A Blast from the Past!

It's no secret around Crafty Mamas that I may have a bit of a thing for books. In particular, reference books. 

A few years ago I found this book and even stocked it in the Shop for a while..it always sold out so quick.

Full of fabulous easy clothes to make, with no patterns. 

As if this book was not awesome enough..I recently discovered there was a follow up to it! It took me a while but I  manged to track down an ex-library copy. Check this out..

Yep... the " Son of Hassle Free Sewing" !!!

Written in 1972.

I know! Awesome, right?? Even more pattern-free hippy clothes to make . And you'll never guess...

there's a " Lisa's Patchwork A-Line Skirt"!! 

This book was made for me!

Craft Night- CROCHET!

Last week at CRAFT night, a group of ladies and I made some nifty little crochet flowers and cuffs! My cuff is not finished, needs a button, but here's a few flowers and a headband I made for Lil last night. Mine are a bit wonky still, but I am getting there! Here's the TUTE

Sneak Preview Time!

I spend a lot of time doing detective work online, tracking down beautiful sewing supplies for us from around the world. And once I find them, it is often even more time consuming getting them shipped here.

But it is worth it!

Check out a little preview of what's on it's way...

Shipping status...

Pretties...

Not ALL of these, but SOME...plus MORE!

~Lisa~

Studio Tantrum Give-away! " ENCINITAS"

And we have TWO winners~please contact me so I can get your patterns out!

 Lori said...

So twirly! Love it.

And this week my favorite fabric is.....
http://www.craftymamas.com.au/hilco-quot-babuschka-quot-cord-50cm-x-145cm.html

(Not sure if it's the fabric, or that cute Otto baby!)

Thanks for giveaway

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 Lola Nova said...

Ooh, I have been wanting this pattern! Such a happy dress.

I love this groovy Hilco http://www.craftymamas.com.au/hilco-ararangua-50cm-x-150cm.html

Thank you for a fab give away!

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This week we received the English version of the brand new Studio Tantrum pattern: " ENCINITAS: Sunshine Dress"! 

ENCINITAS consists of a simple peasant top and a two layer, six  petal shaped gore skirt. The eye catching details ( ST are brilliant at these detaisl!) include the wavy hemline and the optional slits between the bodice and the puffed sleeves. The many skirt gores and peek-a-boo underskirt allow for many colour and print mixing options. 

ENCINITAS is a beautiful easy-breezy summertime dress! 

In Euro sizes 86/92-146/152cm. 

I have TWO " Encinitas"  to give away this week...simply leave me a comment along with a link to your FAVE fabric in the Crafty Mamas Shop!

Our two Winners will be announced next Friday  19th Aug.

Make it Perfect GIVE-AWAY! Little High Flyers!

And the Winner is...

Firstly, I am sorry I am late drawing this!! Last Friday this arrived...

And well...all  routine went out the window!

Our winner is...

Kylie said...

I would love this pattern to make some funky pants for my 4 year old. The way that boy wears out his pants is crazy! He always needs new threads. These look great.

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Congrats Kylie, please contact me and I'll get your prize out to you!

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I have a lovely Give-away this week...

 Make it Perfect Little High Flyers are size 6 months - 5 years... and a must have in any sewing mums stash!

From the pattern..
" Make it Perfect High Flyers are a handsome pair of pants that can both dress up and go casual with ease.
With these cool and comfy trousers in your little guys wardrobe, he'll always be looking shipshape. Featuring an elastic backed, adjustable waistband, slim fitting legs, loads of pockets and an easy to sew fake fly opening, High Flyers will suit just about any occasion. High Flyers can be given a more casual feel with the use of a contrast topstitching detail and when sewn with denim they make a great pair of jeans."

You can see the rest of this lovely Aussie designers patterns here at Crafty Mamas.

Leave me a comment as to why you would love to try Little High Flyers!
Winner drawn Friday 5th August.