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Vixecodesigns

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 405 336 109

Address: Springvale 3171 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: https://vixecodesigns.com

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25.01.2022 Sometimes feedbacks like that make me really happy . HAVE YOU TRIED ANY IF MY PATTERNS YET? Please comment below or send me a pm with your feedback if you have! . I always give my patterns for free. But if you like my work you are very welcome to send your donation my way - every pattern page on my website has a donation button just under the images. ... . . . . . . #vixecodedigns #feedback #positivefeedback #custimerreviews #sewingpattern #sewingpatterns #dressmaker #melbournedressmaker #dressmakermelbourne #freepatterns #freesewingpatterns #reviews #clientreviews #testimonial #thankyou #leavemeyourfeedback #leavemefeedback #patternmaker #patternmakermelbourne See more

25.01.2022 The view from my new studio! . Just a week into living here we have spotted a wombat, echidna, quite a few garden skinks, wild deer, a few rabbits, kookaburras and plenty of rainbow lorikeets and rosellas! With these beautiful surroundings there are a few things we need to get used to though. We just found out today that there is no post delivered to houses in this area. Everything goes to the local post office where we have to check on that and pick it up now and again. ... But I guess, I can live with that! . My studio is still about in a mess as I am waiting for some more shelves to be picked up, so I am not able to take up on large orders. But I am hoping to get back toy normal practice soon! . . . . . . . #vixecodesigns #newstudio #newsewingstudio #mynewstudio #beautifulnature #australianmaker #dressmaker #melbournedressmaker #dressmakermelbourne #creativestudiio #livingwithnature #surroundedbynature #cantwaittogetcreative #crazycreative #lifeinaustralia See more

24.01.2022 My latest tapestry samples! . During this crazy house arrest times I think I have tried and practiced so many different crafts! . Lets talk about life for a minute and be honest I do not call it quarantine or self isolation, because quarantine is isolation of the sick, and self isolation implies that I am doing it willingly, which I am not. We, healthy people are under house arrest. The virus is real, it is certainly not pleasant. But do I agree that lock downs work to... stop the spread of it and are necessary? No. Looking at countries like Sweden or my homeland Belarus where no lock downs were implemented i do not think it is the best way to stop the virus from spreading. These two countries have similar or even better results with death toll and total cases without any closures. It is a violation of humans tights and freedoms to do what happens in Melbourne, Victoria right now.. Especially considering that suicide levels and deaths from late medical treatment due to postpones are much much higher than covid deaths... My opinion is just that - mine. You are free to respectfully disagree and I will still like you and will welcome you to my page. . SO... When life gives me unwanted lemons I make lemonade I use this quiet time to create, explore and fill our family space with love and happiness. So many new projects are in development at my studio! Lets see what happens next. . If you are from Melbourne or surrounds what have you been using all this time for? . . . . . . #vixecidesigns #crazycreative #crafter #craftscollector #creative #tapestry #tapestryweaving #basicweaving #weavingloom #basicweavingloom #creativesofmelbourne #wooltapestry #textileartist #sewingclassesprojects #newprojects #melbournecreative #dressmaker #dressmakermelbourne #melbournedressmaker #exloriglife #woolyarns #weavingwithwool #weavingsamples #tapestrysamples See more

24.01.2022 New in my online shop! This cute knot headbands set is made from 100% organic and ordinary cotton fabrics and 100% cotton threads! Made to order specially for you! Other colour variations available - pm me to discuss options . . . .... . . #vixecodesigns #vixhandmade #ethicaloneofakindhandmade #handmadeinmelbourne #custommade #customorder #bespoke #artisan #melbournedesigner #ethicaldressmaker #dressmakermelbourne #ethicallymade #handmadeisthebest #knotheadband #knotheadbands #organiccotton #organiccottonfabric #customdesign #melbourne #onlineshop #newproduct @ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia See more

24.01.2022 Does it suit me? Yes or no? I had a client that wanted to order wired headband in rusty colour. I didn't have the fabric in this colour, but I used a piece of cream cotton/silk blend fabric from my stash and dyed it with eucalyptus leaves and onion skins to get the desired shade (from my earlier posts). After I completed the headband I really loved it! So comfortable and easy to wear! Twist the wire and go! Now I want one for myself! This one must go. What colour should I... make for myself?.. Excellent opportunity to experiment more with natural dyes! . I need do a few more experiments and adjustments with different fabric/wire combination and if I am happy with the results I will be offering these wonderful wire headbands for sale on my website! . . . . . . #vixecofrdigns #headband #wiredheadband #wiredscrunchyheadband #habdmade #naturalfabrics #madetoorder #customorder #customdesign #handmadeielbourne #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #naturaldyer #naturaldyeing #ecodyeing #botanicaldyeing #earthcolours #coloursofnature #botanicaldyer #ecodyer #naturaldyermelbourne #australia #crazycreative #plantscolours #creativedyer #melbournenaturaldyer #naturaldyersofinstagram #melbournesoutheast #dyeingwithplants #thecoloursofeucalyptus See more

24.01.2022 Did I mention that I now have a TELEGRAM CHANNEL? It has a small audience for now. My posts on telegram have everything you see here, plus some extra information for very special people who dared to join! . Apart from my creative processes I share a few more behind the scenes activities that are going on in my studio and my daily inspirations and motivations. Only positive energy exchange! . Come along and say hi! ... . . . . . . #vixecodesigns #telegram #makeaswitch #comeandsayhi #telegramisthefuture #freedomofspeach #crazycreative #vixecodesignschannel #telegramchannel #joinmeontelegram #dailyinspirationsontelegram #dailyinspirations #joinme #joinmychannel See more

