As Boy 4 has been insisting, "Make mine trackies. Make them now," I've had the perfect excuse to do some sewing during the daytime when I am supposed to be playing with him or doing domestic stuff! I made him some dungarees a few weeks ago (you can read that post here!). He chose the fabric himself and he had also chosen some more to make him some little trousers. I do have a pattern for trousers but I used that to make him these almost a ... Read the Post...
How to Increase and Decrease Stitches in Crochet
Being able to increase and decrease stitches in crochet is useful when you are making all kinds of things. If you are making bowls, bags, hats or anything else that starts with a circle, you will need to know how and when to increase stitches (If you would like a tutorial on how the crochet a circle, you can find one here!). Equally if you want to make something that's flat, like a beard for your little person, or if you are making soft toys or ... Read the Post...
How to Finish Seams
I like to feel that I'm being helpful,don't you? That's what I've been trying to do recently with some of my blog posts. So now you all know how to finish off a lined table mat or cloth with a pretty border and mitred corners, and you also know how to add a magnetic snap to a handmade bag, if you didn't already. This post is about different ways of finishing seams. Choosing the best way to finish seams can make the difference between ... Read the Post...
How to Alter a Dress
Last summer I made this dress. I used a pattern that I'd got through an offer in a magazine. I don't usually make clothes for myself from patterns because I find that they often don't fit. This dress was no exception.I have only worn it once because it was too big. Also there are only about 3 days in our English summers when it's actually hot enough to wear something like this! Anyway, we are going to another wedding in a couple of weeks ... Read the Post...
