The Darlings, the School of Fish Romper and a Giveaway winner

Posted on October 10, 2014 by The Sew Convert

Just before we flew home from our trip down under, we got to meet sewing BFF Veronica Darling and her family for brunch next to the Yarra River. At a quaint cafe called Pony. The weather was wonderful and we had such a … Continue reading →

Mid Year Review, DVF inspired wrap dress & Giveaway winner

Posted on July 31, 2014 by The Sew Convert

It’s the end of July and I have only got 3 months of sewing time left this year. There wouldn’t be a sewing machine with me in November and December as our family move to a different time zone for … Continue reading →

Border Print Silk Bomber & Giveaway winner!

Posted on March 25, 2014 by The Sew Convert

The idea of a silk bomber jacket is so very alluring. It didn’t help that the image of this border print bomber on the runway lurked in my consciousness, refusing to go away. I was lured and eagerly awaited the arrival of Papercut … Continue reading →

The Weatherproof Lace Trenchcoat

Posted on June 3, 2013 by The Sew Convert

Coming from Singapore, I do not really need a trench coat do I? However, the challenge of sewing something new and different never fails to send my adrenaline up the roof! And I LOVE that feeling! But, in case you think … Continue reading →

Me Made May: We’re half way there!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by The Sew Convert

I really do have a PhD in procrastination. This is such a late MMM update and now I have so much to squeeze into one post. My bad. But truly, I have been enjoying MMM a whole lot more this … Continue reading →

The “Cute” Scallop Yoke and Floral Laurels

Posted on April 17, 2013 by The Sew Convert

The “Cute” Scallop Yoke Laurel Dress: A 60s André Courrèges knock off My lil princess has never really commented on the clothes I sew for myself. Well, not until last week when she saw the Scallop Yoke Laurel hanging in my … Continue reading →

Eyelet & Mesh Laurel Blouses

Posted on April 8, 2013 by The Sew Convert

My 2013 sewing target was to sew an item a month and I am excited to share with you that I have ABSOLUTELY busted that target in March and April! I’ve completed a jacket but it’s still considered WIP cos … Continue reading →

The Gucci Flora Icon Exhibition

Posted on March 25, 2013 by The Sew Convert

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When Princess Grace of Monaco visited Gucci’s Via Monte Napolene store with Prince Rainer in 1966, Rodolfo Gucci commissioned artist Vittorio Accornero to create a special floral pattern on an original silk scarf just for her. And the rest you … Continue reading →

“The birds” drape drape dress

Posted on April 18, 2012 by The Sew Convert

I have not been sewing from Japanese sewing books much recently and the release of Drape Drape Book 3, which I bought a copy of without hesitation from Kinokuniya last week, has inspired me to sew some drape jersey dresses. … Continue reading →

A Spring 2012 Sewing Plan!

Posted on April 9, 2012 by The Sew Convert

Dear friends, I am so excited to share with you that our spring family vacation destination has been confirmed and we are going to PARIS in May! Here are some fabulous photos of the amazing city by Sonja Caldwell, Spring/Summer 2012 trends … Continue reading →