BCC Showcase
If you’re a Brisbane resident did you know that the Brisbane City Council has a Local Business Showcase, as part of a range of initiatives… Read More »BCC Showcase
MEW Blog
Gaga for Glitter Vinyl
When I was initially asked about making an outfit in vinyl for a Lady Gaga concert, it felt like all my Project Runway and Drag… Read More »Gaga for Glitter Vinyl
Introducing The Irene Clutch
This clutch was designed as a companion to the Marie Tote, that was inspired by Marie Curie. It only seemed fitting to name it after… Read More »Introducing The Irene Clutch
Introducing the Marie Tote Pattern
The original large size bag design was inspired by Marie Curie, I imagined and considered what she would need in a bag. Papers, a diary,… Read More »Introducing the Marie Tote Pattern
How to make a Mini Jerrie
A Pattern Hack for the Jerrie Bucket Bag If you love the Jerrie Bucket Bag, but would like to make it smaller this hack will… Read More »How to make a Mini Jerrie
Introducing the Jerrie Bucket Bag
Introducing my latest pattern, the Jerrie Bucket Bag. This pattern was based on my original design used to make the Wardian Case and Aquarium bags,… Read More »Introducing the Jerrie Bucket Bag
Introducing the Admiral Grace Pattern
After a lot of prototyping, and testing my first PDF Pattern has been launched. The Admiral Grace Tote is designed with sewing leather on a… Read More »Introducing the Admiral Grace Pattern
The Wardian Case – A Modified Jerrie
While watching the TV series Blown Away, I fell in love with the piece of work Alexander Rosenberg made called The Disappointment of the Tropics… Read More »The Wardian Case – A Modified Jerrie
Creating New Leather Finishes
A lot of the leather used by MEW Designs is sourced from an Australian based factory, that offers ‘out sorts’ for sale. These are hides… Read More »Creating New Leather Finishes
Hedy Convertible Clutch
The design for this pattern was based on the shape of a frame purse pattern. I liked the slightly vintage lines, but find frame purses… Read More »Hedy Convertible Clutch