23.01.2022 Transforming used textiles into eco-friendly bricks. This is FabBRICKs approach to prevent waste. Brut nature met Clarisse, the architect behind this project. With ChangeNOW Summit

22.01.2022 Update on my yesterdays post. In my making processes I attempt to go as close to 100% zero waste as possible. For example I collect ALL my fabric scraps and threads leftovers regardless how small they are. I reuse bigger pieces for other crafts projects. Smaller ones are hard to utiluse straight away, so they are usually accumulated. . Recently I felt that I actually need to empty some of my storage space, so decided it was time to reuse some of the tiny scraps I saved so... far. Two huge bags of sewing rubbish went into making two floor pillows for our living room. You will be surprised how much you can stuff inside of a sitting pillow! The outer fabric is from op-shop, it looks like it is handwoven cotton, very thick, heavy and with beautiful texture. . Two pillowcases were cut zero waste from another cotton upholstery fabric bought at an op-shop, and I had not a single scrap of that fabric left . . . . . . #vixecodesigns #upcycling #upcycled #iloveupcycling #reusereducerepurpose #repurpose #reducewaste #stopthrowingaway #savefromlandfill #donotthrowaway #ethicallivingideas #creativeupcycling #creativeideas #reusingfabricscraps #mafeoutofwhat #fabricscraps #zerowastemaking #zerowastecrafts #zerowasteideas #zerowastesewing #floorpillows #madefromscraps See more

22.01.2022 Trying out new art - kumihimo cords making. I made different wheels out of discarded cardboard and plastic pieces to see what works best. Japanese mind really amazes me! They invent extraordinary out of ordinary... Have you ever tried your hands on kumihimo art? . If you have been following me for quite a while you probably noticed that I love learning new crafts. I am like a collector, but the items I collect are all carried around with me on my hands... Muscles learn ...new movements, brain learns new instructions, and the result - another useful skill I can share with my students one day... . Do you know any interesting, rare, unusual textile craft I havent tried yet? Comment below to challenge me! I would love to learn it! . . . . . . . #vixecodesigns #craftscollector #crazycreative #creativesofinstagram #creativesofmelbourne #learningnewcraft #ilovetolearn #textileartist #crafter #craftersofinstagram #ancientcraft #creativesewingclasses #sewingclasseswithadifference #craftclasses #handcraft #creativecrafter #kumihimo #kumihimocords #kumihimowheel #kumihimocordmaking #crazycreative #cordmaking #japanesecraft #japaneseart See more

22.01.2022 Two beautiful handbags created from tiny fabric scraps delicately put together into intricate pictures. Head on to my online shop, link in bio, to see more and purchase! . . . .... . . #vixecodesigns #custommade #customdesign #ethicallymade #supportsmallbusiness #thekiss #kiss #thekisshandbags #kissclasppurse #ethicaloneofakindhandmade #melbournedesigner #madeinmelbourne #madeinaustrslia #melbournedressmaker #dressmakermelbourne #uniquehandbag #ethicalhandbag #veganhandbag #designerhandbag #beunique See more

22.01.2022 This is another example of how we attempt to go zero waste in our house. I reuse our old clothes that are beyond repair and are not good to be donated into rug making. Having two small daughters I have so much of their clothes that are worn or stained to the point of no restoration. I have been collecting these clothes for quite a few years by now. Since I have a lot of time at the moment, I cut them into yarn and finally started making a rug for our living room. . Every... stripe is a happy memory. Every stitch puts these memories together into a rug of our lives. We will sit on it and treasure the times we had together... . . . . . . #vixecodesigns #upcycling #upcycled #iloveupcycling #reusereducerepurpose #repurpose #reducewaste #stopthrowingaway #savefromlandfill #donotthrowaway #ethicallivingideas #creativeupcycling #creativeideas #reuse #reuseoldclothes #madeiutofwhat #rugofourlives #ragrug #lifememories #treasureyourmemories #ragoflife #rugfromoldclothes #rugfromtrash #fromtrashtotreasure See more

21.01.2022 This is my first attempt of creating zero waste pattern myself. I started with 2 metres of 100% wool jersey fabric 160cm wide and used 100% of it to create this dress with no off cuts left! So happy with the results! I eco printed the fabric with eucalyptus leaves to make it more interesting. DO YOU LIKE IT? . I loved the process of zero waste dressmaking so much, that I set myself on a mission to develop and create 10 beautiful and practical zero waste dresses! Are ...you with me on my journey? The second dress is already underway! Follow my experiments. . If you are a fan of Zero Waste fashion or would simply like to learn more about it follow @zwdo_collective for educational resources on the topic . . . . . . #vixecodesigns #vixhandmade #ethicaloneofakindhandmade #handmadeinmelbourne #custommade #bespoke #artisan #melbournedesigner #ethicaldressmaker #dressmakermelbourne #ethicallymade #handmadeisthebest #oneofakind #customdesign #melbourne #zerowastefashion #zerowastepatternmaking #zerowaste #wooldress #wooljersey #melbournedressmaker #dressmakermelbourne #ethicaldressmaker #patternmaker #dress #ecoprinted #ecoprintingonwool #zeeowastepartern See more

