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...
How to Make a Fridge Notice Board
This was my fridge. Every time the boys came home from school or an activity with a letter, it went on the fridge. Every time we got a notice about bin collections or a dentist appointment or a money off voucher, it went on the fridge. The fridge is a good place to put stuff because my boys drink gallons of milk and we drink gallons of tea, so somebody is always going to the fridge. Unfortunately, some of the magnets are not very strong ... Read the Post...
Making Artists’ Trading Cards
Over the last few days I have been using my watching-tv-hands-needing-something-to-do-time to make some artists' trading cards. These are for a swap being organised by Vicky at Lucy Blossom Crafts. As I have never made ATCs before, and being anxious to get it right, I checked the internet to find out exactly what I was supposed to do. It would seem that pretty much anything goes! The only rules are that they must be about the size of a ... Read the Post...
