Mixed Tape Charlie Caftan

My new favourite dress - the Mixed Tape Charlie Caftan.

When I was screen printing simple things onto t-shirts last year using I thought a cassette tape would make a great print, but I knew it was probably a bit complicated for a contact paper template. So I found some drawing fluid and screen filler in an art shop (Riot and Spotlight stock it if you are in Australia). I'm pretty happy with how it turned out for a first attempt. 

They were a great Christmas present for the brothers'-in-law.

Olive has no idea what a cassette tape is.

Before I cleaned that screen and re-used it I thought I'd print some fabric for myself.

I used some chambray from Spotlight.

And I used the Charlie Caftan pattern from Closet Case Patterns.

I've made this pattern a couple times and I wear them lots. 

I'm really enjoying learning how to create my own textiles, what patterns work and the best way to get prints onto fabric. And at the end I have a dress I absolutely love.

Circles of Stars PDF Pattern

Circles of Stars was featured in Homespun Magazine a while ago and the pattern is now available to download!
You can the pattern in my Etsy shop. 

Lena Pants and Sointu Kimono Tees

I first made a Sointu Kimono Tee over a year ago and since then I've made three more. I love this pattern, so quick and easy to sew and it's perfect in a woven rayon.

When I first saw the Lena Pants pattern I knew they would work perfectly with my Sointu Tees. I made two pairs this summer, one from rayon and one from chambray, and they have been worn lots!

Both patterns are have great instructions, are quick to make, and very comfortable to wear. I'm sure I'll be making more of both!