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HACK: Cuffed Kimono Tee

13th March 2018

HACK: Cuffed Kimono Tee

This was one of those projects where I just wanted a new top. Fast. I only had a small piece of this gorgeous ponte. Not enough to cut a separate body and sleeves. But I… Read The Post

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DIY, how to, Sewing, Tutorials

TIP: Encased Elastic Waistband (another way)

26th February 2018

TIP: Encased Elastic Waistband (another way)

Really there is nothing more comfy than a wide elasticated waistband is there? It’s also generally regarded to be one of the quickest and easiest of the waistband options to execute. Especially when you’re new… Read The Post

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DIY, how to, refashioning, Tutorials, Uncategorized

DIY: Embroidered Neon Sweater

8th February 2018

DIY: Embroidered Neon Sweater

This is a super quick way to update a plain sweater. This particular design works best with a chunky knit jumper in a plain stitch like stockingette or rib stitches (I think this one is… Read The Post

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DIY, how to, organising, Sewing, Tutorials, Uncategorized

DIY: Felt Needle Organiser

30th January 2018

DIY: Felt Needle Organiser

A few days ago I posted details of this on Instagram. People kinda went a bit nuts for it. (Hey I don’t mind being called a genius on social media. Schucks. (“Feigns humility but secretly… Read The Post

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DIY, how to, Tutorials

DIY: Recycled Gift Tags

2nd January 2018

DIY: Recycled Gift Tags

Around this time of year I end up with a bunch of cards from my Birthday (also in December) and Christmas. I always feel a pang of guilt even putting them in the recycling bin…. Read The Post

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DIY, Giveaways, how to, Sewing, Tips and Tricks, Tutorials

Perfect Pinning (+ a giveaway!!)

22nd February 2017

Perfect Pinning (+ a giveaway!!)

Pins. It’s just as simple as sticking them through the fabric right? Well, not quite. Firstly, there’s the type of pin you use. Right tools for the right job applies to pins as much as it… Read The Post

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DIY, how to, Sewing, Tips and Tricks, Tutorials, Uncategorized

How to shorten metal open ended zipper….

30th January 2017

How to shorten metal open ended zipper….

Very specific and what you could call “niche” post today. But I cannot be the only one to hit this obstacle so I’m sharing.  On a recent project  I hit a bit of a snag… Read The Post

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DIY, how to, refashioning, Sewing, Tutorials, Uncategorized

Refashion: Vintage Jersey Dress to Tunic Shirt

17th January 2017

Refashion: Vintage Jersey Dress to Tunic Shirt

Finding time to blog my makes (or indeed sew much for myself) has been a struggle for the latter part of 2016. Since The Refashioners in fact. Many things last year took their toll on my… Read The Post

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