What's Blue and a Size 2???

This week's Tunic Tuesdays tunic of course.

This size 2, pleated late afternoon tunic is made with my new favourite fabric - Pearl Bracelets by Lizzy House for Andover Fabrics. This is the COSMONAUT colourway - which is a rich navy blue. As I blog, this adorable tunic has just been snapped up - but I am always more than happy to offer custom orders for tunics or any of my other products. Simply contact me at G.D.A.C.

More Tunic news....

Last week I gave you the opportunity to vote for a handmade business to be the Tunic Tuesdays Guest Stitcher on March 12th. So, without further a do - the winner, voted by you, is...

HannyLach Handmade Kids Wear



I can't wait to see what Cindy will stitch up... but I hear there is a little sneak peek of fabrics on her page.

What most of you will not know is that my Late Afternoon Tunic was born 12mths ago when I was asked to donate to an auction for Epilepsy (coincidentally hosted by HannyLach Handmade Kids Wear). Once again Cindy is pledging her support for this cause by hosting a Purple Day auction March 23-26 and I am delighted to announce that the Tunic Tuesdays tunic that is due for release on 26/3 (the last week of the Tunic Tuesdays promo) will be donated to that auction... and it will be PURPLE! So don't be affraid to "suggest" a size as 100% of the funds from the winning bid will be donated to Epilepsy Australia.

And just to close - I mentioned in The SHOWCASE Showcase post that I would entering an item in the "Pink & Blue with a Splash of LOVE" showcase being hosted by Handmade Boutique Showcase. Here is my size 4 "Free as a Bird" set - 100% cotton long sleeve tunic, with scalloped hem, snaps at shoulders for easy dressing and cheeky candy pink striped facings. Paired with pink, thin wale-low pile corduroy BG wide leg pants featuring crisp cuffs and button accents.

Find it here

Tunic Tuesdays - Battle of the Brands!

Just to add to the excitement of Tunic Tuesdays - I've decided to offer a "Guest Stitcher" spot which YOU can vote for. A good poll is a quick poll - so you have just 4 DAYS to vote over there ====>> to decide who will offer up their Tunic Tuesdays Tunic (in their chosen size, style and fabric) on Tuesday March 12th, 2013.

Lets introduce the contenders.

HannyLach Handmade Kids Wear maker of high quality Handmade clothing made for children of all ages and made to measure ladies wear. Cindy's current styles include a number of beautiful girl's dresses and rompers, boy's sets and more recently ladies' dresses and tunics.

Kat's Kids Bitz started with a love of sewing passed down to Kathryn by her very clever and crafty mum. Offering a wide range of children's items, KKB makes clothing for boys and girls, wetbags/swimming bags, cushion covers, bunting, bibs and is looking at creating some softies and dolls later in the year.

 



Melisa Jane is known for handmade clothing, both for children and ladies, as well as a range of handbags. Melisa has a knack for co-ordinating fabrics in both bold geometrics and soft florals. She offers a signature look with reversible jackets, tailored boys wear and stylish handbags - including overnight bags.

 

Whoa! Its going to be a tight race between those brands - but I trust your decision - these ladies promise to impress with their take on Tunic Tuesdays.

 

Finally, just in case you missed this week's Tunic Tuesdays tunic at G.D.A.C. - here is the "Fresh Poppies" tunic. Made in a Size 3 from a beautiful fabric found in Amy Butler's Midwest Modern collection, I have no idea why I haven't stitched more items in this print. This tunic is available to purchase by commenting sold with your email address here.

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Another Tuesday.... Another Tunic!

It's Tuesday again.... not just any old Tuesday... Its Tunic Tuesday.

 

Once again, I've spent hours (if not days) deciding on just the right fabric for this week's Tunic Tuesdays Tunic. I literally laid out ALL my options on the table.... and then stitched this:

A Size 4 Pleated Late Afternoon Tunic - which I'm just a little proud of - its bright, fun and bold with cute little wooden buttons to accent the yoke. I am IN LOVE with this fabric collection - Cruzin - by Barbara Jones for Henry Glass. And to let you in on a little secret..... I have a couple of the other prints from this collection.... perhaps for future Tunic Tuesdays tunics.

 

This "Cruzin" tunic will be available to purchase at G.D.A.C. from 7pm (AEDST) tonight - simply comment "SOLD" with your email address and this week's Tunic Tuesdays tunic could be on your clothesline by the end of the week.

These tunics are also available for custom orders and can be made in sizes from 6mths to 12yrs.

Tunic Tuesdays - Tunic # 1

Remember my post about Tunic Tuesdays - which is the Feb-Mar promotion at G.D.A.C. ??


A great many people voted for their favourite fabric and I am pleased to announce that VW "Wildfields" in GYPSY from the Wrenly collection won by a landslide! With the fabric selected, I set my sewing machine to CRAZY and stitched up the FIRST Tunic Tuesday tunic.

 

 

This was the result... The "Wildfields" Pleated Late Afternoon Tunic (size 6) with 3/4 wide sleeves,  inverted pleat bodice detail, elastic gathered shoulders and a solid yoke. At the time of blogging it is still available here or alternatively, I have more of this fabric available to remake in a different size (tunics are available in sizes 6mths-12yrs). Feel free to drop me an email gdacorders@gmail.com or use the CONTACT BUTTON on my Facebook page.

 

The next Tunic Tuesdays tunic will be available at 7pm (AEDST) on Tuesday 12th February, 2013.

 

Be sure to follow all the Tunic Tuesdays action at G.D.A.C.



Tunic Tuesdays.... start NOW!

WOW! Its February ALREADY - which means my Tunic Tuesdays at G.D.A.C. start THIS WEEK (Tues Feb 5th!).

 

So what is Tunic Tuesdays you ask? Every Tuesday (Feb-Mar) I will be offering 1 Ready to Post tunic in the above style in a different size and fabric each week.

 

Being the FIRST week... I'm a little nervous (read scared out of my pants) - I want to choose the right size & fabric combo to kick off the promo. So I've narrowed my (vast) selection down to 2 fabrics.

If you'd like to offer a little input into the inaugural Tunic Tuesday tunic, comment here before 12 noon (Perth time) Monday 4th Feb. Your assistance will be much appreciated!