DIY Decorated Glass Jars Making some diy decorated glass jars is something that I've wanted to try for a while. I'd previously done something similar using glass paints, but they were expensive, messy and difficult to clean up. So when I was sent some Chalkola chalk markers to try out and review, this seemed like the perfect opportunity to dry doing this in a different way! I also needed an activity that I could do with the boys to keep ... Read the Post...
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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...
12 Tips For Making Bunting
12 Tips For Making Bunting It probably comes as no surprise that I love bunting! At home I have it everywhere. I even have mini bunting for the Christmas tree! I had it across the front of my house too until some bright spark decided to swing on the hanging basket and the bracket I'd tied the bunting too came off the wall. There's something so cheery about those little flags, and it makes me think of a time when life was perhaps ... Read the Post...