This was my favorite stall at The Portobello Market.
How cute are those little mannequin heads!
How cute are those little mannequin heads!
laura x
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Showing posts with label Me. Show all posts
2.7.14
1940's War Time Dress
I made this Retro Butterick 1946's (B5281) dress pattern for a 1940's war time murder mystery party! I just happened to have a lovely dark green fabric just like in the envelope pic.
It was a time consuming dress. With cute little asymmetrical details, fully lined and lots of hand stitching.
I found a perfect hat on e-bay to complete the outfit. It was a winning assemble as I guessed Agent Scott's secret identity!
laura x
29.4.14
A Crochet Adventure With Plusle & Minun!
These two cuties where made for a special little boy Xavier, who is a big Pokemon fan!
You can find the pattern, plus all kinds of other great Amigurumi patterns at WolfDreamer!
Xavier and his new friends!
laura x
4.6.13
Coat Patterns From Burda Style
The chill is here and I'm thinking of making a new coat. I checked out Burda Style first, they have a great selection and these patterns have made the short (or not so short) list!
I should have started in the summer as I think it will be next winter before I decide on a pattern and actually get it sewn up!
laura x
28.5.13
The Gatsby Winter Soiree
I attending The Gatsby Winter Soiree this Friday!
I am very excited to get dressed up and dance the Charleston to all the great bands playing!
laura x
9.4.13
Prescott & Mackay Shoemaking
about the shoemaking course that I won.
I was one lucky girl!
Laura Thomey Finds Her Inner Sole at Prescott & Mackay
Craft Member Laura Thomey recently won an excellent prize to participate in a Beginner’s Shoemaking Course at Prescott & Mackay. We interviewed her to get the lowdown on how the workshop went!
Congratulations on being the lucky winner! How did the workshop go?Thanks! The workshop was great I really enjoyed myself. I love being creative and learning new skills. The time flew by so fast and I came home with a fantastic new pair of shoes.
What did you learn to make at the workshop?We made a pair of mules. I designed mine with a wingtip detail (love to challenge myself), a small heel and added a leather covered elastic strap to go around the ankle.
We know you also have a fabulous label Mina + Oli so you’re familiar with working in leather when making your bags. Was this your first experience in shoemaking? How did you find the experience?
Yes this was my first time making shoes! I felt quite comfortable working with the leather and sewing on the industrial machines. I learnt some new tricks that I can use with my handbags and fell in love with Brendan Dwyer’s industrial post machine. It’s now on my wish list. I loved the atmosphere of his studio – it’s full of interesting tools, machines and shoes hanging from every corner. Shoemaking was easier then I thought it would be and strangely the hardest part was hammering those tiny tacks in!
Yes this was my first time making shoes! I felt quite comfortable working with the leather and sewing on the industrial machines. I learnt some new tricks that I can use with my handbags and fell in love with Brendan Dwyer’s industrial post machine. It’s now on my wish list. I loved the atmosphere of his studio – it’s full of interesting tools, machines and shoes hanging from every corner. Shoemaking was easier then I thought it would be and strangely the hardest part was hammering those tiny tacks in!
Finally, who would this workshop be perfect for?
I would definitely recommend the course for someone wanting to find out if shoemaking was for them to get an understanding of the process involved, before going out and buying all the equipment. Brendan shares his list of resources and is happy to answer all your questions. He is a great teacher.
I would definitely recommend the course for someone wanting to find out if shoemaking was for them to get an understanding of the process involved, before going out and buying all the equipment. Brendan shares his list of resources and is happy to answer all your questions. He is a great teacher.
Prescott & Mackay are running another two-day beginners shoemaking workshop this weekend (!) on Monday 6 April and Tuesday 7 April. No previous shoemaking experience is necessary and this is an intimate workshop with only five students per class. It’s a golden opportunity to work with one of Melbourne’s most experienced shoemakers Brendan Dwyer, and is certainly not one to be missed!
For more information about the workshop, including prices, times and bookings, click here.
IMAGES courtesy Laura Thomey
29.3.13
Hoppy Easter!
My plans for the long weekend are sewing
and this chocolate cake!
What are you doing?
laura x
22.3.13
Colette Patterns - Nutmeg
I made this cute little lounge wear set the other day!
Its from a Colette Pattern named Nutmeg which
The Thread Den sells.
The lovely silk fabric was given to me by a friend, such great colours and print.
The tap pants are super comfy and I love the fact they are called tap pants!
laura x
15.2.13
Make your own Mina + Oli Wristlet!
Loving Mina + Oli wristlets?
Well on February 20th you can learn to
Yes that's right! I will teach you how to up-cycle that leather jacket you never wear or that pair of jeans with a rip in unmentionable places into
a fantastic wristlet!
See more details here
laura x
25.1.13
Bailey Nelson
I'm as blind as a bat and wear contacts every day.
I wear glasses at night to give my eyes a rest.
My glasses are still the ones I had in high school,
yes that old!
So I thought new year...new glasses!
I picked up these lookers at Bailey Nelson
for a steal!
laura x
17.1.13
Treasures From Home
My mom came to visit me from Canada and brought me some old family treasures.
Yes I'm sentimental!
laura x
11.12.12
North Melbourne Market
Have you been to the North Melbourne Market yet?
Its in a super cool building that is also a Lithuanian Club where creativity abounds with stalls full of cute goodies around every corner!
Mina + Oli will be there on a special night market, this Friday the 14th 5-10pm
laura x
30.11.12
Mina + Oli loves Pinterest
Oh, Pinterest how I love thee!
Some of my favourite pins...
23.11.12
Canadian and Australian
Tomorrow I stand and say my pledge of commitment to Australia at my citizenship ceremony!
I will have dual citizenship,
Canadian and Australian!
What a great combo!
laura x
13.11.12
Mina + Oli & Gouniq
The new online super store Gouniq is giving us both a chance to win $1000.
If the Mina + Oli store gets the most votes I win a $1000 and for voting you will be in the
running for $1000!!!
laura x
6.11.12
Classic Movies
I love watching classic movies, especially the ones from the 1930's
as that is my favourite time in fashion.
Here is what I have been watching lately...
Jezebel
Camille
Adam's Rib
Mata Hari
laura x
2.11.12
Jeff Depner
Jeff Depner's colourful geometric paintings are on
the "when I have my own house" wish list.
I think they would brighten up any room!
laura x
30.10.12
12.10.12
Spring in the garden
I'm so glad its warming up!
My garden is planted, with the help of Mayzie the cat!
The winter crop of broad beans
are almost ready to pick.
It's the first time I have grown them and never really ate them before, so will have to look up some recipes to use them in!
Yes that's Mayzie's tail in the pic!
laura x
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