What makes a good online fabric shop? Range of fabrics? Designers stocked? Style of designs? Prices? Good customer service? Reasonable shipping? Fast response to enquiries? Sales and discount codes? All of the above and more? I’ve always been a big fan of Etsy, both for all the wonderful handcrafted goods, … Continue reading
(Image credit – all images from Bra Makers Supply) I recently posted about my first ever bra I’ve sewn following after watching the Bra Making class on Craftsy – you can read about it here if you missed it. Both here and on Facebook, people asked about where they … Continue reading
Looking for fun and easy projects for teaching kids to sew? In many parts of the world its the winter months, and not so much fun to go outdoors, so enjoy some indoor activities with the kids and share with them your love of sewing. If you are introducing a … Continue reading
14th Jan is National Dress Up Your Pet Day! As you might know, I’m a cat lover. I have 3 cats, all black and all a little bit crazy in their own way. Oliver, my 3-legged cat, is often the unintended star of my sewing videos and especially is very … Continue reading
Did you know that January was National Book Month and the third full week in January is National Book Week. Reading is SUCH an important part of life, for personal pleasure and enjoyment, for recreation, for learning, for reference and of course for employment skills and more. Make reading fun! … Continue reading
I’m delighted that the sewing for babies projects I did on the site this year have been so popular. All 3 friends have now delivered and so my miniature sewing is over for now at least. Several people have written and suggested I list them all in one easy to … Continue reading
It’s that time of year when we all look to the upcoming winter and are consumed with how to keep things warm – our drinks, our food, ourselves even. But all too soon winter will be over and before you know it summer will be drawing near and we’ll … Continue reading
Thanksgiving is the perfect time of year to show off your sewing skills to a wider audience. Maybe family you’ve not seen in a while will be visiting to celebrate and have dinner so it’s time to dress-to-impress and decorate your home, your dinner table and maybe even your kids … Continue reading
Enjoy these awesome free pencil case patterns! Everyone is settling into the new routine. Kids are back to school, Mom has more spare time for her own interests and crafters everywhere are starting to think about the upcoming holidays. So time to get organised. Here are a few of my … Continue reading
Father’s Day is approaching, both for the US and the UK. Dads in particular and men in general, are all difficult to buy for. They don’t seem to just have things because they like them, like women do. Men-things have to have a purpose, be useful, or be techie. Men … Continue reading
Was it your mother who taught you how to sew? Or a grandmother? If so, they gave you a precious gift of knowledge that makes every day better and will be with you forever. Perhaps one day you’ll pass on that knowledge to your own daughter or grand daughter. The … Continue reading
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