I can hardly believe we’re already three weeks into May. Day 15: @patternsforpirates #cocooncardigan @truebias #ogdencami @closetcase.patterns #gingerjeans Day 16: @newhorizonsdesigns #dublindolman Day 17: @sinclairpatterns #journeyhoodie Day 18: @helens__closet #blackwoodcardigan @chalkandnotch #marceltanktop Day 19: @chalkandnotch #pixieteepattern @truebias #hudsonpants Day 20: @straightstitchdesigns #laurelhurstcardigan Day 21: @patternemporium_kate #starstrucksidetietop #memademay2020 #annarborsews #memadeeveryday

I sewed up a sample of this new mini stripe fabric for @surgefabricshop and I’m really happy with how it turned out. I used the Starstruck Side Tie Top pattern from @patternemporium_kate. I have been realizing that I have a lack of long sleeve tshirts in my wardrobe so this is a much appreciated and needed addition. #surgefabricshop #patternemporium #starstrucksidetietop #memadewardrobe #memadeeveryday #curvysewing #annarborsews #michigansews

Just a few #pdfpatterns waiting to be glued together and sewn. I have so many knit fabrics waiting to be used, that I thought I should probably get #sewing #sewingwithknits #sewingforme #sewingforher #memade #supercheapfabrics #lushfabrics #lushfabricsaustralia #spotlightaus #spotlightaustralia #dbp #cottonlycra #stretchdenim #rayonspandex #patternemporium #patternemporiumpattern #heartlight #peheartlight #fridayfeels #pefridayfeels #starstrucksidetietop #pestarstrucksidetietop #likeaboss #pelikeaboss #labb #sinclairpatterns #pranihalfcircleskirt #soseweasy #denimmidiskirt

Day 5 #memademay2019 - got drenched in a downpour at Jim’s soccer match today - the weather is cray cray at the moment! This 📷 was after we got home, and is courtesy of my 5 year old teaching my 3 year old how to take photos... most of them were like the second pic, and this was as good as it got 😂🤣 This is another @patternemporium_kate #starstrucksidetietop and was actually my totally wearable muslin 🍾

I love this new Starstruck side tie top from Pattern Emporium. This gorgeous fabric is double brushed poly from So Sew English. This top is a beautiful fit and true to size. #patternemporium @patternemporium_kate #starstrucksidetietop #sosewenglishfabrics @ssefabrics #sewing #handmadewardrobe

Exploring Adelaide in this week’s makes: @patternemporium_kate Starstruck Side Tie Top (with modified Fabulously Feminine Flounce Sleeves) + Urban Flair pants (wide leg). Fabrics: top is a black honeycomb, and pants a Liverpool, both from @lushfabricsaustralia #patternemporium #starstrucksidetietop #urbanflairpants #lushfabricsaustralia #plussizesewing #cscmakes #brisbanesews

Found this #colourful #rayonspandex in @spotlightstores last week. Couldn't resist the softness and drape so bought myself a couple of metres. Paired it with an equally soft & drapey #black #cottonlycra from @supercheapfabrics to create this gorgeous @patternemporium_kate #starstrucksidetietop . . #spotlightaus #spotlightaustralia #patternemporiumpattern #pestarstrucksidetietop #flouncesleeve #pdfpattern #janome #janome18Wsewingmachine #elnaserger #elnaoverlocker #elna792d #QA #woollynylon #gutterman #sewingwithknits #sewingforme

Week 3 of #memademay2019 Day 12 - #lindensweatshirt by #grainlinestudio in French terry from #spotlight with a #laneraglan by #heyjunepatterns in #artgalleryfabrics knit. Day 13 - #likeabossbatwing by #patternemporium in DTY from #lushfabrics Day 14 - #starstrucksidetietop in rayon modal from #lushfabrics and #fridayfeelsskirt in sports performance from #thematerialgirlaustralia (both patterns from #patternemporium ). Day 15 - #heartlightskirt by #patternemporium (with my own belt loop hack) in sports performance from #thematerialgirlaustralia Day 16 - #laneraglanhoodie by #heyjunepatterns in French terry from #maaidesign Day 17 - PJs using the #lindensweatshirt by #grainlinestudio and #foxylegs by #patternemporium in French terry from #thematerialgirlaustralia Day 18 - #herovest by #makeitperfect in #robertkaufmanshetlandflannel and bamboo Sherpa from #fabric.com and a #laneraglan in #artgalleryfabrics knit

