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Making a Zilpah Tart Dress

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Making a Zilpah Tart Dress

Did you know that every Zilpah Tart Dress is hand cut and handmade right here in my Canberra Studio?

I’ve recently had a few people ask me on social media if I sew all the dresses and orders myself, and many have been surprised by the answer. I am a one woman show and complete everything from designing, print designing, pattern making, cutting, sewing, styling, marketing, packaging and posting, and of course the back end of running a business.

I guess this isn’t a side I show as much through my posts so I thought I’d show you what’s involved in making a Zilpah Tart Dress. I like keeping my business the way it is, so long as I can manage to keep up with demand.

I think offering a beautiful product that is handmade provides something that is far more personal, having the human touch, and a story behind each dress.

I’ve made a quick video of me making a dress in my studio so you can get some insight into the steps involved.

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Teaching Tuesdays 🎓💗

Tuesday nights mean I’m back in the classroom teaching fashion at TAFE for the new semester, so comfort is always high on my priority list.

Last night’s outfit was my Turtle Neck Dress in Blush Feathers, paired with pink statement earrings and my favourite rose gold shoes. I love how easy these dresses are to wear all day, whether I’m teaching, sewing in the studio or heading out afterwards.

💗 My Mid Winter Sale is also on for its final days.
Save 25% storewide* with the code MIDWINTER26 until 31 July.

(*Excludes the Maple Leaf Collection, $99 Dresses and Gift Cards.)
Some of my favourite words to read are… “These Some of my favourite words to read are… “These are my everyday go-to clothes now.” ❤️

When I design a print, I hope it will become one of those pieces you reach for again and again. Beautiful enough to make you feel good, but comfortable, easy to care for, and ready for everyday life.

Thank you, Bianca for such lovely words. Knowing my dresses travelled with you in nothing but a carry-on and became your daily wardrobe makes me so happy.

✨ Mid Winter Sale ends 31 July!

Enjoy 25% off with the code MIDWINTER26.
(Excludes the Maple Leaf Collection, $99 Dresses and Gift Cards.)

And… I’m sorry, but I can’t promise to stop creating lovely prints… 😉🌸
It’s back! 💙🩷💚 When Chromatic Current It’s back! 💙🩷💚

When Chromatic Current was first released, it quickly became a favourite. After selling out, I had quite a few people ask if I’d be able to make more…

I’m so pleased to say I managed to source more fabric on my recent Sydney fabric trip!

The Chromatic Current Weekender Dress is now back online, but only in very limited numbers. Once this fabric is gone, I can’t guarantee I’ll be able to find it again.

If you’ve had your eye on this print, now is the perfect time to add it to your wardrobe while it’s available.

https://www.zilpahtart.com.au/product/weekender-dress-chromatic-current/

✨ Mid Winter Sale
Enjoy 25% off with the code MIDWINTER26 until 31 July.

(Excludes the Maple Leaf Collection, $99 Dresses and Gift Cards.)
Art Print is back! I was lucky enough to come acr Art Print is back!

I was lucky enough to come across more of this gorgeous print that I first released in 2024. There is enough for 5 more dresses. This is a winter weight jersey in a flattering midi length finish. 
Don’t forget to use the coupon: MIDWINTER26 to save 25%. 

https://www.zilpahtart.com.au/product/v-neck-midi-dress-in-art-print/
After the teal and burgundy Wish Jackets became su After the teal and burgundy Wish Jackets became such favourites, I thought it was time to add two more classic colours to the collection…

🖤 Black Velvet
💜 Purple Velvet

The Wish Jacket is one of those pieces that slips effortlessly over dresses, adding warmth without hiding the print underneath. Soft, comfortable and easy to wear, it’s become a wardrobe favourite for so many of my customers.

And if you’ve been thinking about adding one to your wardrobe, my Mid Winter Sale is currently running, with 25% off using the code MIDWINTER26 (excludes Maple Leaf, $99 dresses and gift cards).

Which would you choose… black or purple? 💜🖤
Reality check… this is what fabric shopping actu Reality check… this is what fabric shopping actually looks like. 😂

A few times a year I drive to Sydney in search of beautiful limited edition fabrics.

After a few hours of hunting, my “designer” look quickly turns into “bag lady pushing an overloaded shopping trolley several blocks back to the car.” 💪🛒

Not exactly glamorous… but it’s one of my favourite parts of running Zilpah Tart.

I found some gorgeous new prints (and a few customer favourites making a comeback), so there are lots of new limited edition dresses to look forward to over the coming months.

Now to unload the car… and start sewing!

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