2013!

Winner announced next Mon!

Lisa

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Lillestoffe Giveaway Winner is...

ZoeH said...: Got to say 'Firemen' - my little boy's favourite game! They're all lovely though.; 10:29 PM; Congrats Zoe, you have a metre of Lillestoffe Petrol Owls heading your way!; Have I got your postal details in the store? Please contact me...; Thankyou everyone!; Lisa