I'm still experimenting with the fab Starstruck pattern, and I present a lightning-fast tee I figured out by just cutting across the tie section of the pattern piece. Just a center back seam, sleeves and neckband! Woot! @patternemporium_kate #pestarstruck #starstrucksidetietop #patternhack #fasttee #isewsomuch #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe

There's a new gorgeous top in town! The @patternemporium_kate Starstruck Side Tie Top comes out next Tuesday at 6:30pm AEST. This is paired with a Starlight Skirt, and I do say they are meant for each other! . . #patternemporium #pestarstruck #starstrucksidetietop #pestarlight #starlightskirt #pdfsewingpattern #sew #sewing #isew @ssefabrics #ity #handmadewardrobe #imakemyownclothes

Un teeshirt en attendant l’été. Dans un tricot viscose de #driessenstoffen Patron #patternemporiumpattern #starstrucksidetietop #coutureaddict #jeportescequejecouds #vivelacouture #patroncouture #jecoudsdoncjesuis #jecoudsmagarderobe #jecoudsmesvetements #jecouds

Day 17 #memademay2020 dressed in @patternemporium_kate patterns 😎 @wearethefabricstore merino wool top and jersey shorts (I can’t remember where I got the fabric from!) which are ridiculously comfy. So blessed to have the walk to this perfect little spot at the end of our street! 🥰

Sharing this make which I like a lot. Sorry for lack of “great” photos. And kindly ignore my bad hair and somewhat weird facial expression. 😜). This is my fun top. I love tie dye, but floral is something I tend to avoid. This convinced me that floral isn’t all bad on me. 😬 Only thing that I don’t like is that it doesn’t cover my butt half way. Thinking maybe I’ll make another top and use “tall” pattern or just embrace my butt. 😏 😂 . . . . . . #sewinginreallife #badhairday #curlyhairchallenges #nancymade2019 #handmadewardrobe #sewingwithknits #indiepatterns #sewing #isew #sewingproject #sewingisfun #sewcialists #sewingismytherapy #sewover50 #starstrucksidetietop #floraltiedye #doublebrushedpoly #patternemporium #ssefabrics @patternemporium_kate emporium @ssefabrics

Last night to grab the new #starstrucksidetietop from @patternemporium_kate Scroll through to see ALL my versions - and there are so many more! They pair great with my #landershorts from @truebias and the #sashayshorts also from Pattern Emporium Tropical fabric from @fabricmart The copper/turquoise fabric is bamboo spandex from @blendedthreadfabrics #sewcialists #sewistsofinstagram #modernsewist #modernmaker #handmadewardrobe #newpdfpattern #sewingfortheseasons #sewingforsummer #patternemporium #patternsale #springtimeinthedesert🌵

I’m off to catch up with a long time friend for lunch in another ‘me made’ top. This is the @patternemporium_kate ‘Starstruck Side Tie Top’ made in a modal fabric from @lushfabricsaustralia I already have another planned in black 😁 #auntynatsknits #patternemporiumpatterns #starstrucksidetietop #lushfabricsaustralia #handmade #handmadeclothing #handsewn #madebyme #madeinaustralia

Me Made May Day 21. This is the Starstuck side tie top from @patternemporium_kate . I love flutter sleeves! #memademay2020 #patternemporium #starstrucksidetietop

It was my first time trying the #starstrucksidetietop from @patternemporium_kate and it’s love at first sight! Can’t wait to make another one. It’s especially comfortable in this drapey bamboo from @fabrichens ! *I received this fabric for free in exchange for sewing and photographing it* #fabrichens #vancouvergarmentsewists #chilliwacksews #patternemporium

These Fabulously Feminine Flounce sleeves fulfill my swishy dreams! ❤️💃They are just one of the seven sleeve options of the upcoming @patternemporium_kate Starstruck Side Tie Top. 🌟Releases Tues, April 23 6:30pm AEST . . . #patternemporium #starstrucksidetietop #fabricmartmake @fabricmart #stripes #flouncesleeves #sidetie #isew #sew #sewing #sewingpattern #imakemyownclothes #sewingismysuperpower #handmadewardrobe

