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Swimsuit of the Week

Stuart — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:18:03 +0000

I have to say I love this swimsuit by Herve Leger. OK it’s not my favorite colour choice and I’d move the lines a little, but this is a very clever garment. I’m saddened to see so many negative comments about it on so many fashion blogs so I’m going to give it my personal . . . → Read More: Swimsuit of the Week

Swimsuit Of The Week

Stuart — Mon, 16 May 2011 03:53:43 +0000

On March 26th 2011 Thailand had it’s Miss Universe event and Chanyasorn Sakornchan was crowned the winner … don’t tell me how I missed this, but I did. I accidently came across the photos today and had to kick myself having just spent 2 months in Chiang Mai! Ok the event was in Bangkok . . . → Read More: Swimsuit Of The Week

Swimsuit of the Week?

Stuart — Wed, 11 May 2011 10:53:10 +0000

Hi everyone … I’m back from my 9.5 week journey of Asia … I saw Thailand, Laos, Burma and China … and I’m going back as soon as possible. I’ve been well and truely charmed by all things oriental … without doubt my favourite is Thailand. Anyhow, to keep things going along here I . . . → Read More: Swimsuit of the Week?

Away From Keyboard … Mostly

Stuart — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:34:52 +0000

Hi everyone! I’m currently in China on my second trip through the orient. Internet is very hard to come by and extremely slow/filtered when you actually find some. I’m trying my hardest to get through the emails and questions in the little time available so sit tight … we’ll get . . . → Read More: Away From Keyboard … Mostly

Need Help With A Stretch Fit Pattern?

Stuart — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:48:14 +0000

Hi Everyone. If you hadn’t noticed I don’t check on this blog everyday any more.

If you do have a question about pattern making, or a particular problem you’re trying to fix, please remember it helps if you can send me either a scan of your paper pattern (or photo) or your CAD . . . → Read More: Need Help With A Stretch Fit Pattern?

Back from the Orient

Stuart — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 03:57:29 +0000

As some of you might know, I’ve recently spent some time in Thailand researching Oriental clothing and textiles. I’ve only just returned so I’m way behind in answering comments and emails … forgive me for this and I will answer as much as I can. To answer a number of questions with a single . . . → Read More: Back from the Orient

Swimwear Spring/Summer 2011

Stuart — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 01:23:12 +0000

As the snow begins to thaw out across the Northern United States and bright green blades of grass peek through the soggy dirt, you should be reminded to think about the coming Summer’s swimwear and how to get rid of the excess celebratory season’s weight, toning up and maybe even think about attacking that . . . → Read More: Swimwear Spring/Summer 2011

Never Believe What Your Told!

Stuart — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:52:53 +0000

For the last month there has been a bug somewhere in the Lazy Person’spatterns section that has been driving me nuts because no matter what I tried I couldn’t get it to happen for me. Sometimes the patterns would work and sometimes they wouldn’t … but it would be different patterns for different people . . . → Read More: Never Believe What Your Told!

Direct to Textile Digital Printing

Stuart — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 04:07:15 +0000

A short while back I did a post on both Pattern School and IttyBittyEilKitty on digital printing and I made a big mistake! … yeah it happens and I’m man enough to admit I don’t know everything! I mentioned a company called Think Positive Designer Prints as part of a discussion on sublimation printing.

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Eclipse Textiles

Stuart — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:59:41 +0000

I love this company. I know I’ve mentioned them often before, but put simply, if you do anything with stretch fabrics in Australia then nothing beats these guys … nothing.If you haven’t dealt with them yet and you’re an ABN holder in the game here then you are literally not up to par. In . . . → Read More: Eclipse Textiles