Author: Beth Woodhauson

Interview with Kylie Gersekowski from Little Moo Designs

Interview with Kylie Gersekowski from Little Moo Designs

Posted by | Aug 31, 2017 | |

Kylie Gersekowski makes absolutely gorgeous bag patterns. Bag making is not yet my forte (the list is too long!) but Kylie’s bags look absolutely professional and fashionable. Kylie is local to me but hectic schedules kept us from meeting in person and so we spoke via email. Kylie is intelligent, hardworking and dedicated to whatever she puts her mind to.   Beth: How did you start sewing? You’re self taught, is that correct? Kylie: My mum and nan taught me to sew when I was young however I didn’t take up sewing seriously until after I had my daughter, eight years ago. I...

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Interview with Ann Martin from One Puddle Lane

Interview with Ann Martin from One Puddle Lane

Posted by | Aug 18, 2017 | , , |

Ann Martin is the creative force and owner behind successful pattern company One Puddle Lane. She really knows her sewing stuff, is incredibly passionate and was an absolute pleasure to talk to. We spoke via email. Beth: I believe you have a background as a professional drafter. When and what did you study? Ann: “Between 1981-83 I studied a Certificate in Dress Design. A certificate was the only thing that was offered then. Now you can get a Diploma and Bachelor in Fashion Design. I studied at the Seven Hills College of Art in Brisbane. It was the best...

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Interview with Gail Couch from Flosstyle

Interview with Gail Couch from Flosstyle

Posted by | Aug 4, 2017 | , |

Over the next few months I’ll be doing a series of interviews with Australian and New Zealand based pattern designers! We have some serious talent around these parts so I’m super excited to get into it! Gail Couch, owner and designer for Flosstyle, was my guinea pig, and I’m forever grateful to her for starting us off. Gail Couch took over Flosstyle in February of this year. She strikes me as kind, warm, intelligent, curious and incredibly busy! When asked how she copes balancing small children, a husband, paid work and Flosstyle, she responded with something very relatable to...

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Twig and Tale Tie Back Boots Review

Twig and Tale Tie Back Boots Review

Posted by | Jul 20, 2017 | |

I’m going to say this right now, I love Twig and Tale patterns. I own many but have only sewn a few, (story of my life!) but the ones I have made have been absolutely perfect. I’m not affiliated with Twig and Tale in anyway, and I have not been paid for my opinion. I have sewn the Tie Back Boots before, and absolutely loved them. The Tie Back Boots print out perfectly, and the pages go together like peas and carrots. The grading is logical and even amongst all sizes. The pattern uses trim pages, which I love....

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