Starstruck Side Tie top 🌟very comfortable & relaxed fit, easy to wear, fun to sew. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pattern #starstrucksidetietop @patternemporium_kate Fabric @spotlightstores #patternemporiumpattern #memade #diywardrobe #knitfabricsewing #aucklandsews #nzsews

HAPPY EASTER! CHRIST HAS RISEN! Social distancing continues, and as an extrovert I admit I have struggled with that (luckily I’m still expected to go to work). Thankfully my sewing machine and I have grown closer. Winter sewing has begun, even though BNE won’t get to winter for a while. This gorgeous Hacci Sweater knit fabric releases today from @lushfabricsaustralia It is soft& drapey. Pattern is @patternemporium_kate #starstrucksidetietop #starstrucktop #ilovetosew #fabricrep #lushseamstress #covid19sewing

Finished this little beauty today. A beautifully soft and comfortable top for my sister. Pattern: #starstrucksidetietop from @patternemporium_kate Fabrics: black #cottonlycra & black #lace from @supercheapfabrics . . . #sewing #sewingforher #sisterlylove #sewingforfamily #sewingwithknits #flouncesleeve #janome #janome18Wsewingmachine #elnaoverlocker #elna792d #gutterman #QA #woollynylon #fleurdesew

Yep, another black and white dress. 😂 Sense a theme? This is a hacked Starstruck from @patternemporium_kate, so it just has a center back seam. I used the boatneck and banded everything, so it was pretty amazingly fast to sew. 🏃💨 #patternemporium #pestarstruck #starstrucksidetietop #boatneck #knitdress @fabricmart #fabricmartmake #MeMadeMay #mmm19 #handmadewardrobe #patternhack #isewmyownclothes #sew #sewing #sewingforsummer #sewsewsew

#memademay Day12 I wear a lot of skirts in winter and last year this skirt was a dress! I always felt it was just a bit short so I cut it off under the bust added an elastic band ✂️ I love the fabric from @fabric_fair so I’m glad to have repurpose it. My top is @patternemporium_kate starstruck side tie top made in @lushfabricsaustralia brushed poly.. the sleeves ❤️#memademay2020 #starstrucksidetietop #patternemporium #lushfabrics #handmade #homesewing #sewover50 #over60style #imakemyownclothes #repurposed

I wanted a basic but not boring versatile top for the summer. I used the @patternemporium_kate Starstruck Side Tie Top pattern with athletic brushed poly from @surgefabricshop. I think it will be just what I was looking for! Fabric purchased with partner discount. #surgefabricshop #patternemporium #pestarstruck #starstrucksidetietop #memadeeveryday #starstrucksidetietop

Sometimes I have a lightbulb moment. 💡This was one of them; I used the new @patternemporium_kate Starstruck Side Tie Top to make this dress! Super quick because of the one back seam instead of side seams. All I did was lengthen the back seam to match the front hem and skipped cutting the ties. Magic! 🎆 . . #patternemporium #starstrucksidetietop #patternhack #sew #sewing #isew #sewcialists #handmadefashion #handmadewardrobe #isewmyownclothes @fabricmart #fabricmartmake

Just finished the #patternemporium #starstrucksidetietop in bamboo jersey. I still find the fabric a challenge but love the feel and drape. Not perfect pattern matching but getting there. #itchtostitch #eddystonejeans in stretch cotton twill that turned out not to be stretchy at all.

I'm in love with this cute top! Made from less than a metre of super soft fabric, I'd say it's the first of many! Pattern: @patternemporium_kate Starstruck Side Tie Top Fabric: Boyfriend Jersey from @thefabricsnob #yycsews #calgarysews #plussizesewing #peselfiequeen #imakemyownclothes #starstrucksidetietop

I’ve been in such a sewing funk, but I am so glad I finally made myself hem this new top. It’s so soft and I think it’ll get a lot of wear this summer. Pattern: @patternemporium_kate Starstruck Side Tip Top Fabric: cupro jersey from @surgefabricshop #starstrucksidetietop #surgefabricshop #annarborsews #michigansews #memadeeveryday #sewingismysuperpower

