We are all makers, whether we believe it or not. Creativity is part of what makes us human, and it has been part of our humanness since the earliest times. Humans have told stories and used them as a way to preserve the truth of what they believed. These stories became cave paintings, dances and songs. Our creativity allowed us to survive and evolve, through making arrow heads and making clothes. It's our creativity and our desire to make things ... Read the Post...
How To Make Appliqued Roses
Inspiration can be found in all sorts of places, and the inspiration for these appliqued roses came from some paper doilies I bought from Poundland years ago! Usually the approach here would be to draw the same thing over and over again until it becomes easy. By doing this, the thing you are drawing becomes simplified, and then it's possible to use this as a starting point. This can be difficult though, and it requires time and energy ... Read the Post...
Making Friends With Your Sewing Machine: How to Sew With a Sewing Machine
Now that you know what all the bits of your sewing machine are for, and you've got it all set up and ready to go, it's time to learn how to sew with your sewing machine! It's always a good idea to have a practice first on a scrap piece of the fabric you will be using. That way you can check that everything's alright before getting started on your project. Before You Start Double check that you have actually threaded the machine, ... Read the Post...
Designing a Handmade Wardrobe
There is really nothing like wearing something you've made yourself. Instead of being limited to what's available in the shops, you can choose the style, the fabric and the colours. With a little bit of creativity, you can even modify existing patterns to make something that is entirely unique. For lots of us, it is our dream to have a wardrobe of outfits that we have made ourselves. No more being limited to what the fashion people have ... Read the Post...