21.01.2022 Another zero waste garment cutting is in progress here I got this piece of 100% wool jersey fabric with a great discount because it had a fault - ladder going through the whole roll. I simply stitched the ladder with welt stitch and eco printed the whole fabric piece with eucalyptus leaves. Just a basic mirror print made this fabric so much more interesting! Now I am fiddling to turn this piece into a zero waste dress! Stay with me and will share results! . . . .... . . #vixecodesigns #vixhandmade #ethicaloneofakindhandmade #handmadeinmelbourne #custommade #bespoke #artisan #melbournedesigner #ethicaldressmaker #dressmakermelbourne #ethicallymade #handmadeisthebest #oneofakind #customdesign #melbourne #zerowastefashion #zerowastepatternmaking #zerowaste #wooldress #wooljersey #melbournedressmaker #dressmakermelbourne #ethicaldressmaker #patternmaker #dress #ecoprinted #ecoprintingonwool #zerowastepartern See more

21.01.2022 Another Japanese craft I have tried recently - Kimekomi ball making. Kimekomi is a technique where a pattern is drawn and then cut onto a surface, such as a soft wood or smooth foam. Fabric is then placed over the pattern and tucked into the cuts. Kimekomi was developed in the 18th century in Japan as a doll making technique. Kimekomi literally means to tuck into a groove. I had a really old foam ball that I utilised for this session. . My creation is far from being pe...rfect, and I did not stick to the original technique cutting some corners. If I ever try it again I would definitely try to find a soft wood balls as buying new plastic for my creations is never an option in my studio. . If you have been following me for quite a while you probably noticed that I love learning new crafts. I am like a collector, but the items I collect are all carried around with me on my hands... Muscles learn new movements, brain learns new instructions, and the result - another useful skill I can share with my students one day... . Do you know any interesting, rare, unusual textile craft I havent tried yet? Comment below to challenge me! I would love to learn it! . . . . . . . #vixecodesigns #craftscollector #crazycreative #creativesofinstagram #creativesofmelbourne #learningnewcraft #ilovetolearn #textileartist #crafter #craftersofinstagram #ancientcraft #creativesewingclasses #sewingclasseswithadifference #craftclasses #handcraft #creativecrafter #kimekomi #crazycreative #kimekomiball #kimekomiballs #japanesecraft #japaneseart See more

20.01.2022 One of my first handmade toys. They are more than 30 years old, the fabric even started to disintegrate on the gnomes face and cotton batting stuffing inside the frog thinned out. My mother saved them and brought them to me on her last visit. She even brought the book I used to cut the pattern! I started sewing really early. Watching my grandmothers, both self thought dressmakers, I knew I wanted to follow their steps. . Would you like to make some soft toys too with or fo...r your children? I have two free patterns in my shop - for a squirrel and a cat soft toys! And I am planning to add these two patterns too at some point! . . . . . . #vixecodesigns, #softtoys #freesewingpatterns #softtoypaterns #gnome #frog #handmadetoys #dressmaker #melbournedressmaker #dressmakermelbourne #handmadetoy #makeityourself #sewingpatternsofinstadram #sewersofinstagram #homesewers #lovesewing #mychildhoodsewingadventures #mysewinghistory #vintagetoys #vintagehandmade #handmadevintage #toysimade #gnometoy #frogtoy #frogsofttoy #gnomesifttoy See more

19.01.2022 The love of aprons

18.01.2022 My daughters little weaving adventures She enjoyed it so much, that after making one sample wanted to make another one for her sister! . . . .... . . . #vixecidesigns #crazycreative #crafter #craftscollector #creative #tapestry #tapestryweaving #basicweaving #weavingloom #basicweavingloom #creativesofmelbourne #wooltapestry #textileartist #sewingclassesprojects #newprojects #melbournecreative #dressmaker #dressmakermelbourne #melbournedressmaker #exloriglife #woolyarns #weavingwithwool #kidscanweave #creativekids #weavingwithkids #weavingsamples See more

18.01.2022 Not the most creative visible mend, but definitely practical . . . .... . . #vixecodesigns #vixrepairs #clothesrepairs #clothesmending #repair #repairit #mendit #clothesmendingideas #reuserepair #irepaireverything #repairingistrendy #mendingisbeautiful #mendingtrend #learnhowtomend #learnhowtorepair #zerowaste #loverepair #ilovetomend #sustainablewardrobe #ethicallivingideas #socks #socksdarning #visiblemendibg #visibledarning #darningsocks See more

18.01.2022 Sneak peek of my third dress - Charis Zero Waste Dress! Proper pictures are coming soon! As well as a FREE PATTERN! . . . .... . . #vixecodesigns #vixpatterns #sewingpatterns #zerowaste #zerowastepatterns #zerowastesewingpatterns #free #freepatterns #freepatternsoninstahram #freesewingpatterns #freezerowastepatterns #zerowastefashion #donationsbased #supportmywork #10zerowastedresses #charisdresspattern #chariszerowastedress #zerowastedesign #zerowastedresspattern #zerowastedress #ecoprinteddress See more

17.01.2022 Curious minds always want to try something new. My daughters are not an exception! When a friend turned up with a spinning wheel we all had to have a go with it! Good old times... . . . .... . #vixecodesigns #craftscollector #crazycreative #creativesofinstagram #creativesofmelbourne #spinning #woolspinning #spinningwheel #kidsonaspinningwheel #learningtospin #creativeleasuretime #learningnewcraft #ilovetolearn #textileartist #crafter #craftersofinstagram #ancientcraft #creativesewingclasses #sewingclasseswithadifference #craftclasses #handcraft #creativecrafter See more

