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Are you eager to develop your creativity? To use what you have to hand?

Are you looking for ways to upcycle your old clothes?

Do you want to know how to sew your own bags?

Are you wondering what to do with your old jeans?

Passionate that nurturing creativity creates a well rounded balanced person, I am eager to encourage you on your own creative journey with LOTS of free projects, tutorials and patterns to inspire you.

My story

As a child I was fortunate to have adults in my life who encouraged me to try new crafts, ranging from sewing to lace bobbin making. I went on to study a HND in Crafts at Art College, but struggled with feeling that craft was self absorbing and selfish. Having graduated I chose to work in the public sector.

Nearly twenty years on I continue to work in the public sector. I am married to a wonderful enabling husband, who has always nurtured my creative side. My two amazing children occasionally think I am eccentric, but I love it when my six year old collects random items at a car boot sale to make something! Blessed in working part time I have the time to create free sewing projects, upcycle and do some DIY.

There have been periods in my life where I have neglected the creative side of me, to my detriment. Sewing, DIY, corchet all help to maintain my equilibrium. Personally, I am overwhelmed by global warming, burying my head in the sand frequently, I try to do my bit by reusing materials. We only have one world and its resource are limited. It’s easy to create unique quality items from recycled materials – style can be sustainable. Do check out my sustainable sewing projects.

As an introvert blogging creates a perfect platform where I hope to inspire and encourage you. My motto is that crafting and creating does not need to cost the earth or your wallet!

Are you keen to express your creativity through sewing and upcycling?

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Susan schelpf

Monday 23rd of May 2022

Trying to get the pattern for the flat bottom zippered pouch in your tutorial. I wasn’t successful in signing up for your newsletter. Thank you.

Vicky

Wednesday 1st of June 2022

Hi Susan, I have manually added you to the mailing list - I trust this is OK as you can easily unsubscribe if you would prefer. Enjoy making the bag, Vicky

Anuj Agarwal

Friday 14th of July 2017

Hi Vicky,

My name is Anuj Agarwal. I'm Founder of Feedspot.

I would like to personally congratulate you as your blog Vicky Myer Creations has been selected by our panelist as one of the Top 100 Upcycling Blogs on the web.

http://blog.feedspot.com/upcycling_blogs/

I personally give you a high-five and want to thank you for your contribution to this world. This is the most comprehensive list of Top 100 Upcycling Blogs on the internet and I’m honored to have you as part of this!

Also, you have the honor of displaying the badge on your blog.

best, Anuj

Kathyinozarks

Sunday 9th of February 2014

I do the same-I get most of my sewing fabrics from purchasing clothing in resale shops and taking them apart-cotton, wool, linen, silk-I love the hunt too-Kathy

Agy

Sunday 2nd of February 2014

This is great, Vicky!

Gina Caro

Thursday 23rd of January 2014

Just wanted to say I'm loving your blog :-)

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