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 […]

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!

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

Bias binding hints and tips

I had the pleasure of demonstrating how to make a sleeveless top on Sewing Quarter last weekend. The fabric was… Read more Bias binding hints and tips

Sewing on the telly!

What an exciting and creative week it’s been! I was given a very warm welcome by the lovely folk at… Read more Sewing on the telly!

From Afflecks to Angel-A and lots of dresses in between

From a very early age I loved to make dresses. As a teenager, before commencing a job as a dressmaker,… Read more From Afflecks to Angel-A and lots of dresses in between