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Winter

hourigan — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 06:52:50 +0000

There are things to love about winter. The avocados are fantastic and so is the fennel oranges and mandarins. Both of our kids were born in winter so we have parties and dinners and excited children. It rains. Today is the shortest day, so the days get longer from here. Like a true Melbournite I have whinged almost exclusively about the weather for all of this blisteringly cold day. Check out Susannah Tuckers lovely photos

Jacket cardy

hourigan — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 05:00:09 +0000

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 is soft enough to drape a little but not enough to be like a cardy, well not exactly like a cardy, but a bit like, but it can be worn as a jacket.

delicious watermelon

hourigan — Wed, 11 May 2011 04:25:26 +0000

The hail and rain were pelting down outside as I was photographing this whimsical summery piece. I can’t let go of summer just yet and although this one is not going to keep out the wind and chill its brothers and sisters will. The next ones will be made from wool crepe and they will wrap warmth around the body. I am a big fan of layering a shawl with a cardy and a medium weight coat in the winter for warmth, and variety, and a bit of colour…..

Shirt and Skirt Market Sunday 17th April

hourigan — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:19:43 +0000

These bias cut denim jackets are great for Autumn. On its own it keeps off a chilly breeze but layered with a long sleeved cardy it is warm enough for evening or cold days. The more you wear it the more it will relax because it is cut to drop. The patterned lining is added for substance and a bit of colour peeping through.

hourigan — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:16:39 +0000

Hacked to pieces

hourigan — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:40:14 +0000

I mean why ? Well I have no explanation except that Sammy the hacker paid me the ultimate back handed compliment and hacked my site! Maybe what I do means something! Naaahhhhh……. Not even I am that delusional. So I’ve lost the last couple of weeks of blog entries because it is back dated to the last back up. So here is a balooning photo to give us all a lift.

Rainy Sunday

hourigan — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 21:01:30 +0000

Its very early in the morning and I am cleaning up my site, why? I’m up because I was going to the shirt and skirt market but its raining, and I just can’t see the point of going, in the rain to get me and my stock wet, and to not sell much at all. So I’m home…the kids will be happy. These cloth cameos are my new thing. I have some new skirts as well which I will post soon…….

Two New Things for the Sister’s Market this Saturday!

hourigan — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:12:29 +0000

When I made the pinnies and edged them all around with handmade bias I was happy and proud, but then I stitched some doilies to this beautiful lustrous silk velvet and made them into scarves and I got a tingle up my spine.

Dot’s Wedding

hourigan — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 23:05:06 +0000

Dot was married in 1947…..she is now 86 years old and still living in her own home. I asked to borrow her wedding dress to photograph and pour over. It arrived in its original Buckley and Nunn box tied up with string and from the Children’s Department. It is so tiny that I couldn’t get it on my size 6 dressmakers dummy and so fine that it made my day.It is made from silk organza. The skirt is made up of panels cut on the bias and inset with lace. I didn’t like to press it and iron out the creases of 60 years, I was also a little afraid of damaging it.

Thanks to everyone

hourigan — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:59:34 +0000

who came down on the weekend to visit with me and to buy skirts! It was a roaring success and the decks really are clear now to go ahead into winter, although it doesn’t feel like it at the moment with this freakish heat in Melbourne.

The Doilie Pocket skirt went over really well too which was great so here it is