...from my bookcase! We have an awful lot of books. This means that: If we ever move house, the house will probably fall down because I suspect it is the books that are holding it up, and We will not be moving to a boat because the weight of said books will cause the boat to sink. Here is my shelf of craft books... And here 5 of my are my favourites! An Introduction to Crochet Golden Hands Golden Hands was a series of craft ... Read the Post...
10 Questions and Answers for Beginner Sewists
I have been sewing my own clothes since I was 10 years old and I can honestly say that it is a lot of fun! I love walking down the street in something I have made myself, knowing that I could walk past 1000 people and none of them would be wearing the same as me. When I was a little girl my mum made all our clothes and her mother sewed for a living! So it was my mum who taught me how to sew and I've gradually honed my skills as the years have ... Read the Post...
How to Make a Circle Skirt
When I posted about my Cherry Blossom Dress, a couple of the people who were kind enough to leave me comments said that although they didn't feel ready to try to make a whole dress, just making a circle skirt might be more achievable. Circle skirts are fab. They are very easy and quick to make. You could whip one up in an evening no problem! They suit most body shapes and they are lovely and swirly to wear. I made a circle skirt a couple of ... Read the Post...
A Guide to Pattern Pieces
Making your own clothes without a pattern can be a lot of fun. It always feels amazing to wear something that you have designed yourself and that fits as well as having chosen the fabric and made it up it yourself. This is something I have done a number of times and I have posted about my creations on here! Cherry Blossom Dress Cross Over Dress Spring Green Wrap Dress If you are considering having a go at making your own clothes ... Read the Post...
