One Stitch At A Time
Fancy making a new bed for your furry friend? This one is Gatsby approved. You will need the following: A square cushion pad A zip Washable toy filler (in case it gets dirty) Your chosen fabric – cotton, denim, canvas or upholstery fabrics are perfect, depending on how hard wearing you need it to be. […]
It will come to no surprise from anyone who follows my sewing adventures that the Sew Over It Betty dress is a firm favourite. When I saw this amazing cerise velvet on the Sew Anonymous website, I knew I wanted to set myself a challenge and adapt the Betty pattern. A part of me knew […]
Every now and then, I need a break from dressmaking but not necessarily from sewing so little projects like this are a welcome distraction. I’m usually a last minute Christmas person but 2020 has thrown so many negative forces at us this year that Christmas has never been such a welcome festivity! Having only picked […]
The NI Executive is now recommending the use of face coverings in enclosed public spaces like shops and when using public transport. I thought I would dig into my cotton fabrics and make some of my own for myself and my family. This is the simple method that I have used; a two layered, pleated […]
What they never tell you before you take up sewing as a hobby is that it involves a lot of ironing… It is surprising how your most hated chore becomes tolerable once it’s an essential part of a sewing project. My ironing board was a bit drab (still covered in the bland cover it came […]