tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63526951660847705872024-03-14T07:37:59.794+11:00The Makers' JournalTHE MAKERShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359913000440581808noreply@blogger.comBlogger278125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6352695166084770587.post-47231537985240277262019-02-14T13:51:00.000+11:002019-02-14T13:51:52.597+11:00Quilting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">My <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/281262714/womens-detachable-hood-hat-sewing?ref=shop_home_active_73&ep_click=1" target="_blank">HOOD HAT</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/542472051/womens-short-woven-party-dress-sewing?ref=shop_home_active_79" target="_blank">PARTY DRESS</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/466303678/fabric-shoulder-bag-sewing-pattern-with?ref=shop_home_active_21" target="_blank">BIG BUNNY</a> sewing patterns all include quilted panels of fabric. It looks like a complicated process but in reality, once you know how, it's super easy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"> The wadding (also known as batting) is usually quite wide so I'm u</span><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">sing up all my leftovers to make a round cushion. The patterned fabric is from a collection by <a href="https://shop.ninacampbell.com/" target="_blank">NINA CAMPBELL</a> (rabbit hole warning!!!) and for the underside I cut up an old pillow case. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I recommend making your fabric sandwich just big enough to fit the pattern as it can become a little bulky and difficult to handle if the piece is too large. I've added a detailed HOW TO <a href="http://themakersjournal.blogspot.com/2016/04/how-to-quilt-fabric-using-batting.html" target="_blank">right here</a>. I used top stitching thread and if you've never sewn with it before there's also a HOW TO for that <a href="http://themakersjournal.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-to-sew-with-top-stitch-thread.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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THE MAKERShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359913000440581808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6352695166084770587.post-34470622411704506212019-01-06T16:45:00.000+11:002019-01-06T16:45:22.106+11:00Abstract Art Cushions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This time I turned some of my abstract art into a bunch of cushions. Digitally printed by <a href="http://www.frankieandswiss.com.au/" target="_blank">Frankie & Swiss</a> in South Yarra onto a <a href="http://www.frankieandswiss.com.au/Basecloths.html" target="_blank">Belgian Cotton Linen</a> in Oatmeal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">All available in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/TheMakersJournal" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>, one of a kind and never to be repeated <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/TheMakersJournal?section_id=22583603" target="_blank">Cushion Shop</a> craziness. I'm already onto the next big thing...quilting, cross stitch monsters and VR headset strap repairs?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Sometimes in life you reach a fork, a choice is made and you head off in a new direction without paying much attention. My current fork, the 2018 fork isn't that. Many sleepless nights and protracted internal discussions later I've reached a number of conclusions...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">1. I love what I've created, The Makers' Journal is an expression of me and I love it so much.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">2. If I want to create a financially secure life for myself I'm going to need reliable employment. No more casual dead end jobs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">3. I cannot work for people who are morally bankrupt, they hurt my brain and soul and I don't want to be around them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">4. I want to develop my own art practice and a studio retreat at my farm and this will never happen if life continues along it's current rudderless path. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">So what this means in practical terms is that The Makers' Journal will continue but officially becomes my hobby..a very expensive hobby that pays for itself. Just writing this down makes me want to schedule some time and start designing new things. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/TheMakersJournal?ref=seller-platform-mcnav" target="_blank">My Etsy shop</a> is open and all of the patterns are available, I may even add a new one every now and again. I'm constantly creating new things and Instagram is a perfect place for this, for now. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Late last year I started a new job, I held my breath waiting for the disappointment/boredom to set in, but amazingly I'm still there, and in fact, I completely love it! The people are just so wonderful and the job is an exciting adventure which I can't wait to share with the world. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Many of these photos are the work of talented photographer Margherita Torri with styling assist from home wares designer Kerry Bower of <a href="https://www.raineandhumble.com/" target="_blank">Raine & Humble</a> and me (I even made it into one) but I did sneak in two of mine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The all new <a href="http://yakedyyak.com.au/">yakedyyak.com.au</a> website <strike>will launch very soon</strike>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I've taken on a gigantic project, self initiated so it's totally my own fault but wow I'm both exhausted and exhilarated at the same time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">No time for sewing or new patterns so instead when I have a moment I've been making some little drawings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">My plastic bag replacement combines a green gingham bias binding found at <a href="http://www.luccello.com.au/" target="_blank">Luccello</a> with a heavy weight printed canvas and a soft silk cotton voile which both came from <a href="https://www.tessuti-shop.com/" target="_blank">Tessuti</a>...all left overs from other projects so even better. I chose printed fabrics that come from opposite sides of the colour wheel. I love combining clashing colours and when done well they can add a wonderful pop to your piece. