Burda, sewing and me

Today I did something I haven’t done in a while. I perused the sewing magazines in WHSmith and purchased a… Read more Burda, sewing and me

Sew your own hanging pots, using scrap fabrics

  I love a thrifty project! When I saw the post a few days ago, on the Stoff & Stil Instagram page, of hanging pots, I was really taken with the shape. Looking at my bag of fabrics from Bristol Scrapstore, it occurred to me that I could use the free pattern as my template […]

My new Folksy shop

Nature has been providing a wealth of inspiration in recent weeks. Beautiful alliums, with their mauve, star like flowers, have… Read more My new Folksy shop

Refashion project-Floral print top

I love a charity shop bargain and if it incorporates a pretty floral print and is something I can see… Read more Refashion project-Floral print top

Sew your own craft tote / tool bag

It was with great pleasure that I demonstrated how to make a craft tote / tool bag on Sewing Quarter,… Read more Sew your own craft tote / tool bag

BurdaStyle FREE download

Hi and greetings to you on a chilly December afternoon. You may already be aware of my admiration for Burda… Read more BurdaStyle FREE download

Live sewing demonstrations!

I’ve been asked recently for some links to my demonstrations on Sewing Quarter, so, I thought it would be helpful… Read more Live sewing demonstrations!

My top tips for sewing curved hems

On Sewing Quarter this week I had the pleasure of demonstrating how to make a top with a very dramatic… Read more My top tips for sewing curved hems

Upcycled jeans and floral print patchwork

I love the combination of aged denim with floral print cotton. The prints from The Kaffe Fassett Collective are absolutely… Read more Upcycled jeans and floral print patchwork

Patchwork, reverse appliqué and a 1950s style red dress!

I’ve had a lot of fun demonstrating four sewing projects, live, on Sewing Quarter over the past couple of days. If… Read more Patchwork, reverse appliqué and a 1950s style red dress!