17.01.2022 Spontaneous craft session! With the weather being so nice and warm here in Melbourne we really enjoy spending time outside. Our house is surrounded by nature and outside is the new norm here We found a few sticks around and decided to do some simple weaving - this is a really easy way to engage kids of all ages! Sticks, natural wool and cotton yarns and we have two spider webs. . . .... . . . #vixecodesigns #creativesewingclasses #sewingclasses #sewingclassesmelbourne #nocrapsewingclasses #nocrapsewing #craftwithkids #creativecrafts #kudslivecrafts #basicweaving #weavingonsticks #stickweaving #melbournesoutheast #learnsewingskills #mindfulsewing #ethicalsewingclasses #ethicalsewing #sewingwithpurpose #noordinarysewingclasses #noordinarysewing See more

16.01.2022 I am transitioning my business to work on PAY WHAT YOU CAN principle where I do not charge a certain amount of money for an item or service but instead let you choose how much you can and want to pay depending on your income and satisfaction with the product or service you received without any expectations from my side. At my online shop I have a price range for you to choose from - the minimum amount will cover postage and basic resources expenses, then it goes up to a cer...tain amount. You choose what you can afford to pay. WHY? Because I want to be the change I want to see in the world. Our society was built on a system where we conditioned to believe that people who have more money deserve more and people who have less money deserve less. Those who are more fortunate can afford to pay for better quality goods and services, can afford to buy ethical, sustainable, handmade things and the poor majority continues to buy cheap items and discard them as they break because they can’t afford to pay for the repair either. I want to change that. And our business models can either support the injustices of the modern world, or create a different story. My promise to you - No matter what you can afford to pay, I will always do the best quality job I can for you. Yes, creatives deserve to be fairly paid for their work. But I believe there are other ways of achieving that. I don't want to live in the world where everything I do is constantly compared to a certain amount of money someone thinks it is worth. Instead I want you to decide from your heart how much you value my work. You may ask what guarantee I have that some people will simply use me and not pay at all? There is no guarantee. I am simply opening my heart to people. Whether they choose to respond from the heart or just take advantage is up to them. . Does it feel a bit scary? Yes! But I believe in humanity. . I am not along on this path! I have recently come across Louise Upshall from @gumnutmagic who applies the same principle to charge for her online eco printing courses. . If you are also interested to learn how it works and a bit more behind this idea visit MY PHILOSOPHY page, link in bio. See more

15.01.2022 The next zero waste dress is nearly ready! I eco printed and plant dyed this gorgeous piece of fine 100% cotton sateen fabric ethically sourced from a small company. . The pattern is ready and I will, of course, be sharing it after size grading is done! Are you excited? . .... . . . . #vixecodesigns #naturaldyer #naturaldyeing #ecodyeing #botanicaldyeing #earthcolours #coloursofnature #botanicaldyer #naturaldyermelbourne #australia #crazycreative #melbournenaturaldyer #naturaldyersofinstagram #melbournesoutheast #dyeingwithplants #ecoprintedcotton #ethicaldressmaker #zerowastefashion #zerowastepattern #freepatterniscoming #zerowadtepatternmaking #freepatternsoninstagram #yellow #naturalyellow #makeyourclothes See more

14.01.2022 I am into studying trees recently. This is a smaller version of my large wire tree project. Just a quick test before we do these with kids at our homeschooling coop. I used copper wire and crystal beads and pieces - beautiful Atlaticide as a base and prehnite and glass beads. . Crystals are another area of my winder and study, I have been learning about them for the last 15 years of my life and have very special connection to these wonders of nature... . .... . . . . #vixecodesigns #wiretree #wireandcrystaltree #crystaltree #atlanticide #worldofcrystals #livecrystals #crystalart #tree #trees #lovetrees #homeschoolingproject #homeschoolingarts #homeschoolinglife See more

13.01.2022 What a colour! My last dye pot in our old house, just before I started packing... Eucalyptus and onion skins combination. . . . .... . . #vixecodesigns #naturaldyer #naturaldyeing #ecodyeing #botanicaldyeing #earthcolours #coloursofnature #botanicaldyer #ecodyer #naturaldyermelbourne #australia #crazycreative #plantscolours #creativedyer #melbournenaturaldyer #naturaldyersofinstagram #melbournesoutheast #dyeingwithplants #coloursofeucalyptus #onionskins #eucalyptusandonionskins See more

13.01.2022 Flashback to the sewing classes times... . . . .... . . #vixecodesigns #creativesewingclasses #sewingclasses #sewingclassesmelbourne #nocrapsewingclasses #nocrapsewing #learntosew #melbournesoutheast #learnsewingskills #mindfulsewing #ethicalsewingclasses #ethicalsewing #sewingwithpurpose #noordinarysewingclasses #noordinarysewing #adultsewingclasses #learningsewingmachine #learntousesewingmachine See more

12.01.2022 I find it so comforting and relaxing to dive into the world of natural indigo. I put on some positive podcasts or videos and meditate over the deep blue... My hands are blue for a few days after the dyeing process... Love and peace. The results to be shared soon. . . . .... . . #vixecodesigns #naturaldyer #naturaldyeing #ecodyeing #botanicaldyeing #earthcolours #coloursofnature #botanicaldyer #ecodyer #naturaldyermelbourne #australia #crazycreative #plantscolours #creativedyer #melbournenaturaldyer #naturaldyersofinstagram #melbournesoutheast #dyeingwithplants #indigodyeing #123vat #naturalindigo #indigo #indigovat #dyeingwithindigo #bluehands #indigohands See more

12.01.2022 Working on the details... This is a close up of the embroidery on the linen jacket I posted about earlier. I eco printed it with various eucalyptus leaves and embroidered over the prints with botanically dyed 100% silk threads. . The jacket is XL size and is available now from my online shop now! . .... . . . . #vixecodesigns #ecoprinting #ecoprinter #printingwithplants #printingwithleaves #printingwithflowers #naturalcolours #coloursofnature #natureisamazing #ecoprintingexperiments #ecoprinted #naturalprints #ecoprintedsamples #melbourneecoprinter #ecoprintermelbourne #botanicalprints #plantcolours #ecoprintsonlinen #ecoprintedjacket #linenjacket #linentop #ecoprintedtop #ecoprintedclothes #oneofakind #ethicaloneofakindhandmade See more

