When I am home in Brisbane I like to keep busy. I like to sew and there is only so much I can make for myself so I make things and sell them in my friend’s shop. Savva has been a friend for almost 30 years and his shop is an easy walk from my house. It all started as a Pop Up but now I have a permanent space in Savva’s shop.
This year, as well as making clothes and accessories, I have been making tablecloths and napkins. I have also made lightweight cotton sleepwear. I have a stash of cotton and linen fabric collected on my travels and I am gradually working my way through it.
Here is a sample of what I have been making. A friend makes the cute Santas and another friend makes raffia baskets and earrings.
Savva specialises in made to measure and alterations. He made this fabulous Christmas dress which is now in the window and ready to find a new home.
Savva’s shop is at 239 Boundary St, West End, on the corner of Corbett St, beside the Pasta Club restaurant.
I will be at the shop from tomorrow, Monday, and every day until Christmas from 10.00 – 2.00pm. After Christmas I will be there from Wednesday to Saturday 10.00 – 2.00 until I go back to Italy in late February.
If I don’t see you there have a wonderful Christmas!
So talented. Thank you for sharing.
By: Gina on December 17, 2022
at 10:04 pm
Oh Debra you & your friends are so clever to create such exquisite things. Love them all ♥️🧑🏻🎄
By: Kerry Fury on December 17, 2022
at 10:46 pm
Thank you. We like to make things.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 17, 2022
at 10:59 pm
Love that red blouse!
By: mulinodominillo on December 17, 2022
at 10:59 pm
It is very pretty.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 18, 2022
at 7:13 am
Beautiful fabrics.
By: Kerry & Jim on December 17, 2022
at 11:10 pm
It is my inability to resist buying fabric that has led to this.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 18, 2022
at 7:14 am
Just lovely! You are so talented. Quite the artists eye in clothing and in pictures (and I guess your garden too!).
By: Debbie D on December 17, 2022
at 11:13 pm
I love colour!
By: Debra Kolkka on December 18, 2022
at 7:14 am
I wish I still lived in Queensland! Your garments are just lovely, and what a good idea to collect fabrics while you’re overseas.
A happy and healthy christmas to you.
By: Yvonne on December 17, 2022
at 11:50 pm
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a great 2023.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 18, 2022
at 7:15 am
Stunning fabrics Debra!
By: Andrea Cottman on December 18, 2022
at 1:26 am
I have quite a lot of fabric in my sewing room.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 18, 2022
at 7:16 am
If I lived within driving distance I would be at that shop buying your creative and fun creations!
By: Laura on December 18, 2022
at 2:37 am
I like making things when I am not growing things.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 18, 2022
at 7:18 am
Lovely clothes and accessories, will try and visit next time in
Brisbane, hoping mid February, shared to my fb.
By: Renee Aland on December 18, 2022
at 3:34 am
I leave for Italy on 17th February. Savva is there when I am not around. Thank you for sharing.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 18, 2022
at 7:19 am
You inspire me to go back to sewing.
By: kalgoorliegirl on December 18, 2022
at 4:30 am
I have been sewing since I was a child. It is a good, practical hobby.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 18, 2022
at 7:19 am
Love those napkins! Watermelons and lemons please! See you after Xmas Wed-Saturday, Catherin
By: Catherin Bull on December 18, 2022
at 6:01 am
OK, have a great Christmas.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 18, 2022
at 7:20 am
How lovely and what fun! Clever girl! Have a happy Christmas!!
By: Andrina on December 18, 2022
at 6:55 am
Thank you. Have a happy Christmas.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 18, 2022
at 7:20 am
Debra, everything you create looks so bright cheerful! I wish you and Jim a lovely (and warm! ) Christmas. It’s ice cold today in Switzerland. Happy Holidays and a good 2023! Love, Sondra
By: Sondra on December 18, 2022
at 9:41 am
It is very warm here! Have a wonderful snowy Christmas.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 18, 2022
at 8:54 pm
A lady with so many talents. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas.
By: Karen (Back Road Journal) on December 24, 2022
at 4:53 pm
Thank you! I hope your Christmas is full of fun.
By: Debra Kolkka on December 25, 2022
at 11:38 am