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A directory to all our blog posts over at the Studio Brinnjal website
Mixed Media Quilt: An Unexpected Combo | Studio Brinnjal
My lastest Creation Chronicle involves an unconventional mixed media quilt consisting of woolly knitted squares on a satin base. Read more about it here!
Dressing Jenna | Studio Brinnjal
Our latest Creation Chronicle is a wine red chiffon and lace matric dress in South Africa. Contact us for your own custom matric dress today.
Autumn Quilting | Studio Brinnjal
A Creation Chronicle all about a custom sewing job: an Autumn Quilt in South Africa for a very special client from my varsity days.
Royal Velvet | Studio Brinnjal
A purple velvet skater dress in South Africa for myself, and a tale of my first foray into the world of sewing with velvet.
Notice Me Senpai | Studio Brinnjal
A story about the genesis of our Anime schoolgirl costume in South Africa. The revised edition of this shirt is ideal for cosplay costumes.
Queen Marlene | Studio Brinnjal
Our latest project is an Evil Queen Regina Once Upon A Time costume in South Africa for a young lady's dress-up birthday party.
Pretty Pink Summer Dress | Studio Brinnjal
An upcycle dress in South Africa for myself, revamped from a maxi skirt. Prettily patterned in pink, this is my new favourite summer dress.
The History of Halloween (and why it is the favourite dress-up excuse) | Studio Brinnjal
In this post about The History of Halloween, we explore the reasons why people dress up and some of the trending Halloween costumes of 2016.
Upcycle stockings | Studio Brinnjal
Winter is here! These upcycle stockings came from a very old, child-sized pair of woolen stockings and are now my favourite thigh-high socks!
The Exam Stress Dress | Studio Brinnjal
This Creation Chronicle laments the stress of exams and revel in the joy of a polkadot dress. Contact us for your own custom polkadot dress.
Mrs B's Muumuu | Studio Brinnjal
Studio Brinnjal's most recent Creation Chronicle is about a custom outfit for Mrs B, who was looking for a comfy shift dress in South Africa.
Johanna's Modern African Top & Shorts | Studio Brinnjal
My most recent project is a Modern African outfit in South Africa for a fellow university client. An outfit with bold print and sassy style.
Bohemian Wrap-sody | Studio Brinnjal
Caution: this Creation Chronicle blog post contains many corny Queen puns. It is actually about a custom wrap skirt I made for my mother.
Pond Life | Studio Brinnjal
Here's something a little different. A story about how I created a pond in my mom's back yard. This completely DIY pond was quite fun.