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">For a long while it was just called ugly cute, the BIG VEST is my latest project and will be released in the next month or so. Also in the works some cushion making kits, a pair of hot pants and a sundress (backless of course) so lets see which makes it to the top of the pile.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">The BIG VEST is worn here with the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/119284605/the-tunic-sewing-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_35" target="_blank">THE TUNIC</a>, ridiculously simple and super quick to make. All of the fabrics featured were found at <a href="https://www.tessuti-shop.com/" target="_blank">Tessuti</a> in Melbourne.</span></div>
<br />THE MAKERShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359913000440581808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6352695166084770587.post-41750035773236392102017-07-27T20:16:00.000+10:002017-08-01T20:50:25.148+10:00new pattern PARTY DRESS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Draped, quilted and </span> <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">beaded, roomy through the body with a super short hem. Wear tested and dance floor ready the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/542472051/party-dress-sewing-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_22" target="_blank">PARTY DRESS</a> sewing pattern is finally complete. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The pattern is available in Australia sizes 8-14 from my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/TheMakersJournal?ref=seller-platform-mcnav" target="_blank">Esty shop</a>. For international customers a size conversion chart can be found right <a href="http://themakersjournal.blogspot.com.au/p/sizing.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The Zebra print silk was found at <a href="https://www.tessuti-shop.com/" target="_blank">Tessuti</a> in Melbourne and the contrast yoke was cut from some left overs. I purchased my beads from <a href="http://addr.ws/maria-s-beads-and-trims-store--melbourne-au.html" target="_blank">Maria's Beads and Trims</a> in the Nicholas building. If you've never quilted fabric or stitched with heavy top stitching thread you'll find a HOW TO <a href="http://themakersjournal.blogspot.com.au/2016/04/how-to-quilt-fabric-using-batting.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://themakersjournal.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/how-to-sew-with-top-stitch-thread.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Leaving the hem edges raw so they roll works best in 100% cotton and an example can be <a href="http://themakersjournal.blogspot.com.au/2017/01/" target="_blank">seen here</a>. The raw denim jeans, with all the pocket stitching removed, are by <a href="https://www.nudiejeans.com/" target="_blank">Nudie</a> and the reading glasses are retro Gucci.<br /> </span></div>
THE MAKERShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359913000440581808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6352695166084770587.post-62785501222873458882017-06-03T11:57:00.001+10:002017-06-03T11:57:42.509+10:00Pocket circles GIFT SHOP<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Removing that musty smell turned out to be a two part solution. From my local fishy pet store I purchased a bag of Activated Charcoal, $14.95 for 1KG. </span> <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The charcoal is treated with steam at high temperatures allowing it's highly porous surface to absorb gas particles (the smell) at a rate disproportionate to it's size. Thank you science! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">My love of Liberty is no secret, the new lining is <a href="https://www.tessuti-shop.com/products/edenham-black-liberty-of-london" target="_blank">Edenham</a> in black, perfect for the overall look and an instant smell reducing bonus...favourite jacket restored to regular wardrobe rotation.</span></div>
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<br />THE MAKERShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359913000440581808noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6352695166084770587.post-71748912767425746512017-04-01T20:30:00.001+11:002017-04-02T12:17:36.783+10:00new pattern TANK TOP<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">A <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/488694825/tank-top-sewing-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_25" target="_blank">TANK TOP</a> with ties. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/488694825/tank-top-sewing-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_25" target="_blank">TANK TOP</a> sewing pattern is now available from my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/TheMakersJournal?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> in Australian sizes <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">8</span> - <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">14</span>. For international customers a size conversion chart can be found <a href="http://themakersjournal.blogspot.com.au/p/sizing.html" target="_blank">right here</a>.</span><br />
