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Tag Archives: sewing
Upcycled Handbag
Having made myself a new purse last week I decided to make a new handbag too, mine was about four years old and looking decidedly shabby. I’ve been thinking of using the fabric from an old jacket for a while, … Continue reading
Posted in Sewing
Tagged Ankaret Cresswell, Mini Miranda Bag, sewing, Tweed Handbag, upcycling
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Quick Sewing
Between Christmas and New Year my daughter and I did a little shopping and browsing in the sales. Helen spotted an apron, it was very nice but I pointed out that they were easy to make and much cheaper, thinking … Continue reading
Violet Speedwell
I’ve renamed my rabbit Violet Speedwell, I got the name from a Tracy Chevalier book I read recently, I thought she looked like a Violet! Last time you saw her she was just wearing a pair of lacy knickers… I … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Luna Lapin, Sewing
Tagged Coolcrafting, Luna Lapin, Polkadot dress, sewing
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2020 Vision
It’s a while since I last checked how I was doing with my 2020 Vision, I’ve just looked back and it was May – doesn’t time fly when you’re having fun!! As we are now three quarters of the way … Continue reading
Posted in 2020 Vision, Dressmaking, embroidery, Quilting, Serendipity, Sewing, The Stitchbook Collective, Workshops
Tagged 2020 Vision, embroidery, Quilting, sewing
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Rainbows
Here in the UK alot of people are making rainbows to display in their windows, something bright and cheerful in these dark times. Children have drawn them, painted them, quilters have made blocks or even whole quilts. One of my … Continue reading
Making a Buttonhole
I’m writing this tutorial mainly for Helen, having left home to go to uni she has now decided she wants to learn to sew, she’s borrowed my spare sewing machine to make some pyjamas but I didn’t have a spare … Continue reading
Mother and Daughter Time
Having had one week at university Helen has decided she needs some crafts to keep her occupied, so while she was at home for Christmas she took herself off to Hobbycraft to make herself a ‘craftbox’. She came back with … Continue reading
Little Sewing Bee
I’m a little bit behind with the Great British Sewing Bee, last weekend we were catering for the local village show, so two coffee cakes, two coconut and lime cakes, an elderflower drizzle cake and a chocolate cake later…oh and … Continue reading
Posted in Dressmaking, Serendipity, Sewing
Tagged Great British Sewing Bee, sewing, Vintage silk sari
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Me Made May Monday
Well Me Made May 2016 finishes tomorrow, I think my daughter for one will be quite pleased it’s over, being chief photographer is obviously wearing a bit thin! I’m sure many people outside the UK wonder why we always talk … Continue reading
Little Bee Week Two
Well the second episode of The Great British Sewing Bee was all about children’s clothes. The first challenge was to make a babygrow, so not only were they being tested on sewing jersey, they also had to sew a perfect … Continue reading
Posted in Dressmaking, Serendipity, Sewing
Tagged Great British Sewing Bee, sewing, Shell Top
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