How to Find More Time to Sew Studies have shown that sewing is good for you. It has been scientifically proven that there are a number of health benefits associated with having a creative hobby. These range from reduced stress levels and an improved sense of well being…
How To Line a Wooden Box With Fabric I love a junk shop. Ikea is fine, and it depends on what you’re looking for, but I love the idea of taking something that nobody wants and giving at a new lease of life. Even if it’s a bit…
Finding Space to Sew in a Small House Finding space to sew in a small house can be tricky, but it’s not impossible! As someone who sews a lot, I know how much of a difference it makes when you can leave your sewing machine out. Suddenly sewing…
10 Tips For Getting Fabric For Cheap or Free Buying fabric can be expensive, not to mention patterns and the haberdashery that’s needed for a sewing project as well. So how can you feed your need to sew without it breaking the bank and instead getting fabric for…
How to Make Tracksuit Bottoms My eldest boy Dominic has got to the stage where if I shut my eyes for a few seconds, when I open them I’ll find that he’s grown several cm. He never gets any wider, just taller! The trousers that a couple of…
How to Make a Dried Citrus Wreath One of my favourite pre Christmas jobs is to make a wreath for the front door. Usually I’ll make one from greenery and berries, but this year I wanted to try something different. This dried citrus wreath has slices of dried…