Reading Time: 3 minutesOf late, I’ve lamented the demise of my local haberdashery. The haberdashery department in a local store has signs up saying ‘50% off everything’. I should be rushing in with glee, but instead, I’m sad. It’s closing down. I even had a vague feeling of panic! But those last minute wants for haberdashery bits and […]
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#MenditMay: Re-mend It
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn the last day of #MendItMay I’m reviewing what’s on my mend-it pile. I see that I have some re-mends to do and some mending that I know aren’t yet re-mend projects, but will be in time, simply because there are weak spots where you put more wear and tear on your clothes. Grungy Jacket […]
Freehand Pattern Drafting Versus Standard Pattern Drafting
Reading Time: 4 minutesI’ve been comparing freehand pattern drafting (drafting directly on to fabric) and standard drafting of paper pattern pieces lately. I wore an outfit to a friend’s wedding recently that I made by using both methods. Some time ago I made a pattern for a skirt block. This was a straight, knee length skirt which can […]
Is It Worth Making Your Own Sewing Patterns?
Reading Time: 4 minutesHave you wondered if it might be worthwhile to draw up (or draft) your own sewing patterns? Whilst shop bought sewing patterns have a lot of flexibility built in, to allow you to fit to your height and shape, there are reasons why you might want to DIY your own. This post is less about […]
Flea Fairs For Vintage Fabric
Reading Time: 3 minutesFlea Fairs for vintage fabric are my latest find. Recently, I went to the Malvern Flea Fair (my nearest flea market) and came home with two pieces of charming fabric. One was a vintage tartan, and one was a cotton fabric of – I don’t know what age – but I liked it. I frequent […]
It’s Easy to Learn Crochet: More Than You Think
Reading Time: 2 minutesI thought I would air a few thoughts on learning to crochet as, recently, more than one person has said to me that they’d like to learn how to crochet (or knit) but don’t think they would have the time or the ability. Crochet, though, like many other skills is built upon a foundation of […]
