It's now been a year since I first started knitting. I learned those knits and purls in September 2018 and it's a love affair that is now celebrating it's first anniversary! With each project that I have attempted I have tried to learn a new skill or two. I don't want to attempt something that…
Have you ever tried using Dressmakers carbon paper? I hadn't tried it before but have been meaning to try it for years since I read this blog post from TATB in 2014! It's only taken five years but I've finally given it a try and I can confirm - it works great! I was sent…
Woohoo! I've reached 6000 followers on Instagram so to celebrate I've collected together a list of FREE bag patterns. Following on from the success of my original Free Sewing Patterns list that focuses on adult clothing patterns, there were lots of requests for a free bag patterns list. I have only made a few bags…
So just recently I've been really loving projects that use 1m or less. I like that they don't use loads of fabric and have been focussing on working through my scraps. I think this is a great way of adding to a sustainable wardrobe - especially if you have scraps leftover from other projects or…
I am SO happy with this dress. It is basically my perfect dress, it's loose, its Ochre, it has interesting details (hello button placket!) and it can be worn layered throughout the autumn/winter months. My beautiful new dress was August's Minerva Blogger Network make so I hope you won't mind clicking here to read the…
Making and Books 