12.01.2022 New pattern is here - basic camisole! Would you like to make one? Then head on to my website to get for a limited time only this pattern for FREE! . The instructions I include with the pattern are for biodegradable compostable garment, isnt it great to make something that is not only handmade and comfortable, but also is not hurting the planet? . .... . . . . #vixecodesigns #freepattern #camisolepattern #basiccamisole #basiccamisolepattern #patternsoninstagram #sewersofinstagram #handmade #whomakesyourclothes #whomadeyourclothes #imakemyclothes #biodegradableclothing #compostablegarment #melbournedressmaker #dressmakermelbourne #erhicaldresdmaker #freepatternsofinstagram #learntosew #homesewers #sewityourself #sewitathome #diy #doityourself See more

12.01.2022 Have you heard of nalbinding? An ancient Scandinavian art that is virtually unknown today. At first glance nalbound textiles are often mistaken for being knitted or crocheted. However, nalbinding is an older invention and it is not made with knitting needles or a crochet hook, but with a single needle that has an eye. Being not the fastest way of producing textiles, it almost went into oblivion when knitting began to spread in the European Middle Ages. Today many creative peo...ple are rediscoveing nalbinding, so I had to try it out when I saw it too! . If you have been following me for quite a while you probably noticed that I love learning new crafts. I am like a collector, but the items I collect are all carried around with me on my hands... Muscles learn new movements, brain learns new instructions, and the result - another useful skill I can share with my students one day... . Do you know any interesting, rare, unusual textile craft I havent tried yet? Comment below to challenge me! I would love to learn it! . . . . . . . #vixecodesigns #craftscollector #crazycreative #creativesofinstagram #creativesofmelbourne #needlecraft #nalbinding #learningnewcraft #ilovetolearn #textileartist #crafter #craftersofinstagram #nalboundbag #scandinavianart #scandinaviancraft #ancientcraft #creativesewingclasses #sewingclasseswithadifference #craftclasses #handcraft #creativecrafter See more

10.01.2022 Navy blue headband to match the school uniform! I love getting happy pictures from my customers! . You can either order this headband from my online store, via pm or make one yourself with the FREE PATTERN I share! Link in bio. . .... . . . . #vixecodesigns #vixhandmade #ethicaloneofakindhandmade #handmadeinmelbourne #custommade #customorder #bespoke #artisan #melbournedesigner #ethicaldressmaker #dressmakermelbourne #ethicallymade #handmadeisthebest #knotheadband #knotheadbands #organiccotton #organiccottonfabric #customdesign #melbourne #onlineshop #headband #freepattern #freesewingpattern #makeityourself See more

10.01.2022 AT the time when this very challenging year of our lives is about to finish I want to summarise my experience of it. I will unlikely be wrong when I say that for everyone the year 2020 was hard, unusual, challenging and noting like we’ve experienced before. But the most important thing is not how the year has been for us, but what we have learned from it, what experience and emotions we are carrying forward.... https://vixecodesigns.com/2020/12/lessons-of-2020/

10.01.2022 In my making processes I attempt to go as close to 100% zero waste as possible. For example I collect ALL my fabric scraps and threads leftovers regardless how small they are. So after a project is finished NOTHING goes into the bin. I reuse bigger pieces for other crafts projects. Smaller ones are hard to utilise straight away, so they are usually accumulated. . Recently I felt that I actually need to empty some of my storage space, so decided it was time to reuse some of t...he tiny scraps I saved so far. Two huge bags of sewing rubbish went into making two floor pillows for our living room. You will be surprised how much you can stuff inside of a sitting pillow! The outer fabric is from op-shop, it looks like it is handwoven cotton, very thick, heavy and with beautiful texture. . . . . . . #vixecodesigns #upcycling #upcycled #iloveupcycling #reusereducerepurpose #repurpose #reducewaste #stopthrowingaway #savefromlandfill #donotthrowaway #ethicallivingideas #creativeupcycling #creativeideas #reusingfabricscraps #mafeoutofwhat #fabricscraps #zerowastemaking #zerowastecrafts #zerowasteideas #zerowastesewing #floorpillows #madefromscraps See more

10.01.2022 So proud to be part of this issue of @rethink_magazine! - A great shot of my design captured by @yanakleinphoto is pictured on their front cover! Makeup by @cwmakeupartist hair - Steph Mundsy, model @chtatev, jewellery @victoriavictoriya . Would you like to own the dress from this cover? Read the article to find out how! I will be telling a bit more about this dress in the coming posts! .... . . REPOST: . On sale December 1 This issue will lift you up as we enter 2021. Win the front cover gown by @victoriakonash Meet @maxlamanna the zero waste food cook Get onto the healing benefits of Otways wild mushrooms with @ojas_superfoods Subscribe to the mag and go into the draw to win one one of several eco-prizes! Click the bio link to buy online or find your nearest stockist #sustainableaustralia #rethinkaustralia #sustainabilitymagazine #slowfashion #onthemapofthedress #goldendress #repurposed #madefromsewingrubbish #vixecodesigns #dressfromsewingrubbish #madeoutofwhat

