meet Carly B & the Treasure Box collection

Treasure Box is that collab. And honestly, it's everything I hoped it would be.

the whimsy sewist behind the prints

Carly is a Brisbane based sewist and YouTuber whose work has this wonderful warm narrative quality to it. Every make looks like it has a story tucked inside. Sparkle, patchwork, soft nostalgic colour. She built a following sharing her creations on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram, and the thing that comes through every time is joy. You can feel it in her work.

If you haven't fallen into her corner of the internet yet, you're in for a treat. Find her on YouTube at From Carly B, on Instagram at @fromcarlyb and on TikTok at @fromcarlyb. I'd start with whatever's at the top of her feed and let her sweep you in.

inside treasure box

Treasure Box is inspired by the simple joys of childhood. Imaginary worlds, picnics in the grass, ponies and tea parties, the kind of magic that lives in old picture books. In collaboration with Carly, we created every print in her signature warm, storybook style, and the whole collection feels like opening a wardrobe and finding another world inside.

Here's what's tucked in there.

the panel prints

These are the showstoppers. Big, painterly scenes you can build a whole make around.

• Magical Garden is the dreamiest little garden scene, the kind that begs to be turned into a dress your kiddo will refuse to take off.
• Kindred Spirits is soft and magical and asks to be made into something special.

the scattered hero & coordinate prints

These are the heart of the collection, the prints you'll reach for again and again.

• Horsey Kingdom for the pony obsessed (you know the ones). It screams party and fun, magic and joy.
• Afternoon Tea the brightest, most joyful picnic rug on the best summer days.
• Teddy Bear Picnic because of course, plaid and comfy, cosy and warm.
• Jelly Bean Jar for the sweet tooth in your life.
• Little Petunia Sweet florals scattered along the grass.
• Proper Little Lady with all the small details that a reminiscent of a little ones childhood.
• Girlhood Patchwork Carly's signature patchwork energy, printed.
• Grandpa's Flower Patch bold, nostalgic, and dreamy.
• Soul Mates fun and playful.
• Sparkles because Carly without sparkles isn't Carly.

the coordinates & plains

Carly also wanted hand drawn coordinates and plain coloured fabrics to round the collection out. These are the bits that make whole outfits possible. Patchwork with a plain, line a coat with a coordinate, mix a panel with a scatter print. The collection is designed to play together.

what to make with treasure box

This collection plays beautifully with our 21 fabric bases and three print scales. A quick steer.

• Kids dresses, rompers, and patchwork makes: Mini or Midi scale on a Cotton Lycra or Bamboo Cotton Lycra for comfy everyday wear.
• Grown up garments with a touch of magic: Midi on a Cotton Woven, Cotton Sateen, or Rayon for drape.
• A statement quilt or wall hanging: Midi or Mega on Quilting Cotton, pair a panel print with the coordinates and plains.
• Bags, totes and home goods: the Cotton Canvas bases will take the heaviest use.

Not sure where to start? A Fabric Sample Pack lets you feel everything before you commit. And the Treasure Box collection is available across our preorder rounds, so you can mix and match exactly what your make wants.

go play

Carly poured so much of herself into this one. The whole thing feels like a love letter to childhood joy and the small magic of making something with your hands. I hope you find the print that becomes your next favourite make.