Easiest Bunting Tutorial Ever Making bunting isn't especially difficult, but there are several ways of going about it. Some ways are more time consuming than others. Taking your time over it is fine if you're only making a bit, or if you need it to be special. One of my favourite bits of bunting I've made is this with the trees . Although it didn't take an age to make, it did take a little while! I made the templates for the trees, backed ... Read the Post...
Handmade Wallet Tutorial
Handmade Wallet Tutorial Although I quite like my current wallet, it's looking distinctly tatty. It also has 2 major disadvantages. The first is that it's huge and it takes up an awful lot of room in my bag. The second is that because it has so many useful pockets inside, I feel obliged to fill them all up with junk. The pockets of my purse get so full of old bus tickets and receipts that it won't stay closed! Pockets are nice, but I ... Read the Post...
My Favourite Metaphors
My Favourite Metaphors Sometimes I have an overwhelming urge to write about things that are nothing at all to do with sewing or crafts. This is one of those times. I love a good metaphor. Sometimes they're the best way of expressing things. So here are some of my favourite metaphors. And if you have one you'd like to add, please do in the comments! Roads With Grass Growing Down the Middle Roads with grass growing down the middle are ... Read the Post...
Vintage Style Sundress Without a Pattern
Vintage Style Sundress Without a Pattern Here's a tutorial for my new favourite dress! The idea for this vintage style sundress had been cooking away for a while, and after the sewalong was a good time to make it as I had the bodice pattern piece I'd made to hand. Like my other dresses, the skirt is a circle and the bodice is made from 2 pieces. There's a zip at the side and the shoulder straps are each made from one piece. If you took ... Read the Post...
