There are many many changing bags on the market – none of them cheap. Why not sew your own using two pairs of former jeans? Add a splash of personality with a beetle applique design on the front. Not in need of a changing bag? Why not use this bag as a large messenger bag, there’s …
There is nothing better than being invited to a friends home to check out the clothes she is about to part with… especially if you are a similar size:) How could I resist such an invite?? Initial thoughts were to look through for fabric I could repurpose. I came home twenty four hours later with …
It’s autumn – the time of year where we normally dig out the long trousers, however my son is clinging on to shorts for as long as he can. Can you ever have enough shorts? Today I am going to show you how to transform a former garment into a new pair of shorts, complete with …
Are you looking to make a fun upcycled DIY gift? I love this DIY tablet case. The tablet case made from old jeans is quick and easy to make plus it makes a great gift:) How to make a DIY tablet case RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES: Pair of jeans Cotton Fabric Fusible fleece Button Elastic thread …
What’s not to love about an A Line skirt? The shape flatters every body shape!! It is a great style for full hipped figures, emphasises small waists and creates an illusion of a waist on boy figures. An A line skirt is great for warm days or pair with tights and boots for a cooler …
I am delighted to be taking part in the Thrifty Baby blog hop organised by Dana at Sewthrifty. This is perfect timing as my sister-in-law is due with baby number two this month. For the first baby I made her a changing bag and taggies. After consultation with Emily we agreed a baby changing mat …
I am delighted to be taking part in this tour. Having never sewn a cardigan I am pleased to be trying something new. I have to admit to deliberately picking cardigans I thought a) would look good but b) would be easy to sew! My first cardigan pattern is Womens Draped Cardigan from Seamingly Smitten. My fabric is …
Do you have a small toilet? Ours received a lick of paint six years ago – I’m rather embarrassed to admit the kids had nicknamed it the minging toilet. It really needed a revamp. So I was delighted to be offered some tools by Ryobi – the perfect motivation to tackle the room. It’s small, …
Learn how to make your own sashiko denim tote bag using odds and ends of denim left from previous projects, plus the odd decorative fabric scrap. This denim tote bag making is all about fun, playing with fabric and appreciating slow stitching, slow making – it is about the process as much as about the …
Don’t you just love it when you are gifted free fabric? I was lucky to receive this lovely soft cotton. Initially I dilemmered about what to make with it until I spotted a lovely top with free pattern from Collette. Its super quick to whip up. The top just slips over the head with no fastenings to …
The average family could save £700 a year, simply by throwing away less food. We throw away 7 million tonnes of food and drink every year from home, costing us £12.5bn a year.” Love food hate waste In our home I feel as though I loose half a loaf in uneaten bread crusts (I may have mentioned …