We have moved and had a make over!!!

Follow the fabrik fun at www.fabrikstore.com

A must for the 'to do' list...

This might just be the perfect project for a refresher course on all the traditional embroidery techniques my Grandmother taught me. You can download the artwork for this here.

in the news...

Lots of fabrik goodies in the new SHOP4kids mag!

DIY sewing kit...

This sewing kit is fun and easy to put together. I make these as gifts for friends.

Simply fill a sectioned plastic container with all the essentials like needles and pins and then add some special finds like vintage buttons and ribbons.

Christmas In July

I'm cooking a Sago Plum Pudding for a Christmas in July feast with friends tomorrow.

Recipe from the Country Women’s Association of NSW Cookery Book:

55g sago

250ml milk

80g caster sugar

210g sultanas

1 large cup of fresh bread crumbs. Sliced white or wholemeal bread. (Sough dough bread makes a much heavier pudding and I prefer white sliced.)

1 tbsp melted butter

1 tsp bicarbonate of soda

1 whole egg beaten

Brandy (optional)

Grated lemon rind 1 lemon (optional)

Soak 2 tbsp of sago in a bowl that is microwave safe. Add 250ml milk to the sago, stir and microwave for a minute on high. Stir again, then leave overnight in the fridge.

Perhaps when this recipe began the sago and milk sat on top of the Aga stove in a warm spot to soften. (I find when soaked in cold milk the end product is full of small white hard seeds, so it is better to cook it and warm the milk) When the pudding is cooked the sago should be translucent.

Soak 1 breakfast cup of sultanas in some brandy over night. (Optional)

Generously butter a one-litre pudding basin.

In a large mixing bowl add the sago and milk, sugar, sultanas, bread crumbs, butter, bi carbonate soda, beaten egg and grated lemon rind. Mix all together with your hands.

Place mixture into a greased pudding basin and cover tightly with tin foil. Secure with a tight string. Place the pudding on a wire rack at the bottom of the saucepan and boil for three hours with the lid on the saucepan. The water should be two thirds up the side of the pudding basin.

Serve with cream or ice cream.

Summer Collection

We are about to start packing summer orders. Yay!

Here is a little preview of what will be in the stores soon.

STOCKIST SPOTLIGHT: Small World Children's Boutique

This week we meet the lovely Nicole from Small World Children's Boutique in Rose Bay. Nicole has been so supportive of my label since she opened her store. She does the most amazing themed promotions and giveaways through her website and facebook. Be sure to have a look.

Where is your shop?
Small World children’s in Rose Bay is situated in the hub of Sydney’s eastern suburbs, backing onto Sydney harbor.
Located at 682 New South Head Road, Rose Bay NSW 2029


What does your shop stock?
Small World children’s boutique is housed with only Australian Boutique designers that all embrace a unique approach to style that has created a benchmark for the stores identity.
Brands stocked include BIG by Fiona, Cocoon Couture, Edenstar, Eeni Meeni Miini Moh, Fabrik, Fiona, Little Miss J, Master TJ, Munster, Munster, Paperwings, Pure Baby, Ocho, One Red Fly, Sookibaby, Sudo, Willow & Finn and Zacmac. Small World children’s boutique caters for boys and girls from premmie to 14 years of age.


What do you love about what you do?
I love following the trends in children’s fashion and discovering what influences the styles and choices of my customers.
I enjoy building the business through service, marketing, in store promotions, word of mouth and making it a key destination.

Any drawbacks?
I work in my store every day

What is your favourite music to play in the shop?
We play café style music mostly French and Italian or we are playing children’s DVD on the LCD


Who inspires you?
My Parents, brother and partner

Describe your perfect day?
When the store in constantly busy, everyone receives the best service and leaves excited with their purchases.

Favourite holiday destination?
Thailand – beach, sun and bar.

What is your favourite fashion label for yourself?
Sass & Bide & (prada for bags)