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July 14, 2015

Warm feet this Winter in Merino Footies

It’s so chilly right now, my feet are suffering. I bought a 5 pack of these foot cover things from a big box store and they are too big, and not as cotton as they say they are, and I feel I could do better. So, …

June 30, 2015

by Made Marion

How I made a tiny book

My friend Polly is making dolls and so is making lots of miniature things, and it is quite addictive. And catching! So I decided to try making a tiny book. A proper book with a leather cover. This is not a proper tutorial in book binding …

June 24, 2015

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A MidWinter Affair in Martinborough 2015

A MidWinter Affair Night Market is my favourite market and the only one we do as makers. Why? Because it is at night, where our gorgeous lampshades can be lit up and form a romantic beacon of light. I love that!Here’s our table, all lit up. …

May 21, 2015

by Made Marion

Old Lamps for New!

One of my most satisfying classes to teach, and also for the students, is Revamping an old Lampshade Frame. This is where people drag out their old, boring lampshades, strip them down, and cover them with new and exciting fabrics. Making new lamps out of old …

April 19, 2015

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Sewing for a Cause

On Sunday 19 April a bunch of customers, friends, sewing bloggers (and many all of the above) came together in our studio to sew for a cause. This time, the cause is the Wellington Rape Crisis Centre annual street collection – the collectors wear purple tabards …

March 5, 2015

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The Emperors New Dress

Melissa writes… It’s been a month since I first introduced Audrey, and it’s fair to say that the publicity has brought about the beginnings of some clothing for the celebrity. Some comments were made on the post (thank you!), some were made when I shared it …

February 14, 2015

by Made Marion

Upcycling old furniture using Vintage Decor Paint

Maryanne writes: We’ve had this oak washstand forever. It has no back in it and has been sitting around the shop being used as a general bit of surface, so I pounced on the chance to play with these new products. I used Martha Stewart’s Vintage …

February 5, 2015

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Fabric Sale Waitangi Day!

For Waitangi Day only, our in shop range of gorgeous 100% cotton fabrics are only $9m. Perfect for quilting, summer clothes, home furnishings and crafts, our top quality designer fabrics are just the thing. We’ll be open from 11am-4pm, so come on down and stock on …

January 23, 2015

by The Dreamstress

The Dreamstress School of Sewing: Classes for Summer 2015

The holidays are over, fun has been had, and it’s back to work and real life. That’s great for me though, because work is teaching sewing, and I love that! There are lots of fantastic classes scheduled for the coming months, from absolute basics, to nice …

January 17, 2015

by The Dreamstress

Make a simple drawstring bag

This simple drawstring bag that is the very first thing that is taught in the Absolute Beginner Sewing class at Made on Marion. They are the perfect first project, and only take a bit of fun craft cotton and some ribbon to match. They are perfect for …