by Quirky Kiwi | Jun 8, 2018 | Completed Garment
Meet the Psychedelic Heather Dress, a pattern by Sew Over It, or as my husband likes to refer to it, the Psycho Dress! As soon as this pattern was released, I knew I wanted to make one as it looked just so comfy. However, finding suitable fabric that I liked was quite...
by Quirky Kiwi | Mar 8, 2018 | Completed Garment
The moment I clapped eyes on the Charm Patterns Rita Blouse by Gertie, I knew I had to make it, and probably more than one of them! I had a similar shaped top (from Primark!) which I wore for years until it shrunk in the wash – I swear it did! 😉 It was plain...
by Quirky Kiwi | Sep 15, 2017 | Completed Garment, Vintage
I wasn’t planning on entering the challenge this year . . . . . . but then I saw the Vintage Section pattern! That skirt!   The back view of that skirt!   *swoon* So I requested the pattern and proceeded to plan my entry – I would make the skirt and, if...
by Quirky Kiwi | Sep 5, 2017 | Completed Garment
I needed a lightweight, zip-up fleece or sweatshirt to replace one I’d been wearing around the house for years, which had quite frankly seen much better days! So I was casually keeping my eye out for a suitable pattern. The Halifax Hoodie by Hey June Patterns...
by Quirky Kiwi | Aug 29, 2017 | Completed Garment
Okay, so only Kiwis of a certain age will understand the title of this post, so sorry to everyone else, but I just couldn’t resist! 😀 Right, onto the dress! I bought this fabric in a non-stretch woven cotton a fews years ago, envisaged a dress, it was going to...
by Quirky Kiwi | Oct 10, 2016 | Completed Garment
I love my Paprika Patterns Jasper Hoodie – can you tell! The moment I saw this photo on the Paprika Patterns website I knew I had to make it. Â I mean, come on, it’s an asymmetric hoodie with princess seams and a pocket which goes all the way through! Â It...