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THE MAKERShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359913000440581808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6352695166084770587.post-79293733363948434752017-03-12T13:35:00.000+11:002017-03-12T13:35:54.602+11:00new pattern SHORTY<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I originally set out to design a cape, an extra winter layer that I could pull-on without inflaming <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">a<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">n</span></span> injured shoulder. The pat<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">tern was created by drap<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">ing</span> directly onto the stand and </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">t</span>he end result <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">lands somewhere between cape and shrug</span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">,</span> the best of both worlds. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">It's made here in an open weave wool and will work best in medium weight winter coat fabrics with a soft drape. You could use a heavier felted or boiled wool but I'd probably recommend going up a size. The gently sloping shoulder line and relaxed open sleeves combined together with elasticized bands create shape without restricting movement which means it's easy to <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">put</span> on and take off, perfect. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/490497416/shorty-shrug-sewing-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_29" target="_blank">SH<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">ORTY</span></a> is available from my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/TheMakersJournal?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">Etsy store</a> in Australian sizes 8-14, a size conversion chart can be found <a href="http://themakersjournal.blogspot.com.au/p/sizing.html" target="_blank">right here</a></span>. <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">It's shown together with </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/198675874/the-long-skinny-top-sewing-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_4" target="_blank">THE LONG SKINNY</a></span> made in a wool blend printed jersey found at <a href="http://www.tessuti-shop.com/" target="_blank">Tessuti</a> in Melbourne.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">If you're opting for a raw rolled edge <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">a</span>lways leave a trail of overlocking threads at least 10cm long at the end of each seam. Detailed instructions showing you <a href="http://themakersjournal.blogspot.com.au/p/how-to.html" target="_blank">HOW TO</a> darn them in can be found <a href="http://themakersjournal.blogspot.com.au/2016/09/how-to-darn-in-your-overlocker-serger.html" target="_blank">right here</a>. <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Very <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">e</span></span>asy<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">and super</span> fast.</span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Lucky last, <a href="http://www.tessuti-shop.com/collections/liberty-of-london/products/red-flower-tops-liberty-of-london" target="_blank">Red Flower Tops</a>. <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">W</span>ith just <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">62</span>cm to play with and Christmas just around the corner I thought I'd make up <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">a collection of <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">little gifts.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">1 pair of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/85697479/skimpy-undies-sewing-pattern?ref=listing-shop-header-3" target="_blank">SKIMPY</a> knickers in Australia size 10 which are available from my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/TheMakersJournal?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> right <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/519008229/gift-shop-skimpy-size-10?ref=shop_home_active_73" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><br />
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THE MAKERShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359913000440581808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6352695166084770587.post-45995462948376963812017-01-01T09:08:00.003+11:002017-03-10T07:42:20.832+11:00PAOM Crazy Flower<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I clearly remember the night I downloaded some GIF making software for the first time...and then it was morning. Similarly yesterday I fell down a <a href="https://paom.com/" target="_blank">Print All Over Me</a> rabbit hole and <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">6</span> hours in the only thing that stopped me was having to go to work<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> A couple of versions of my Crazy Flower abstract are shown below and garments/ objects you can actually buy can be found <a href="https://paom.com/designer/themakersjournal" target="_blank">right here</a>. I also added a greeting card to <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/496618150/crazy-flower-greeting-card?ref=shop_home_active_4" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">.</span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Great way to support emerging designers, find unique items and lessen the impact of unwanted stock on our precious world. Need a print? I love making them<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">, <a href="mailto:pscupit@bigpond.com" target="_blank">email me</a><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">.</span></span></span><br />
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THE MAKERShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359913000440581808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6352695166084770587.post-51798850849279078632016-12-25T18:56:00.000+11:002017-03-10T07:45:43.134+11:00new pattern RETRO RAGLAN<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/471756246/retro-raglan-sewing-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_25" target="_blank">RETRO RAGLAN</a> made up in a mottled French Terry found at <a href="http://www.tessuti-shop.com/" target="_blank">Tessuti</a> in Melbourne. The fit is relaxed through the body, darts at the shoulder add shape and you can cut the tapered sleeves in two different lengths<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">,</span> <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">3/4</span></span> as shown or full.</span></div>
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conversion chart can be found <a href="http://themakersjournal.blogspot.com.au/p/sizing.html" target="_blank">right here</a>.</span></span><br />
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