I deem this ice dying project a success! I was a little nervous I was going to ruin my freshly sewn bamboo tank, but it’s a total winner! I used white bamboo spandex from @surgefabricshop and followed the tutorial on their blog to make this top. I used the @patternemporium_kate Starstruck Side Tie top pattern- which is a regular favorite of mine. Now I need to find some more dye to try this again. It’s so fun! #icedyeing #icedyedclothing #surgefabricshop #starstrucksidetietop #memadeeveryday #annarborsews #michigansews #patternemporium #sewinglove #sewing

We leave for a trip today. My fabric arrived yesterday. As any sewist would do, I stayed up way too late making three new tanks to take along. Patterns: @dibyclub #altheatank @patternemporium_kate #starstrucksidetietop Fabric: athletic brushed poly from @surgefabricshop #vacationsewing #thingssewistsdo #surgefabricshop #annarborsews #michigansews

Looks like a summer of dresses is happening in my wardrobe! 👗☀️Here's yet another hacked Starstruck Top... but I added a contrast hem band, so it's wildly different, right? 😆 This awesome bright floral is from @milymaefabrics and she still has some left! @patternemporium_kate #patternemporium #milymaeallday #june #milymaefabrics #milymaemade #starstrucksidetietop #patternhack #sew #isew #sewing #sewingforsummer #handmadewardrobe #knitdress #imakemyownclothes

Day 3 of #memademay2019 - this was actually my first sew post leg surgery! It’s a @patternemporium_kate pattern, made from the squishiest merino wool from @wearethefabricstore It is a super quick pattern to sew, and I’ve made several more since (which you’ll no doubt see over the next month, weather permitting!) 😝

@patternemporium_kate Starstruck Side Tie top with bishop sleeves in a Liberty knit remnant from @wearethefabricstore . I accident cut the tall length, but think it still looks ok. I also didn't follow the instructions for the sleeves, but they ended up working well. Was hoping to use as a work top if the weather ever warms up. #pestarstruck #pestarstrucksidetietop #patternemporium #thefabricstore #liberty #libertyfabric #remnant #remnantqueen #adelaidesews #adelaidesewists #memadeworkwear #memadewardrobe

The Family Collective is proud to introduce you to the newest upcoming pattern from @patternemporium_kate The Starstruck Side Tie Top has a range of features including 3 different necklines and 7 sleeve options, making it perfect for all seasons! The pattern is releasing on Tuesday 23 April at 6.30pm AEST so keep an eye on their website to secure yours! #thefamilycollectiveqld #patternemporium #pestarstrucksidetietop #peselfiequeen

An ode to orange. #pestarstrucksidetietop #pestarstruck #S8841 #imakemyclothes #imakemyownclothes #isewmyownclothes #isewmyclothes #memadewardrobe #summerclothes #isewsoidontkillpeople #sewover50august #sewover50 #sewistsofinstagram #memadeclothes #indiesewing @patternemporium_kate

I needed a new t-shirt because you can never have too many, right? @beaterussell from @zingara.organic.fabrics asked me if I’d like to sew up a sample for her upcoming Monochrome collection and of course I jumped at the chance. This is the “Striped” lynx panel. Not only does this generous panel have the lynx on one side but it also has a coordinating design of flowers and leaves on the other side - check out the back of my tee. Bonus - two designs in one. Plus, all Zingara fabric is organic. Yay 😁 I’ve made a couple of Hello Gorgeous Puff Sleeve tees from @patternemporium_kate for my mum so decided to make one for myself. I used the high squared neck but this time I mashed it with the short sleeves from the #pestarstrucksidetietop and I totally love it 💓 • • #zingaraorganicfabrics #zingaraorganicfabric #monochromefabric #lynxpanel #organiccottonjersey #organiccottonlycra #organiccotton #cottontee #organiccottonknit #organicknitjersey #stripedfabric #hellogorgeouspuffsleevetee #patternemporiumpattern #patternemporium #pdfpattern #teepattern #squareneck #squareneckline #lynxtee #madebyme #madeinnz

Pattern Emporium have released their Starstruck Side Tie Top and its a hit! Don’t miss out on yours while it’s on sale! Head to https://patternemporium.com/collections/pattern-release and grab one today! This top is so versatile, look how many looks I’ve created with my two tops! @patternemporium_kate #thefamilycollectiveqld #sewathomemum #patternemporium #pestarstrucksidetietop