09.01.2022 New exciting projects have started again in my sewing studio! Students are busy, and I hardly have time to take a few photographs! . Would you like to learn how to sew sustainably, gain experience and knowledge in hand and machine stitching via exciting projects and be able to USE what you have learned in real life? Drop me a message! I have now opened enrollments for my SEWING CLASSES again! . .... . . . . #vixecodesigns #creativesewingclasses #sewingclasses #sewingclassesmelbourne #nocrapsewingclasses #nocrapsewing #learntosew #harkaway #melbournesoutheast #learnsewingskills #mindfulsewing #ethicalsewingclasses #ethicalsewing #sewingwithpurpose #noordinarysewingclasses #noordinarysewing See more

09.01.2022 It is interesting how sometimes accidental things bring up new ways and techniques. I was experimenting with eco printing, and to be honest this jacket did not turn out the way I wanted and I didnt like it at the beginning. So I decided to work over the prints with embroidery. It took me nearly all day to finish. I used beautiful 100% silk threads that I dyed with various plants earlier this year, and I love the result. Pastel colours of the threads paired with colourful, bu...t not so pronounced prints worked so well together! SCROLL TO SEE CLOSE UPS DO YOU LIKE IT? . This 100% linen jacket is XL size and it is now listed in my online shop! ONLY ONE AVAILABLE, as always. . . . . . . #vixecodesigns #ecoprinting #ecoprinter #printingwithplants #printingwithleaves #printingwithflowers #naturalcolours #coloursofnature #natureisamazing #ecoprintingexperiments #ecoprinted #naturalprints #ecoprintedsamples #melbourneecoprinter #ecoprintermelbourne #botanicalprints #plantcolours #ecoprintsonlinen #ecoprintedjacket #linenjacket #linentop #ecoprintedtop #ecoprintedclothes #oneofakind #ethicaloneofakindhandmade See more

08.01.2022 Morning coffee play with my customised handmade coasters - wooden button, nalbound circle and knitted pi circle . . . .... . . #vixecodesigns #cosaters #dressmakersstudio #knittedpicircle #nalbindedcoaster #nalbindedsample #knittedsample #buttoncoaster #mymorningcoffee #mymorningmeditation #dressmakersmorning #handmade #sampling See more

08.01.2022 Winter is nearly over in Australia and I am putting up these beautiful hand knitted wool socks and slippers on SALE! . The socks would fit a 8-10yo child depending on foot size and slippers would fit adult size 36-37. I only have 5 pairs left by now! SALE while stock last! FREE DELIVERY AUSTRALIA WIDE! . .... . . . . #vixecodesigns #handmade #knitted #handknited #handknittedsocks #knittedsocks #redsocks #yellowsocks #sale #endofwintersale #socksforsale #woolsocks #handmadeisthebest #buylocal #supportaustralianbusinesses #supportsmallbusinesses #ethicallymade #ecosocks #warmsocks #knittedslippers #pinkslippers @ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia See more

08.01.2022 Another beautiful and useful ancient Scandinavian craft from my collection - lucet cord making. Making samples for my crafts classes while I have plenty of time for it My lucet is made from a wooden fork found in op-shop, by the way . If you have been following me for quite a while you probably noticed that I love learning new crafts. I am like a collector, but the items I collect are all carried around with me on my hands... Muscles learn new movements, brain learns new ...instructions, and the result - another useful skill I can share with my students one day... . Do you know any interesting, rare, unusual textile craft I havent tried yet? Comment below to challenge me! I would love to learn it! . . . . . . . #vixecodesigns #craftscollector #crazycreative #creativesofinstagram #creativesofmelbourne #lucet #learningnewcraft #ilovetolearn #textileartist #crafter #craftersofinstagram #lucetcordmaking #scandinavianart #scandinaviancraft #ancientcraft #creativesewingclasses #sewingclasseswithadifference #craftclasses #handcraft #creativecrafter #artoflucet #learntolucet See more

07.01.2022 Weaving time! . During this crazy house arrest times I think I have tried and practiced so many different crafts! Do I agree that lock downs work and are necessary? No. Looking at countries like Sweden or my homeland Belarus where no lock downs were implemented i do not think it is the best way to stop the virus from spreading. Especially considering that suidude levels and deaths from late medical treatment due to quarantine postpones are much higher than covid deaths...... BUT... When life gives me unwanted lemons I make lemonade So I use this quiet time to create, explore and fill our family space with love and happiness. So many new projects are in development and a new online course is under way to be released hopefully soon! . If you are from Melbourne or surrounds what have you been using all this time for? . . . . . . #vixecidesigns #crazycreative #crafter #craftscollector #creative #tapestry #tapestryweaving #basicweaving #weavingloom #basicweavingloom #creativesofmelbourne #wooltapestry #textileartist #sewingclassesprojects #newprojects #melbournecreative #dressmaker #dressmakermelbourne #melbournedressmaker #exloriglife #woolyarns #weavingwithwool #idonotconsent See more

07.01.2022 My home University of Zero Waste fashion studies continues with this Zero Waste Silk Blouse made with the inspiration and patterns from MakeUse database by Holly McQuillan. You can easily Google it up. Scroll to see how the fabric was cut! Sometimes really basic cuts can bring up really beautiful designs! . The fabric measurements from the second slide would make a blouse that fits comfortably size 6-10. If you are of a bigger size, take wider fabric. The width of the f...abric should fit around your body very loosely for comfort. . I dyed the fabric with various eucalyptus leaves and madder root prior to the blouse assembly. It is available for sale from my website. . . . . . . #vixecodesigns #ecoprinting #ecoprinter #printingwithplants #printingwithleaves #botanicallydyed #naturalcolours #coloursofnature #ecoprintingexperiments #ecoprinted #naturalprints #melbourneecoprinter #ecoprintermelbourne #botanicalprints #plantcolours #zerowasteblouse #zerowastefashion #zerowadtepattern #zerowastesewingpattern #zerowastetop #makeuse #hollymcquillan See more

