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…
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…
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…
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,…
Decorating a Cake: How To Make Washi Tape Bunting Although I’ve like making things all my life, when it comes to being creative in the kitchen, I’m definitely a work in progress! When my mum taught me how to sew, knit and crochet, she also taught me how…
How To Make a Tied Wreath Last week I decided it was time to make my front door a present in the form of a tied wreath. A few years ago I made a new wreath for my door every couple of months. What with everything else that…