#Repost @lahdidoo • • • • • • I needed a new t-shirt because you can never have too many, right? @beaterussell from @zingara.organic.fabrics asked me if I’d like to sew up a sample for her upcoming Monochrome collection and of course I jumped at the chance. This is the “Striped” lynx panel. Not only does this generous panel have the lynx on one side but it also has a coordinating flower and leaves design on the other side - check out the back of my tee. Bonus - two designs in one. Plus, all Zingara fabric is organic. Yay 😁 I’ve made a couple of Hello Gorgeous Puff Sleeve tees from @patternemporium_kate for my mum so decided to make one for myself. I used the high squared neck but this time I mashed it with the short sleeves from the #pestarstrucksidetietop and I totally love it. • • • #zingaraorganicfabrics #zingaraorganicfabric #monochromefabric #lynxpanel #organiccottonjersey #organiccottonlycra #organiccotton #cottontee #organiccottonknit #organicknitjersey #stripedfabric #hellogorgeouspuffsleevetee #patternemporiumpattern #patternemporium #pdfpattern #teepattern #squareneck #squareneckline #lynxtee #madebyme #madeinnz

I was thinking about making some grey linen pants but decided to look in my closet...love these comfy #newlook6163 #patternemporiumpattern #pestarstrucksidetietop

Pattern Emporium Starstruck top in the most amazing Italian rayon jersey from Mood Fabrics. This fabric is a dream and so is the top. • • • @patternemporium_kate #pestarstruck #pestarstrucksidetietop #pestarstrucktop @moodfabrics #madewithmood #madewithmoodfabrics #bishopsleeve #bishopsleeves #sidetie #sidetietop #pdfpattern #madebyme #madeinnz #italianfabric #italianrayon #italianrayonjersey #italianrayonknit #rayonjersey

I made my mama a new tee. Pattern: #pestarstrucksidetietop by @patternemporium_kate size 14. Boat neck option. Fabric: Cotton Lycra rib knit from @pitttrading

Pattern Emporium Starstruck top in the most amazing Italian rayon jersey from Mood Fabrics. This fabric is a dream and so is the top. • • • @patternemporium_kate #pestarstruck #pestarstrucksidetietop #pestarstrucktop @moodfabrics #madewithmood #madewithmoodfabrics #bishopsleeve #bishopsleeves #sidetie #sidetietop #pdfpattern #madebyme #madeinnz #italianfabric #italianrayon #italianrayonjersey #italianrayonknit #rayonjersey

Found this #colourful #rayonspandex in @spotlightstores last week. Couldn't resist the softness and drape so bought myself a couple of metres. Paired it with an equally soft & drapey #black #cottonlycra from @supercheapfabrics to create this gorgeous @patternemporium_kate #starstrucksidetietop . . #spotlightaus #spotlightaustralia #patternemporiumpattern #pestarstrucksidetietop #flouncesleeve #pdfpattern #janome #janome18Wsewingmachine #elnaserger #elnaoverlocker #elna792d #QA #woollynylon #gutterman #sewingwithknits #sewingforme

Just a few #pdfpatterns waiting to be glued together and sewn. I have so many knit fabrics waiting to be used, that I thought I should probably get #sewing #sewingwithknits #sewingforme #sewingforher #memade #supercheapfabrics #lushfabrics #lushfabricsaustralia #spotlightaus #spotlightaustralia #dbp #cottonlycra #stretchdenim #rayonspandex #patternemporium #patternemporiumpattern #heartlight #peheartlight #fridayfeels #pefridayfeels #starstrucksidetietop #pestarstrucksidetietop #likeaboss #pelikeaboss #labb #sinclairpatterns #pranihalfcircleskirt #soseweasy #denimmidiskirt

My winter clothes were so boring and blah and I needed colour! Enter TNT patterns and fabric fabric and voila! Colour. The orange and the green (next post). Add the bunny and life is good again 😊 Pattern: mash of @patternemporium_kate patterns - #peendlesssummertee frills, #pestarstrucksidetietop sleeves, and #pehellogorgeous bodice with a scoop neck Fabric: gorgeous cotton elastane and matching rubbing from @wattlehillfabrics who have the most lovely fabrics! Label: year of the rabbit! (That’s me!) thank you Simone @intenselydistracted for the cutest bun ever (my daughter and I want all the bunnies!!) 🐰🥰 #wintersewing #australiasews #newcastlememade #newcastlehuntersews