How hot has it been in Melbourne?? It was a scorching 44 or something yesterday, and yet another 43 degree day today again!! This has yet to be the WORST heat wave ever! Funny thing is, because of the weather being in the 40s for the last few days, having known Saturday and Sunday will [...]
Spirituality is one of the most important things in my life that has helped me keep sane and walk on the path to living the life that I was intended to live. I wish to share with you a few bits and pieces from what I’ve read or listened to as I go along my [...]
As I was enjoying the lovely weekend of Chinese New Year celebrations, a few thoughts had come to me as I was thinking of Project #1.
When I design, I usually do it with a theme, feeling or an emotion. These usually come from stories, music or film that I watch or read, and also from [...]
So from the other night’s commotion, today’s job was simple, just iron the bolero. Why is ironing important? It’s important because you need to make sure the seams are flat, that the corners are sharp, that the creases are out, so the overall presentation or look of any piece of clothing is crisp! You wouldn’t [...]
I was doing some thinking one night and thought as it was Chinese New Year coming up I needed to have something to wear at the ‘Springvale Lunar New Year Festival’ and something for the actual New Years day. So I thought, why not make something Chinese-y with the original bolero pattern that I already [...]
(From left to right) The little Bolero l/s pink knit; s/s grey knit and angular sleeved polar fleece cardi.
“The little Bolero”is something that I’ve made once before, but felt like it hasn’t quite reached its rightful potential. I want to redevelop the pattern and think of some new more exciting ways to make “The little [...]