12 Days of Christmas DIY Challenges Day 2 Turning an Old Pair of Jeans into a Christmas Gift Welcome to the 2nd day of 12 Days of Christmas DIY Challenges! Over the course of 12 days, 5 of us are sharing Christmas themed challenges and tutorials using materials that we (and probably you too!) have to hand. The challenges include all sorts of things, from decorations to cards and from snacks to gifts. Everybody who has made something, ... Read the Post...
12 Days of Christmas DIY Challenges Day 1
12 Days of Christmas DIY Challenges Day 1 Upcycling Old Clothes Into Something Christmassy Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas DIY Challenges Day 1! Over the next 12 days, 5 of us will be sharing challenges to encourage using what you have this Christmas. The challenges will include all sorts of things, from decorations to cards and from snacks to gifts. Everybody who has made something, either for this challenge or for a previous ... Read the Post...
Sewing Tips for Making Bags
Sewing Tips For Making Bags I am currently on a bit of a bag making thing. Bags are among my favourite things to sew. They can be finished fairly quickly, they don't need a lot of fabric and the possibilities are endless. I've never been one for shoes, hubby has more pairs than I do, but I like a new bag. And even better is a bag I've made myself! Here are some sewing tips for making bags. Tips for Making Bags Consider Your ... Read the Post...
Tips For Sewing With Jersey
Tips For Sewing With Jersey Jersey is fabulous for sewing with for various reasons. It's often thicker, which makes it warmer to wear in colder months. It's very comfortable to wear. This dress that I made a while ago is still wearing well and I wear it all the time because it is so comfy! Clothes made with jersey often don't need darts and rarely need zips. You can make all kinds of things with it, from skirts, tops and dresses to pyjamas ... Read the Post...
