The biggest issue I have with the changes to what I understand to be a very British tradition of Christmas crackers in order to make them more sustainable and eco friendly is it just doesn’t feel like Christmas Day if everyone isn’t sat around the table in cracker hats. For my children’s birthdays during the […]
As we begin the run-up to Christmas I thought I’d share a few ideas of things you could make for gifts. I mean this one is by no means festive in any way it’d just be a great gift for someone you know who loves their E-Reader or Tablet and it’s really easy to make. […]
The top that was unintentionally made for a friend… using a quilt panel in a more creative use whilst also pattern hacking the Tilly and the Buttons Stevie Top into a faux raglan to create a colour block finish.
There are certain staple items that my wardrobe is full of, most of which are very useful… for example a standard pair of jeans is great for pairing with a wacky top. The trouble comes when too many items are great basics and the number of items that make an outfit pop seems few by […]
Bonkers Christmas Jersey fabric but this time self draft a pattern for leggings for an adult.
Bonkers Christmas jersey fabric in a self drafted child’s onesie patttern with instructions on how to do it.
Floral Faux Leather on a tulle base… its a crazy fabric but it’s made a beautiful Jacket/Skirt Co-ord. Simplicity 8418 for the jacket with a self-drafted skirt.
Art Gallery 100% Cotton Flower Child Fabrics in a Full Circle Skirt… A tutorial for how to make one.
The Tilly and the Buttons Mila Dungarees are a project I’ve been waiting for the right fabric for. The pattern calls for a stretch denim, needlecord or woven cotton, but specifically states that the fabric must contain at least 2% lycra or spandex. If you’ve seen pictures of the Mila dungarees most people seem to have […]
When Prym brought out their new slipper soles I couldn’t resist, I just had to try them. I wear slippers whilst I work (when it’s not hot) so being able to make a pair to wear in my studio it felt like a fab idea. The summer probably seems an odd time to be making […]
