DIY Waterproof Drawstring Bag I was sent the fabric I used for this project by Hunkydory Crafts. Isn't it pretty? I almost didn't want to cut into it! You can find the fabric here. One of the things I was planning on doing before we went on holiday was to make a little bag with some bits and pieces for keeping my art stuff. Unfortunately I have a habit of being over ambitious about just how much I can get done in the time I have! I ... Read the Post...
On Feeling Stuck
On Feeling Stuck Where do you have your best ideas? Apparently Alan Turing had his in the bath. I find that a good, brisk walk is often the answer. If a problem needs solving or if I need to work through some ideas for a project, fresh air and exercise really helps. My best ideas often come while I'm on holiday. I've read about the health benefits of trees, forests and everything green. Throw in some mountains and a lake or two, and ... Read the Post...
11 Clever and Simple Ways You Can Upcycle Rubbish Into Useful Everyday Items
11 Clever and Simple Ways You Can Upcycle Rubbish Into Useful Everyday Items This is a guest post written by John Stuart for PT Winchester. They sell all sorts of interesting things including webbing, various kinds of thread, different sorts of cord and plastic fittings that might be useful for bag making. Keeping hold of old items can often be looked down upon. However, there is a difference between hoarding and being economical and trying ... Read the Post...
9 Tips For Selling Your Handmade Crafts Online
9 Tips For Selling Your Handmade Crafts Online I was given the stickers mentioned by Stickerit.co. The opinions expressed are my own. If you've been following me in internetland for a little while, you'll probably know that as well as blogging here at Tea and a Sewing Machine, I sell craft kits and pdf sewing patterns in my Etsy shop, Peacock in a Pear Tree. I started trying to sell handmade crafts online in 2011, and to start with it ... Read the Post...
