I’m sorry if I’ve been a bit lax with my blogging this week. It can be difficult to write interesting blog posts when you’re engaged in a big project, as it involves doing the same thing all day for several days. … Continue reading
Tag Archives: sewing
a good start
Yesterday was a good day, productivity-wise. I had a few things to sort out and I made a very good start on the real biggie. It’s a commission for a boy’s quilt. The thing about undertaking commissions, is that you … Continue reading
give us a toile!
Today was officially my last sewing class for the time being. (Although actually, I’m sneaking in an extra one next week to make up for one I missed). So, having finished my skirt, I needed a project that could be … Continue reading
fabric friday
I have had a few fabric purchasing failures recently. Ebay is a cruel mistress. Always available when you’re at your most vulnerable, she flaunts her wares and lures you in, telling you all about the delights she has on offer … Continue reading
trim-triminy
I have to admit it, I’m a bit of a trim-aholic. So when I spotted a multi-coloured scraps-and-trims de-stash listing on Etsy recently, I just couldn’t resist. They’re only tiny bits, but perfect for pockets! The only problem is, there’s … Continue reading
kaftan capers
You may remember that I am making the above kaftan dress in my sewing class at the moment. Well, my project is progressing. In today’s class I finished my facings, snipped my underarm seams, tacked and then stitched the side … Continue reading