From science to sewing to sociology

Well, it's been a while since the last blog entry, however it has also been a while between bags!  I've done little sewing for Nosovich since Christmas and I must say it has been rather relaxing.  The pre-Christmas rush was a little exhausting and it's been nice to take it easy and concentrate on some personal sewing.

This year I've decided to take a break from my Etsy store and will instead be returning to University.   It's been 6 years since I was at Uni so it's time for my comeback (ha!).  First year sociology is hardly much of a comeback, however it will eventually get me to where I want to be.  I needed a break from Science anyway, which I studied prior to having my daughter Rosie so we'll just see how it goes.  I have something else up my sleeve for later in the year, however I'll leave that for another blog post....

When I enrolled in uni I realised I'd need a bag.  Of course my first instinct was to make one myself, but having spend the last 18 months perfecting clutches I realised I didn't have the perfect shoulder bag pattern.  So, I decided to leave it to an expert and that expert was Rebecca at Retrofied.  All of her bags look fantastic - great styles and all the fabrics I love.  I knew it would be good, and in fact it is even better than I imagined.  It arrived today and I used it straight away (I happened to be wearing black and cream so what's a girl to do??).

While I was awaiting its arrival I worked on a bad of my own - a bag made from a Japanese Echino pattern.  I had the same Anna Maria Horner fabric in a different colourway so I decided to practice on it.  It turned out pretty well, despite a few mistakes.  It was fun deciphering the Japanese instructions anyway and it is an interesting pattern to make (which is always good).  It is a little on the large side, however a nice quirky style.  I purchased both the fabric and the pattern from Kelani Fabric Obsession and will be trying it again in a different style of fabric.

With my spare time over the past month or so I've made myself a couple of skirts, as well as one for my lovely little Rose.  My skirts were made from McCalls 5591 and it is a really fantastic pattern.  Just love the pockets and the pleating.  Navy's not for everyone, especially for summer, however I just can't resist it! 

This is Rose's circle skirt in Anna Maria Horner fabric using a Favourite Things pattern.  Really simple pattern and again, highly recommended. 

I'd like to say a big thanks to all for supporting me over the past 12 months, both through their encouragement as well as purchasing my clutches and bags. Particular thanks to Teneale Muir, Sally Flynn and Kim Forsyth who have been extremely supportive and encouraging. A big thanks also to all at BrisStyle for all of their support and assistance. It has been a wonderful experience.

Just in from Japan...

Once I received news that I would be sharing a stall with the lovely Michelle from Vintage Visions at the Racecourse Road Street Party in September I quickly put in an order at my favourite fabric store in Japan. They come express and delivered by a courier and each time I wonder what the courier thinks about the crazy women who's almost meeting him at the front gate! The fabrics are lovelier than on the computer screen (of course) and I can't wait. A few of the fabrics are much thinner than expected and has me thinking of some summer tunics......hmmm, will have to wait until after the market though!!

The crazy hot weather here in Brisbane the past few days has me pining for England. We moved there last year for what was supposed to be an extended period and came back early for work reasons (very long story). I have an entire blog dedicated to this crazy period of our lives here http://www.brisbanetoshrewsbury.blogspot.com/. Anyway, couldn't help but include a picture of lovely Shrewsbury. We were there this time last year and here's one of the kids favourite spots.....

Back to the here and now, and with Spring upon us I made a spring inspired clutch from my favourite fabric, Small Gathering by Anna Maria Horner. This fabric was recommended to me by Elissa from Kelani Fabric Obsession and it was only when it arrived in the post from her that I understood why (thanks Elissa!).

My lovely Rose did a much better job of modelling my clutch than I did!!

This warm weather has also got me thinking about summer dresses and I can think of no better than this Fabulous Wrap Dress from Thea and Sami:



It is made from 100% organic linen and can be found here http://www.thea-sami.com.au/fabulous_wrap_dress.html. I will have to catch her at the Young Designers Market (1st Sunday of each month) and have a closer look!!

Inspired (perhaps not the right word!!) by the swine flu my poor husband got (and me, mildly) here is my Pink Pig Mini Clutch

It is lined with an unbleached linen/cotton which I found at Kelani Fabric Obsession (see link on my blog) and is just what I was after to coordinate with this Japanese pink linen/cotton fabric.
Both of these new products are available now in my etsy shop http://www.nosovich.etsy.com/.