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Monthly Musing ~ Celebrating the Small Things

Monthly Musing ~ Celebrating the Small Things

It's been a satisfying 20 days celebrating the small things and at the end of it those small things have added up to a new handmade bikini that I adore.

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Monthly Musing ~ Celebrating the Small Things

It's been a satisfying 20 days celebrating the small things and at the end of it those small things have added up to a new handmade bikini that I adore.

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Meet the Maker ~ 7 Questions with Sarah

Meet the Maker ~ 7 Questions with Sarah

It's no surprise that for a month so heavy on swimwear sewing and recycled fabrics that January's Meet the Maker is New Zealand's own eco-sewing extraordinaire and beach ambassador, Sarah...

Meet the Maker ~ 7 Questions with Sarah

It's no surprise that for a month so heavy on swimwear sewing and recycled fabrics that January's Meet the Maker is New Zealand's own eco-sewing extraordinaire and beach ambassador, Sarah...

Swimwear Sewalong ~ Finishing Touches

Swimwear Sewalong ~ Finishing Touches

Day 20 and I've completed a series of small steps to produce a finished bikini bra top!!!!  Waaaa-hooooo!  Just in time for the predicted heatwave to hit New Zealand (thanks...

Swimwear Sewalong ~ Finishing Touches

Day 20 and I've completed a series of small steps to produce a finished bikini bra top!!!!  Waaaa-hooooo!  Just in time for the predicted heatwave to hit New Zealand (thanks...

Swimwear Sewalong ~ Bikini Bottoms - Part Two

Swimwear Sewalong ~ Bikini Bottoms - Part Two

Now that my machines are set up for overlocking and triple zig-zag stitching it is the perfect time to return to the bikini bottoms and finish those off!  The side...

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Swimwear Sewalong ~ Bikini Bottoms - Part Two

Now that my machines are set up for overlocking and triple zig-zag stitching it is the perfect time to return to the bikini bottoms and finish those off!  The side...

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Swimwear Sewalong ~ Attaching Swim Elastic

Swimwear Sewalong ~ Attaching Swim Elastic

Day 13 and I feel like I’m over the mountain and on the home stretch. Exciting!  I’ve used my overlocker and also a zig zag stitch to apply the swimwear...

Swimwear Sewalong ~ Attaching Swim Elastic

Day 13 and I feel like I’m over the mountain and on the home stretch. Exciting!  I’ve used my overlocker and also a zig zag stitch to apply the swimwear...

Swimwear Sewalong ~ Underwire Casing

Swimwear Sewalong ~ Underwire Casing

This is a quick little step but an exciting one!  The underwire going in is what really gives the bra it's proper shape. Have you gone for an underwired or...

Swimwear Sewalong ~ Underwire Casing

This is a quick little step but an exciting one!  The underwire going in is what really gives the bra it's proper shape. Have you gone for an underwired or...