It’s getting a bit close to order anything for Christmas, so I’m going to round up some great things I saw at the Urban Craft Uprising show in Seattle recently. I must say that the goods and makes on offer were amazing compared to craft shows I’ve been to before. Continue reading “Monday montage: Urban Craft Uprising”
As a newbie in the world of sewing, I’ve been delighted to find the depth of community that exists, both relating specifically to sewing, and also in the wider crafting arena. Most importantly, it’s incredibly accessible. Continue reading “Discoveries of a novice: Independent pattern companies”
Alright, this is my first Cyber Monday in the United States, so please bear with me. My husband told me he thought Cyber Monday had died a death, but hubby – I beg to differ!! So many sales… too many sales for a young British whippersnapper used to paying much, Continue reading “Monday morning montage – Cyber Monday!”
My first experience with knits! And let me start off by saying that it was no worse than with any other material. Honest! Although I suppose it’s all relative to how you got on with the other materials. Continue reading “Baby Hudson pants”
Another wet n windy Monday – and another collection of things I’ve found! It occurred to me this is a foolproof way to get a stylish Christmas present, haha! I’m probably the last female on the planet to have thought of this ploy, but better late than never! Actually my other half has really good taste, but everyone needs a hand sometimes, am I right? Continue reading “Monday Morning Montage Nov 23”
This Akita top is actually the first item I finished sewing, but I wanted to add a fabric paint motif, which took me a little longer to get sorted. I think it looks better with it, so I’m glad I went for it in the end (I confess I was slightly worried it would go horribly wrong and wreck the top). Continue reading “A Tale of three Akitas”
Well! This was a project and a half! I can’t tell you how many mistakes I made on this set of dungarees, nor how long it took me to work some things out, but I learnt an incredible amount and I really enjoyed it. Even the buttons. I’ve already figured out my current most hated task is sewing on buttons. Urgh. Need to sort out how to use that button-sewing foot on the sewing machine pronto… Continue reading “Toy soldier dungarees”
So – I am sewing in the background and nearly finished the first piece, which was a joint experiment with my Mum and sister. In the meantime though, I attended a short morning class to make a footstool at the North Seattle College and this was the result!
Proudly sitting on me kitchen floor
Belle Citadel 