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Working on a TVC

Working on a TVC

“Can you make up make a billy cart sail?” What fun! “And some white tent covers while you’re at it, to use next week.” “Great! I can do that!” The fabric wasn’t bought until the day before, so i ended up having 1 and a half days to get the total job done. On top [...]

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Robin Hood

Robin Hood

I was recently commissioned to make a Robin Hood costume. “I want to look like a movie star, not a ” ..what were his words?.. “cheap mock up” Gasp! Heaven forbid. I’d like to point out that a real costume for a movie star can easily cost ten thousand dollars, properly tailored, with time to [...]

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Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette

I received an email from a young lady requiring a custom made costume to wear to her Birthday party which coincidently fell on Bastille day. Naturally the theme of the party was along the lines of “Anything French” The lady was quite busty and couldn’t find anything suitable to fit her! So she explored the [...]

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Made to Order

Made to Order

I also make for the film industry. Sewing table cloths, curtains, cushion covers for TV commercials or films. A buyer can come to me with fabric, zips or buttons and thread and say “I need three cushions in two days in this design!” and I say “sure, no problem.” Sometimes i can get it done [...]

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Sewing for MYSTE

Sewing for MYSTE

Paula came to me with the idea of making a custom made costume for an up and coming sound healing performance in the Blue Mountains. While sitting and contemplating the space they were to be using, a story had come to her about a fairy who lived in the tree at the front and centre [...]

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Bear Suit

Bear Suit

Picture this, you’ve been surfing all day in cold waters, wind gusting, wet suit dripping, you’re all shivery, wrinkly and water logged. Now imagine, drying off after a hot shower, slipping into a soft warm bear suit and warming up in pure unadulterated Huggy Bear style! Mmmmm, now that’s what I call comfort. Cuddle me [...]

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Cuddle Me Bear Suits!

Cuddle Me Bear Suits!

Round One! Cuddly bear suits. Perfect for winter warming, for a cosy day at home. Easy to wear and easy to care for. Simply cold or warm- Not Hot!- machine wash, and drip dry, or warm – Not Hot!- tumble dry. Soft and snuggly against the skin, and to cuddle! Australian made!

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The Ube Love Story

The Ube Love Story

Ube Love – The Birth of Ube Love, by Elisa Marigold. Ube – pronounced “oohbay” – is an intensely purple, yam like, root vegetable found commonly in the Philippines. It is so popular it has been recognised by Philippine based American food franchises and placed on their menus! Imagin ube -flavoured doughnuts with richly coloured [...]

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Hoodie dresses

Hoodie dresses

www.ubelove.etsy.com One off original yellow over-all dress, ladies size 10. Don your wellies and emulate sweet sunshine undercover on drizzly days, when you need it most. Cold machine wash. Machine spin and hang to dry. There is only one. Hand made in Australia. Fire engine red corduroy with dark blue flower print. Ladies size 12. [...]

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Olive Belt bag

Olive Belt bag

Dearest Constance, here is a personal page just for you! what do you think?

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