new business cards

cut. stamped. typed. 

stubborn typewriter means a 

 tired right index finger. 

15 is enough

come at me, world.

pheasant blouse

Last summer, I found a curtain in an op shop in ashfield. 

Old, sun worn and faded it was beautiful.

atrocious mix of colours, yet intriguing composition of pheasant birds amongst roses.

i had to have it.

and for only $2, why wouldn't you!?

so it has sat in my parents house all year, waiting to be reborn into a pair of summer shorts or a sweet shift dress.

Last week, on my way home from work, i had a sudden burst of inspiration and got home and whipped up this little bitty. I had a 21st to go to that night (happy birthday yorky!!) so i quickly cut it out and sewed it up, so it is pretty poorly sewn to be honest, but it works! and the pheasant fabric is born again!! hurrah!!

Because I was sewing in such a rush, I cut out two fronts, and when I sewed the darts in the front, it became shorter so i decided i would go with it, so it is abit of a mullet top. 

i like it. its abit fun. 

then with the offcuts i wrapped up christmas presents for my sisters, 

who needs sticky tape after all?!

merry christmas friends 

xxx

Marimekko

This summer i got a job at finnish textile, fashion and homeware designer and makers Marimekko.

Best summer retail job I could ever ask for! 

As well as selling all their sweet clothes, cushions, kids wear and homewares we also sell their screenprinted fabrics by the metre all still printed by hand and designed in Finland!!

It was only a matter of time that I bought some and made a sweet top! so first up is Maija Isola's 1960 print!!

Just a simple shift top, with bias binding to finish the neckline and arm holes

I thought i might continue the curves in the design and do a curved hem. Which also helped with shaping...

Ze finished top! Something fun to wear to work now too!! hurrah!