This post about drafting a skirt pattern contains affiliate links. So the Great British Sewing Bee is over for another year, and while there are things they made on the programme that I probably wouldn't make, I feel inspired to make a Spanish style skirt like the dress that Nicole made. It's not the kind of thing I would normally wear. I like my circle skirts! But this dress was so pretty and I loved the ruffles at the hem. Wearing a ... Read the Post...
Embroidered Pincushion Tutorial
It could be possible to become addicted to pincushions. Like having an collection of pretty teacups, pincushions can be as different as you want them to be and pretty as you like. There are so many different ways to make them and, because they are little things, you can use scraps that are too big to throw away but too small to use for a larger project. This embroidered pincushion is part of a kit that I've been developing. I wanted to call it ... Read the Post...
How To Alter a T Shirt
One of the things we were going to do in Japan, as well as admire the cherry blossom, look at Mount Fuji from several different angles and visit the snow monkeys at the hot springs, was to go clothes shopping for souvenirs. I'm not one for shopping very much generally, and the idea of going clothes shopping with a herd of boys in tow brings me out in a cold sweat! But it was hubby's idea to bring back souvenirs that were actually useful and ... Read the Post...
Different Ways To Use a Favourite Sewing Pattern
It's no secret that I love circle skirts! They suit all body shapes, they're easy to make, and although I mentioned patterns in the title, I never use a pattern to make one! When I was having a tidy up the other weekend, I found some fabric I'd bought to make another circle skirt. I'd intended to make it for our trip to Japan, then we couldn't go and I didn't make the skirt. But last week I did, and here it is! The lining is flannelette ... Read the Post...
