Book Review: Making a Life By Melanie Falik I was sent a copy of this book to review. All the opinions expressed are my own. About the Book One of the things I love as much as making things is reading, so when I was offered a copy of a book about making things, of course I said yes! And I'm glad I did because I've thoroughly enjoyed it. Making a Life is an interesting, beautiful and inspiring book. It is not a โhow toโ kind of ... Read the Post...
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Tips For Using Digital Sewing Patterns
Tips For Using Digital Sewing Patterns Often when I make clothes for myself using sewing patterns, it doesn't go so well. Even this coat that I made a few years ago had some issues, although I considered it a success and I wore it for a number of years until it became too big. Sizing issues, having to do things the "right" way rather than the easiest way, technical difficulties with things like collars and getting bored with all the ... Read the Post...
DIY Waterproof Drawstring Bag
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 was to make a little bag with some bits and pieces for keeping my art stuff. Unfortunately I have a habit of being over ambitious about just how much I can get done in the time I have! I ... Read the Post...
Tea Dress Refashion: Adjusting Fit, Length and Style
Dress Refashion: Adjusting Fit, Length and Style Last summer I bought this dress. The print was pretty, the fabric draped nicely and I liked the print. Although I don't do yellow (I'm not Josie Jump!), the flowers made me think of harvest time. It was about the time that I'd lost a lot of weight, so I had no idea what size to get! I couldn't be bothered to try it on so I guessed the correct size When I got home, I found that I'd ... Read the Post...