06.01.2022 I had a meditation of spinning and botanical dyeing for nearly the whole day some time ago with kids watching and playing around. On the picture - hand spun wool threads botanically dyed with various local plants and indigo. Love the colours! . . . .... . . #vixecodesigns #handspunwool #handspunthreads #mymeditation #relaxingday #naturaldyer #naturaldyeing #ecodyeing #botanicaldyeing #earthcolours #coloursofnature #botanicaldyer #ecodyer #naturaldyermelbourne #australia #crazycreative #plantscolours #creativedyer #melbournenaturaldyer #naturaldyersofinstagram #melbournesoutheast #dyeingwithplants #creativesofmelbourne #creativesofinstagram See more

06.01.2022 Perfect imperfection. Beautifully coloured 100% wool singlade ball made by my 7yo student a while back at my sewing and crafts classes. She forgot it in my studio just before the lockdown and I can't wait to give it back to her! . . . .... . . #vixecodesigns #creativesewingclasses #sewingclasses #sewingclassesmelbourne #nocrapsewingclasses #nocrapsewing #learntosew #learnsewingskills #mindfulsewing #ethicalsewingclasses #ethicalsewing #sewingwithpurpose #noordinarysewingclasses #noordinarysewing #singladeball #woolball #usingyarnleftovers #scandinaviancraft See more

05.01.2022 Do you feel it too? The wind of change is getting stronger and stronger. We are at a crossroads of humanity - To continue to be controlled or to reclaim our power. Life will never go back to "normal" as we remember it. It is either masked and under obedience or free and empowered. And you get to choose!. . For years upon years we have been manipulated. We have been told what to believe and how to act. By the mainstream media, Hollywood, the music industry, politicians. .... Its hard to even tell it has a grip on us... but it does. . But WE hold the power within us to manifest a better future for ourselves and for generations to come. WE have the power to create our reality based on our thoughts, feelings, emotions and beliefs. . So how can we break free of this cycle? . We need to step away from fear. Fear keeps us locked in the matrix. It keeps us under control. Turn OFF the mainstream media. And keep it off. It is not serving you. . Get out into nature, take your shoes off. Put on some high vibe music and dance. Find a reason to smile, to laugh. Do things that bring you happiness. Find it hard to do it at present climate? Want to learn more about the power of manifestations and HOW TO REALLY USE IT? Look for Marina Jacobi Quantum Manifestation Series. By staying positive you create a brand new reality. . If possible, get a water filter to extract the fluoride (note... its not in there for the health of your teeth ) Eat as much organic produce as possible or wash your fruits + veggies in apple cider vinegar. This will reduce your toxic load, unblock your pineal gland, it will help to kickstart your intuition. . The earth is ascending... join us . . . . . . #vixecodesigns #power #peoplespower #windifchange #createabetterworld #betterearth #createabetterearth #believe #believeinyourself #staypositive #quantummanifestations #manifestthebest #bestpossiblepositiveoutcome #powerofmanifestation #powerifmanifeststiins #freeworld #wearefree #befree #behappy #freeyoursrlf #liberateyourself #breakthematrix See more

04.01.2022 Trying out new art - temari balls. Japanese art really amazes me! They invent extraordinary out of ordinary... Temari balls are a folk art form and Japanese craft, originating in China and introduced to Japan around the 7th century A.D. "Temari" means "hand ball" in Japanese and they were traditionally made with bells inside as kids toys for ball games. These beautifully intricate creations are amazing demonstrations of non-Euclidean geometry. I made a very basic pattern..., but if you google this art you will be mesmerised by the complexity of the designs and possibilities! . If you have been following me for quite a while you probably noticed that I love learning new crafts. I am like a collector, but the items I collect are all carried around with me on my hands... Muscles learn new movements, brain learns new instructions, and the result - another useful skill I can share with my students one day... . Do you know any interesting, rare, unusual textile craft I havent tried yet? Comment below to challenge me! I would love to learn it! . . . . . . . #vixecodesigns #craftscollector #crazycreative #creativesofinstagram #creativesofmelbourne #learningnewcraft #ilovetolearn #textileartist #crafter #craftersofinstagram #ancientcraft #creativesewingclasses #sewingclasseswithadifference #craftclasses #handcraft #creativecrafter #temari #crazycreative #temariball #temariballs #noneuclidiangeometry #japanesecraft #japaneseart See more

04.01.2022 My experiments with wired head pieces continues with this wired sophist-o-twist made from eco printed silk/viscose fabric. Exactly same fabric I made these harem style pants! I am testing it myself before offering it for sale in my shop. SCROLL to see close ups of the head piece. . Harem Style Pants PATTERN s available for free from my online store by the way! . .... . . . . #vixecodesigns #sophidtoteist #wiredheadbunmaker #wired #hairaccesdories #hairaccessory #wiredhairaccesdory #handmade #ecoprinted #ecoprintedfabric #harempants #haremstylepants #freesewingpattern #freepattern #zerowastepattern #freezerowastepattern #paywhatyoucan #melbournedressmaker #dressmakermelbourne #zerowasteapproach See more

