Category Archives: Fabric

Jacket cardy

Posted on June 1, 2011 by hourigan

We went to the NGV 150th celebration at the weekend thus the watery image. I’ve put this photo in to demonstrate that I have been wearing this Jacket pretty much non-stop since finished. Its made from thick stretch wool that … Continue reading →

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2 way stretch pinny

Posted on May 18, 2011 by hourigan

I’ve tried to capture the versatility of this garment in these photos, but black is difficult to capture and do justice to. The fabric is a medium weight stretch ponti which is warm and very comfortable. This can be worn … Continue reading →

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Red Trims

Posted on August 25, 2010 by hourigan

I met Virginia at the North Melbourne Market last Sunday and she liked the Pinnies but wanted one with a red floral trim. These are the red floral I have. They look best in combination as the plain off sets … Continue reading →

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I didn’t show the other one!

Posted on February 26, 2010 by hourigan

As I said I bought the co-ordinating fabrics and this is one of them. I think I actually like this floral better than most, and it is probably because it looks drawn. So Now that I’ve done these few I … Continue reading →

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Thread Den Market

Posted on February 26, 2010 by hourigan

Well they are calling it the North Melbourne Market but I’ve got a feeling it will always be the Thread Den Market. Its on this Sunday and in aid of their delicious fifties revival feel I have made some new … Continue reading →

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New Fabric Shoppe

Posted on February 22, 2010 by hourigan

While in Sydney stumbled upon a great fabric shop in Surry Hills called The Fabric Store which carries designer end of lines. I bought some fabric from them and in doing so found out that they have opened a shop … Continue reading →

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Busy Days, Stencils, Kids and Fabric

Posted on October 29, 2009 by hourigan
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The problem with fabric #2

Posted on October 21, 2009 by hourigan

Why am I tapping away at 4 am? Aside from the toddler needing a toilet stop I am losing sleep over fabric once again. Yesterday I found the perfect summer denim for my front and back skirt, light weight and … Continue reading →

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The problem with fabrics

Posted on October 12, 2009 by hourigan

Note to self………don’t buy fabric without knowing what you are going to do with it!! I bought quite a lot of good quality cotton fabric a few months ago. At the time I was pretty certain of what my course … Continue reading →

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New Pocket Skirts

Posted on October 8, 2009 by hourigan

These little ladies have given me a lot of pleasure today. I have so enjoyed putting these pockets together. I have done their bases in the same denim as the skirt and then I put a box of fabric bits … Continue reading →

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