I’ve made lavender hearts a few times before, but on this occasion I wanted a really quick and easy way to make them so that I could make quite a few as favours for a party. So I worked on a version that requires minimal hand sewing (just to attach the roses at the end), and … Continue reading
Don’t worry! A whole year hasn’t slipped by again without you noticing – it’s not Christmas yet! But I couldn’t share this project before as it was a present and I just couldn’t wait another year to share it! I made this stocking using the Makower printed fabric panels. They’re a quick, easy way to … Continue reading
I loved making this scarf for my nephew (it’s going to be an early Christmas present) and it’s so quick and easy there’s plenty of time for you to make one too! They make lovely gifts and can be made from start to finish in just one hour! All you need is 1/2 metre of … Continue reading
I can’t believe a whole year has sped by again and it’s time to round up 2014 and make a start with 2015!! In 2014 there’s been more sewing than ever before and you can see this in some of the photos below- this year’s also been really colourful with bold colours popping up throughout the seasons. … Continue reading
Doesn’t bunting just make everything better? It’s so quick and easy to make and can be made in a hundred different variations. I bought a couple of different cottons to mix and match- I wanted a vintage/country home feel to it. I also decided to hand embroider some words- an easy way to personalise your bunting … Continue reading
I made this skirt months ago but, have been so busy wearing it I haven’t had a chance to blog about it! I got Tilly and the Buttons‘ book Love at First Stitch free with a magazine subscription and really wanted to try something from it. The book is really well written, with lots of advice on making … Continue reading
Finally some nice weather! It suddenly feels like we have summer here in England! While I love summer dresses and outfits (and have shall we say quite a few) it’s a lot more difficult to dress smart for work and keep cool. My work is fairly laid back about clothes, but we’re not allowed anything too … Continue reading
A lesson in perseverance Let me tell you a story about a girl and a dress and a bit of perseverance. I was given this incredible Paris street fabric roughly 5 years ago as a present, it’s from the lovely Ditto Fabrics. I knew straight away I wanted to make a dress with it and … Continue reading
Day 27: Parisian Top (see below) Day 29: Knitted Cable Belt Day 30: Self-drafted circle skirt (never blogged) It’s the end of May already! I have learnt A LOT about..well…a lot. First Lesson: Don’t promise a great final week of Me-Made-May in case it all goes wrong! The weather has been so bad this last … Continue reading
Day 19: Floral Maxi Skirt (blogged here) with crochet cardigan from Mango Day 20: Dear Dove reversible scarf (blogged here) Day 21: Self-drafted jersey circle skirt (never blogged) with Jane Norman cardigan Day 22: Team Tribal side of above scarf Day 23: Bow Print dress- no photo sorry but same as week 1. Whilst I’m … Continue reading