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Meri Blouse is a traditional dress worn in the Pacific Islands, originally introduced by missionaries I've heard. I made these four for a concert at church for some New Guinean ladies. The pattern cutting is very simple with little fabric wasted. And
To finish Me Made May, here's my favourite make of all time, worn by the lovely Emily. It's 5 metres of Ikea upholstery fabric, patternmaking uses subtraction cutting methods (google Julian Roberts, he has lots of free resources). As you can see from
What can I say? I'm in no danger of running out of handmade clothes for Me Made May (last count- more than 50 items in my wardrobe) but they are getting more...unusual. This flatpack shawl (it is a flat shape with armholes) was a college design proje
I made three of these dresses, because they look more complicated to make than they really are. This is black linen with a bit of sashiko stitching - cool to wear in summer or over a tee shirt when the temperatures go down. #memadewardrobe #sewers of

Project Runway Australia starts 8 July

Aaah...my guilty secret is out!  Reality TV ... Since Masterchef is winding up, my new addiction is likely to be Project Runway Australia (8.30 pm Wed on Arena) - I even have a friend record it for me as I don't have cable. 

It's amazing to see a) men sewing and b) what people can whip up in just a few hours.  Last year 2 of the 3 finalists were from here in sunny Brisvegas.  Wonder how Queenslanders will go this season?