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!