Kathryn's Creations

19/09/2026

Today I celebrate my 46th birthday. This year I am grateful for so many things after an unexpected medical journey. This year I have had one planned surgery and one very unexpected surgery. I also now wear the cancer survivor title (my tests came back with zero cancer so no need for chemo - yay!)
This last couple of months I have been working away on the change of direction for my sewing business and will soon be adding new items to my Etsy store in time for Christmas.
I'm passionate about women being able to wear fun and beautiful clothes that fit well and flatter their unique body shapes.

16/09/2026

How lovely is spring weather! I finished my dress, didn't find the cut out sleeves so I bought more fabric. And my new pink sandals are a perfect match!
This dress is the Take a Chance Shirt Dress. Available to order in size 4-30. I made this one from rayon and it's lovely to wear and easy care.
Did I mention it has pockets?
If you would like to chat about a custom made dress, please send me a message.

09/09/2026

This jacket - I get so many comments about it every single time I wear it.
And now you have the chance to own one too! I have found more of this gorgeous print. If you would like to secure your very own jacket, send me a message. Available from size 4-30. Prices start at $85

02/09/2026

Until now, I didn't even know Gynaecological cancers had an awareness month. Even the Cancer Council adverts skip from Daffodil Day in August to Breast Cancer in October. Considering that most women are diagnosed late with Ovarian cancer, perhaps there needs to be much more awareness. I had no idea what was festering away on my o***y until I had a supposed benign cyst removed this year. I only found out about that cyst after an ultrasound before having a myrena removed last year.

20/08/2026

I'm on day 4 post surgery and doing well. Very thankful that the surgeon was able to do my surgery by keyhole, something we were told originally was unlikely so that's a huge praise point! I was able to come home after just 2 nights in hospital.
Today I'm feeling up to doing some cross stitch while I watch tv. This morning I'm watching The Rumour (I'm a huge fan of Britbox shows)

I am also planning my ladies collection for Summer and have ordered some lovely Christmas prints as well as searching for other prints. If you would like a custom orders made please get in touch!

14/08/2026

My sewing space looks very weird without two of my machines!

I have put them in for a service while I am unable to sew for a little while.

In May I had surgery to remove a supposedly benign cyst on my o***y. Turns out it wasn't so benign. Nothing flagged any concerns in all the tests I've had and the surgeon was even surprised because it didn't look nasty.

So it's been a whirlwind two months since we found out and I've had lots of scans and tests.

On Monday I will head to the big smoke (RBWH) for more surgery to remove more in preventative surgery including lymph nodes.

My ovarian cancer was caused by endometriosis that I thought I had but was not officially diagnosed until my surgery in May. I am one of the very small 1.5% who have this turn into cancer.

Ovarian cancer is known as the silent killer because the symptoms mimic things us ladies put up with for years.

I am so glad I had this cyst removed! My theory of 'if in doubt, cut it out' has probably saved my life.

So I will be out of action for a while, this surgery will keep me off work and driving for 4-6 weeks and no lifting for 8-10 weeks.

I have cross stitch to keep my creative side happy as well as saving up some shows to stream.

24/07/2026

I found this vibrant print today and thought it would make a beautiful jacket in the style I was wearing in yesterday's post.
If you would love this to be made just for you send me a message! Otherwise I'll make it in a random size for my Etsy store.

23/07/2026

I rarely post photos of myself but thought I should share a bit today as I explain a change of direction for my business. I have been seeing more of my own clothes over the last couple of years and have become passionate about beautiful clothes that fit well for our variety of body shapes and sizes.

So...I will still be making dancewear and swimwear and activewear, that's heaps of fun. But I will also be taking custom orders for women's clothing. I have a range (large range 😂) of patterns to choose from. I will make some to have in stock for my Etsy store but mostly want to make things to order to fit.

The jacket I'm wearing in this photo is one of my favourites and great for work or casual and while this print may not still be available, there are many others to choose from.

So if you are interested in a custom made item of clothing please get in touch!

15/07/2026

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07/02/2026

I find it hard to buy straighter style skirts to fit me well and so I often end up with gathered skirt or circle skirts. But this one is ok. This is my tester before I use my nice safe coloured linen. If you are interested in this style skirt let me know and I’d be happy to make you one .