In my past life I had a shop in the city centre of Brisbane. I designed and made most of the clothes. (Click here to see something of my things). Over the years I have managed to collect a room full of fabric.
I like to sew and I would like to see my collection gradually disappear, so I have been making up some of my fabric and I am going to have a Pop Up shop with my friend Sam, who has a shop in West End, Brisbane.
I have made summer tops, shirts and dresses in cool cotton and linen, ready for a hot summer. In most cases there is only 1 or 2 of each…here is a preview.
Please drop in to say hello and maybe find something you will love. We will be open from 10.00am, Monday 23rd November, for 2 weeks only.
Here is Sam’s shop. It is at 239 Boundary St,on the corner of Corbett St, West End.
Great fabric designs, I wish I could sew.
By: Francesca on November 20, 2015
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I have been sewing since I was a child. I have had my Bernina for 50 years.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 20, 2015
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I have a Bernina that my mom and dad bought me in 1979 and I hardly used it. What a shame! Your clothes look gorgeous.
By: Gerlinde on November 21, 2015
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Lovely collection. Couldn’t you do some thing like this in Bagni?
By: Mulino Dominillo on November 20, 2015
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Tina has several of my shirts. I am busy with my garden when I am in Italy.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 20, 2015
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I will be there Deb. See you soon
By: Lyn on November 20, 2015
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I look forward to it.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 20, 2015
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They’re just the thing for the Brisbane climate!
By: Yvonne on November 20, 2015
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I have kept everything cool and simple.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 20, 2015
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Lovely collection Deb….hope you do really well.
By: Kerry & Jim on November 20, 2015
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Thank you. If it is successful I will do a few a year.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 20, 2015
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Oh I so wish I could fly to Brisbane and pick up a Deb original! I greatly treasure the little bag you made for me!!
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on November 20, 2015
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I will have a few of those bags in the shop. It has been fun being back at my machine.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 20, 2015
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The pieces look great Deb. Sure they will be walking out the door. x
By: lizgolding on November 20, 2015
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I hope so. The clothes are very wearable.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 20, 2015
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I would love to have some of those here for next summer.
By: sheilasunshine on November 20, 2015
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That can be arranged.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 20, 2015
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Oh I wish you would do this in Italy!! Deb, they are BEAUTIFUL! And I just hopped over to the link to see your archive…my God, you are a talented woman, aren’t you? Lovely, lovely stuff!!! I have thoroughly enjoyed myself on your site this morning. Inspiring!
By: The Daily Cure on November 20, 2015
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There is plenty of gorgeous stuff in Italy. I do make shirts for some of my friends in the village. Thank you for your kind words.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 21, 2015
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Such talent……love the fabrics and the simplicity of the designs…….wish I could be there….
By: Anonymous on November 20, 2015
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I can do much more complicated designs, but it is about to become very hot here, and we need to wear as little as possible.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 21, 2015
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I loved these fabrics, inspired me. Thank you dear Debra, have a nice weekend, love, nia
By: niasunset on November 20, 2015
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Thank you Nia. I know that you sew too. Now you can sew for your new grandchild.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 21, 2015
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yes of course. 🙂 I made somethings for newborn baby now. You are welcome and Thank you dear Debra, love, nia
By: niasunset on November 21, 2015
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That is so cool, Debra! Congratulations !! What a great way to downsize your fabric collection and at the same time return to your roots for a while! I love the idea of the PopUp shop! Best wishes to you and Sam!!
By: margieinitaly on November 20, 2015
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Thank you Margie. I know I will only buy more fabric. I think it is an addiction.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 21, 2015
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Beautiful designs and fabrics, Debra. Good luck with the pop up shop. Great idea. 🙂
By: anotherday2paradise on November 20, 2015
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Thank you. I hope we are successful. If so, there will be more in the future.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 21, 2015
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Good luck
By: Mallee Stanley on November 20, 2015
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Thank you. The weather has just become very hot, so we should sell a few things.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 21, 2015
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Gee I wish I was there so I could stop in and buy one of your creations!
By: paninigirl on November 20, 2015
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I wish you were too. It is a bit far to come for some shopping.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 21, 2015
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nice job. George
By: Anonymous on November 21, 2015
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Thank you.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 22, 2015
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Will try and call in.. Lovely fabrics Debra…
By: Lorraine Wagner on November 21, 2015
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Please drop by to say hello.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 22, 2015
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I’ve just enjoyed going back through your archive of designs too. Some very beautiful things, especially the greens. You have such clever fingers! We’ve just had our grandchildren for the weekend; we spent yesterday at the Wynnum water park – it must have been the coolest spot in Queensland.
By: Jan on November 22, 2015
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Lucky you, it has been very hot.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 22, 2015
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All the very best Debra. I love this. Its very cool that you can sew. Have a wonderful weekend 🙂 Best from India
By: Ishita on November 25, 2015
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I have enjoyed getting back to some sewing. I will be busy in December and January preparing for the next Pop Up.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 29, 2015
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All the best! When are you in Italy next?
By: Ishita on November 29, 2015
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I will return to Italy in mid February.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 29, 2015
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Hello Debra
It was lovely to meet you yesterday and to alk about Italian life and education. I am very pleased with my purchase of the beautiful white top! I’m now ready for summer. Looking forward to the next pop up shop. I will have to get in earlier next time.
Regards Lorella
By: lorellaandherumbrella on November 28, 2015
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Thank you for dropping on. It was very nice to meet you. I will be working hard over the next couple of months for the next Pop Up and will let you know when it starts.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 29, 2015
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[…] My Pop Up shop went well. It was great to see some faces from my days in retail in the Brisbane Arcade. I am now busy sewing for my next one at the beginning of February. […]
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