Making your own beach towel poncho from two towels
In this post, I will show you how my mum and I made a beach towel poncho from two towels.
Crafting with a chronic illness: my experience with Ankylosing Spondylitis
I thought it might be useful to share what I have found helpful for my circumstance in case it is also useful for someone else. Everyone is different though, so you must keep problem solving until you find your own strategies.
The Graduation Sloth
Last year, I made a Doctorate Sloth mascot for my partner and I thought I would share it.
Pattern Review and Upcycle: Cleo Pinafore
Pattern review of the Cleo Dress pattern along with how I made the pattern from two pairs of jeans.
Pattern Review: Kinder Cardigan
Here is my sewing pattern review of Wendy Ward's Kinder Cardigan, available as a PDF pattern or part of A Beginner's Guide to Sewing with Knitted Fabrics.
Spring 2019 catch up
Here is a catch up on my progress this year, from sewing projects I have completed to my upcoming plans for the near future.
Pattern Review: Gable Top
I realised the other day that I never reviewed the Gable top pattern. Better late than never! Also, it means that I have lots of experience in wearing it! Details Pattern name: Gable Top Variation/Style: View 3 without the cuff Design House: Jennifer Lauren Handmade Size I made: 12 Fabric Stripey stretch fabric remnant from The Knitting & Stitching Show in 2017. Difficulty This is a really simple top to make consisting of only 4 pieces of fabric. The main challenge for me was the fabric I chose as it was very stretchy. You may wish to take extra care on…
The 100 Day Project – 100 Days of Developing Content
Today is the start of The 100 Day Project! This year I am focusing on developing content. I have made quite a few things this year but not blogged or vlogged or even shared on Instagram yet! I plan to remedy this during the 100 days and also log any new learning or makes along the way. There are two reasons I want to do this. First, I like having a log of my makes. It comes in handy in particular when I want to remake a pattern, or I am deciding what to make others for Christmas and Birthdays…
Pattern Review: Jarrah
This year I was fortunate enough to be a pattern tester for one of Megan Nielsen's new patterns which came out on 1 November 2018. Here is my pattern review of Jarrah. Details Pattern name: JarrahVariation/Style: ADesign House: Megan NielsenSize I made: 10 Fabric I used a grey medium-thickness knit fabric - a bit like a ponte? I found it in a charity shop in Helston and it was just what I was looking for! The lighter grey is ribbing which was also from a charity shop (but has been in my stash for years...) Difficulty I would say that this pattern is…
Pattern Review: The TATB Bow Blouse
Today I’m sharing a pattern review of one of my #2018makenine projects! I added it to my make nine list as it’s something I began in 2017 and then abandoned when I got confused with it. However, I am so glad I persevered as it wasn’t so bad after all and it certainly stands out in my wardrobe.