03.01.2022 FREE SEWING PATTERN! . This is my first attempt of creating zero waste pattern myself. I started with a 2 metres of 100% wool jersey fabric 160cm wide and to create this dress I used 100% of this fabric with no off cuts left! SCROLL TO SEE THE DRESS OR VISIT MY PREVIOUS POSTS FOR MORE DETAILS AND CLOSE UPS! . WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE A DRESS LIKE THAT FOR YOURSELF? I am sharing the pattern with you in sizes 6-16! Go to the FREE PATTERNS section, link in bio, and search ...for Anna Zero Waste Dress! . I am giving away all my patterns for free, but if you like what I do and wish to support me you are very welcome to make a donation (on the pattern page of my website) . This is the first one out of 10 beautiful and practical zero waste dress patterns that I am developing - a challenge I set for myself. The second dress is already underway! Follow me to see my journey. . And if you are a maker who just discovered Zero Waste fashion movement and woul like to learn more about it follow @zwdo_collective for educational resources on the topic . . . . . . #vixecodesigns #vixhandmade #ethicaloneofakindhandmade #handmadeinmelbourne #custommade #bespoke #artisan #melbournedesigner #ethicaldressmaker #dressmakermelbourne #ethicallymade #handmadeisthebest #oneofakind #customdesign #melbourne #zerowastefashion #zerowastepatternmaking #zerowaste #wooldress #wooljersey #melbournedressmaker #dressmakermelbourne #ethicaldressmaker #patternmaker #dress #ecoprinted #ecoprintingonwool #zeeowastepartern See more

03.01.2022 About 2 years ago I bought myself Zero Waste Fashion book by Timo Rissanen and Holly McQuillan. Ever since I always wanted to get into the learning of this fascinating method of clothes cutting and making. This year, being under house arrest, I finally got the time to start properly! . I love the idea of using 100% of the fabric for the making process. Because if you have beautiful fabric in front of you, why waste it? Someone somewhere spent their precious time and natura...l resources to create it. . So I started with one dress. Then this idea expanded and I set myself on a mission to create 10 zero waste dresses and share the patterns with you for FREE with an option to donate if you like the pattern and if you can. Not obligatory at all though. Every dress will have a name starting from the next letter of the alphabet. Anna and Bella dresses are ready. Charis dress is nearly finished with pattern development underway. . Would you like to follow my journey and see what else I come up with?.. . . . . . . #vixecodesigns #10zerowastedresses #newproject #zerowastedress #zerowastefashion #dressmaker #melbournedressmaker #dressmakermelbourne #dressmakingprocess #ethicaldressmaker #zerowastedressmaker #zerowastepatterns #sewingpatterns #freesewingpatterns #freezerowastepatterns #zerowastedresses #freepatternsoninstagram #patternmaker #patternmakermelbourne #abcofzerowaste See more

02.01.2022 If the virus we are trying to protect each other from is so deadly WHY PEOPLE DO NOT DISPOSE THEIR CONTAMINATED MASKS AND GLOVES PROPERLY??? The biggest virus we have to deal with is human behaviour. PEOPLE, BE MINDFUL NOT ONLY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS, BUT ALSO ABOUT OUR PRECIOUS PLANET!!!

02.01.2022 Today I want to share with you some of my basic tatting samples I have been working on. Have you heard of this beautiful craft of lace making? . If you have been following me for quite a while you probably noticed that I love learning new crafts. I am like a collector, but the items I collect are all carried around with me on my hands... Muscles learn new movements, brain learns new instructions, and the result - another useful skill I can share with my students one day... ... . Do you know any interesting, rare, unusual textile craft I havent tried yet? Comment below to challenge me! I would love to learn it! . . . . . . . #vixecodesigns #craftscollector #crazycreative #creativesofinstagram #creativesofmelbourne #lacemaking #lacemakingtechniques #learningnewcraft #ilovetolearn #textileartist #crafter #craftersofinstagram #tatting #ancientcraft #creativesewingclasses #sewingclasseswithadifference #craftclasses #handcraft #creativecrafter #learningtotat #tattedsnowflake #snowflake #lacesnowflake See more

02.01.2022 A headband to match handmade jumpsuit. Why not! . . . .... . . #vixecodesigns #vixhandmade #ethicaloneofakindhandmade #handmadeinmelbourne #custommade #customorder #bespoke #artisan #melbournedesigner #ethicaldressmaker #dressmakermelbourne #ethicallymade #handmadeisthebest #knotheadband #knotheadbands #organiccotton #organiccottonfabric #customdesign #melbourne #onlineshop #headband #freepattern #freesewingpattern #makeityourself See more

01.01.2022 New pattern is to be released soon - basic camisole. Would you like to make one? The instructions I include with the pattern are for biodegradable compostable garment, isnt it great to make something that is not only handmade and comfortable, but also is not hurting the planet? . . . .... . . #vixecodesigns #freepattern #camisolepattern #basiccamisole #basiccamisolepattern #patternsoninstagram #sewersofinstagram #handmade #whomakesyourclothes #whomadeyourclothes #imakemyclothes #biodegradableclothing #compostablegarment #melbournedressmaker #dressmakermelbourne #erhicaldresdmaker #freepatternsofinstagram #learntosew #homesewers #sewityourself #sewitathome #diy #doityourself See more

01.01.2022 I have a puzzle for you today - can you guess what it is and what it will be used for? SCROLL TO SEE MORE PICTURES! It was made at my sewing classes a while ago by one of my students. . . . .... . . #vixecodesigns #creativesewingclasses #sewingclasses #sewingclassesmelbourne #nocrapsewingclasses #nocrapsewing #learntosew #melbournesoutheast #learnsewingskills #mindfulsewing #ethicalsewingclasses #ethicalsewing #sewingwithpurpose #noordinarysewingclasses #noordinarysewing #sewingmachineskills #sewingmachine #learntousesewingmachine See more