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Tropical ruffle blouse
When I was little, I would carefully save the Easter eggs that were too pretty to unwrap. They would stand in my cupboard for ages and ages until finally I would give in and nibble on an ear. I think my approach to this fabric has been a bit similar. But with summer now palpably…
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We’ll post you your Amy skirt pattern for free!
Afternoon has only recently started offering printed versions of our patterns. We’re slowly working on getting all of our patterns available both as a convenient digital download, and a beautiful, printed artefact. At the moment, we have the Amy skirt sewing pattern available for purchase in print. For R189, you get your sewing pattern alongside…
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Geometric Candy Blouse
When I was in Barcelona earlier this year, I picked up this geometric crepe georgette at Ribes & Casals. And man, if it isn’t perfect for this Candy blouse! At the time, I had no idea what it was going to be but I knew I had to have this print in my wardrobe. It’s…
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Choosing Fabric: denim
Choosing fabric for clothes can be an intimidating and confusing process. This Choosing Fabric series aims to demystify the types of fabric you will likely come across in the shops, and make helpful suggestions on what to use for your intended project. What is denim? Denim is traditionally a stiff and sturdy cotton fabric, usually…
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New pattern: the Candy blouse
Bring back the era of the blouse, I say! It can seem a little outmoded, but the blouse is such a wonderful wardrobe staple. Contemporary stretch fabric makes it all too easy to chuck on a t-shirt in the morning and be done with it. And while I’m the last person to diss jeans and…
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Choosing Fabric: African wax print
Choosing fabric for clothes can be an intimidating and confusing process. This Choosing Fabric series aims to demystify the types of fabric you will likely come across in the shops, and make helpful suggestions on what to use for your intended project. What is African wax print? African wax print is a batik printed, woven…
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Choosing Fabric: rayon challis
Choosing fabric for clothes can be an intimidating and confusing process. This Choosing Fabric series aims to demystify the types of fabric you will likely come across in the shops, and make helpful suggestions on what to use for your intended project. What is rayon challis? Rayon challis is a soft, medium to lightweight woven…
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Top fabric shops in Cape Town
One of the most common things I get asked is where I find fabric! As it goes with any kind of shopping, sometimes you find loads of great choices and other times the pickings are slim. But of course, it helps to know where to go. Here are my top fabric shops in the Cape…
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Intro to Menswear: the tailored blazer
Earlier in April, I set about making a blazer for Nick from pattern 6872 by Burda Style. After cutting out all the pieces, it lay dormant on my table for a while until an occasion arose that it just HAD to be finished for. A bit of urgency does wonders for the productivity levels. I…
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Faux leather jacket: part 3
Equal parts chic and rebellious, the leather motorcycle jacket is the wardrobe staple that has stood the test of time. I must admit, it’s an investment piece to buy, and it’s certainly an investment piece to make! In time and effort, it all adds up. But it certainly adds effortless cool-factor to your closet. Overall,…
